Hans is definitely at a
better place in his life. Although he still does not quite have a friend at
school, he has been engaged in various activities and been mostly positive.
What has he done since he turned 10?!
Hans was in House League
Hockey for a third straight season. His confidence improved tremendously. He
tried out for Select League and will be an alternate player next season.
Craigley was concerned that the boy may be dejected by an offer to be an
alternate player; however, Hans reacted with the following:
“Baby steps mom! And I am
getting a jersey with my name on it!”
Ash 22 has arrived!
Hans goes by Ash now. That's
his chosen moniker for himself. Even Craigley has started using it.
What else has the boy done?!
He is completing his 7th year
of Art lessons. He had this to say about Michaels
the other day:
“I found my new Toys R Us!”
The boy is growing up in more
ways than one. Recently, one of ASid's friends tried to enlighten the boy about
the benefits of working hard. Hans casually brushed him off by saying that, “It’s
OK! I am average!".
The boy is anything but average. He is acutely aware of the world
around him. He knows his strengths and weaknesses. He is very accommodating of
his loved ones. People take advantage of him and he is OK with that!
My brother remarked more than
once that Hans reminds him of me. And I consider that a compliment to me!
For his birthday, Hans
requested a dinner, a movie and a sleepover with Kay's son. Kay is my
"new" friend from the paternal ancestral land. The boys had a fun
time. Today, I am recovering from it all!
2 days from today, Hans will be 11. Can't wait to find out what he does
this upcoming year! Meanwhile, my fond wish for Hans is to find a friend who
will appreciate him and cherish him. Middle school is a crazy place and it
would be wonderful to have a pal to help Hans navigate through it.
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