This weekend we had basketball on Saturday for the boys and Miss C. The boys coach is not the coach I have issue with but his son is on that team. Thankfully, he was not there. The boys won! and they had a whole lot of fun. Miss C's game was her first of the year. She had defense down - she now needs to work on her offense.
After basketball we bundled everyone up and headed to Malabar Farm (Bogart & Bacall where married there) for a winter hike. We hiked for about an hour than the kids and Tony did a little sledding. I do not like to sled - I am afraid to fall off. I did do one run and that was enough. After the hike we headed to an Amish-style restaurant for dinner. While there we bumped into my in-laws. It was a nice surprise.
Sunday we headed north to visit my parents. My dad's birthday was the 27th and they were out of town on a cruise for his birthday. They got back on Sunday and were lucky enough to have us and my brothers family for a visit.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
buying the kids clothes
I remember when my kids were little and they would wear whatever I bought for them. There was no complaints about color or style. I think I have good taste and I buy high-end quality clothes that will last more than one season and one kid (my cousin who has two little boys is the beneficiary of these clothes) unless of course if they are stained.
Well -- it is time for new winter gear (end of season sales and all). Normally I would pick something really warm (temp rating -5 or less at the low end) and in the appropriate favorite color of my kids. P likes blues, D likes reds, and Miss C is a girly girl so definitely Pinks. After my Christmas clothes gifts there were a few complaints about this and that. So I decided why not give them a 'say' in the matter since they are the wearer of these clothes and I would not like it if someone picked everything I wore.
So I asked them to help and all I get is well I don't know, not sure about the color or style, why isn't that in PINK!.... don't they know end of season sales clothes go quickly and what you like today may not be there tomorrow or even later today.
EDIT: winter coats bought! P picked Black; D pick green & black; C picked Fuschia ;) Happy Mom that this is done.
Well -- it is time for new winter gear (end of season sales and all). Normally I would pick something really warm (temp rating -5 or less at the low end) and in the appropriate favorite color of my kids. P likes blues, D likes reds, and Miss C is a girly girl so definitely Pinks. After my Christmas clothes gifts there were a few complaints about this and that. So I decided why not give them a 'say' in the matter since they are the wearer of these clothes and I would not like it if someone picked everything I wore.
So I asked them to help and all I get is well I don't know, not sure about the color or style, why isn't that in PINK!.... don't they know end of season sales clothes go quickly and what you like today may not be there tomorrow or even later today.
EDIT: winter coats bought! P picked Black; D pick green & black; C picked Fuschia ;) Happy Mom that this is done.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
schooling
We are trying to determine what to do about schooling starting this fall. We are planning on leaving our local parishes school because of how the school is handling a particular situation.
The situation is that my son's coach 'assulted (not sure if this is the right word to use or not)' a parent at a game. He came into the stands and poked the man in the chest. If my brother (a high school coach) did that move he would have been fired or at least suspended. Well nothing happened to this coach at all and the parent who this happened to they are pulling themselves and their kids from all activities. This was the straw that broke this camels back. I do not see how a Catholic school and the Church (this went as far as the parish priest) can support a person who would do this action. If he will poke a parent what about a kid? After basketball season we are pulling our kids from all sports. Only reason we are finishing basketball is that we made a commitment to that particular sport.
So now we are going to have to go and shop for a new school. Our options are: 1) homeschool, 2) public school in our county or 3) a different Catholic school that will involve a drive of at least 20 - 30 minutes. We are praying about this but I know that this decision has to be what is best and most advantageous for our kids. What gives them the best opportunity, best education, and if we go route 1 or 2 where will they attend PSR (since we will have cut our ties with our parish by leaving the school).
The situation is that my son's coach 'assulted (not sure if this is the right word to use or not)' a parent at a game. He came into the stands and poked the man in the chest. If my brother (a high school coach) did that move he would have been fired or at least suspended. Well nothing happened to this coach at all and the parent who this happened to they are pulling themselves and their kids from all activities. This was the straw that broke this camels back. I do not see how a Catholic school and the Church (this went as far as the parish priest) can support a person who would do this action. If he will poke a parent what about a kid? After basketball season we are pulling our kids from all sports. Only reason we are finishing basketball is that we made a commitment to that particular sport.
So now we are going to have to go and shop for a new school. Our options are: 1) homeschool, 2) public school in our county or 3) a different Catholic school that will involve a drive of at least 20 - 30 minutes. We are praying about this but I know that this decision has to be what is best and most advantageous for our kids. What gives them the best opportunity, best education, and if we go route 1 or 2 where will they attend PSR (since we will have cut our ties with our parish by leaving the school).
Small Successes - January 27
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1) lost another pound - slowly but surely reaching my goal!
2) made a menu for last week and this week and stuck to it! Kids not happy but they will be fine.
3) kept my cool during a strange situation at D's basketball game on Sunday. Not happy with what happened as a result but it has started other things into motion that have been on the edge.
what are your successes???
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Small Successes - January 20
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1) lost 4 pounds doing my 10 day cleanse! Hubby lost 6.5!
