GO MULES!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! My brother in-laws team (division 3 football) is now 3 and 0. The first two games were shut outs and today was a nailbitter, but they pulled off their 3rd win with a 14 to 13 victory. Way to go Jeff, and all the Muhlenberg staff..... Austin, Collin, and I are proud of you :)

NIGHT NIGHT....PHILLY!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

I must say that I didn't see the entire game. We had Back to School Night last night, and in my hurry to get home I ran up on a curb and popped my tire. Then I get home (basically ridding on three wheels), I turn on my new flat screen to watch the beginning of the game. Told Austin he could watch the 1st quarter with me. Nothing real exciting and I put the boys to bed with the game tied 3 to 3. My big mistake was NOT coming back downstairs to watch the game but watching it in BED. Needless to say, I fell right asleep. My phone even rang and I never heard it. I left the t.v. on all night (which I never do) and I never set my alarm clock.

Well, what a shock to me when I wake up this a.m. and see the score 20 to 12!! Watching the highlights was awesome (nothing compared to seeing the real thing... but then again I was sleeping). Cooley making the awesome catch right before the half and then Portis sealing the deal in the fourth. Not to mention that Jason Campbell looked pretty good himself. McNabb..McShabb..... he played horrible. He is usually the leader of this team,but not last night.

Best part is that my son and I were the only ones to pick the Skins in our football pool. How nice it will be today to see the MANY people who teased me all week and just smile.

VICTORY IS A WONDERFUL THING........... GO SKINS!!!!

HERE WE GO AGAIN

As my boys grow older, I realize that I will always be BUSY. No time for mom to be sick because we have w-a-y too much to do. This past week I have been on numerous medications to cure a viral or bacterial infection....which one?? My doc. doesn't seem to know, so I have scripts for both...YEA!!! However, being sick can't slow me down. Just like last spring when both my boys were playing baseball, now both are playing soccer. Collin just started Lil' Kickers today and had a great time. So Austin played at 9:30 and Collin played at 11:00. After all games were said and done, we hit Pat's for lunch. By the time we make it home.... I feel like a truck has just run me over. Hence, a nap for 2 hours followed. Tomorrow it's grading papers, grocery shopping, and of course..... NFL!

I would like to compliment my boys this week on being true gentlemen and "taking care of mom" when they could. Kindness goes a long way. Also, a great friend at work who would jump in with the boys if anything "illness wise" was to knock me down for the count. That's great to know that someone is there for your children. At least until my mom could make it down. Friends are great!

So here we go again! 2 boys. 2 schedules. 1 busy mom.

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE

I was watching a show the other day where Dave Trembley (manager of the O's) was talking about remembering your past, your roots, where you have come from, and defining moments that have made you the person you are today. When I think back to my childhood, much of it is foggy. However, one special child changed my life forever and taught me life long lessons that will never be forgotten...... my sister.



Lacey was born when I was in third grade and started her life with many health complications. Children's hospital in D.C. and Georgetown University hospital almost seemed to be her home away from home. When I grew older my parents and I would take shifts on spending the night with her because we always wanted someone with her. As her sister, I always shared a room at home with her... so this only felt right.

As time went by her health was a constant battle. At times, we didn't know which was worse... the illness or the side effects from the numerous medications. She fought a hard battle her last stay in the hospital (I believe was 3 1/2 weeks) as my mother, father, and I stood beside her and said goodbye.

What did I learn from my sister?

1. Never give up
2. Stand up and speak your mind for those you love
3. Never let an illness stop your laughter
4. It doesn't matter what color you are... what matters is how you are treated, and how you treat others.
5. Hold hands and snuggle with your loved ones

There are many other lessons and memories that I will always remember from Lacey. Also, from the doctors, nurses, her school, my coaches, etc.... who showed TRUE compassion. You can always tell who really has true compassion because it SHOWS, it's not just words but it's ACTIONS.

Make sure you let your loved ones know how much they are cared for. As I have said many times before in my posts, "It's not how many breaths you take, but how many moments take your breath away."