My monthyl post!

I am not good at this! Time gets away and this is NOT my top priority?!? But today I am going to attempt to begin an every other week post. We'll see how well I do.

We just got back home from my sisters in Florida for Spring Break. I was a great week. Busy...but so fun. I enjoy being at her house, and in her town. It is such a simpler life. Still busy, but it seems simpler.

We made the rounds in Florida and got to do everything we planned. Well, almost. The only thing we missed out on was the fair. The rain put a halt to those plans. But Disney was visited (for 12 hours!); we spent some time with our feet in the ocean; had some delicious seafood; walked around the cute little town; had an ice cream; and even went ice skating. It was a great week. I really enjoyed spending time with my son.

As he has gotten older he spends more time in his room, with his friends, or with an ipod in his ears. We had some great conversation and quality time. I can't believe that next year...he can help with the driving?!?! Ugh! It was great getting away with my little man...who isn't so little anymore! He is such a blessing in my life! In all the hustle and bustle I think sometimes I forget to remember that!

Today will be a day of getting readjusted to Georgia life! We might even fit in some time at the gym or a walk at the park. We'll see.

Maybe my next post will include pictures?!?! Stay tuned!

Blast from the Past

This week at school we are walking through an accreditation team visit. We do this every 5 years to make sure that everything is as it should be with our school. This visit is the final step in months of preparation. I am observed twice...which for someone that has a little ADD issue...is very stressful. The team consists of 7 or 8 administrators, teachers, etc. from other schools. Our Team Chairman is Scott Smith...my old youth pastor! Today, I was observed by him. He was so encouraging and I do think it was a proud moment for him. One more observation tomorrow, a few meetings on Thursday and then back to life as normal. I'm ready for Friday!

Babysitting..

Last night I got to keep my sweet nephew...baby Brayden. He is 5 weeks old today. I forgot how much work a little one is. There are so many things that it takes both hands to do. I had a great time with him...he is so sweet! But I sure am tired today. I am looking forward to the next time he spends the night!

Ball season has begun...

Well ball season has begun...how do I know? Well, the car has been reloaded with chairs (one for the bleacher and one regular), an umbrella has been placed in a safe location, 2 blankets have been added (one think and one thin), a jacket, coat, and scarf have also been added to the mix. I've double checked that sunglasses are in place as well as ear warmers for cold nights...so you see-ball season has begun.

HT is playing on 2 teams, why you ask? Yeah, me too. There really is a good reason. The travel team has to have their rosters complete before January. School teams don't try out until the end of January or the beginning of February. Me, being the supportive mom that I am really thought as an 8th grader and with alot of new talent moving in...HT wouldn't make the team so I did what any sensible mom would do...I forked out hundreds of dollars to be on a travel team. Well! Low and behold HT made the school team! How exciting! So I decided to flush the $$ spent and quit the travel team---but, I failed to do my research. For a travel team to be in the travel league they must have 11 players on their roster...yep...HT makes #11. So here I am...stuck...ready for the fun to begin.

Don't misunderstand. I love baseball, watching him play, realizing that he only has a few more years to play, (unless he makes it to the majors--we'll see--that would definately make seasons like this worth it) and experiancing with him what he loves to do. But today I made a calendar to keep up with where he needs to be, where I need to be, and where my family memebers need to be...A full excel spreadsheet and 4 color codes later (I don't have any of LI or MI's stuff on the calendar) it's done!

I've realized now that the month of March is called March Madness for a reason (that's a basketball term, I know but I'm claiming it for my life!)

Well...I better get some rest for the excitment that is in store for this week. (6 days and 8 games?!?)

Oh yeah...and besides ball. I have a huge day long event at school that I plan, decorate, and facilitate; lower school grandparents day (Kidstuf will be performed 8 different times before 11:30 am); and Prom! The great news is...SPRING BREAK is on the horizon!

Too Busy!

Well...It's been almost a week since I've blogged. It's been a pretty good week. Busy! I wonder if life is really supposed to be this busy? I'm working on a Beth Moore study and it is great...The Psalms of Ascent. Some of the questions really make you think...and I am realizing that I don't really think well! Lots of my personal questions answers are ??. I think it is because life is too busy. Do I really even know what food is my favorite anymore? Interesting.

H is playing on 2 teams...Why? You ask? Because I'm not busy enough. No really...I have a good excuse! See that's what happens we fill our lives with so much--with good excuses that we end up passing not only our family in the night but also ourselves! I really don't even know how to change it. When I slow down I sleep--it's a crazy cycle.

I've been thinking today...in a few years (like 4 or 5) all the kids will be grown in college or in life...will I even like myself then?

This post seems sad and morbid...it's not just thinking!

On an upbeat note...I walked this morning with Mom, M, and Fee. It was a great way to start the day and then I got to hold sweet baby Bray! He is so sweet. I'm thankful to have a little one so close (yes mom...I said close!--20 minutes) Went to the gym on Thursday and hope to get over there tomorrow too. The time has come to get this weight off! I'm done with it, Thanks!

Well...I guess that's it.

Oh yeah...my list making. I hade about 8 things on it today...nothing got done. So I added see Bray, walk, go to Pastor Sandy's party--now I feel like I've accomplished something! :)

Sunday slumber...

Well I had a great/good weekend. We were off school on Friday! Which was awesome. I did very little and my sweet new nephew came and spent some time at my house. He is precious and snuggly and loves to be held! Harrison's baseball season is in full swing...so I'm putting lots of money in the gas tank. He played Friday night, practiced Saturday and today we had some time off. But tomorrow it starts again. No wonder Sunday's are a day of rest (aka sleeping so hard your eyes won't open when you really need to get up!)

Happy Valentine's Day

Well...today was somewhat uneventful. I am the junior class sponsor at my school so we had candy grams to deliver. These are sweet little Valentine treats that are a fund raiser for the Prom. 2 years ago when I had this task it was a late night mass of confusion. I think myself, another teacher and 6 students taped candy and tied balloons until approximately 11:00 at night. This year...with lots of planning...things were very organized, all candy was taped and balloons were sorted before the bell rang at the end of the day! I was worried that I had missed something. I couldn't sleep and got to school and walked around re-checking because things had gone so smooth. Well...We delievered probably over 1000 candybars and 676 balloons in approximately 20 minutes! It was a record. Very few problems arose and many students went home with a sugar high and a balloon in hand. It was a great Valentine's Day.

I'll post pictures of all the balloons when I figure out how!