Today is the last day of 6th grade for Paige.
Today marks one week left before we load Austin's stuff up for the BIG MOVE.
Today is orientation for my 2nd internship of my 1st summer internship. (Huh? More on that later.)
Today my tooth pain is finally under a 5! (after 3 hours in the dentist's chair yesterday)
Today Dad comes home from the Island to find some Father's Day gift(s) sitting in the yard.
Today Mom did not fall off the ladder! :)
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Realization
I just realized (yesterday afternoon) that Paige only has 1 more week of school.
Wow.
Talking with her this moring she said that this past year has flown by. I agree. She will start 7th grade in the fall.
Wow.
I am thinking that maybe it is this unseasonably cool and rainy weather we have been having that makes me feel that is cannot possibly be June.
I also realized that Austin only has 2 weeks left living here before he makes the move to Texas to live with his dad.
I knew it was coming, but I did not realize it was so close. It is becoming more of a reality.
Mixed emotions on that one.
Well, today is another lovely overcast/rainy Saturday.
yay.
Wow.
Talking with her this moring she said that this past year has flown by. I agree. She will start 7th grade in the fall.
Wow.
I am thinking that maybe it is this unseasonably cool and rainy weather we have been having that makes me feel that is cannot possibly be June.
I also realized that Austin only has 2 weeks left living here before he makes the move to Texas to live with his dad.
I knew it was coming, but I did not realize it was so close. It is becoming more of a reality.
Mixed emotions on that one.
Well, today is another lovely overcast/rainy Saturday.
yay.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Note to self.....
Do not attempt to drink your morning coffee while blowdrying your hair- especially when you have your head tilted to the side...................
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Rain rain go away
I am so tired of the rain.
And the overcastness. (yes I made up that word)
I am ready for the sun and warmth.
Maybe it is time to move. :)
And the overcastness. (yes I made up that word)
I am ready for the sun and warmth.
Maybe it is time to move. :)
Monday, June 2, 2008
I am not dead.
I know, I know, it has been FOREVER since my last post. It has been called to my attention, most recently by someone whom we shall call "SUE". :)
So, here is an update:
I am in my first 10 week internship, clinical affiliation, whatever you would like to call it. It is much different than seeing patients in our onsite clinic. It is also much different because it is in the land of the VA (Veterans Administration) and that really isn't the real world when it comes to health care. It is not better nor worse, it is just different.
I am learning.
Learning lots
and that is good.
My daughter is at science camp for 3 days with a bunch of other 6th grades from other schools. As we pulled up to school this morning one of her friends came running up to the car frantically making hand gestures and mouthing words. As Paige opened the car door, Stephanie said "we are in the same cabin!!!" They both did a little hug/jumpy/screamie thing and then began to unload Paige's gear from the car. Ah, to be 12 again and have such simple things bring us such joy.
Austin is, well, pretty much on house arrest again. The most recent event went something like this.....
Austin is in his room with the door closed.
Mom smells a strange smell and hears the smoke detector beeping.
Mom opens the door.
Austin is standing looking down at his bed.
He turns to mom and says, "I am in trouble"
They both look at the burned sheets.
Yes, son, you are in trouble.
Most of you may not know that Austin has decided to move down with his dad for at least the next year, which will be his 1st year of high school. His dad still lives in Amarillo TX. His current step mom lives in Dallas and will be there until next May. This will give Austin and his dad plenty of time to get to know each other and figure out their relationship before adding a constant third party.
It was a difficult decision, but after much discussion, yelling, tears, and prayers, I came to the realization that Austin needs his dad. He needs to know who his dad is on a daily basis for longer than a couple of weeks and they need to salvage whatever they can. I hope that Austin will find what he is looking for in a relationship with his dad.
The funny thing about this, if it can be called funny at all, is the major reason contributing to the demise of our 11 year marriage was his inability to spend time with the family, especially the kids. And now, with our son almost 14 years old, Eric will have a chance to get to bond with him. Not at all what I had planned when we started this family, but it is the way that it is.
He leaves around June 21st. It will be strange. For the first time in Austin's life I will not be raising him. I will miss him terribly, but I know this is what needs to happen.
He will have a minimum of 1 year down there. Then he can stay longer if he wants or come back home to his sister and I.
Mom and dad are good. They are looking forward to their 2 grandsons (my nephews) from Oklahoma coming for a 2 week visit staring June 21. Dad is planning all sorts of stuff for them to do.
