September 28, 2010
It has been a whirl wind month. It is hard to believe it is almost over. Last week was curriculum night, where we go to the girl's schools and learn about their new classes and teachers. Dance also started a couple weeks ago so we are now part-time taxi drivers. lol
This morning it was raining and I asked Julia if she wanted me to drive her to the bus stop and she said yes. So I drove her and dropped her off. It was really dark, wet and hard to see. After she got out of the car I couldn't see her and I didn't want to leave until I knew where she was. I didn't want to run over my own kid. So I rolled down the window and called her name.
She answered "What?" I said, "I didn't know where you were and I don't want to hit you."
She replied, "Over here. Now shoo!"
"Shoo," I thought. I asked her, "Did you just shoo me?"
"Yes. Now go, mom."
Wow. I was shooed this morning. :( lol
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September 22th
September 22nd, 2010
I started driving Ariana and her friend Jack to school because the bus is always late. I wasn't going to make a habit out of it, but now I think it is. Ariana doesn't want to ride the bus to school anymore and went as far as to say that since her job is lunch count person she needs to be there on time or else she won't be able to do it. She really wanted that job and made sure to get her application in on the first day so she had a better chance of getting it. Her quickness paid off and she got the position. I guess I have to drive her everyday now. lol
I started driving Ariana and her friend Jack to school because the bus is always late. I wasn't going to make a habit out of it, but now I think it is. Ariana doesn't want to ride the bus to school anymore and went as far as to say that since her job is lunch count person she needs to be there on time or else she won't be able to do it. She really wanted that job and made sure to get her application in on the first day so she had a better chance of getting it. Her quickness paid off and she got the position. I guess I have to drive her everyday now. lol
Monday, September 20, 2010
September 20th
September 20, 2010,
I love when Ariana comes up to me for no reason and gives me hugs and kisses. It is so sweet. She just brings a smile to my face and brightens my day. Both of my girls are awesome and rock. I feel grateful to have such terrific kids.
I love when Ariana comes up to me for no reason and gives me hugs and kisses. It is so sweet. She just brings a smile to my face and brightens my day. Both of my girls are awesome and rock. I feel grateful to have such terrific kids.
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 17th
September 16th, 2010,
My baby turned twelve. I can't believe it was twelve years ago that I was in Okinawa and she was born. It seems just like yesterday. Twelve years ago I was at my friends house wondering when I was going to have my baby. I was already a week overdue and was anxious to be a mother. So I was at my friend's house and it was about 9 p.m. and my back started hurting. I didn't think anything of it and then my friend told me that I was probably starting labor. Sure enough, that is what was happening.
I went to the hospital at 5:30 a.m. At 1:14 p.m. Julia was born. She was so beautiful. And still is. She smiled at Trevor and he swears it was a real smile. I think it was too. Trevor called my family and his family to tell them Julia was born. When he called it was only September 15th in Michigan. We always tell Julia she has two birthdays because it was September 15th in Michigan when she was born. We know the 16th is her real birthday but it is still a cool story.
My baby turned twelve. I can't believe it was twelve years ago that I was in Okinawa and she was born. It seems just like yesterday. Twelve years ago I was at my friends house wondering when I was going to have my baby. I was already a week overdue and was anxious to be a mother. So I was at my friend's house and it was about 9 p.m. and my back started hurting. I didn't think anything of it and then my friend told me that I was probably starting labor. Sure enough, that is what was happening.
I went to the hospital at 5:30 a.m. At 1:14 p.m. Julia was born. She was so beautiful. And still is. She smiled at Trevor and he swears it was a real smile. I think it was too. Trevor called my family and his family to tell them Julia was born. When he called it was only September 15th in Michigan. We always tell Julia she has two birthdays because it was September 15th in Michigan when she was born. We know the 16th is her real birthday but it is still a cool story.
Birthday
September 15, 2010
We celebrated Julia's birthday today with the family. I asked what she wanted for dinner and chicken divan and brown rice was her choice. She had a great day and loved her presents and being with the family.
Tomorrow we will celebrate her actual birthday and she will open her presents from us. Overall it was a really good day.
We celebrated Julia's birthday today with the family. I asked what she wanted for dinner and chicken divan and brown rice was her choice. She had a great day and loved her presents and being with the family.
Tomorrow we will celebrate her actual birthday and she will open her presents from us. Overall it was a really good day.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hugs
How does this parenting thing work? How do you hold it together in front of your child when you just want to break down and cry? Middle school, ugh. Girls especially. And it's just the beginning, I hear it gets worse. Hell, I know it gets worse. I went through it. It all just sucks ass. It's a time in your life that is important because it makes you who you are but at the same time you want to skip right over it all. Everything I feared is taking place and there is nothing I can do to stop it or shelter her from it. I have to just sit here and watch it unfold. How do you watch it happen?
