Kevin Turned 13!!!

We have a teenager. It is official. And we have one of the best teenagers.

Kevin has grown up to be very kind. He makes sure that he brings in treats to school to celebrate other kids, like if it is their last day. His teachers all say he is kind to others, even the kids that might be left out or awkward. He thinks about fairness, and asks questions about it. You can tell that he thinks about equity. I love that about him.  He is incredibly responsible. We no longer have to ask him to do chores. He just does them, and often volunteers to help me without being prompted. In fact, there are times where I tell Gwyn and Colin that Kevin is getting a break from clean up and dishes, because he does so much. I try to remember to acknowledge how much he does.

He has selected a great group of friends to hang out with. Over the summer, he went to the lake with these friends. (Kevin was about the same age as K2 was when he first went to the lake with Rob for the first time! That was a tradition Kevin and Rob kept until we all had too many babies to coordinate it anymore!) He started playing Dungeon and Dragon's with Colin and Alex once or twice a week, and really enjoys that. He was given the option of whether or not to invite Colin. I thought he was being nice, until he told me that they just needed more people in their group. Either way, Colin is enjoying it. They also play Bay Blades together with friends. They may not always get along, but they still share friends and do things together.

Kevin still reads more than anyone else I know. He reads a couple hundred pages a week. I can not keep up with books to even recommend anymore. When he goes to the library, the librarian spends a few minutes suggesting books and series he has already read.

He switched soccer teams last year to Lou Fusz. He and about 6 other kids moved to a new team with a different coach. The experience is much better, and his skills are improving. He currently plays defense, but wants to play offense. I think the coach needs him to chase down the other team, which he is able to do. Man, that kid can run! He scored in his game last weekend, and it was beautiful! (I wish I was there to see it.)

At the lake with friends

Haircuts for the new school year

He took his friends to an escape room for his birthday. The theme for the room was "The Office." They loved it.

Ice cream cake for his birthday.

His kick at the end of a cross country meet. This meet was his best time, and he got 20th place out of about 200 kids.