Let Me Clarify...

Ok...so I didn't mean "end of life" like end as in final. I meant "end of life" like the other end or side. A different place...maybe that is what I should have written??? I am not really that old, and don't think that my time is short. It is just a different feeling when your nest is getting emptier. That is all I meant...

I guess I am to old...

Ok so I messed up in my last blog...it is not a PS2 that Tanner wants, he already has that one. It is a PS3 that he wants. They are apparently way better ya know...(I didn't either) but they are. I guess I better start saving now because with only a few weeks left, he is doing it. He has at least 100% in each course, including his high level gifted classes. Holy monkeys...where did he get this? Oh, I know, from his dad who is one of the most brilliant people I have ever known! All of my kids were blessed to get their dad's smarts.

He is such a great kid! I could not have asked for a better son who loves his mommy still. He will be an "only" child for awhile with Laney moving and Malori married. I am sure he will be so busy next year that all will be fine.

It is very weird, Malori's sister-in-law is having her first baby. They are so excited and cute. Some day Mal and Jon will have their first. It is such an exciting time and seems like you will have them forever. I am now entering that time in my life where my kids are leaving. It is altogether a different feeling to be at this end of life.

Hello Again...

Ok, so it's not like many people (if anyone) read my little blog, but I am back. I have not posted for a very long time (according to Laney) but in my defense there has been much goings on. Let us go back a ways to one of my earlier posts...Laney got the job!!!!! She is so happy! How could they not want her? She is cute, tiny, talented, smart, I could go on and on! Plus, this is a validation to her of what I already knew and a reward for all of her hard work.
On to a not fun subject, work. The state has cut funding for schools, and even more from Distance Learning programs. This makes it very hard for educators to do their jobs and give our children the best education. It also puts more pressure on us and way more responsibility. So this is where much of my time gets eaten up and I am tired because I can't sleep at night because I am worrying about our children and our future and my job.
The weather has been making me a bit crazy...I am ready for warmth, I need the sun, and I need to thaw. The wind has been amazing (for lack of a better word) and I don't mean that in a good way. We have been trying to finish a landscaping project, our first in the new house, and the weather has really made it hard to focus and finish. I am afraid if we don't finish soon, our HOA may have words with us.
Another plug for my wonderful kids...
Jon is finishing up his second year of Law school!! Is is really doing a great job of juggling school, his externship, and being a good husband to Mal and a great example for Tanner. Mal is still working hard at her job. They are really impressed with her and have recently given her more responsibilities. This says a lot about her if they are willing to trust her with more. Laney is finishing up her second year at NPC taking business courses. She will probably leave in June, after her dance recital, for her College internship and new job in Florida at Disney World. Tanner is now finishing up his 8th grade year. He is student body president, and will be the valedictorian of his 8th grade graduating class. Last quarter his goal was to earn at least 95% in every class (including his high school level gifted classes) He did that with only one class having 95% all others were well above. This quarter he has made the goal of achieving at least 100% in each course. He is requesting that if he does this, Tony and I buy him a PS2. I think that if anyone can make that goal and achieve it, they deserve a PS2!!!!
Well, I better end for today...I hope it will not take this long again to post.

So I have been wondering which Disney Character Laney most resembles... Tanner keeps calling her Dopey, but you know how brothers are. How can you look at Laney and not see Tinker Bell...right? She is little, has the shape, and the attitude. I think she would be perfect as Tinker Bell and this would her her wildest dream come true!! I am so happy for her!!

Spring Break...

Do I really need to say more?? When you work in education, these two words are like chocolate. This is a happy time in the education world. As a parent, I always loved the breaks so that I had my family home with me.
We (Tony,Tanner,Laney and I) are going to the house boat for the break...YEA!!! We will soak in the sun and fish and jet ski and be lazy. I am sooooo looking forward to it.
Continuing on a happy note...Laney got an audition to be a Disney Character for Disney World. I KNOW RIGHT!!!! How super is this. I am so happy for her and proud of her! She did this all on her own. She applied, she interviewed, she made this opportunity for herself! She wants this pretty badly so please send good thought her way!

Very sad!

So I am so sad tonight. Malori and I had a horrible miscomunication today which turned into very hurt feelings. I do not ever like to fight with my kids nor do I like to hurt their feelings. I love my kids more than I can ever express...as shown in previous posts on this blog.

Nothing to say really...

I don't really have anything earth moving to write today. I just had some time so I thought I would just write about stuff. You can go to someone else's blog now and I will not be offended.
So you know that feeling that you just know something is not going to turn out well? Like, when you see a baby about to touch something hot, or someone about to get into a wreck...you get the idea. You get that sensation in your gut and you want to scream out, but you know it won't be in time. You have to let it happen because you can't get there fast enough, but you can't look away either. So add that feeling to the feeling you get when you talk to someone who just doesn't get it. No matter how you explain something...or how many time you explain something...it's like you just spent that time and energy talking to yourself. The eyes are looking at you..the head is nodding...you are sure you made progress...then you realize, nope, they didn't get it. It usually comes in the form of a question. And you have to really concentrate to not stare right at them with a face that says..."Really? Are you serious? I am so freakin done with you!!"
Well, that was my meeting today.
On a happier note...the weather is fine in the Valley, and that is where I get to be tomorrow. Well, my meeting in the morning may end up reminding me much of my meeting today, but the weather is fine!
The sun will be shining, it will be warm, I don't have to wear layers. I am going to soak up enough happiness to last me through the rest of this weather up here.
AND...my kids are great! I am loved! Life is pretty sweet!