Oh I know you might think I am being dramatic. I feel like I am being dramatic. I can't help how I feel. I feel like I am going through it all over again. Only this time it's worse because I am watching my baby go through it. You promise your kids you will always protect them and watch out for them. And you never want to see them get hurt. Then you have to sit back and watch them get hurt so they can experience live and become stronger. So unfair. But then who ever said life was fair.
You know the timeless story. There is a girl who is a friend (1), then for some reason she isn't anymore. So you meet another friend (2). (1) doesn't like (2). Then all of a sudden (1) and (2) are friends and (2) dumps you and doesn't like you anymore. No big deal right? Tell your kid to hang out with other people. The problem is, I don't know if there are other people. I thought there were. I hoped there were. But there weren't many phone calls over the summer. I tell myself it's because people are busy. I hope it is because people are busy. Maybe they were doing family stuff. I hope they were doing family stuff. Or maybe it's because they call other girls instead.
I don't know what to do. Is she mean, rude, aloof, odd. . . She wants a cell phone because she thinks that is why they don't like her. I tell her a cell phone is not going to help. And why would she want to be friends with someone if they only want to hang out with her so they can text her? Why would I want to get her a phone so that she could just be left out in another way? She could text people and they could still ignore her.
Renee came over tonight and cheered me up. Told me everything was going to be fine. She will find other friends. She is a sweet kid who is nice and kind and fun to be around. Girls are bitches and she will move on. There will always be people who don't like her. She reminded me that Julia is not me. That she is not reliving my experiences. She is living her own. So I pulled myself together and took a deep breath.
This is the first of many nights but they will make us stronger. They will make me a better mother. I will be there for my kids and will watch them get hurt. I will let them experience life and become their own person. I will always be there to help them back up and give them a hug when they need one. I will let them fall and find their way so they can become strong young women.
Oh I know you might think I am being dramatic. I feel like I am being dramatic. I can't help how I feel. I feel like I am going through it all over again. Only this time it's worse because I am watching my baby go through it. You promise your kids you will always protect them and watch out for them. And you never want to see them get hurt. Then you have to sit back and watch them get hurt so they can experience live and become stronger. So unfair. But then who ever said life was fair.
You know the timeless story. There is a girl who is a friend (1), then for some reason she isn't anymore. So you meet another friend (2). (1) doesn't like (2). Then all of a sudden (1) and (2) are friends and (2) dumps you and doesn't like you anymore. No big deal right? Tell your kid to hang out with other people. The problem is, I don't know if there are other people. I thought there were. I hoped there were. But there weren't many phone calls over the summer. I tell myself it's because people are busy. I hope it is because people are busy. Maybe they were doing family stuff. I hope they were doing family stuff. Or maybe it's because they call other girls instead.
I don't know what to do. Is she mean, rude, aloof, odd. . . She wants a cell phone because she thinks that is why they don't like her. I tell her a cell phone is not going to help. And why would she want to be friends with someone if they only want to hang out with her so they can text her? Why would I want to get her a phone so that she could just be left out in another way? She could text people and they could still ignore her.
Renee came over tonight and cheered me up. Told me everything was going to be fine. She will find other friends. She is a sweet kid who is nice and kind and fun to be around. Girls are bitches and she will move on. There will always be people who don't like her. She reminded me that Julia is not me. That she is not reliving my experiences. She is living her own. So I pulled myself together and took a deep breath.
This is the first of many nights but they will make us stronger. They will make me a better mother. I will be there for my kids and will watch them get hurt. I will let them experience life and become their own person. I will always be there to help them back up and give them a hug when they need one. I will let them fall and find their way so they can become strong young women.
Memory for September 10th
September 10, 2010
TGIF! I love Fridays. I think they are my favorite day of the week. Today was a great day as well. But first we had to get through some tears and hurt feelings. Tweeners! Can't actually say teenager because she is only 11 (almost 12). The emotions in our household were all out of whack this evening. Not a little kid anymore but not a teen yet either. You remember how it was. You get bored when you play with your toys but then, what else is there to do. Throw in other kids (boys and girls), and hormones, and you are left with a mess. Ahhhh... those lovely years we all repress and can't really remember.
