Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Kason has found a series of books the he can't put down. Many of you probably have already heard of them. I was familiar with them awhile ago but, thought Kason wouldn't be interested in them.
Last week a friend at school brought the second book for Kason to read. He got home at 3:00 and did not take his nose out of that book until he finish the book at 7:00 that night. 270 pages. WOW!
The very next day I went to the Smithfield Library and checked out the third book and reserved the first book (most popular).
If any of you have kids around 8 or 9 you should give them a try. Kason said they are an easy read and super funny. Plus there is now a movie that just came out about the books. I told Kason I would take him to see the movie as soon as he finishes all the books.
I was proud of Kason for finishing an entire book in just a couple of hours.

Determined

Kenzie has decided that training wheels just aren't for her. Last week Kenzie asked me to take the training wheels off of her new Princess bike. She informed me that she no longer needed them. I was a little hesitant but, I figured after the first fall the training wheels would go right back on.
She gave it a real good try on the first day but, still didn't quite get the hang of it.
Last Friday we were over at my mothers house and there was a small bike without training wheels. I saw her looking the bike over and I wondered if she was brave enough to give it another try. Before I knew it she was riding the bike down the sidewalk. By HERSELF. No training wheels, No one running to the side of her. ALL BY HERSELF!!
I love that about Kenzie. When she wants to do something she puts her mind to it and just does it. Determined.

Of course we had to take a trip up to the shop to show Dad.