OK, so I will attempt to post more frequently.
Oh, and a belated super duper happy birthday to shelley et al!
So, here is an update:
I am in my first 10 week internship, clinical affiliation, whatever you would like to call it. It is much different than seeing patients in our onsite clinic. It is also much different because it is in the land of the VA (Veterans Administration) and that really isn't the real world when it comes to health care. It is not better nor worse, it is just different.
I am learning.
Learning lots
and that is good.
My daughter is at science camp for 3 days with a bunch of other 6th grades from other schools. As we pulled up to school this morning one of her friends came running up to the car frantically making hand gestures and mouthing words. As Paige opened the car door, Stephanie said "we are in the same cabin!!!" They both did a little hug/jumpy/screamie thing and then began to unload Paige's gear from the car. Ah, to be 12 again and have such simple things bring us such joy.
Austin is, well, pretty much on house arrest again. The most recent event went something like this.....
Austin is in his room with the door closed.
Mom smells a strange smell and hears the smoke detector beeping.
Mom opens the door.
Austin is standing looking down at his bed.
He turns to mom and says, "I am in trouble"
They both look at the burned sheets.
Yes, son, you are in trouble.
Most of you may not know that Austin has decided to move down with his dad for at least the next year, which will be his 1st year of high school. His dad still lives in Amarillo TX. His current step mom lives in Dallas and will be there until next May. This will give Austin and his dad plenty of time to get to know each other and figure out their relationship before adding a constant third party.
It was a difficult decision, but after much discussion, yelling, tears, and prayers, I came to the realization that Austin needs his dad. He needs to know who his dad is on a daily basis for longer than a couple of weeks and they need to salvage whatever they can. I hope that Austin will find what he is looking for in a relationship with his dad.
The funny thing about this, if it can be called funny at all, is the major reason contributing to the demise of our 11 year marriage was his inability to spend time with the family, especially the kids. And now, with our son almost 14 years old, Eric will have a chance to get to bond with him. Not at all what I had planned when we started this family, but it is the way that it is.
He leaves around June 21st. It will be strange. For the first time in Austin's life I will not be raising him. I will miss him terribly, but I know this is what needs to happen.
He will have a minimum of 1 year down there. Then he can stay longer if he wants or come back home to his sister and I.
Mom and dad are good. They are looking forward to their 2 grandsons (my nephews) from Oklahoma coming for a 2 week visit staring June 21. Dad is planning all sorts of stuff for them to do.
OK, so I will attempt to post more frequently.
Oh, and a belated super duper happy birthday to shelley et al!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Loveliness
I have had a lovely last few days. Those of you in the know can appreciate just how much loveliness there has been.
Here are a few of my favorite (blogsafe) moments of the past 4 days....
UPS DPT Class of 2009 2nd Annual Bar Run celebrating the end of a tough year. A super fun time had by everyone- YAY! (note to self: I am not as young as I used to be or that I thought I was)
Birthday dinner out with Lon at one of mine (and his) favorite Italian restaurants. Yummy cheese tortellini with a clams in a white sauce.
A beautiful hanging basket plum full of fuchsias with tons of buds on them, just waiting to bloom. (and yes, I did say "plum full")
Weighing in at the most I have been in my entire life..... even when pregnant. ouch.
A yummy mother's day brunch hosted by the parents of a super close friend et al, right on the waterfront. This followed a uneventful and no-attitude filled mass.
Being the recipient of a coupon book created by my daughter, volunteering my son (unbeknownst to him) to help fulfill the coupons. All done on power point on her new lap top, emailed to me while she was in her room and I was in the dinning room studying. Isn't technology grand?
Intermix bouts of studying for my first final tomorrow morning at 8am sharp. Second (last) final is on weds. Then I am done for almost 2 weeks before I start my 10 week internship.
Prayers are needed and appreciated for academic and personal issues. Just need some grace and some of that Holy Spirit to come crashing down on me right about now.
Here are a few of my favorite (blogsafe) moments of the past 4 days....
UPS DPT Class of 2009 2nd Annual Bar Run celebrating the end of a tough year. A super fun time had by everyone- YAY! (note to self: I am not as young as I used to be or that I thought I was)
Birthday dinner out with Lon at one of mine (and his) favorite Italian restaurants. Yummy cheese tortellini with a clams in a white sauce.
