As the pieces of wood, metal, shell, or glass of wind chimes move in the breeze and rebound off one another, they produce a blend of resonant tones.
Wherever we are, whatever we do, we, too, blend and interact with those around us in a chorus of harmony that enriches our lives and the lives of others. We do not have to be alike to be in harmony with one another. Through our variety of ideas and from our diverse backgrounds, we contribute to and complement one another.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
AND I THOUGHT BASEBALL WAS OVER
Well... here we go AGAIN! On my summertime list, I never included baseball...which I guess now I should have. Austin playing in the 7/8 league was chosen to play on the All Star Team for 2 tournaments this summer. I was very proud of him for being chosen, since there are over 80 players in this league and only 24 were chosen. However, I didn't realize that these 2 tournaments meant practicing 3 x a week until our July tourney.
We just finished our first one this weekend in Willards and the team did GREAT!!! We won 2 out of 3 games. I don't want to brag too much about my son, but he did GREAT defensively and a good job offensively. On top of having a fever all weekend long.
So if you can't find me at home, just reach me on my cell and most likely I'll be at the baseball fields. And most of you who are reading this know that I absolutely LOVE it!
HAPPY SUMMERTIME TO EVERYONE!!!!
We just finished our first one this weekend in Willards and the team did GREAT!!! We won 2 out of 3 games. I don't want to brag too much about my son, but he did GREAT defensively and a good job offensively. On top of having a fever all weekend long.
So if you can't find me at home, just reach me on my cell and most likely I'll be at the baseball fields. And most of you who are reading this know that I absolutely LOVE it!
HAPPY SUMMERTIME TO EVERYONE!!!!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
TGI....SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME = 1. being a mom all day
2. staying up late and sleeping in
3. boating and beer
4. reading novels again
5. flip flops, pony tails, and hats
6. brightly colored toenails
7. RELAXED time with family and friends
8. July 4th on the boat with friends and beer
9. sandy beaches and cool pools
10. vacations
If you can add on to your favorite summer plans, please do so!!! THANK GOD IT'S SUMMERTIME!!!!!!!
2. staying up late and sleeping in
3. boating and beer
4. reading novels again
5. flip flops, pony tails, and hats
6. brightly colored toenails
7. RELAXED time with family and friends
8. July 4th on the boat with friends and beer
9. sandy beaches and cool pools
10. vacations
If you can add on to your favorite summer plans, please do so!!! THANK GOD IT'S SUMMERTIME!!!!!!!
Saturday, June 9, 2007
GIVE IT UP FOR......M.O.Y. (MOTHER OF THE YEAR)
Well, a proud moment for mom!!!!!
I have always wondered (after loosing my husband) could I handle all the decisions that come with raising two little boys. Anyone who has a child, realizes the enormous responsibility.... but doing it ALONE truly scared me. Then a friend tagged me with the nickname (MOY) when I forgot something in regards to my oldest ( I can't even remember now what it was...I think his bus#). That just raised my insecurities even more.
Well, my proud moments have come. Austin received straight A's in all the above level classes ( Reading and Math) and earned numerous awards at the end of the year. Besides the typical "completion of 2nd grade", "gym", "choral", etc..... came the real biggie, which was the President's Award for Educational Excellence. This pretty much combines classroom grades and standardized testing scores and only a handful of 2nd graders received this honor. On top of all this, we just received today in the mail, that he has met the criteria for magnet placement!!!! While I know there are pro's and con's to this magnet program...... I am soooo proud of my son. Makes me feel like I have done my job well as a parent, and sticking to our routines ( which some of my friends think are too strict) has paid off. Whether he goes or not ( he would rather be with me at my school) doesn't really matter. What matters to me is that he worked hard all year with a very strict teacher and earned every single one of those A's.
So M.O.Y. is going to celebrate tonight with a few drinks and a movie with a special friend and realize that I'm doing a GREAT job as a mother!!!!!!!!!!
I have always wondered (after loosing my husband) could I handle all the decisions that come with raising two little boys. Anyone who has a child, realizes the enormous responsibility.... but doing it ALONE truly scared me. Then a friend tagged me with the nickname (MOY) when I forgot something in regards to my oldest ( I can't even remember now what it was...I think his bus#). That just raised my insecurities even more.
Well, my proud moments have come. Austin received straight A's in all the above level classes ( Reading and Math) and earned numerous awards at the end of the year. Besides the typical "completion of 2nd grade", "gym", "choral", etc..... came the real biggie, which was the President's Award for Educational Excellence. This pretty much combines classroom grades and standardized testing scores and only a handful of 2nd graders received this honor. On top of all this, we just received today in the mail, that he has met the criteria for magnet placement!!!! While I know there are pro's and con's to this magnet program...... I am soooo proud of my son. Makes me feel like I have done my job well as a parent, and sticking to our routines ( which some of my friends think are too strict) has paid off. Whether he goes or not ( he would rather be with me at my school) doesn't really matter. What matters to me is that he worked hard all year with a very strict teacher and earned every single one of those A's.
