October 24,2007

Ok, I could have swore that I had blogged since the beginning of October but I guess not! Yes, I keep that busy that I can't remember one day from the next! We went to NYC for a few days and had an absolute blast (if I haven't talked to you!). I've been playing w/the pics on Shutterfly trying to create a scrapbook of sorts. I thought it would be cool and easy which it was, but when I decided I could do the $39.99 book for 20 pages I didn't realize that I would have 43 pages! It's an additional $1.00 per page so I have a really nice $65 scrapbook! I haven't bought it yet, just look at it on the computer! Anyway, I'm trying to get in the digital scrapbooking era but it's all a little confusing. Part of Shelby's school is learning Adobe Photoshop so I'm going to have her figure it all out and then show me how to do it=-))

We're all the same...busy, busy, busy. Overall, things are good. Having 2 teenage daughters can take a toll on Mike and me, but we muddle through and pray for quiet time away from the constant chatter! We treasure it, though, because we know that one day (sooner than we think!) we will wish we could hear them chatter again!

Well, I'm off to get Alix and check in on Shelby to make sure she's getting her homework done.

Take care and I'll talk to you soon!
m

October 3, 2007

It's been a while since my last post. Homeschool, extracurricular activities, etc are keeping my days very busy! It's like as soon as the day starts, it's over and what have I accomplished?! It would be great to have someone to clean my house...I just wave at the dust on all of the furniture and will get to it when I get the chance! It's like having babies again...busy, busy, busy and tired, tired, tired!!

Homeschool is going pretty well. It's been a bit challenging for me (and for shelby!) especially since I have never taught anything in my life before! Trying to figure out how Shelby learns best, the best routine for the day, etc., keeps me busy 24/7 (just about!). We're getting through and will probably be at the end of the year before we finally feel confident about it all! I have to say that I'm learning alot! And all of that "stuff" that I didn't learn first time around in high school, I'm relearning (and I still don't care how you diagram a sentence!) I'm sure that's important to someone, but it's nothing that ever made sense to me!

Alix is busy with volleyball and cheerleading...and I do mean busy! I think it's wearing her out, but there was no telling her that she was going to be busy...she thought she could handle it so we let her go for it! She was complaining at the football game Monday night...cheering in TX in 90+ degree weather for 3.5 hrs is draining on a young girl! Anyway, she's really enjoying volleyball. Not getting as much play time in as she was hoping, but she's doing a great job and really working hard at it. (I know...I just ended a sentence w/a preposition which is a big no-no, but we haven't learned that yet in Grammar so I plead innocent!)

Mike's getting ready for the big #42 on Friday! YIKES! He wants to skip over it this year...not liking to admit his age as readily these days!

We head out for NYC a week from today. We're all getting very excited! I"m trying to finalize an itinerary but it's discouraging because there's not enough time to do everything we want to do!!

Better get the school work started. Just wanted to say "hi"!

Have a great day!

m

September 8, 2007

Another week of homeschool is past and I think I learned a little bit more this week in regards to organization, planning, etc. Of course, it always looks better on paper than it does when I put it in practice, but I'm diligently praying that it will work and will make things go a little smoother than it has been! We had a round of tests and Shelby did well. We were pleased and I think it helped her self-confidence as well.

My baby, Alix, turns 13 tomorrow, 9/9!!! When did she grow up and how quickly it happened?! Of course her BIG birthday celebration won't take place until October in NYC, but we're having a little family deal tomorrow, plus I'm sure that shopping at Delia's will be thrown in the mix as well! She is insistent on finding a dress or something to wear to a broadway show so her first stop is Delia's. I can't believe she's grown up this quickly but I guess time flies even more when you're older and when time applies to your kids!

I'd better get going w/my day. I have miles to go before I sleep and sometimes, it's a lonely, narrow road when you're a mom!!

talk to you later

m

September 1, 2007

Week #1 of school is officially over! so much can happen in 4 short days! Homeschool for Shelby and me went fairly well. It was overwhelming for me at times and had many tears in my closet after everyone was in bed (or still at work in Mike's case!) It was a scary and lonely feeling but we both got through, had some laughs, learned some algebra and English along the way and I'm pretty sure we'll make it once we develop a routine. Thanks for your prayers! They were definitely felt!
Alix had a good week as a 7th grader. She did drop band and her beloved flute is in the process of being sent back (boo, hoo!) but she did try out and make the volleyball team which was her ultimate goal of the year! She found out yesterday and was so excited! Between the volleyball games/practices and cheerleading games/practices, she's going to be a very busy young lady! And yes, young lady is in order since a week from tomorrow she will be 13!!! My baby, all grown into a teenager! Or maybe "oh no, another teenage daughter" might be more appropriate! Anyway, all is well on the school homefront for now.
Please just keep me in your prayers as we go through this whole homeschool deal. And any of you who are currently homeschooling or have homeschooled at all, I could use encouragement at just about any time, I guarantee it!
Have a good weekend! And a good Labor Day holiday!
m

Bee Gees Stayin' Alive

So I looked up songs from when I was in the 7th grade...here's a video (yes, they had video back then!) of one of the Top 100 songs of that era...and I thought he was sooooo cute!!

August 27, 2007

Prayers please! Tomorrow is the first day of home school w/Shelby! I know it is the best thing for her at this moment in her life but it's a little overwhelming and daunting at the same time. She's still "cool" with it but unsure of how it's going to work, etc. She did find out that a new "friend" of hers is homeschooled so that helped ease the pain a little =-)

Alix is ready to head back to middle school...ugh! Who in their right mind wants to go back to the 7th grade? Hands raised anyone?!! Not me, especially in this day and age. All of the drama that is involved with being a girl in the 21st century!

Question for you guys, too...anyone have any secret weight loss tips? For some reason I've put on a few pounds and I'm miserable and want to get rid of it! It's a long story but unfortunately, I'm not sure I can get rid of it very easily. I could go into all of the details of my medical history as to why I think it's harder for me to lose weight, but it could take all of the Google airspace in order to do that! Anyway, if you have anything that's working for you, please let me know!

Ok, here goes...I'm off to get ready to be Homeschool Mom of the Year! (at least on McKenzie Dr. in Trophy Club!)

Help!

m

August 23, 2007

Can you believe it's time for school already?! The summer went so quickly...at least for me! The girls think it drug on and on, but I'm just in shock that school starts next week! Alix and I went to get her schedule, ID, etc this morning at Medlin Middle School. It's hard to see my little baby girl going into the 7th grade and making decisions like a mini-adult! She's excited for the upcoming year. She's going to be doing cheerleading and volleyball. Unfortunately, she's decided to give up band and playing the flute. She did such a good job with it and was on her way to becoming really good, but one look at the rigor of the Wind Ensemble requirements and all that lies ahead for her, she decided that was one thing she could cut. Sad =-(
Shelby and I are gearing up for the home school adventure! We've both got such mixed emotions but are both confident that this is what we're suppose to be doing right now. She's having a little bit of a hard time listening to her friends talk about going back to school, etc but she'll see that she's not missing much once we get started. We've talked about it so long that we're just ready to get started. I've been getting in deep with the school calendar, etc and also trying to re-learn a lot just so I can help her understand! It will be a good mental exercise for my mush of a brain!
I hope you are all doing well. Let me know what's going on in your lives as your summer winds down!
Talk to you all later!
m