A beautiful hanging basket plum full of fuchsias with tons of buds on them, just waiting to bloom. (and yes, I did say "plum full")
Weighing in at the most I have been in my entire life..... even when pregnant. ouch.
A yummy mother's day brunch hosted by the parents of a super close friend et al, right on the waterfront. This followed a uneventful and no-attitude filled mass.
Being the recipient of a coupon book created by my daughter, volunteering my son (unbeknownst to him) to help fulfill the coupons. All done on power point on her new lap top, emailed to me while she was in her room and I was in the dinning room studying. Isn't technology grand?
Intermix bouts of studying for my first final tomorrow morning at 8am sharp. Second (last) final is on weds. Then I am done for almost 2 weeks before I start my 10 week internship.
Prayers are needed and appreciated for academic and personal issues. Just need some grace and some of that Holy Spirit to come crashing down on me right about now.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Trapped
As I was coming home from school today I noticed it was raining/snowing. A lovely mixture this time of year when I am SO ready to start planting my gardens.
Anyway, as I drove closer to home it was now changing into a sleet/hail mixture. ( now having lived MANY years in the part of the country where there is REAL hail- hail the size of golf balls, tennis balls, small dogs- the type of hail that puts holes in your skylights, grocery store windows, gives nightmares to car dealerships- the type of hail that sends all drivers to seek shelter at gass stations, empty car washes, and underpasses- I do have to say it is really difficult for me to actually call what they have here in the Pacific Northwest "hail". But none the less, up here in these parts they do refer to it as hail.)
It was coming down so fast and hard- not at all like the gentle, ever so constant rain (mist) they have up here in the PNW. It was dumping. Dumping like a Texas Rain Storm. And hailing- PNW style.
And I was trapped.
Trapped in my car. At the house. Cleaning off my window every so often with the wiper blades so that I could see outside.
I was cold too. With the price of gas at $3.45 gal, I certainy did not want to waste any with running the car to keep warm.
So I did what any girl would do.
I called my mom.
I asked if she would please come out to the car and bring me an umbrella (another thing people don't use around here in the "rain" (mist). When I lived in TX I used to keep an umbrella in my car at all times for occasions such as this. Well, not really for the hail, as Texas hail would shred through an umbrella in about 10 seconds flat and then you would probably suffer from a concusion or at least bruises from the hail pelting you from the sky.
And being the best mom in the universe, she brought me an umbrella and I remained somewhat dry.
SO, while in my car, in between windsheild wiper swooshes, I took a photo on my phone and thought I would share.
Anyway, as I drove closer to home it was now changing into a sleet/hail mixture. ( now having lived MANY years in the part of the country where there is REAL hail- hail the size of golf balls, tennis balls, small dogs- the type of hail that puts holes in your skylights, grocery store windows, gives nightmares to car dealerships- the type of hail that sends all drivers to seek shelter at gass stations, empty car washes, and underpasses- I do have to say it is really difficult for me to actually call what they have here in the Pacific Northwest "hail". But none the less, up here in these parts they do refer to it as hail.)
It was coming down so fast and hard- not at all like the gentle, ever so constant rain (mist) they have up here in the PNW. It was dumping. Dumping like a Texas Rain Storm. And hailing- PNW style.
And I was trapped.
Trapped in my car. At the house. Cleaning off my window every so often with the wiper blades so that I could see outside.
I was cold too. With the price of gas at $3.45 gal, I certainy did not want to waste any with running the car to keep warm.
So I did what any girl would do.
I called my mom.
I asked if she would please come out to the car and bring me an umbrella (another thing people don't use around here in the "rain" (mist). When I lived in TX I used to keep an umbrella in my car at all times for occasions such as this. Well, not really for the hail, as Texas hail would shred through an umbrella in about 10 seconds flat and then you would probably suffer from a concusion or at least bruises from the hail pelting you from the sky.
And being the best mom in the universe, she brought me an umbrella and I remained somewhat dry.
SO, while in my car, in between windsheild wiper swooshes, I took a photo on my phone and thought I would share.
Monday, March 24, 2008
It is over.
Spring Break is over.
It was a fairly productive week, crossed several things off my list, but several still remained.
Hit the ground running at school this morning. Quizzes, exams (so soon after midterms- I know!), observations, assignments, and of course, patients.
Paige's birthday celebration this friday...... bowling for 20 and then a sleep over for 6 (I had to limit the sleepover numbers because Paige would have everyone stay if I would have allowed it).