So M.O.Y. is going to celebrate tonight with a few drinks and a movie with a special friend and realize that I'm doing a GREAT job as a mother!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 28, 2007
WHEN LIFE THROWS YOU A CURVE BALL
O.K. Most of you know that these past 2 weeks have been like a roller coaster ride. While I have unfortunately focused on the negative, I have quite a bit to be thankful for.
What I wouldn't be able to do without :
1. Friends at work who just pop into my room to tease me or just smile and give me a hug.
2. My mother who calls every day to check in on me and the boys and is willing to sit and listen to me and even cry along with me....if need be. And lately, it has been a NEED.
3. Baseball. Both teams have been a stress relief at times and then a huge headache at other times. Regardless..... I LOVE IT! And I love to support my boys.
4. A dear friend who has been like a second father to me and has gone out of his way to make sure the boys and I have something to look forward to. Imagine a basketball hoop, a flat of portulaca (flowers), and a card sitting on your door steps when you have had a horrible day at work. This is just one example of many.
5. Friends who can drive by and flip the bird to one another.
6. Silly e-mails to just cheer someone up.
7. My team mom. I would be lost without her.
8. Family and friends who know when to leave you alone or MAKE YOU cheer up.
9. A new special someone who shows up with a bottle of wine and a smile....hmmmm.
* Thanks for all of you who have been supportive these past few weeks and never turn a deaf ear. You guys are appreciated more than you know!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That's for Amanda :)
What I wouldn't be able to do without :
1. Friends at work who just pop into my room to tease me or just smile and give me a hug.
2. My mother who calls every day to check in on me and the boys and is willing to sit and listen to me and even cry along with me....if need be. And lately, it has been a NEED.
3. Baseball. Both teams have been a stress relief at times and then a huge headache at other times. Regardless..... I LOVE IT! And I love to support my boys.
4. A dear friend who has been like a second father to me and has gone out of his way to make sure the boys and I have something to look forward to. Imagine a basketball hoop, a flat of portulaca (flowers), and a card sitting on your door steps when you have had a horrible day at work. This is just one example of many.
5. Friends who can drive by and flip the bird to one another.
6. Silly e-mails to just cheer someone up.
7. My team mom. I would be lost without her.
8. Family and friends who know when to leave you alone or MAKE YOU cheer up.
9. A new special someone who shows up with a bottle of wine and a smile....hmmmm.
* Thanks for all of you who have been supportive these past few weeks and never turn a deaf ear. You guys are appreciated more than you know!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That's for Amanda :)
Friday, May 18, 2007
Career Change.... Any Ideas?
As of today, I am thinking very seriously of a career change. Anyone with any suggestions.....please comment!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
PICTURE PERFECT DAY!!!!
WOW, is all I can say!!!!! I am still in awe of yesterdays' Fruitland Little League's Opening Day!!!
Just to note a few highlights:
1. Listening to a wonderful friend call out the names of each and every team.
2. Beaming with pride as both of my boys run across the field ( one doing a half flip / slide at the end).
3. Coaching my team as they play a wonderful game.
4. Laughing out loud as my 4 year old runs out from center field to hand me a "flower" (dandelion) he found. Then yelling at him to get back in position.
5. Getting a "pat on the back" and "thank you" from many supportive parents.
6. Helping out coach my oldest sons team and beaming with pride when he was pitching, hitting, fielding, or just goofing off. God, would his dad be so proud!!!!
7. Yelling and cheering for sooo many of my students at school. Trying to cheer one up when he struck out twice.
8. Last, but surely NOT least....enjoying my good friends and family. What would we have without our friends and family???
I can't say enough how very proud I was of my two boys, and of myself for sticking with this hectic schedule. A beautiful day that will always be special to me.
I've said it before but: It's not how many breaths we take but how many moments take our breath away. Again, special moments that my boys and I will always cherish!!!!!
Just to note a few highlights:
1. Listening to a wonderful friend call out the names of each and every team.
2. Beaming with pride as both of my boys run across the field ( one doing a half flip / slide at the end).
3. Coaching my team as they play a wonderful game.
4. Laughing out loud as my 4 year old runs out from center field to hand me a "flower" (dandelion) he found. Then yelling at him to get back in position.
5. Getting a "pat on the back" and "thank you" from many supportive parents.
6. Helping out coach my oldest sons team and beaming with pride when he was pitching, hitting, fielding, or just goofing off. God, would his dad be so proud!!!!
7. Yelling and cheering for sooo many of my students at school. Trying to cheer one up when he struck out twice.
8. Last, but surely NOT least....enjoying my good friends and family. What would we have without our friends and family???
I can't say enough how very proud I was of my two boys, and of myself for sticking with this hectic schedule. A beautiful day that will always be special to me.
I've said it before but: It's not how many breaths we take but how many moments take our breath away. Again, special moments that my boys and I will always cherish!!!!!
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