Makin At Ten

The big TEN. Although there is a part of me who in no way wants her "baby boy" to be this old, realistically you are really owning your age. You are kind-hearted and funny and smart. We are so thankful for you!

You have taken up some new hobbies lately, including gardening, fishing, and cooking. You tried growing pumpkins and that was very fun, but we think bugs got them or we over-watered. You can't wait to try more gardening in the spring.  You love to try to fit in time to fish whenever possible. Your favorite food to cook is eggs. :)

You love sports, especially golf and football. Right now you are getting to play both and really enjoying it! You cannot wait for the Husker's season to begin so you can watch!

You are a quality time kid.

You really only want to read Harry Potter.

You only want to wear athletic clothing and favor Under Armor. (Thankful it can all be consignment so far!) Even polos need to be that same material. You vary what colors you like, but neon is consistent. 

You have an expensive taste overall and told me once, "I like things to look sleek." (Thank goodness you are learning to budget early!)

You think life is meant to be lived in pajamas as much as possible.

You don't play Legos quite as much in your spare time, but have still come up with some fun creations for sure! These are some warriors.

Quotable Moments:

Me: That croquet set is 70 years old!

Makin: Okay, we really shouldn't be playing with that. It's vintage!

"I want, like, retired police dog quality."

(Me, sad we are breaking our 7-week streak not eating out..) "You did good mom."

"We are becoming more plant-ish."

"Any woman in their right mind likes Starbucks."

(Telling time on an analog clock...) "I can do it. It just takes some deep thinking."

"I hope they have Little Ceasar's pizza in heaven."

Makin: You were doing the moonwalk. (Really I was walking backward taking off my slippers.)

Me: Do you even know what the moonwalk is?

Makin: Do you even know what the moonwalk is?

Me: Yes, it's really old.

Makin: Oh, I thought I was really new.

"Who are you calling a kid? I'm a fourth-grader!"

Makin: You could ask Christine. She is optimistic.

Me: What do you mean by optimistic?

Makin: You know, she can do stuff at the last minute.

Me: You mean spontaneous.

Makin: Oh yeah, I knew it was a big word.

(Me reading...)

Makin: It should say, "indignantly."

Me: I'm impressed you knew that word.

Makin: It's from Harry Potter. They use a lot of good words.

Makin's Ten Year Interview

Favorites -

Food: Pesto Stuffed Shells

Place: Wherever my family or friends are

Movie/TV Show: Harry Potter

Color: Neon Orange

Thing To Do: Read and Play Chess and spend time with my family

Animal: African Gray Parrot

Books: Harry Potter (all of them), Gryffon Chronicles

Song: Hedwig Theme

Treat: Ice Cream or Jelly Beans

Holiday: Christmas

What do you like to do with Daddy? Play Chess and Golf

What do you like to do with Mommy? Have her read chapter books and playing catch

What do you like to do with Lorelei? Play Labrinth and Chess

What makes you happy? Reading, Playing with Frosty, Playing golf, spending time with family, Legos, playing with friends

What do you think about before you fall asleep? The next day

What do you want to be when you grow up? Robotical engineer/business owner