So, I was a bit surprised. Friday, my wonderful husband surprised me with a night out with the girls. Well, he tried to. I was almost completely surprised, had I not stumbled across an email while helping a teacher (who was invited). It just amazes me that after almost 10 years of marriage, my husband still will try and make my day better by giving me something back. He knew how stressed I have been at work and school these past 9 weeks and talked to a teacher, then another....and then....here I am taken out for the evening by some friends. It was so nice to hang out with the girls. And even nicer to know my husband cares.
Sunday - My husband turned the ripe age of 34. He doesn't like the attention and so planning anything birthdayish....is a bit hard at times. But Z and I decided that we wanted to go to the Hockey game on that day. So we bought the tickets and off my husband, Z, and I went. It was a blast! And it was so nice for the night away. No worries. And with the gracious offer of babysitting, N was taken well care of while we were gone.
Even though we were all over and not sitting still this weekend....it was worth it. =)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Yuck!
I hate CANCER!!! To be fair, I don't think many of us do, but just last week, it affected our small community. A mother of 6 (yes 6) died after suffering with the C-word for awhile. Her kids range from ages Senior to pre-school. I have had the privilege of working with 2 of the 6 children and have gotten to know them pretty well. And to see them interact with their peers is surreal. With their mom sick for quite some time, they move around as though it doesn't faze them much that their mom is gone. Wednesday, I watched the 7th grader pick up his sister in kindergarten. Solemnly, they got their coats on and gathered their bags to head to the doors to be picked up by a family member who was taking them to the the viewing. The viewing that day and then the funeral on Thursday. After all done, they were back in school again on Friday. As though nothing happened. It's like they were numb and moving on all at the same time. Very surreal.
I feel for those kids. I think about my own kids at the same time and pray that they would be ok if something would happen to me and be strong like these kids. BUT....I pray that I have made a difference in their lives that they would miss me.
I don't know what goes on in these kid's minds (nor do I ever expect to)....but I pray for peace and strength for the future. Whatever it holds.
I feel for those kids. I think about my own kids at the same time and pray that they would be ok if something would happen to me and be strong like these kids. BUT....I pray that I have made a difference in their lives that they would miss me.
I don't know what goes on in these kid's minds (nor do I ever expect to)....but I pray for peace and strength for the future. Whatever it holds.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Fruit-Insect
So, when did the time fly? I mean, it seems like just yesterday that my oldest was just being bottle fed and needing diaper changes. Now, he's the BIG boy of the house. And if one forgets to add the 1/2 to his age (he is 6 1/2 btw), we hear about it.
For the longest time, no matter what we did, if we couldn't pass the words along by saying them quietly, my husband and I have been able to spell them out. And that worked for quite a long time, but just recently, we have had to change our strategy. This once child has learned to spell. Who let that happen? Rats, there goes another parent strategy! Teachers! Who told them they could do that???
So, our new plan....come up with "slang" for things we use a lot. Our newest....the restaurant. Z likes to go to Applebees. So does his parents, but going there EVERY time we went out to eat was sort of like going to the dentist for a root canal.....it has to be done, but not many people enjoy it. So....my brilliant husband, came up with code to help us avoid streets with this restaurant on it. Every time we see this fun, mozzarella stick serving eating establishment.......FRUIT-INSECT.
Even with the cool new name and disguise to keep us from slipping up and saying the name, we still ate there on Friday night. This time, not so bad. I guess, even though you re-name an eating establishment, it's all about the atmosphere. And, I wouldn't rename, move, or trade that for the world.
For the longest time, no matter what we did, if we couldn't pass the words along by saying them quietly, my husband and I have been able to spell them out. And that worked for quite a long time, but just recently, we have had to change our strategy. This once child has learned to spell. Who let that happen? Rats, there goes another parent strategy! Teachers! Who told them they could do that???
So, our new plan....come up with "slang" for things we use a lot. Our newest....the restaurant. Z likes to go to Applebees. So does his parents, but going there EVERY time we went out to eat was sort of like going to the dentist for a root canal.....it has to be done, but not many people enjoy it. So....my brilliant husband, came up with code to help us avoid streets with this restaurant on it. Every time we see this fun, mozzarella stick serving eating establishment.......FRUIT-INSECT.
Even with the cool new name and disguise to keep us from slipping up and saying the name, we still ate there on Friday night. This time, not so bad. I guess, even though you re-name an eating establishment, it's all about the atmosphere. And, I wouldn't rename, move, or trade that for the world.
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