Tomorrow will keep us all busy! Especially Drew! He will be the taxi-driver around here. I will be working a local election, so I will not be able to get the kids from one place to another - and all three have places to be (and people to see!)
William and several other boys from the youth group will be working in the morning helping a lady from the church clean up her yard. From the sounds of it, it's several acres. So...maybe yard it not the right word....her land. I'm excited that he'll get a chance to make some money (that won't be coming from my wallet!).
Benjamin has his last robotics competition. He has enjoyed this class, the other competitions (even if he had walking pneumonia at one of them), and the teacher in charge. I think he'll miss it next year. He will be taking Spanish next year instead of robotics so he can start working on high school credits.
Melissa is with a friend tonight, but tomorrow afternoon Drew will be taking them both to a wedding. The children's ministry is getting married tomorrow and we all at our church could NOT be more THRILLED!! Many of us have been praying for her as a single lady - praying God would send her a godly man to love her. And He did! They make a great couple. It's so much fun seeing some one's dreams come true.
In between driving the kids here and there, Drew will, also, dropping some food off for me. While most of the elections I work are in the church's gym that has a kitchen attached, because of the wedding we will be in a different part of the church and will not have access to the kitchen. I know by 5 or so I'll be ready for some hot food and a cold drink.
Life is an adventure arranged by the Father with Jesus as your seat belt and the Holy Spirit as your guide.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Just This Week
Things that are going on just this week that I'm praying for:
-Aunt Trish recovery from knee replacement.
-A friend's son spent the day having testing for eye problems.
- My sister-in-law's brother-in-law's sister died today - She & I went to school together - we're the same age. So sad.
- Good friend in Maryland having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.
-Two local families in the mist of adoption.
-A friend from our Sunday school class is having chemo this week - he's our age...elementary kids...fighting cancer.
- A nephew recovering from back surgery.
- Drew needs a job now that he's retired.
- And all the normal things I usually pray for....Busy week.
-Aunt Trish recovery from knee replacement.
-A friend's son spent the day having testing for eye problems.
- My sister-in-law's brother-in-law's sister died today - She & I went to school together - we're the same age. So sad.
- Good friend in Maryland having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.
-Two local families in the mist of adoption.
-A friend from our Sunday school class is having chemo this week - he's our age...elementary kids...fighting cancer.
- A nephew recovering from back surgery.
- Drew needs a job now that he's retired.
- And all the normal things I usually pray for....Busy week.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Camo Day
Today was camo day at school.
Yuck.
I'm so not into camo.
One of the clubs was sponsoring an after-school dance with the theme of Duck Dynasty and camo. One girl was all deck out! Headband, shirts, boots, - even lunchbox. Another girl even had a camo backpack. Yep. This is the Deep South.
When William was a baby someone gave us a camo shirt. I refused to put it on the child. Just not our thing at. all. AT. ALL.
Of course, I had to laugh when my DAUGHTER was the one in camo first out of all my children. The first year we were here the one of the school clubs sold a shirt the kids could wear at school (we have school uniforms.) It was camo. I was shocked when she wanted one. And wore it. Still does at times.
But me? I don't think I have ever worn anything camo in my life!
So not me.
Yuck.
I'm so not into camo.
One of the clubs was sponsoring an after-school dance with the theme of Duck Dynasty and camo. One girl was all deck out! Headband, shirts, boots, - even lunchbox. Another girl even had a camo backpack. Yep. This is the Deep South.
When William was a baby someone gave us a camo shirt. I refused to put it on the child. Just not our thing at. all. AT. ALL.
Of course, I had to laugh when my DAUGHTER was the one in camo first out of all my children. The first year we were here the one of the school clubs sold a shirt the kids could wear at school (we have school uniforms.) It was camo. I was shocked when she wanted one. And wore it. Still does at times.
But me? I don't think I have ever worn anything camo in my life!
So not me.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Ready or Not, High School is A-Coming!!
Tonight I went a high school orientation for Melissa. The counselor mainly went over the class options for 9th graders. Since I already went through this for William, she really didn't say much I had not heard before. But it was nice to make sure I had all the correct information.
Several of my friends who also will a freshman next year were there. Most of them said they were NOT ready for their child to be in high school yet. I on the other hand am very excited!
I love seeing how my kids have grown! Melissa is ready for this next step in her life. I think she'll have a great time.
While William is enrolled in a special called STEM, we have decided not to enroll Melissa. STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. While
Melissa loves math, she doesn't really enjoy science. She wants to work with children in some way, so she won't be needing the extra classes. But she will enroll in honor classes as William did.
Several of my friends who also will a freshman next year were there. Most of them said they were NOT ready for their child to be in high school yet. I on the other hand am very excited!
I love seeing how my kids have grown! Melissa is ready for this next step in her life. I think she'll have a great time.
While William is enrolled in a special called STEM, we have decided not to enroll Melissa. STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. While
Melissa loves math, she doesn't really enjoy science. She wants to work with children in some way, so she won't be needing the extra classes. But she will enroll in honor classes as William did.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Giggling Girl
A friend of mine is in school to learn how to do facials. Ultimately, she wants to be able to do all kinds of facials at a doctor's office - not just a salon. While she is in school she needs practice. Guinea pigs, really.
Yesterday Melissa and I were two of her Guinea pigs. It was fun - I enjoyed it. But I knew what to expect. Melissa? Miss Touch Me Not? Not so much.
My friend said that every time she run Melissa's shoulders, neck, or upper chest she would giggle. About the time she relaxed, it was over.
Afterwards, Melissa said, "I don't think I could ever get a massage!!"
Good to know.....