Trevor told her this is all just a small portion of her life that she won't really remember anyway. lol. I told her she is in a time where she is trying to "find" herself and formulate her own opinions. Trevor brought it to my attention that she probably doesn't know what formulate mean. That is true but I am not a dictionary and could not explain it. So I guess neither one of us really helped her. Now we are the parents who just don't understand. I guess we fit in will all the parents not. lol
Things then got better. (They always do with tweens because their emotions change with the wind.) And we met my mom, dad, Aunt Gloria, and Uncle Carl at the Weal Inn for dinner. Yes we took the kids to the bar. We can do that now that Michigan restaurants are smoke free. Woo Hoo!! That place has great fish. Not as good as the Cozy Inn up in Brimley. But nobody can beat fresh whitefish from Superior. And yes the Cozy Inn is another bar we take the kids too. What is with all these bars having great food???
When we got back home we settled in for the night and watched Night at the Museum 2. We just joined Netflix and this was the movie that arrived in our mailbox. I didn't want to join but when the place we always rent from went out-of-business what else was I to do? I think with Netflix we will more movies too. I do know if that is a good or bad thing...
TGIF! I love Fridays. I think they are my favorite day of the week. Today was a great day as well. But first we had to get through some tears and hurt feelings. Tweeners! Can't actually say teenager because she is only 11 (almost 12). The emotions in our household were all out of whack this evening. Not a little kid anymore but not a teen yet either. You remember how it was. You get bored when you play with your toys but then, what else is there to do. Throw in other kids (boys and girls), and hormones, and you are left with a mess. Ahhhh... those lovely years we all repress and can't really remember.
Trevor told her this is all just a small portion of her life that she won't really remember anyway. lol. I told her she is in a time where she is trying to "find" herself and formulate her own opinions. Trevor brought it to my attention that she probably doesn't know what formulate mean. That is true but I am not a dictionary and could not explain it. So I guess neither one of us really helped her. Now we are the parents who just don't understand. I guess we fit in will all the parents not. lol
Things then got better. (They always do with tweens because their emotions change with the wind.) And we met my mom, dad, Aunt Gloria, and Uncle Carl at the Weal Inn for dinner. Yes we took the kids to the bar. We can do that now that Michigan restaurants are smoke free. Woo Hoo!! That place has great fish. Not as good as the Cozy Inn up in Brimley. But nobody can beat fresh whitefish from Superior. And yes the Cozy Inn is another bar we take the kids too. What is with all these bars having great food???
When we got back home we settled in for the night and watched Night at the Museum 2. We just joined Netflix and this was the movie that arrived in our mailbox. I didn't want to join but when the place we always rent from went out-of-business what else was I to do? I think with Netflix we will more movies too. I do know if that is a good or bad thing...
Friday, September 10, 2010
Memory for September 9th
September 9, 2010,
The kids were off school today for the jewish holiday. It was a nice day, though it was cool; autumn has arrived. When summer left it really left. It went from hot humid shorts and tank wearing days to cool windy jeans and sweater wearing days. I'm still holding out for that indian summer.
This morning we hung around the house and cleaned. The girls were suppose to be cleaning their rooms. They dragged out that task all morning and into lunch. Julia decided it was a perfect time to start going threw her clothes and giving stuff to Ariana. Then Ariana was trying to hang everything up in her closet and ran out of hangers. And of course all this was going on while both of their rooms were trashed. Then I had to go in and help Ariana go through her clothes to make room for the new stuff. Alias, not what I wanted to do today but it needed to get done.
After all that chaos, the girls and I went on a photo shot with a friend and her daughter. The girls had a great time and I got some great shots. It was a nice way to spend the day with the kids on their day off.
On a side note, before dinner Ariana finished off a container of milk and then asked me what she should with it. I replied, "Throw it away." Really??? Must I always think for my kids???? lol
The kids were off school today for the jewish holiday. It was a nice day, though it was cool; autumn has arrived. When summer left it really left. It went from hot humid shorts and tank wearing days to cool windy jeans and sweater wearing days. I'm still holding out for that indian summer.
This morning we hung around the house and cleaned. The girls were suppose to be cleaning their rooms. They dragged out that task all morning and into lunch. Julia decided it was a perfect time to start going threw her clothes and giving stuff to Ariana. Then Ariana was trying to hang everything up in her closet and ran out of hangers. And of course all this was going on while both of their rooms were trashed. Then I had to go in and help Ariana go through her clothes to make room for the new stuff. Alias, not what I wanted to do today but it needed to get done.
After all that chaos, the girls and I went on a photo shot with a friend and her daughter. The girls had a great time and I got some great shots. It was a nice way to spend the day with the kids on their day off.