2) survived basketball games & practice this week. The 3rd grade boys coach stresses me, my hubby, my sons, and generally everyone else I know (except a few) out. He was out of town for their game and it was such a joyous occasion for all! Daniel scored a basket! and so did each and every boy on that team!
3) took a winter hike with the family! our dream is to move to Northern Michigan so we are learning to enjoy and embrace the winter weather where we are instead of just dreaming about it down the road.
Monday, January 17, 2011
what a difference a person makes
This weekend was a crazy/fun/draining weekend.
Draining -migraine both Saturday and Sunday. Not fun but I know the routine. Wake up with migraine - take my little pills (Relpax) and rest for about 90 minutes and I am good for the day. They usually come back to back. Rarely do I have a one day or three day + episode so that is one good thing.
Crazy/Fun - we have basketball both days. I missed Saturdays game - Patrick scored!! then when they got back I was feeling good. So we headed out to Mt. Gilead State Park and went on a winter hike followed by sledding. If I knew how to use my iPhone I would have video & pictures but I don't. SUnday - Colleen had a birthday party to go to, Daniel had basketball (2 games). I missed the first game and got there in time for most of the 2nd. Daniel scored a basket in the first game and thanks to a dad I have video of it! One great thing about Sunday's game was that there is a coach for Daniel's team who likes to yell at the kids and Daniel is a favorite target of his. That coach also has favorites and they play the whole game - last week those 5 favorites played 95% of the time while his not so favorites played about 4 minutes of the 28 minute game. My son is on the non-favorite squad. Well that particular coach was not there and the other coaches decided to rotate the boys and it was awesome! No parent left upset because their child did not play - each kids played within 3 minutes of one another time wise. My hubby said some boys asked to sit because they were not used to playing. This one coach sucks the life out of the kids. I wished he could observe and see how well these kids did. Every kid on the team scored a basket during the two games! It was perfection if you ask me!
Video of Daniel scoring - he is #4
Draining -migraine both Saturday and Sunday. Not fun but I know the routine. Wake up with migraine - take my little pills (Relpax) and rest for about 90 minutes and I am good for the day. They usually come back to back. Rarely do I have a one day or three day + episode so that is one good thing.
Crazy/Fun - we have basketball both days. I missed Saturdays game - Patrick scored!! then when they got back I was feeling good. So we headed out to Mt. Gilead State Park and went on a winter hike followed by sledding. If I knew how to use my iPhone I would have video & pictures but I don't. SUnday - Colleen had a birthday party to go to, Daniel had basketball (2 games). I missed the first game and got there in time for most of the 2nd. Daniel scored a basket in the first game and thanks to a dad I have video of it! One great thing about Sunday's game was that there is a coach for Daniel's team who likes to yell at the kids and Daniel is a favorite target of his. That coach also has favorites and they play the whole game - last week those 5 favorites played 95% of the time while his not so favorites played about 4 minutes of the 28 minute game. My son is on the non-favorite squad. Well that particular coach was not there and the other coaches decided to rotate the boys and it was awesome! No parent left upset because their child did not play - each kids played within 3 minutes of one another time wise. My hubby said some boys asked to sit because they were not used to playing. This one coach sucks the life out of the kids. I wished he could observe and see how well these kids did. Every kid on the team scored a basket during the two games! It was perfection if you ask me!
Video of Daniel scoring - he is #4
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Small Successes - January 13
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1) Started basketball season this week. All three kids are playing this year at three different times. Only plus is that the boys have practice the same night at the same time
2) Finally got the results on D and possible ADHD. He does not have ADHD - which is good. We just have to do a better job working on his control of himself. I think he tries to be a goof-off to get people to like him (we learned that he wishes people liked him more - he told the psych this but not us).
3) starting the AdvoCare 24day challenge. Did this last year and it was successful. Doing this along with working out should be good to restart healthy habits. You can read about it all here: http://advocare24days.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
it is slow here
One thing I like about January is that it is a slow time for us. We are not running around to much to Cleveland, we are staying at home a lot more.
The things that are happening with us are:
- Basketball - all three kids
- Working Out - kids and I go to the gym - have to get the hubby back in the grove
- Work - back to work - we do not have many off days scheduled unlike December.
- School - Have to worry about snow days/2 hour delays
- New Years Resolution - I do not do these anymore. I am just continuing what I have done over the last 12 months. I am still working on my One Little Word - I hope that I get one that feels right soon
- Family - just celebrated our anniversary. We had a nice night out. We had dinner and then my parents got us a night at a local hotel.
The things that are happening with us are:
- Basketball - all three kids
- Working Out - kids and I go to the gym - have to get the hubby back in the grove
- Work - back to work - we do not have many off days scheduled unlike December.
- School - Have to worry about snow days/2 hour delays
- New Years Resolution - I do not do these anymore. I am just continuing what I have done over the last 12 months. I am still working on my One Little Word - I hope that I get one that feels right soon
- Family - just celebrated our anniversary. We had a nice night out. We had dinner and then my parents got us a night at a local hotel.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome 2011
Working on my 'one little word' for 2011, working on my personal,professional, and spiritual goals, and just working.
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