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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
It's beginning to look a lot like spring time...
...and then again, sometimes it isn't.
We've had mostly dreary days with drizzly rain, some hail, and teasing blue skies with brisk breezes. We've also had enough of this icky weather. We're ready for spring.
The 411:
Michael - loves his new job at Northrop Grumman. He's finally working with people who have a very similar skill set and experience. He fits in beautifully, possibly for the first time in his career. He's been plainly told that his supervisor is looking to retire, and that he was hired specifically to be trained to take over in his supervisor's stead. It feels really good to both Michael and me that his abilities are being fully utilized.
Frankie - she's had a tough couple of weeks, but she's a fighter. She has such a good heart, and truly wants to do what is right. She struggles with her past and her teenage hormones, and is working with our amazing therapists to learn how to feel safe and move forward. Her dance performance is coming up, and family and friends have the opportunity to put a personal message in the program. It's the only fundraiser the studio does, and they desperately need the funds. I may hit some of you up for donations soon, but it's for a really worthwhile cause.
Adam - loves home schooling (and I love having him home). He's such a bright kid. We're still working out a few kinks with scheduling but we're getting there. Every home schooling mom I've talked to says it's a process that we have to learn and grow with. I wholeheartedly agree. He's playing soccer again and really trying hard this year. Now he runs with the group (instead of in little circles at the opposite end of wherever the ball is), and we're teaching him to become more aggresive about going after the ball instead of waiting for it to come near him. He hasn't scored his first goal yet (which is big for him because he'll get a reward), but that doesn't matter to us. What matters to us is that he's learning the value of team work and hard work.
Speaking of hard, Thomas has two lower teeth, and two descending upper teeth. And he likes to use them...to bite...HARD. I swear he's trying to rip a chunk out of my arm. I don't know why I keep letting him do it. It's kind of one of those, oh cute, Thomas wants to gnaw on Mommy, how swee... OUCH! He's a happy, curious, giggly baby who gets excited whenever his big sister enters the room. I think Frankie and Daddy might be his favorite people in the world. Mommy is chopped liver because he sees Mommy all the time. Adam is fun, but he's around a lot too. He's still more interesting than boring ol' mommy.
Me - I'm going nuts. That's all. This is just one of those times in my life where there aren't enough hours in the day, even though there are more hours of daylight. I'm trying to teach my kids to be respectful of each other, not tattle (not tolerable in my house), not to be bossy, as well as the importance of working together, gratitude, and kindness. PLUS, I'm running them around to their activities and hoping to eventually get my house clean and my laundry done. As hard as it all is, as tiring and frustrating as it can be, it's truly the best time of my life. Molding these little children (background noise: my son whining to my husband about how he and Frankie disagree on how to play with the baby's toys) is the most important work I will ever do. I feel so blessed to be their mom. I'm stressed - worried about the pregnancy, trying to balance our budget (as we rebound from the layoff), trying to increase the spirituality and healthiness of our daily lives, and broken record redirecting some icky behavior my children are trying to develop (see above), but I am at peace. I feel greatful every day to be in this stage of my life. The love I have for my family brings tears to my eyes (well, that and the hormones of pregnancy).
As you can see by our insane May calendar, if we don't call you, don't take it personally. We're just ridiculously busy.
I skipped the April dinner calendar because it was a crazy month, but here is the May calendar for your perusal. I can honestly tell you that we save a lot of money by planning ahead. It's remarkable how much planning helps!
No news on the pregnancy yet. We have to wait until Friday (at which point I'll be 7 weeks, 3 days) to (hopefully) find out if our little egg has become a little embryo. We'll keep you posted. We have great hope that all is well, but if it turns out not to be so, we trust the Lord that what He means to have happen will be what happens. I feel peaceful about this pregnancy, whether for better or worse.
So, for your viewing pleasure, here is our May calendar. I'm off to Costco to spend a small fortune. I forgot to put our defrosted chicken away this morning, and since I don't believe in room temperature meat, I think we'll have to plan B it tonight for dinner. Del Taco for Cinco De Mayo? Si, esta bien. Well, not bien, but inexpensive and quick (which is bien).
By the way, thank you for your comments on my last posting. It means a lot to know that the time I spend writing isn't solely for my own sanity and amusement.