On a side note, before dinner Ariana finished off a container of milk and then asked me what she should with it. I replied, "Throw it away." Really??? Must I always think for my kids???? lol
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Memory for September 7th
September 7, 2010,
Today went awesome! Yeah!!!! I walked Julia halfway to the bus stop, no body saw me so she was safe. lol When I was walking back I got a little teary eyed. I was starting to worry about whether she would be okay, if the kids would be nice, if she would meet new friends, if she would have someone to eat with, if if, if..... I hate that word. I need to stop that. I knew she would be great. I knew she would love it. No more ifs. Well, hopefully no more ifs. At least I will make an effort for no more ifs. lol
Ariana also had a great day. She loves her teacher (so do we). She got to see her friends again and play on recess with them. She was all smiles.
They were both so excited when I got home from work. It was hard to listen to them both. They wanted to keep interrupting each other. It's hard to tell one to stop and wait. So we took turns. Julia talked a little then Ariana talked a little. It was so very reassuring to hear they both had perfect days.
So no more worrying from me. ......well at least not for awhile.
Today went awesome! Yeah!!!! I walked Julia halfway to the bus stop, no body saw me so she was safe. lol When I was walking back I got a little teary eyed. I was starting to worry about whether she would be okay, if the kids would be nice, if she would meet new friends, if she would have someone to eat with, if if, if..... I hate that word. I need to stop that. I knew she would be great. I knew she would love it. No more ifs. Well, hopefully no more ifs. At least I will make an effort for no more ifs. lol
Ariana also had a great day. She loves her teacher (so do we). She got to see her friends again and play on recess with them. She was all smiles.
They were both so excited when I got home from work. It was hard to listen to them both. They wanted to keep interrupting each other. It's hard to tell one to stop and wait. So we took turns. Julia talked a little then Ariana talked a little. It was so very reassuring to hear they both had perfect days.
So no more worrying from me. ......well at least not for awhile.
Memory for September 6th
September 6, 2010
Last day of summer vacation is always bittersweet. It marks the end of the summer and the start of new beginnings. It is sad the carefree days will end but it is the start of an exciting new chapters.
I will have a middle schooler tomorrow. Wow, middle school. I'm sure there will be tears, moods, laughter, more tears, and lots of moody attitudes. I'm sure there will be a little fun thrown in there somewhere. Isn't that what middle school is all about?
I will also have a third grader. Kind of funny her dad thought she was going into fourth grade. Third grade is a big deal too. This is when they step it up. The work is a little harder and more is expected out of the students. I know Ariana is so ready for that. No more being bored at school. I'm sure her teacher will keep her busy.
So summer is over and fall is beginning. Guess it's time for cider mills and donuts......
Last day of summer vacation is always bittersweet. It marks the end of the summer and the start of new beginnings. It is sad the carefree days will end but it is the start of an exciting new chapters.
I will have a middle schooler tomorrow. Wow, middle school. I'm sure there will be tears, moods, laughter, more tears, and lots of moody attitudes. I'm sure there will be a little fun thrown in there somewhere. Isn't that what middle school is all about?
I will also have a third grader. Kind of funny her dad thought she was going into fourth grade. Third grade is a big deal too. This is when they step it up. The work is a little harder and more is expected out of the students. I know Ariana is so ready for that. No more being bored at school. I'm sure her teacher will keep her busy.
So summer is over and fall is beginning. Guess it's time for cider mills and donuts......
Monday, September 6, 2010
Memory for September 2nd
September 2, 2010
Ariana knows me very well. She knows that I hate shopping. I despise it actually. So when we were at the grocery store and she saw my overflowing cart she asked, "Mom you're going to be in a bad mood when we get home aren't you?"
All I could do was laugh. It was so funny that she knows me so well and knew I get mad when I shop.
Ariana knows me very well. She knows that I hate shopping. I despise it actually. So when we were at the grocery store and she saw my overflowing cart she asked, "Mom you're going to be in a bad mood when we get home aren't you?"
All I could do was laugh. It was so funny that she knows me so well and knew I get mad when I shop.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Memory for September 1st
September 1st, 2010
The first day of September, and that means summer is coming to an end. So Sad... lol When I came home for lunch, right when I walked in the kitchen, Julia said, "Fifteen more days until my birthday!" Wow, time is just flying by. She will be twelve in fifteen days.
Today was also the last time we will probably swim in the pool this summer. It is suppose to rain tomorrow, and then a cold front is moving through. Ariana, Julia, and I went in the pool when I came home from work. Trevor was gracious enough to make dinner so I could enjoy the last nice day of summer!!!! While I was swimming with the girls, Trevor was making spaghetti with sautéed garlic, tomatoes, and basil. MMMmmmmmmm......
