Monday Night Football

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? (This past Monday night Xaine sure was) His school opened it's doors to students and family to come nosh, socialize and enjoy some good ol fashioned pig skin fun. While I enjoy Futbol, American Football is...well, a sport I have really no clue about (aside from the fact that the Superbowl has some pretty cool commercials). So how/why was my offspring so adamant that we attend this event? I'll tell you why; Jaxson de Ville (the Jaguars mascot) was to make an appearance. This was a totally awesome meet and greet experience in his eyes. An ironic and interesting tid bit of information (for those who do not already know) the house that we recently purchased was previously owned by the in laws of said Jaxson de Ville. In fact, Xaine has not only met but also hung out with Curtis (a.k.a. Jaxson de Ville) in person. However, trying to explain to a 6 year old that he has met the man behind the mask was a hard concept for him to grasp. Not about to disappoint my little man, we piled into the Escape and took a brief ride to the school. Seated with soda in hand and the pre-game show on the theatre size screen, the doors to the cafeteria flew open revealing a 8.5 Paws (about 7 feet tall), 403lbs (not a whisker more) Jaxson de Ville. He sped on his rollerblades around the room several times, riling up the crowd, before finally taking a seat so he could sign some autographs. Like a cartoon flash of smoke, Xaine high tailed it over to Jaxson de Ville. With utter amazement he spelled his name 'X-A-I-N-E'. His face glowed with an ear to ear grin when he was handed his autographed factoid sheet.

'Dadoo, I have my very 1st autograph'.

Strickland Sleeps Over

Xaine has had friends over to the house before, but none for a sleepover and certainly none as unique as this one. This past week my little boy brought home Strickland, his class room mascot, to enjoy a night at the Evans'. During his time with us Strickland enjoyed a few slices of pizza and a cool soda. After full tummies settled Xaine changed Strickland into his play clothes and took him on a bike ride to show him around the neighborhood (hold on tight little monkey). Back from their trek we sat down and played 'The Dangerous Book For Boys' board game. Wow, time sure did fly by, before we knew it it was time for Xaine and Strickland to scrubba dub dub in the tub (all clean)... With P.J.'s dawned Xaine shared a few heaping scoops of ice cream for desert. Chukka chukka as these boys brush their teeth, read some Dr. Suess and crashed out for the night. zzzzzzzzzzz 7:00am already.. two sleepy monkeys ate a healthy pancake breakfast (drenched in syrup still made them healthy.. right). Dressed for the day, Xaine grabbed his and Strickland's pak packs' and we headed off to school. We had a great time with you Strickland... Come back soon.

First Day '1st Grader'

Seems like just yesterday I was waking up my little man for his first day of Kindergarten and now here I am one year later rubbing his back in an attempt at waking him for his first day as a 1st grader. As I carry him down the hall he rubs the sleepy bugs from his eyes (someone got a little use to sleeping in over the summer). A full bowl of cereal awaits him at the bar and the satellite is already tuned onto channel 42 (go Diego go). After ensuring he has a full tummy he dawns his spiffy new clothes and out the door we go (why is it I'm carrying both his and my pac paks?). A swift 5 min drive down the street we approach Bartram Springs Elementary... and pass right on by. Yes the pass by was planned for a few reasons 1) Dadoo was not about to get yelled at two years in a row for not following proper drop off procedures 2) I really did not want to deal with the first day car clutter. Now with a brisk walk back to the school entrance we are greeted by Principle Strickland. Passing through the threshold we stroll down a few Blue tiled corridors which make way to the center of the school maze (very good security design.. now just hope the kids don't get as lost as I feel). Red tiles to the right, Yellow straight ahead and more Blue to the left. Um, Xaine's class room is down the GREEN hall. So through trial of elimination we continue left following the blue tiles until they transition into GREEN. Room 111, Room 114, Room 117. This will be Xaine's home away from home for the next 9 months. Only the third kid to arrive in class he smiles and says good morning to Ms. Tinc (pronounced Tints), places his pac pak on a hook and takes a seat, back corner next to a girl. That's my boy!! A kiss from him Dadoo, an I Love You and I leave my boy to begin his 1st grade education. (you better believe I'm already counting down to the 3pm release bell so I can hear how his day was)

What a STUD

Roughly 3 months ago Xaine, with his cute little voice, approached me and asked "Can I get my ears pierced?". Well who am I do deny such a request (having 6 piercings of my own), however being a responsible Dadoo I wanted to ensure this was not a momentary desire. Religiously over time he raised that same question and each time I've responded "Well son, we will see". His persistence in the end has demonstrated to me that he TRULY wanted this done. So here we are sitting calmly at Claire's.. Xaine's ears have been cleaned, evenly marked with vibrant purple dots and with two swift Clicks, his pinkish tinted ears dawned 3mm Stainless Steel. What a 'STUD'

Basic Form One (First Part)

Apparently I blinked again, as yet another three months has passed by. Once more we are eagerly anticipating Xaine's next level belt test at Pak's Karate Academy. This evening (August 3rd) Xaine will be utilizing his 3 One Step move techniques through individual demonstration as well as Sparing. Having completed these portions of the test we were treated to a first. Xaine had already received his yellow tip for mastering all of Basic Form One (2 belt levels ahead of schedule) and tonight he would be demonstrating at least the first part of the form in front of Master Nathan and Mater Johnson...

With all requirements for his next level up complete it is time for yet another board break. One, Two, Three kicks and SNAP (I'm going to have enough boards to build a house by the time he gets his Black Belt). Excellent job my Baboo and with both Master Nathan and Mater Johnson in agreement Xaine is presented his 'White with one Yellow Stripe' belt.