Today was a long day! We went school shopping. Our daughter and I headed out before mass to check a store for sneakers. After trying on 5 pairs of sneakers, she chose 2 pair. Great - check sneakers off her list. We also found 5 tops while there. We meet before mass and all of us attended mass. Kids were very good but hungry so we stopped for lunch and then drove to the mall. The big guy went home to work on a woodworking project. I’ll have to write about that because I have beautiful tables in our house that he has made. We started at Sears for pants for the little guy. We bought 4 pair ~ they were on sale! He also picked out one shirt so we purchased that. Off to another store to get the little lady some jeans. Jeans that fit her perfectly and I don’t have to cut 6 inches off and hem. She found all that she needed and a top too! Add three shirts for the little guy, a 15% off total purchase coupon and we all left with a smile on our face. Last stop to look at lunch sacks. They both found one and we picked up themed ice packs for them (splurge)! We made it home and almost 100% of our school shopping is done. Just need to get the little guy some sneakers.
I enjoyed the time alone with our little girl - not so little as she turns 8 in two weeks. Watching both kids get excited about clothes and to see what catches their fancy, is interesting. They both are very particular and know what they want. I should be thankful as that makes shopping easier. Today, our daughter went outside her box, she is growing up, and decided to purchase two pairs of flare jeans! The little guy, anything that falls within a football theme, is what he wants.
What a day and I hate clothes shopping!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Country Fun
Our country back road, dirt and full of pot holes and ruts, is busy once again. At the end of our road, they have been drilling for gas. Apparently the job is complete, as the tractor trailer flatbeds have been coming down our road in “parade” fashion. The kids have to stay far away from the road at all times but now they are excited. See what they are doing ----
Most of the truckers honk their horns, the kids scream and laugh in excitement and then they wait for the next truck, the next honks. Too fun and cheap entertainment! What a way to start the day.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Changes
Fifteen days and a big change is coming our way and I am struggling with it. If I was Scarlett, I’d be saying “I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow.“ I have to face it. Our youngest will be headed to school. He will start Pre-K this year as he is a December baby. He is ready to go to school and has been for a long time. I am not ready!
He’s my baby. He’ll come home changed after the very first day. He’ll be more independent - needing me less often. Thus I am not ready for this. I must admit I am excited for him. He watched his sister climb onto the bus last spring and asked, “Why can’t I ride the bus?” Now that his rite of passage is here, well, I am hesitant. I worry even though he’ll have his big sister on the bus and in the same school. He has been excited about shopping for his school supplies, choosing lunch bags and this weekend we’ll experience school shopping for him. He is a picky dresser. He likes clothes that make him look “handsome.” I’ll follow the bus to school and watch as he gets off and gets directed into the building. All through my tears. It’s so hard to let go. Our kids are ready to grow up before I am ready to let them. So as mothers do, I’ll rise to the occasion and play my part ~ and inside I‘ll weep. Camera in hand, I’ll take pictures and at a later date, I’ll create his “first day at school” scrapbook page.
I look forward to cutting his sandwiches into various shapes, tucking a sweet bit of chocolate in his lunch sack and leaving simple little notes for him, just like I do for his sister. I want him to know I love him. I want him to excel. I hope he likes his teacher, his classroom and classmates. I want it to be a positive experience from the beginning.
Change is bitter-sweet. I was emotional over their progress. Reality hit me after the excitement wore off over their rolling, crawling and then walking. I was relieved when they were able to tell me what hurt and where. And yet, their development meant growth. Another baby phase left behind. It all passes so quickly ~ too quickly.
As parents, we want to protect our children from everything. An impossible task but we still try. I tell myself, I survived riding the bus, elementary school and all that little ones will encounter. Yes, it was a different world back then but he’ll be okay.
Is there anything left to look forward to? Yes, and I anxiously wait while at the same time I cling to the past, the memories, moments and cute expressions. Never wanting to let go. And as sure as the hand on the clock continues to circle and tick time away, changes will keep coming my way. Only 15 more days!
He’s my baby. He’ll come home changed after the very first day. He’ll be more independent - needing me less often. Thus I am not ready for this. I must admit I am excited for him. He watched his sister climb onto the bus last spring and asked, “Why can’t I ride the bus?” Now that his rite of passage is here, well, I am hesitant. I worry even though he’ll have his big sister on the bus and in the same school. He has been excited about shopping for his school supplies, choosing lunch bags and this weekend we’ll experience school shopping for him. He is a picky dresser. He likes clothes that make him look “handsome.” I’ll follow the bus to school and watch as he gets off and gets directed into the building. All through my tears. It’s so hard to let go. Our kids are ready to grow up before I am ready to let them. So as mothers do, I’ll rise to the occasion and play my part ~ and inside I‘ll weep. Camera in hand, I’ll take pictures and at a later date, I’ll create his “first day at school” scrapbook page.