Until next time...
We've had mostly dreary days with drizzly rain, some hail, and teasing blue skies with brisk breezes. We've also had enough of this icky weather. We're ready for spring.
The 411:
Michael - loves his new job at Northrop Grumman. He's finally working with people who have a very similar skill set and experience. He fits in beautifully, possibly for the first time in his career. He's been plainly told that his supervisor is looking to retire, and that he was hired specifically to be trained to take over in his supervisor's stead. It feels really good to both Michael and me that his abilities are being fully utilized.
Frankie - she's had a tough couple of weeks, but she's a fighter. She has such a good heart, and truly wants to do what is right. She struggles with her past and her teenage hormones, and is working with our amazing therapists to learn how to feel safe and move forward. Her dance performance is coming up, and family and friends have the opportunity to put a personal message in the program. It's the only fundraiser the studio does, and they desperately need the funds. I may hit some of you up for donations soon, but it's for a really worthwhile cause.
Adam - loves home schooling (and I love having him home). He's such a bright kid. We're still working out a few kinks with scheduling but we're getting there. Every home schooling mom I've talked to says it's a process that we have to learn and grow with. I wholeheartedly agree. He's playing soccer again and really trying hard this year. Now he runs with the group (instead of in little circles at the opposite end of wherever the ball is), and we're teaching him to become more aggresive about going after the ball instead of waiting for it to come near him. He hasn't scored his first goal yet (which is big for him because he'll get a reward), but that doesn't matter to us. What matters to us is that he's learning the value of team work and hard work.
Speaking of hard, Thomas has two lower teeth, and two descending upper teeth. And he likes to use them...to bite...HARD. I swear he's trying to rip a chunk out of my arm. I don't know why I keep letting him do it. It's kind of one of those, oh cute, Thomas wants to gnaw on Mommy, how swee... OUCH! He's a happy, curious, giggly baby who gets excited whenever his big sister enters the room. I think Frankie and Daddy might be his favorite people in the world. Mommy is chopped liver because he sees Mommy all the time. Adam is fun, but he's around a lot too. He's still more interesting than boring ol' mommy.
Me - I'm going nuts. That's all. This is just one of those times in my life where there aren't enough hours in the day, even though there are more hours of daylight. I'm trying to teach my kids to be respectful of each other, not tattle (not tolerable in my house), not to be bossy, as well as the importance of working together, gratitude, and kindness. PLUS, I'm running them around to their activities and hoping to eventually get my house clean and my laundry done. As hard as it all is, as tiring and frustrating as it can be, it's truly the best time of my life. Molding these little children (background noise: my son whining to my husband about how he and Frankie disagree on how to play with the baby's toys) is the most important work I will ever do. I feel so blessed to be their mom. I'm stressed - worried about the pregnancy, trying to balance our budget (as we rebound from the layoff), trying to increase the spirituality and healthiness of our daily lives, and broken record redirecting some icky behavior my children are trying to develop (see above), but I am at peace. I feel greatful every day to be in this stage of my life. The love I have for my family brings tears to my eyes (well, that and the hormones of pregnancy).
As you can see by our insane May calendar, if we don't call you, don't take it personally. We're just ridiculously busy.
I skipped the April dinner calendar because it was a crazy month, but here is the May calendar for your perusal. I can honestly tell you that we save a lot of money by planning ahead. It's remarkable how much planning helps!
No news on the pregnancy yet. We have to wait until Friday (at which point I'll be 7 weeks, 3 days) to (hopefully) find out if our little egg has become a little embryo. We'll keep you posted. We have great hope that all is well, but if it turns out not to be so, we trust the Lord that what He means to have happen will be what happens. I feel peaceful about this pregnancy, whether for better or worse.
So, for your viewing pleasure, here is our May calendar. I'm off to Costco to spend a small fortune. I forgot to put our defrosted chicken away this morning, and since I don't believe in room temperature meat, I think we'll have to plan B it tonight for dinner. Del Taco for Cinco De Mayo? Si, esta bien. Well, not bien, but inexpensive and quick (which is bien).
By the way, thank you for your comments on my last posting. It means a lot to know that the time I spend writing isn't solely for my own sanity and amusement.
Until next time...
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