Facebook Follow-Up Vol. 1 - And Cate Plays Soccer!

So, I feel like Facebook ends up being our primary means of updating family and friends of the latest goings-on in the Maynard family. But, well, those status updates are short. AND I feel like they just disappear into the ether at some point and any memory we try to capture is gone. So, I'm going to start doing some Facebook Follow-Up posts, so we can give a bit more detail on something...but mostly because I want to capture those moments for good.

Nate's Facebook Status on September 14, 2010:

Cate just told me all the boys in her class like her and Maya. I kinda don't want to think about this.

This statement by Cate is in fact true. I've witnessed it with my own eyes. There is one little boy named Otis who several times now comes running up when he spots Cate. And just sort of hangs around, smiles at me and her, etc. It's super cute. Well, it was cute until Nate posted this status. And now we know it's not just Otis. Which is a little terrifying. Sure enough, the other morning, Cate was trying to sit quietly waiting for the bell and this other little boy kept following her from bench to bench. So funny. But, seriously, I can only imagine what life will be like in 10-15 years time. {Shudder}

Jane's Facebook Status on September 17, 2010:

sooo...I have an agent, like a totally legit and awesome agent from a totally legit and awesome agency in new york. to write a cookbook. who's life is this anyway?

This is crazy talk, right? An agent from ICM in NYC contacted me a few weeks ago about representing me to write a cookbook. After the initial shock and a bit of research, we scheduled a call. And she was awesome. When talking with her, I found out she represents a friend of a friend, who gave a glowing review of the agent. So, I told her yes and now it's time to write a proposal! I'm excited. And terrified. But excited. I've been thinking about a cookbook forever, and this was the kick in the pants I needed to get it going. I know not where this road will lead us, but I'm just going to try to hang on and enjoy the ride. That is, once I come out of shock.

Jane's Facebook Status on September 18, 2010:

anna's new thing after she toots or burps. Anna: "Who tooted? {Pause} Oh, I think I tooted. {Laughter}" Every time. Never fails.

This Facebook update is the reason I wanted to write this post. I don't want to forget this little Anna-ism. It's so stinking funny. Since we're talking funny Anna-isms, her other new thing is to go "Hunh?" to everything. I'm going to have to pay attention for examples.

And some pictures for the grandmothers.

Last Saturday was the first day of soccer. Cate did awesome. And loved it.

Here she is, ready for the big game!

Anna insists in dressing in "soccer" clothes, so we just dig around and try to find something that looks uniform-ish. Here's what we came up with last week - a NJ Nets jersey and a pair of Cate's shorts.

Cate was literally smiling the whole time she was playing. It was the cutest thing.

And she scored at least 4 goals...here's one of them! Go Cate!