While we were swimming, Ariana, Julia, and I saw through the window that he was wearing... an apron! The girls got a kick out of that. It is a cool apron might I add. A black Williams Sonoma apron that he bought for me many Christmases ago, that I don't wear. He looked dashing in it though. lol
Thanks Trevor, Ariana, and Julia for making today memorable.
The first day of September, and that means summer is coming to an end. So Sad... lol When I came home for lunch, right when I walked in the kitchen, Julia said, "Fifteen more days until my birthday!" Wow, time is just flying by. She will be twelve in fifteen days.
Today was also the last time we will probably swim in the pool this summer. It is suppose to rain tomorrow, and then a cold front is moving through. Ariana, Julia, and I went in the pool when I came home from work. Trevor was gracious enough to make dinner so I could enjoy the last nice day of summer!!!! While I was swimming with the girls, Trevor was making spaghetti with sautéed garlic, tomatoes, and basil. MMMmmmmmmm......
While we were swimming, Ariana, Julia, and I saw through the window that he was wearing... an apron! The girls got a kick out of that. It is a cool apron might I add. A black Williams Sonoma apron that he bought for me many Christmases ago, that I don't wear. He looked dashing in it though. lol
Thanks Trevor, Ariana, and Julia for making today memorable.
Memory for August 31st
August 31, 2010
Today was an important day for Julia, middle school orientation. I can't believe my Julipooh is going to middle school. It seems like it was just yesterday that I brought her home from the hospital. Now I will be sending her off to middle school.
We had to wake up early this morning to get ready to go. Today was also picture day and I wanted to make sure her hair was dry before her pictures were taken. When she wears her hair curly she has to wet it in the morning then let it air dry. I am not going to like when summer is over and I have to start getting up at 5:30am. My days are going to very long.
The orientation went great. We picked up her schedule, received her books, got her locker combo, and found where all of her classes were. We met her advisor/science teacher. He was really nice. Talking with him and seeing the school really eased Julia's nerves. She said she is now ready for middle school and less nervous.
I know middle school always sucks because it is an awkward time in kids' lives, but I think Sarah Banks is a really nice school with a great staff and it might not be that bad after all. I'm even a little excited.
Today was an important day for Julia, middle school orientation. I can't believe my Julipooh is going to middle school. It seems like it was just yesterday that I brought her home from the hospital. Now I will be sending her off to middle school.
We had to wake up early this morning to get ready to go. Today was also picture day and I wanted to make sure her hair was dry before her pictures were taken. When she wears her hair curly she has to wet it in the morning then let it air dry. I am not going to like when summer is over and I have to start getting up at 5:30am. My days are going to very long.
The orientation went great. We picked up her schedule, received her books, got her locker combo, and found where all of her classes were. We met her advisor/science teacher. He was really nice. Talking with him and seeing the school really eased Julia's nerves. She said she is now ready for middle school and less nervous.
I know middle school always sucks because it is an awkward time in kids' lives, but I think Sarah Banks is a really nice school with a great staff and it might not be that bad after all. I'm even a little excited.
Memory for August 30th
August 30, 2010
I have been coming home for lunch to spend some time with the girls but most days they have already eaten and stay downstairs the whole time. Today however, they eat lunch with me. We had yummy quesadillas. I even made guacamole. They don't like the guac, but I do. It was nice finally being able to share lunch with them. I'll miss that when they go back to school.
I have been coming home for lunch to spend some time with the girls but most days they have already eaten and stay downstairs the whole time. Today however, they eat lunch with me. We had yummy quesadillas. I even made guacamole. They don't like the guac, but I do. It was nice finally being able to share lunch with them. I'll miss that when they go back to school.
Memory for August 29th
August 29, 2010
The girls danced at Market Day this afternoon. I always enjoy watching them dance here. It is really laid back and fun. And they enjoy dancing there as well.
After the dancing we headed back home and jumped in the pool. It was another hot steamy day and the pool was very refreshing. While we were sitting around relaxing Trevor decided to bring his beer into the pool. When we was getting on the raft he slipped and dropped the beer into the water. Julia just happened to be taking a video and caught all the action. Way to go Julia!
The girls danced at Market Day this afternoon. I always enjoy watching them dance here. It is really laid back and fun. And they enjoy dancing there as well.
After the dancing we headed back home and jumped in the pool. It was another hot steamy day and the pool was very refreshing. While we were sitting around relaxing Trevor decided to bring his beer into the pool. When we was getting on the raft he slipped and dropped the beer into the water. Julia just happened to be taking a video and caught all the action. Way to go Julia!
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