We're off to home on Monday. Part of me is ecstatic! Part of me feels like I have too much to DOOOOOOOOOO to go home next week. Part of me feels like I will implode if I don't get some real actual WORK done soon. I've been so stressed these last few days.
- work is busy
- going home
- economic insecurity
- no sure that I will have a JOB in a few months
- wishing that I had a month off
Still, it's Friday, it's the weekend and I'm going to try to relax some. Will work tomorrow morning. Will also hit a meeting tomorrow morning. And pack. And clean my house. And do laundry. And, and, and. Sigh. Ah well. At least I am alive and my kids are healthy and happy. Just keep swimming...
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Almost a month between writings...
Hmmmm...not sure why unless it is because there has been so much going on with work and your school and what not. That and the relative peace in my life for the moment! Mom/Grandma's "suspicious nodule" turned out to be nothing. All of that upset and it was NOTHING??? Yup and I'm glad of it. Dad/Grampa is failing slowly, but he's still got it going on. He helped me with a situation at work through his experiences. Remember, age IS experience and even if it's not "modern" it is still a good thing for you to lean on once in awhile.
Your dad is frustrated with his weight, and I am sad for him sometimes. He is frustrated, but not motivated. I've learned that when the pain becomes great enough...we make changes. Not before. I hope that he doesn't go too far. He loves you both so much, you know.
Tae kwon do is great for both of you! I wish that you practiced more. Both of you look SO good in those uniforms and I love that you are learning a self defense art now - I could have used it at your age, believe me! I also like that it gives you discipline and self confidence, things that you don't see yet and don't realize that you need.
Emma, you finished out the soccer season with a bang - you are a star on the field and I expect that you will play forever. And you are finally (FINALLY!) discovering that reading IS fun! I worried about you, ya know. Worried that you would always find Spongebob more interesting than a good book. But no, you read happily every day now. I can't wait for you to figure out that you can create whole worlds in your head....Somehow though, I don't worry TOO much about you - you are so clever and so intuitive. You always know when something is up and you always know how to make people feel better. Be careful - I have those traits too and they caused me some grief. Still, I wouldn't change 'em. They brought me great joy too. I guess what I am saying is to accept all of yourself, always. You are who you are and you are wonderful!
Olivia, you lost your second front tooth this past weekend - you have that classic gap tooth look that is just soooooo cute! I could hug you forever with that toothless grin. Reminds me of when you were just a baby! You aren't a baby any more though. Nope, not at all. You are asking so many questions now! And telling stories and you keep your dad and me laughing with the quickness of your wit! You gave me my book title you know, already. I will call it, "A journey for my tastebuds" because that is what you said the first time that you ate a soup that I made. "Mom," you said, "this soup is SO good! It is like a journey for my tastebuds!" I think that I will always hear your voice in my head with that one!
Both of you are growing up too fast, you know. I miss the little you's sometimes, but am so proud of how you are turning out. I am lucky to have such amazing, smart, beautiful girls. So lucky! Whatever life brings you, remember that I love you. And that I believe in you with all of my heart. Feel peace my girls.
Your dad is frustrated with his weight, and I am sad for him sometimes. He is frustrated, but not motivated. I've learned that when the pain becomes great enough...we make changes. Not before. I hope that he doesn't go too far. He loves you both so much, you know.
Tae kwon do is great for both of you! I wish that you practiced more. Both of you look SO good in those uniforms and I love that you are learning a self defense art now - I could have used it at your age, believe me! I also like that it gives you discipline and self confidence, things that you don't see yet and don't realize that you need.
Emma, you finished out the soccer season with a bang - you are a star on the field and I expect that you will play forever. And you are finally (FINALLY!) discovering that reading IS fun! I worried about you, ya know. Worried that you would always find Spongebob more interesting than a good book. But no, you read happily every day now. I can't wait for you to figure out that you can create whole worlds in your head....Somehow though, I don't worry TOO much about you - you are so clever and so intuitive. You always know when something is up and you always know how to make people feel better. Be careful - I have those traits too and they caused me some grief. Still, I wouldn't change 'em. They brought me great joy too. I guess what I am saying is to accept all of yourself, always. You are who you are and you are wonderful!
Olivia, you lost your second front tooth this past weekend - you have that classic gap tooth look that is just soooooo cute! I could hug you forever with that toothless grin. Reminds me of when you were just a baby! You aren't a baby any more though. Nope, not at all. You are asking so many questions now! And telling stories and you keep your dad and me laughing with the quickness of your wit! You gave me my book title you know, already. I will call it, "A journey for my tastebuds" because that is what you said the first time that you ate a soup that I made. "Mom," you said, "this soup is SO good! It is like a journey for my tastebuds!" I think that I will always hear your voice in my head with that one!
Both of you are growing up too fast, you know. I miss the little you's sometimes, but am so proud of how you are turning out. I am lucky to have such amazing, smart, beautiful girls. So lucky! Whatever life brings you, remember that I love you. And that I believe in you with all of my heart. Feel peace my girls.
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