So now we can plan some fun local trips. We are already set to go to Kings Dominion. I have a couple of free tix from my union, and my sister is taking a group of school students so we can do that on the cheap. I am also planning a trip to Hershey Park. We have never been there so it should be a good time. And who doesn't love a town based solely on the chocolate bar!
Right now we are gearing up for recital season at our dance studio. We had pictures recently and although I normally don't like makeup for my girlz, it does really enhance their pale winter faces..
My camera died during Anni's picture time, so we have a sweet lil' pic of Auggie. She is so sweet in this pic.You cannot imagine how hard it was to get lipstick on those tiny little lips. I actually had to lay her down on my bed so I could line her mouth without having any movement!!
We have 3 dances for each girl in 2 different shows. Yeah, I am inhaling deep as I think about that looong day. The good news is that I will be out of school for the stage rehearsals and the actual shows.
I have been thinking about all the appointments I can catch up on during the summer.
*Dentist for all
*Physical Therapy for my back
*My ObGyn Yearly Exam, except I'm not really sure what they will check,
*Mammogram
This will be the first year since I became a mother that I won't be in Florida. And there is a huge sense of sadness that is lingering in my mind. I could spend the summer at Dad's river house, but it's not the same. And I really need to work this year. Although I will miss the beach terribly, I think my practical side tells me to "get over myself" and do what I need to do so that I am not put in a financial bind. Dad will visit and we can spend time at our pool, so it will be fine. The key is that we relax in the summer. I need to spend all of my time focusing on all the motherly things that are difficult during the year.
We aren't the type to schedule a million activities to keep my girlz busy. The beauty of both of my girlz is that they are very keen on handing out. I learned very early that it isn't going to "insert theme park/water park/movie/special place that costs money" that brings the most joy to my girlz. Honestly, it's just being together. I have said it a million times, we do it old school. Playing in the neighborhood with school friends is the highlight of the weekend, so having the chance to do that everyday will be awesome for my girlz.
I think we all have friends who can barely deal with their kids on a regular Saturday. These families are the ones who spend every waking hour searching for ways to entertain their little ones, so they don't have to. It's funny that I did that one year, and I was never more miserable. What I found out later was that the girlz were fine to go, but told me, "We did it to make you happy." And my heart broke. I thought they really wanted to be that busy.. I say these families are addicted to activity, and the children have no idea how to entertain themselves. And that leads to these addicted children saying, "I'm BORED!" a million times a day. And the worst part is that as these children get older, they can list every activity they'd like to do. Most of them cost money.
I got some great advice years ago. The mom said, "Don't buy something big or enroll your kids into an activity unless they beg you for it for a year!" She was right. I wanted to buy my girlz a Wii, a long time ago. They saw the commercials and just HAD to have it. The Christmas season came that year and I didn't get it for them, and once the commercials faded away, so did the girlz desire to have it.
Luckily my sister bought it and they get to play it when they go to her house. And playing it there gives them their fill of it..
I have non teacher friends who dread the summer. Because they have to "deal" with their kids. I am not sure if it's because I am with other people's kids all year or what, but I just don't mind it. If I am home, I think it's natural to have my girlz with me. Maybe it's because I started late and then adopted. I always feel like I have a special, different kind of love for my girlz. I don't know, maybe every mom feels this way.
So as we count down the days, let's all keep our fingers crossed that my hundred year old AC makes it through another HOT Nova summer!!
Off Topic
Wondering why you block your blog? And then visit mine?
I would think you would be proud to be moving in with someone. I would think if you love this next guy enough to post it on Face Book, you would post it to the world on your blog?
But that is just me, I am an upfront kind of girl.
8 comments:
Your father sold his FL beach condo and now bought one on a river? Wouldn't that be fun to go to? Is it also in FL? I thought your father was on a job over in the Middle East. Maybe I'm out of snyc.
You're smart not to go to WDW this summer. First of all the cost and equally important is the heat. Christmas at WDW sounds perfect.
You mentioned working. Are you working this summer teaching summer school?
Sounds like you have some nice ideas and plans for the summer.
Tina,
My dad has always had the house on the River. And not a small river but the intercoastal, and you can't swim in it..PLUS, he doesn't have a pool there! He has been home from Lebanon for a while now. He was scheduled to go back but backed out. Now I am glad he did..Troubles over there!!
I am teaching preschoolers at our summer school this year. It is a readiness program and will be tons of fun! VERY casual and only 3 weeks long~~
I bet it's pretty on the intercoastal though. Is there a town pool or pool club you could join for the summer? I don't blame you for being very glad he is Stateside and not in Lebanon. Your preschool program sounds perfect. I bet you are counting the days until the school year is done.
My Muscovites arrive in 24 days! Let the cleaning begin.
My ex took me to court r and his attorney went through my WHOLE blog. I was told not to post anymore. If anyone can't understand that it should be you. I see that one of your co-workers did the same. Mine was just taken to a whole another level.
As for the world to see, FB puts it out there enough. Nothing to hide if you where aware of it.
Wow. Still going to court..?.. Seems like some life choices are costly for years and years
Why does it matter to you what I post and don't post? YOU made the decision to walk away from our friendship. I have told you repeatedly why I come here, because I want to see how you all are doing. Not sure why you would care what I'm doing.
I was told by a friend, that Dee will have to answer for his ways when his time comes. And, I realize I will as well. But I don't play ugly with him. I just wish I could understand where you are coming from.
He called me and said that he was called about my post on my blog. So he went through the entire thing. There is only one person I know who would do that. He requested that I remove him from and he contacted his attorney. I have a line item on his bill that states he read my blog. Why he felt the need to do that is beyond me. Not sure if you are being nasty or not. Just wanted to let you know if he is still the same person he was three years ago.
I think I invited you to my new blog? I intended to! I know you don't mean me because I don't have any new guy....but I do think there are tons of reasons to make a blog private. In my case my oldest son was embarrassed to have people google him and find private family stories. Also, some "helpful" person copied and provided my pastor with a couple of blog posts that I certainly did not intend for him to read. There was nothing WRONG with them, it was just that my FEELINGS about my work, are not something that colleagues, let alone my boss, should read. Since I couldn't trust people not to do this, I made it - well, hard to find. I fear some people think I was blocking them, but it wasn't fair to me or my family not to.
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