Wow!
My son just finished his first year of formal school....the amazing kindergarten!
When I was in kindergarten...(don't ask ), it was a place to go to give my mom a 1/2 day break from her precocious angel, and for us to learn all the wonderful ways to use paste...artwork, snack, hair gel...you know!
Now...by the time my son "graduated" kindergarten...he was supposed to be able to read...on some level...and he did!
I was amazed and astounded throughout the year as we practiced "reading" that he really WAS reading!
It has been a wonderful thing to see another world open up to him...the world of words and stories! For him to get a hint at the idea that he can go ANYWHERE by reading!
And now in summer vacation....
It is my job to make sure he continues on this wonderful adventure he has begun in kindergarten (and before that...really)...so he can continue his progress in learning and...
NOT be behind when he enters 1st Grade! (Ha!)
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Mortality
Sounding like an upbeat post to you????
Not really...
We have a family friend (actually my in-laws good friends and neighbors) that are going through the ultimate test. She was diagnosed with cancer quite a few months ago, perhaps a year. At first it was thought she would not take any type of treatment, but then she found out her daughter- in- law was pregnant with their first grandchild and like a trooper she was on the chemo roller coaster...experimental treatments included! This woman and her husband are such wonderful people and it is difficult to see them go through this. They both exemplify the ideal qualities such as grace, genteel spirit, kindness, humor, a love of learning, friendship, family, faith...so much so that when you are around them you cannot help but to try and mimic these same qualities. Now don't get me wrong, I am sure they have their faults, as everyone does, but because they are the way they are...their friends easily overlook their faults.
It actually makes me physically ill thinking about this wonderful man, who adores his wife, having to face the remainder of his life without her. Snd her having to come to some type of peace with what's happening to her. I suppose it reminds me that we are all mortal and I have to also face my mortality and that of my husband. And that scares the hell out of me! I know we are not suppose to dwell on our mortality...but something like this forces you too. Damn!
They finally called in Hospice for her recently and I cannot even imagine having to swallow that dose of reality.
I was recently fired from a job I had for almost five years...it was out of the blue, not performance related, but a personality conflict and I was angry! I mean "not me", "how could they", "how dare they" angry! But in light of this reality... I am humbled.
I am humbled .
Not really...
We have a family friend (actually my in-laws good friends and neighbors) that are going through the ultimate test. She was diagnosed with cancer quite a few months ago, perhaps a year. At first it was thought she would not take any type of treatment, but then she found out her daughter- in- law was pregnant with their first grandchild and like a trooper she was on the chemo roller coaster...experimental treatments included! This woman and her husband are such wonderful people and it is difficult to see them go through this. They both exemplify the ideal qualities such as grace, genteel spirit, kindness, humor, a love of learning, friendship, family, faith...so much so that when you are around them you cannot help but to try and mimic these same qualities. Now don't get me wrong, I am sure they have their faults, as everyone does, but because they are the way they are...their friends easily overlook their faults.
It actually makes me physically ill thinking about this wonderful man, who adores his wife, having to face the remainder of his life without her. Snd her having to come to some type of peace with what's happening to her. I suppose it reminds me that we are all mortal and I have to also face my mortality and that of my husband. And that scares the hell out of me! I know we are not suppose to dwell on our mortality...but something like this forces you too. Damn!
They finally called in Hospice for her recently and I cannot even imagine having to swallow that dose of reality.
I was recently fired from a job I had for almost five years...it was out of the blue, not performance related, but a personality conflict and I was angry! I mean "not me", "how could they", "how dare they" angry! But in light of this reality... I am humbled.
I am humbled .
Sunday, February 11, 2007
My Kid
Last week my five year old was in a unusually agreeable mood for 3 straight days! Now I don't know if you know the significance of this...
but let me tell you it was BIG!
My son is a really good kid even day to day...but let's face it...he's 5 years old! Most of the time a 5 year old is sort of like a psychotic beginning medication. A moody, disagreeable, sweet, tender, funny, nasty, silly little creature who can simultaneously bring you to tears, laughter, and gross you out! Being a good parent and trying to raise a decent human being is life greatest challenge...so when you get a couple of days of "unusually agreeable" it is something worth writing about! Are there others out there who have experienced this? Why is this not in the mommy handbook? I was taken completely off guard by my little person's imitation of the Dahli Lama. I was unprepared for No mini tantrums, No arguments, No whining...so it actually took a couple of days for the realization to kick it. (I must confess that for a few hours on the third day I actually started to attribute this delightfully easy boy to my outstanding parenting skills.) Then I woke up! And so did he! 3 days was about all he had in him...and then my usual capricious 5 year old returned!