Yesterday Melissa and I were two of her Guinea pigs. It was fun - I enjoyed it. But I knew what to expect. Melissa? Miss Touch Me Not? Not so much.
My friend said that every time she run Melissa's shoulders, neck, or upper chest she would giggle. About the time she relaxed, it was over.
Afterwards, Melissa said, "I don't think I could ever get a massage!!"
Good to know.....
Thursday, April 18, 2013
A Different Week
While last week was slow and easy, this week has been busy. I have worked every day - which is very unusual for me. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoon I was in the same classroom - sixth and seventh grade math. (I think they were so tired of me!) Today I was in eight grade lit. Tomorrow I'll be in the front office.
Thankfully, Drew has been home this week and has kept the house going. He did laundry on Monday and today took the kids to the orthodontist. So, nice to have him around to do that!
We have a few things going on this weekend...soccer....BX and commissary (since I've been working, I didn't get to the base)....a few other errands. Hopefully, we'll have nice weather - it's been very rainy today!
Ben as very disappointed that it rained today - for the third week in a row his Thursday night soccer game was cancelled. But he did get to go swimming at the coach's house Tuesday night. Drew and I both thought their pool was perfect....and would look great in OUR backyard! (Hey - we can dream!)
Melissa came home with the packet for her high school classes this week. In just a few months, we'll have another high schooler! She's very excited!!
Thankfully, Drew has been home this week and has kept the house going. He did laundry on Monday and today took the kids to the orthodontist. So, nice to have him around to do that!
We have a few things going on this weekend...soccer....BX and commissary (since I've been working, I didn't get to the base)....a few other errands. Hopefully, we'll have nice weather - it's been very rainy today!
Ben as very disappointed that it rained today - for the third week in a row his Thursday night soccer game was cancelled. But he did get to go swimming at the coach's house Tuesday night. Drew and I both thought their pool was perfect....and would look great in OUR backyard! (Hey - we can dream!)
Melissa came home with the packet for her high school classes this week. In just a few months, we'll have another high schooler! She's very excited!!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Our Life This Week
It's been a slow week around here. Melissa and Benjamin had the state testing at school for four days, so they had no homework this week. (Testing means no sub work for me.) While Melissa still had art Tuesday afternoon, Ben's soccer game was cancelled Thursday night due to the fields being too wet. We got a ton of rain Wednesday evening that went all through the night. I wasn't surprised at all the game was cancelled.
The fields are, also, used by the highs school teams and they are want to keep them in good condition. As a parent of a high school player - I totally appreciate that! If the school put some money into the football field, we could use that, but that will not happen, I think. Which is too bad...if we did, our team would be able to keep the gate money (there's a fee for all to attend). This area is still a football area with soccer the red-headed step-child. Maybe in a few years it'll be different.
Ben's team has been a surprise - they are good! This is the first time in several seasons there has been enough players in the 12 -to 14 years olds to have enough teams. Last season they put the few 12-14 year olds in with the 9-11 - so it became 9-14 years old. But we have enough for four teams this year. Our first game was two Thursdays ago - and it was cancelled due to rain. Last Saturday we won 7-0 and today we won 6-0. We have about three or four players that are really good!! I absolutely look forward to the years when they are playing for the high school!! I see the high school team being amazing!
Of course, the down side to playing with 12-14 years old (aka - The Big Boys), Benjamin gets run over. He's so small....but he has a great time playing. Since there's only one extra player, Benjamin (and all the boys) get lots of playing time. The other down size is he is now playing on a field the same size as the high school team. Needless to say, he very tired at the end of each game! This, also, means he needs to run and get in shape!!
My parents came to stay the night yesterday. Mom, Melissa and I got some shopping in.....all got to watch Ben's game.....even a Scrabble game in....just a nice lazy time.
William took the ACT again today. He did very well last year, but we are hoping for a higher score so he can get even better scholarship offers. It'll be a month or so before we get the results.
Tomorrow we have a full day at church....normal services with dinner on the grounds (crawfish!!). Then later in the afternoon we have our turn for outreach/visitation, then the monthly marriage class.
The fields are, also, used by the highs school teams and they are want to keep them in good condition. As a parent of a high school player - I totally appreciate that! If the school put some money into the football field, we could use that, but that will not happen, I think. Which is too bad...if we did, our team would be able to keep the gate money (there's a fee for all to attend). This area is still a football area with soccer the red-headed step-child. Maybe in a few years it'll be different.
Ben's team has been a surprise - they are good! This is the first time in several seasons there has been enough players in the 12 -to 14 years olds to have enough teams. Last season they put the few 12-14 year olds in with the 9-11 - so it became 9-14 years old. But we have enough for four teams this year. Our first game was two Thursdays ago - and it was cancelled due to rain. Last Saturday we won 7-0 and today we won 6-0. We have about three or four players that are really good!! I absolutely look forward to the years when they are playing for the high school!! I see the high school team being amazing!
Of course, the down side to playing with 12-14 years old (aka - The Big Boys), Benjamin gets run over. He's so small....but he has a great time playing. Since there's only one extra player, Benjamin (and all the boys) get lots of playing time. The other down size is he is now playing on a field the same size as the high school team. Needless to say, he very tired at the end of each game! This, also, means he needs to run and get in shape!!
My parents came to stay the night yesterday. Mom, Melissa and I got some shopping in.....all got to watch Ben's game.....even a Scrabble game in....just a nice lazy time.
William took the ACT again today. He did very well last year, but we are hoping for a higher score so he can get even better scholarship offers. It'll be a month or so before we get the results.
Tomorrow we have a full day at church....normal services with dinner on the grounds (crawfish!!). Then later in the afternoon we have our turn for outreach/visitation, then the monthly marriage class.
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