Another thing is over and I am sad. Sad that it did not turn out to be what I was hoping that it would be. Sad because things will be missed. Sad because there was no closure, just the word "goodbye" with no wishes for a happy life or thanks for all the fun times or even a forget you. Just a "goodbye" and basically a "whatever, don't really care" attitude. Much sadness about that. I guess that goodbye needed to happen if that is the reaction I got.
So, keeping somewhat in the season of spring and Easter, it is time for a new beginning.
It was a fairly productive week, crossed several things off my list, but several still remained.
Hit the ground running at school this morning. Quizzes, exams (so soon after midterms- I know!), observations, assignments, and of course, patients.
Paige's birthday celebration this friday...... bowling for 20 and then a sleep over for 6 (I had to limit the sleepover numbers because Paige would have everyone stay if I would have allowed it).
Another thing is over and I am sad. Sad that it did not turn out to be what I was hoping that it would be. Sad because things will be missed. Sad because there was no closure, just the word "goodbye" with no wishes for a happy life or thanks for all the fun times or even a forget you. Just a "goodbye" and basically a "whatever, don't really care" attitude. Much sadness about that. I guess that goodbye needed to happen if that is the reaction I got.
So, keeping somewhat in the season of spring and Easter, it is time for a new beginning.
Friday, February 29, 2008
friday.... finally
Today is the long awaited end of the week. I had a good day with my patients today in clinic and got all my notes done in (drumroll) less than 4 hours!!!! Whooo hooo!!! That in and of itself is an accomplishment. I will have to deal with tons of other school related stuff before the weekend is over, but for now, and for tomorrow, I am doing nothing that is school related. I am SO looking forward to my spring break in another few weeks. Just for the chance to get myself centered again.
This semester seems to be so busy. This is where we really start putting everything we have learned so far together and how it all relates to patient care. I will be doing my first of 3 10-weeks long clinical affiliations the end of May. Then take comps in the fall, then the next spring semester (a year from now) I will be completeing my last two 10-week affils. Then graduation. Then boards. Then find a job.
I am excited and scared.
On another note, moms birthday is tomorrow. Going to make her a yummy cake of some sort, take her out to dinner and she said she wants to see a movie so it is off to the theater we go! (hopefully she will be able to find something she wants to see) Fun times definitely.
This semester seems to be so busy. This is where we really start putting everything we have learned so far together and how it all relates to patient care. I will be doing my first of 3 10-weeks long clinical affiliations the end of May. Then take comps in the fall, then the next spring semester (a year from now) I will be completeing my last two 10-week affils. Then graduation. Then boards. Then find a job.
I am excited and scared.
On another note, moms birthday is tomorrow. Going to make her a yummy cake of some sort, take her out to dinner and she said she wants to see a movie so it is off to the theater we go! (hopefully she will be able to find something she wants to see) Fun times definitely.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Update
Well, my 2008 goals are not on to a very good start. I have not been consistant in my resolving my eating issues. And while I have been walking/jogging, I have not been back to exercise class. I am not sure about my patience for others............. I guess maybe I should ask around.
And now Lent in upon us. I am totally not ready for this. I like the declutter thing and will be trying to focus on that.
This has been a very busy semester so far. It is strange- a different type of busy than the past.
so that is the dealio.
And now Lent in upon us. I am totally not ready for this. I like the declutter thing and will be trying to focus on that.
This has been a very busy semester so far. It is strange- a different type of busy than the past.
so that is the dealio.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
2008
Wow. I can't believe that it is already a new year, and that the kids go back to school tomorrow! (Luckily I go back on the 22nd!)
It has been a whirlwind of activity from Thanksgiving to today. I was so behind the curve ball with Christmas this year- I am still behind.... struggling to keep up. Maybe I should just let things go instead. Hmmm. A very difficult thing for me to do.
I have never really been into New Year resolutions because I am a work in progress and I try to make positive changes continuously through the year. However, there will be a few things that I will be focusing more intently on this year and I thought that I would share (maybe that will help make me feel more accountable):
It has been a whirlwind of activity from Thanksgiving to today. I was so behind the curve ball with Christmas this year- I am still behind.... struggling to keep up. Maybe I should just let things go instead. Hmmm. A very difficult thing for me to do.