I had to put it down here though to remind myself it really did take place and perhaps that congenial little person will return soon!
but let me tell you it was BIG!
My son is a really good kid even day to day...but let's face it...he's 5 years old! Most of the time a 5 year old is sort of like a psychotic beginning medication. A moody, disagreeable, sweet, tender, funny, nasty, silly little creature who can simultaneously bring you to tears, laughter, and gross you out! Being a good parent and trying to raise a decent human being is life greatest challenge...so when you get a couple of days of "unusually agreeable" it is something worth writing about! Are there others out there who have experienced this? Why is this not in the mommy handbook? I was taken completely off guard by my little person's imitation of the Dahli Lama. I was unprepared for No mini tantrums, No arguments, No whining...so it actually took a couple of days for the realization to kick it. (I must confess that for a few hours on the third day I actually started to attribute this delightfully easy boy to my outstanding parenting skills.) Then I woke up! And so did he! 3 days was about all he had in him...and then my usual capricious 5 year old returned!
I had to put it down here though to remind myself it really did take place and perhaps that congenial little person will return soon!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Ice Storm...Day 3!
Wow...
A little bit of family sometimes goes a long way................
We got 5" of rain over the weekend...along with some cold weather. So we really did not venture out all weekend. And by Sunday night, we found out an ice storm was heading for Austin. Unusual for our neck of the woods...but it happens every couple of years. By the time we woke up Monday morning...it was below freezing temps and although I could have gotten to work, I knew it would be hard coming home! More precip was falling and turning to sleet. So Monday at home with husband and 5 year old son was a fun "Snow Day"! We went out that morning to garner supplies...of course I forgot the most important items...cookies and anything chocolate! Bitch!
Tuesday was day 2 and we were getting a bit of cabin fever...but about noon time it started to snow! Beautiful, large, fluffly flakes and it was so lovely and quiet! My son was in awe! We hoped to be able to go back to our routine Wednesday...okay I hoped really really badly...but nope...more sleet, rain , and more ice...more ice...more ice! Almost busted my ass outside the garage door. Definitely not a pretty site! By this time, we are not quite in the "Snow day" kind of mood! The chocolate ran out Tuesday afternoon and with no reinforcements, I was not mommy of the year! "No dessert momma?"
But we have made it through Wednesday...my husband nearly pushed me over on his way to school tonight. He was in desperate need of some alone time and "other people" time.
Me too...I love my family...but 5 days inside with them was enough for me. Momma needs some Mommy time!
A little bit of family sometimes goes a long way................
We got 5" of rain over the weekend...along with some cold weather. So we really did not venture out all weekend. And by Sunday night, we found out an ice storm was heading for Austin. Unusual for our neck of the woods...but it happens every couple of years. By the time we woke up Monday morning...it was below freezing temps and although I could have gotten to work, I knew it would be hard coming home! More precip was falling and turning to sleet. So Monday at home with husband and 5 year old son was a fun "Snow Day"! We went out that morning to garner supplies...of course I forgot the most important items...cookies and anything chocolate! Bitch!
Tuesday was day 2 and we were getting a bit of cabin fever...but about noon time it started to snow! Beautiful, large, fluffly flakes and it was so lovely and quiet! My son was in awe! We hoped to be able to go back to our routine Wednesday...okay I hoped really really badly...but nope...more sleet, rain , and more ice...more ice...more ice! Almost busted my ass outside the garage door. Definitely not a pretty site! By this time, we are not quite in the "Snow day" kind of mood! The chocolate ran out Tuesday afternoon and with no reinforcements, I was not mommy of the year! "No dessert momma?"
But we have made it through Wednesday...my husband nearly pushed me over on his way to school tonight. He was in desperate need of some alone time and "other people" time.
Me too...I love my family...but 5 days inside with them was enough for me. Momma needs some Mommy time!
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