Thankfully, we've been able to find a new and more fun use for the kitchen chalkboard. It's gone from a disciplinary tool to a tracking device for one of Osten's favorite past times. A month or two ago, Osten started trying to punt a light ball over the house. Most days after school, he heads outside and will kick and kick and kick the ball some more to see if he can clear the roof. We finally told him that if he kept at it, he might be able to get the ball over the roof by the end of summer. Lo and behold, last week he came running in the house to announce that one of his kicks had sent the ball into the backyard. (Of course, he's also found the low spot on our roof!) Well, all it took was that one little success, and he's been punting his heart out with a renewed determination. Just last week, he was so thrilled with the results of his efforts that I thought his accomplishment warranted a little recognition. So we now have a fun use for the kitchen chalkboard. And, as Osten aptly noted, we can always write down Marci's name on a piece of paper . . .
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