I have never really been into New Year resolutions because I am a work in progress and I try to make positive changes continuously through the year. However, there will be a few things that I will be focusing more intently on this year and I thought that I would share (maybe that will help make me feel more accountable):
- work on my emotional eating problem...... ever since I lived in Phoenix about 4 years ago, I have really gone down hill with emotionally eating
- keep up with the workouts...... yoga and zumba rock not only to work up a sweat, but as a mental workout too...
- keep focused on the prize...... not to be afraid of finishing school, but to be excited for the next chapter of my life that I have worked so hard to obtain and have had so much support from those that love the kids and I
- work on my lack of patience.... especially for those who, in my eyes, continually fall short of expectations that I place on them
May all of you have a healthy and happy new year and may God bless all of you!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
It has begun..........
The festivities for wedding event of the year have officially begun with the rehearsal and rehearrsal dinner tonight.
Our dearest friend, Shelley, is marrying a super fabulous man, Jonathan. We are all celebrating the union of these two as they will make a terrific pair in the journey through life.
We are happy and sad. Happy for their new life beginning together and sad because we will be loosing a great neighbor.
We love you guys and our hope is that you will both begin this journey together with God's love shining down on you!
Our dearest friend, Shelley, is marrying a super fabulous man, Jonathan. We are all celebrating the union of these two as they will make a terrific pair in the journey through life.
We are happy and sad. Happy for their new life beginning together and sad because we will be loosing a great neighbor.
We love you guys and our hope is that you will both begin this journey together with God's love shining down on you!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
December 2
Advent started today. I love this time of year.
No snow today. Only rain. Rain, rain and more rain. I think it has been constantly raining since the snow stopped last night.
Oh yeah and lots of "blowing big branches out of really tall fir trees and so we need to move the cars to safety" kind of wind.
No snow today. Only rain. Rain, rain and more rain. I think it has been constantly raining since the snow stopped last night.
Oh yeah and lots of "blowing big branches out of really tall fir trees and so we need to move the cars to safety" kind of wind.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Update
I know, it has been ages since we have posted. Here is what has been going on............
- I have been learning to fly.
- We have celebrated Shelley's upcoming wedding on this date and this date and this date.
- I have been planning our annual Winter Banquet for school- it is being held at the Tacoma Union Station and is being catered by Snuffins.
- Wrapping up stuff for the end of the semester.
- Getting the kids ready for their dad's upcoming wedding.
- Planning for Christmas- yay!! (and drinking my favorite seasonal coffee drink: a non-fat gingerbread latte- yummmy!)
- Working out and LOVING Power Yoga and Zumba.
So, more later!
:)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
Tonight was the first Halloween in 13 years that I have not taken my kids trick or treating. Paige went with some friends and one of their moms, and Austin did not end up going. I was not able to see Paige before she left (even though I saw her costume the night she had her first dance) because I had class.
I honestly did not think that it was really that big of a deal until I was driving to the grocery and it hit me. I began to cry.
I never thought that I would have a hard time letting my kids go as they got older, but I was wrong. Just like a few weeks ago when Paige was an altar server for the first time at church I cried. Right there in church as she carried the cross up to the altar.
You try your best as a parent and they drive you crazy for the most part. And when the time comes to let them go you only hope that you have done your job as their parent and taught them enough so that they will make the right choices on their own.
I know this seems kind of deep for halloween, but I felt I needed to share.
She had a great time and keeping in with the Halloween spirit, Austin, Grammy and I watched Ghost Hunters Live.
Oh yeah, I also had a few Blue Moons. :)
I honestly did not think that it was really that big of a deal until I was driving to the grocery and it hit me. I began to cry.
I never thought that I would have a hard time letting my kids go as they got older, but I was wrong. Just like a few weeks ago when Paige was an altar server for the first time at church I cried. Right there in church as she carried the cross up to the altar.
You try your best as a parent and they drive you crazy for the most part. And when the time comes to let them go you only hope that you have done your job as their parent and taught them enough so that they will make the right choices on their own.
I know this seems kind of deep for halloween, but I felt I needed to share.
She had a great time and keeping in with the Halloween spirit, Austin, Grammy and I watched Ghost Hunters Live.
Oh yeah, I also had a few Blue Moons. :)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
All is good.
Yes, I know, I have definitively been a slacker when it comes to the blog lately. Lots going on, like most of you out there. No excuses, it just has not been on my list of things to do.
The kids are good. The parents are good. I am good.
More later.
Promise.
The kids are good. The parents are good. I am good.
More later.
Promise.
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