A random waiter at Texas Roadhouse... he was leading the birthday Yeeee-Hawww for Keeper Boy's birthday. :-)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
February Photo Challenge: Day 4
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A random waiter at Texas Roadhouse... he was leading the birthday Yeeee-Hawww for Keeper Boy's birthday. :-)
A random waiter at Texas Roadhouse... he was leading the birthday Yeeee-Hawww for Keeper Boy's birthday. :-)
14
Somehow, 14 years has gone by since my first child was born. Not sure how that's possible, but the reality is it's a done deal. I now have a son who is only a half inch shorter than I am, and who wears shoes a size larger than his dad. Yet, it seems like only yesterday that that same man-child was a little boy running to me in tears because he scraped his knee while playing street hockey in the driveway.
There were many days over the past year that Hubby and I wondered if Keeper Boy would survive until his 14th birthday. To say that he is trying would be an understatement. He tends to make life so much harder for himself than it needs to be. We talk about that often, though it doesn't seem to sink in. Some day, maybe, the light bulb will go off. In the meantime, we provide structure, discipline, and an Algebra tutor. Someday he will [hopefully] appreciate all of it. Currently, we are just annoying and awful.
There were just as many days over the past year that make us proud and happy. Lots of quarters on the honor roll in the past year. Making Symphonic Band (and skipping right over Concert Band in the process). Telling a friend who was visiting that they couldn't do something because it is not allowed in our house. Playing some of his best hockey this season. Encouraging J-Mav to attend sleep away camp for the first time. And so much more.
This 14th year of my son's life is going to be amazing. So many opportunities all rolled into one amazing year. In March/April he is going to Europe for ten days on a school trip. He will play spring hockey for his future high school. He is spending six weeks in Hawaii this summer, helping to care for his cousins and soaking in all Hawaii has to offer. And he will start high school in the fall. How do you top that?
Well... half way through his 15th year, he can get his driving permit. [Shudder]
Happy birthday, Bud!! I love you to the moon and back. :)
There were many days over the past year that Hubby and I wondered if Keeper Boy would survive until his 14th birthday. To say that he is trying would be an understatement. He tends to make life so much harder for himself than it needs to be. We talk about that often, though it doesn't seem to sink in. Some day, maybe, the light bulb will go off. In the meantime, we provide structure, discipline, and an Algebra tutor. Someday he will [hopefully] appreciate all of it. Currently, we are just annoying and awful.
There were just as many days over the past year that make us proud and happy. Lots of quarters on the honor roll in the past year. Making Symphonic Band (and skipping right over Concert Band in the process). Telling a friend who was visiting that they couldn't do something because it is not allowed in our house. Playing some of his best hockey this season. Encouraging J-Mav to attend sleep away camp for the first time. And so much more.
This 14th year of my son's life is going to be amazing. So many opportunities all rolled into one amazing year. In March/April he is going to Europe for ten days on a school trip. He will play spring hockey for his future high school. He is spending six weeks in Hawaii this summer, helping to care for his cousins and soaking in all Hawaii has to offer. And he will start high school in the fall. How do you top that?
Well... half way through his 15th year, he can get his driving permit. [Shudder]
Happy birthday, Bud!! I love you to the moon and back. :)
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
February Photo Challenge: Day 1
I saw this on someone's Facebook page and thought it might be fun. Something difference is specified for each day of the month.
Your view today
The view from my office... this is behind me as I sit at my desk. Of course, it's almost 5pm, so there is lots of glare in the window.
Your view today
The view from my office... this is behind me as I sit at my desk. Of course, it's almost 5pm, so there is lots of glare in the window.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Milestone
Tonight I guess we passed yet another parenting milestone. We left the boys home for about three hours while we went out to dinner with my BFF and her beau. We had left them together for about an hour before, but it was an early fall evening, so it wasn't dark. And, of course, Justin has been staying home by himself for awhile. Mostly during the day, but sometimes in the evening.
Hubby and I have talked about doing dinner and a movie once a month, and tonight was a good test... One they passed with flying colors. :-)
They played knee hockey, watched the Caps game, ate spaghetti, and who knows what else. They didn't kill each other or the dog, and the house was intact when we got home. And Hubby and I had a great time catching up with our great friends. Win-win!
Date night, here we come!
Hubby and I have talked about doing dinner and a movie once a month, and tonight was a good test... One they passed with flying colors. :-)
They played knee hockey, watched the Caps game, ate spaghetti, and who knows what else. They didn't kill each other or the dog, and the house was intact when we got home. And Hubby and I had a great time catching up with our great friends. Win-win!
Date night, here we come!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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