Only Gracie!

Do you ever have those moments when you think, "OMG!  My child is just like me!"  I had one of those moments this weekend.  I was sitting at the table eating breakfast with John, my mom, and Gracie.  Like usual, Gracie was asking if she could do something.  I said to her, "Did you win the lottery?"  Of course, I was implying that I am not made of money.  She instantly replies, "I can't buy a ticket.  I'm not old enough."  Well, hmmmm!  What could I say to that?  My child is MUCH smarter than I am.  I guess I should just be thankful that I didn't end up with a face full of chewed food because my mom and John nearly died from laughing so hard. 

I just love Gracie...smart comments and all.  She is generally very kind to others, thoughtful, and smarter than any one person should be.  While I realize she comes by the smart mouth very honestly, I have to say that there are times I am thrilled she has it.  While there is always the opportunity to be nice, sometimes life just requires a little sarcasm and snap!  I am one of those people who generally does not do well with sugar sweet people.  There is just something fake about them in my opinion.  I want someone around who is just going to give it to me like it is...no sugar coating!  This is definitely the type of person I am.  My motto in life has always been..."be sure you want to know the REAL answer BEFORE you ask me!"  John says I lack a filter and am brutally honest.  I just believe honesty is the best policy, and sometimes the truth hurts!

Enough of that...here is an update on happenings at our house.

*Gracie met her AR goal for the 9 weeks during the 3rd week of school!  She is such a great reader!!
*She LoVeS her new teacher, and we are very pleased with her as well.
*Gracie has a new bow, and she has been practicing as often as possible.  She really wants to make the school's archery team this year.  Try-outs are next month!
*John finished another course in the process to obtaining his doctorate! 
*We still have soccer every weekend.  The Lunachicks are currently 2nd in their age group!  
*Jersey is currently 40lbs. and growing rapidly.  :)