I look forward to cutting his sandwiches into various shapes, tucking a sweet bit of chocolate in his lunch sack and leaving simple little notes for him, just like I do for his sister. I want him to know I love him. I want him to excel. I hope he likes his teacher, his classroom and classmates. I want it to be a positive experience from the beginning.
Change is bitter-sweet. I was emotional over their progress. Reality hit me after the excitement wore off over their rolling, crawling and then walking. I was relieved when they were able to tell me what hurt and where. And yet, their development meant growth. Another baby phase left behind. It all passes so quickly ~ too quickly.
As parents, we want to protect our children from everything. An impossible task but we still try. I tell myself, I survived riding the bus, elementary school and all that little ones will encounter. Yes, it was a different world back then but he’ll be okay.
Is there anything left to look forward to? Yes, and I anxiously wait while at the same time I cling to the past, the memories, moments and cute expressions. Never wanting to let go. And as sure as the hand on the clock continues to circle and tick time away, changes will keep coming my way. Only 15 more days!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Liquid Sugar
I am an addict.
We all are to one thing or another. Addict: a person who is a slave or devotee to a habit. I have a habit. I enjoy it alone, with a good book, on a rainy, cold day. Doesn't really matter when or where. I am addicted to hot tea. Maybe it's not the hot tea but the spoonfuls of sugar. I use the tea as the vehicle for the sugar. When I am cold, I love to wrap my hands around the hot mug. It can be hot and I brew a cup of tea. I don't remember when I started drinking hot tea but I know I love it. It has to be hot, dark and then I add the poison - sugar. I drink tea daily. I am not a coffee drinker, although I love the smell of brewing coffee. If it tasted as wonderful as it smells, I'd be addicted to that. I know there are worse addictions and this really isn't bad - or is it?
Google white sugar. Sugar can be detrimental to one's health and here I am, pouring the stuff into my body. I am opening the door, or I should say, I have had the door open a long time. My welcome sign should read: Come on in, health problems. One of my hobbies is baking and cooking. I enjoy making healthy meals for my family. I enjoy teaching my children how to bake and cook. We talk about healthy food and those foods we should eat once in a while. Oh, and let me make another cup of tea. I am killing myself. I try to stop. One year for Lent, I gave up hot tea. I made good on that and the first thing I did after Lent? I filled my tea kettle! Back to the sugar...numerous effects on one's body. Raises insulin levels, depresses your immune system, helps fuel certain diseases, elevates triglyceride levels, makes one gain weight - ok, that is enough for now. Google it if you want to read more.
So, I have to ask myself, "Am I ready to change?" To make that healthy change I have been avoiding for years? I will try and I'll think of my methods over a cup of hot tea....don't worry, I have some herbal teas. I don't add sugar to those. Could that be the answer????
It's tea time again!
We all are to one thing or another. Addict: a person who is a slave or devotee to a habit. I have a habit. I enjoy it alone, with a good book, on a rainy, cold day. Doesn't really matter when or where. I am addicted to hot tea. Maybe it's not the hot tea but the spoonfuls of sugar. I use the tea as the vehicle for the sugar. When I am cold, I love to wrap my hands around the hot mug. It can be hot and I brew a cup of tea. I don't remember when I started drinking hot tea but I know I love it. It has to be hot, dark and then I add the poison - sugar. I drink tea daily. I am not a coffee drinker, although I love the smell of brewing coffee. If it tasted as wonderful as it smells, I'd be addicted to that. I know there are worse addictions and this really isn't bad - or is it?
Google white sugar. Sugar can be detrimental to one's health and here I am, pouring the stuff into my body. I am opening the door, or I should say, I have had the door open a long time. My welcome sign should read: Come on in, health problems. One of my hobbies is baking and cooking. I enjoy making healthy meals for my family. I enjoy teaching my children how to bake and cook. We talk about healthy food and those foods we should eat once in a while. Oh, and let me make another cup of tea. I am killing myself. I try to stop. One year for Lent, I gave up hot tea. I made good on that and the first thing I did after Lent? I filled my tea kettle! Back to the sugar...numerous effects on one's body. Raises insulin levels, depresses your immune system, helps fuel certain diseases, elevates triglyceride levels, makes one gain weight - ok, that is enough for now. Google it if you want to read more.
So, I have to ask myself, "Am I ready to change?" To make that healthy change I have been avoiding for years? I will try and I'll think of my methods over a cup of hot tea....don't worry, I have some herbal teas. I don't add sugar to those. Could that be the answer????
It's tea time again!
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