Here we are, with two 14 years olds for the next 6 weeks! It's the best time of the year. It's so fun to tell people the ages of our children, and then I say they aren't actual twins, they are Irish twins. T loves it too, while K doesn't :) It's just a fun fact about them.
T is a great young man. He has overcome some challenges this year at school, and has proved he really can do hard things. He is a smart guy, he has a quick sense of humor, and he is a leader in his life. T is in 8th grade, he still loves his friends, and is always up for fun. This year he's doing really well in Science and ELA, and anything to do with technology. He continues to be athletic, he's always moving, and still loves to be outside playing basketball in our driveway, or practicing Lacrosse in the backyard. He likes to ride his bike, challenges us about wearing a helmet, and enjoys time with his friends.
This summer we got to go to Australia to see my mom's family. K & T did great on the long plane, their first ever. They embraced the relatives they met, they tried all kinds of new foods, listened well to the Aussie accent, saw lots of Aussie animals, and enjoyed being in a new place. Every time we were at a beach T wanted to walk in the water. It was fall in Australia, and cold (they are opposite of the US in seasons), but it didn't stop him from taking off his shoes and getting in. He is always up for an adventure and he loves water.
How old are you today? 14.
Why are you excited to be 14? I will get more privileges.
What is your favorite color? Red (this is a change, it has been blue his whole life)
What is your favorite animal? A dog. Why? Because I have one.
What is your favorite book? I don't read books. (he prefers an audiobook)
What is your favorite TV show? Lacrosse LAX
What is your favorite movie? Pirates of the Carribean
What is one of your favorite songs? Cry For Me by The Weekend
What is your favorite food? Cheeseburger with meat and cheese, add bacon from Five Guys (no condiments or vegetables whatsoever)
What is your favorite breakfast food? glazed donuts, or Nana's cinnamon rolls (two years in a row)
What is your favorite drink? Voltage Mt. Dew (but we encourage him to not drink a lot of caffeine)
What is your favorite snack? Hershey's chocolate bar, plain (three years in a row)
What is your favorite candy? Sweetarts (a continuted favorite)
What is your favorite game? NBA 2K25 on Switch
What is your favorite toy? Nerf guns. (Same as last three years.)
Who is your best friend? Dad (same as last year)
What is your favorite thing to do inside the house? watch Youtube (same as last year)
What is your favorite thing to do outside the house? Lacrosse
What is your favorite place to go? Kings Island (same as last year)
What is a cool thing about 8th grade? Leaving school
What do you want to be when you grow up? A Lacrosse player
What kind of person are you growing up to be? I'm a nice person, I'm kind.
What is something that you're really good at? Lacrosse
What is the best thing about you? I'm funny.
Last one...
Who is your favorite football team? The Eagles.(same as last year)
This year he wanted to invite some friends to an indoor waterpark for his birthday, and we are doing just that. He also asked for Chick-fil-a for dinner, and a chocolate cake for dessert. He asked for Dick's Sporting Goods gift cards for his birthday (he wants more Lacrosse stuff) and a couple of Nike sweatshirts. This kid loves a good hoodie!
Happy, Happy Birthday T, we love you to the moon & back!
