On his own, he fell in love with NFL football this year. At the beginning of the season, he picked the Seahawks as his favorite team. You can imagine how his excitement built throughout the season as he saw them progress to the Super bowl. And like any real fan would, he spent his long-saved money on his favorite players' jersey - Beast Mode (to our surprise, he actually pulled the trigger and spent his money he'd been saving for ages). It was fun to see him proudly wear it the week prior to the big game.
Here's a blurry picture of him watching the game just before the big Super bowl. We caught a video of the girl-like screams and dance he did when he saw them win. Hilarious.
We were able to go to his music program. Max isn't much of a hand-action-singing kind of a kid, but was actually pretty excited about this concert. His music teacher did a great job of building all the songs around a typical day at school, with lyrics like "beef and nachos" and all sorts of things that are funny for 2nd grade kids to sing. It was a bit catchy and he genuinely looked like he enjoyed himself up there!
And, like most boys his age, he has a passionate interest for mine craft. We really aren't screen people at our house (especially if you are referring to the world of video games). But, we get that he likes to be part of what others are so excited about socially. I really do believe that less is more in this world of technology at our fingertips, but for me to go into the why behind my reasons, it would take a whole separate post. In short, it's not a daily thing at our house, and there is a lot of understanding between he and I as to why. He gets it, and has the control and ability to earn it. And, I get that he likes to feel part of the conversation at school. But much more just really doesn't work for us. He recently finished building a roller coaster and rode it with one of his pigs. And while I have no desire to start building my own world, it is fun to see what he comes up with.
Every time I look at this kid I feel like he has grown. A couple weeks ago he came down for breakfast in the biggest pair of floods ever. While I'd like to say I just shrunk his pants in the wash, it was definitely not the case. He eats more than I do (already!), and his growth this year definitely shows it.
He's a social guy who's happiness in the home makes me feel lucky to get to hang out with him. I still wish I could bottle his energy. He's the kind of guy that really doesn't need as much sleep, and can go strong and fast all the time.
It's been fun to see his progress at school this year. Figuring out things at his own pace is how he prefers to do it, but when he's ready for it, you see the light go on and it all clicks.
Still a drawing, building kind of a guy. And, loves to read all the non-fiction he can get his hands on (he knows more animals than I do!).
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