It has been far too long - since before Christmas - since I took a few minutes to jot down a thought or two. I'm having trouble at work downloading pictures for the blog, and it's made me frustrated. Hence, no new posts.
Also, life is crazy busy. I am still waiting for that stage where less kids means less busy, but we're not there yet. This might be conversely related to our happy parent-ness.
Dad had the opportunity, as President of the Faculty Senate, to speak at the new president's inauguration. He watched your father very intently. More so than others. I was watching. He's met with him on several occasions, has listened to him, and I believe can feel that innate wisdom that exudes from Jarrod. My favorite line from his talk was him quoting a man, in reference to having no guile, Gordon B. Hinckley.
Dad also had the opportunity to see his Bishop dream of having a genealogy fair happen last weekend. He had a lot of positive feedback, and wrote a wonderful thank you letter to those involved. There's more. He also got the first new core curriculum class added to Tarleton, from a non History department. He received several congratulatory emails, will be able to teach the class effective 2021. Tarleton had three choices. Texas A&M had over 100 classes to choose from.
Sawyer played in his first baseball game last night. Nothing like having three days to practice compared to his teammates' four months. He's on the JV team for now. After playing freshmen ball last year, and ending the season on the JV team, and being awarded the MVP award for the JV team, I have no doubt he'll do fine. He's a little off with his batting, maybe a little symptom left over from the concussion as the speed bothers him, but he PLAYED short stop.
UPDATE: This is a multi day process, expressing my love, so I'll share with you that the second game of the JV tournament, still playing short stop, Sawyer was responsible for 8 or 9 outs, 6 stolen bases, and no strike outs at bat. He also pitched for one inning, hitting one batter. Saturday morning he was contacted and asked to play in the Varsity game, so Dad left his shooting activity early and went to watch him. Pistols or pitching? Smith & Wesson or stealing? Ruger or running? Shooting or short stop? Yeah.
And then there's the Corona virus. Practice fastidious hand washing; Tanner is most susceptible because of his asthma. I'm buying gloves, as they're better protectors almost than masks. And masks when they're back in stock. Just to have at home.
Know of our love for you!
Mom
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love it Mom!!!
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