Wow, I'm feeling really tired. I have been keeping all my appointments and chores are done but it's friday and I'm burnt out! I can barely type Im so wiped. I wish I had some energy to do something fun, but I think I'll just go watch tv and vegg-out. Religion starts tomorrow 9:30 and then theres football at 1:00 and Sunday at 1:00 also. My dishwasher guy finally came and guess what? The little latch thingy wasnt touching the connector and thats why it wouldnt turn on!! 60 seconds and it was working!!! Duh! 100 dollars for that!
OY VEY!!! Im going to relax now... I hope we can order sushi for dinner! Remember, y'all Be a blessing always! Love ya
September 21, 2007
September 05, 2007
Wake me up, when September ends
Truly, I dont want to miss a month of life, but, I could live without the crazy-ness of paper signing, schedule juggling, eating on the run, late-nite lunch makin, doctor appointment keepin, stuff that comes with A new school year! Already the tidal wave of paper has begun its descent upon my head... and its just beginning. Gone is the free time where I was bored, trying to figure out what to do today. Dance, footy and baseball, too are just three of the commitments we've signed up for. Hopefully there will be some time for relaxing inbetween and not lazy relaxing with junk food eating, but workouts and healthy mind stuff too.
THANKFULLY, my 4th graders are the sweetest bunch this year! There will be no dean visits, or meetings with the superintendent and principal. I probably won't even need the instant copy teacher note pads I bought in bulk... last year I needed them everyday!!! (I feel sorry for the fifth grade teachers who inherited those kids) )I also have a student teacher who really could take over at any time, she is so motivated and capable.
Our last month of summer was pretty busy. Football started Aug 1st, twice a week. We had to turn in our Freestar and look for a replacement. Katie got her braces adjusted and now her teeth are starting to move in the right direction! We went to Cape May... stressful and fun (long story)
and Katie had middle-school orientation. Brian had a lot of sleepovers with his pal Eddie C. Sean tagged along as much as Brian would allow.
Sean made a huge decision to play football again this year..he was very nervous about telling us! He said he felt naseous while thinking about it, but he finally came out of the office(with Brian by his side) and announced the big news!! Then we went crazy and clapped and hugged him! Since then, Brian has been really sweet about helping Sean get ready for practice. Tying his cleats and strapping his shoulder pads the right way. Its going to be good for Sean to make friends with the kids on his team and have his own thing going on. He's been hanging on Brian too much and he needs to branch out a bit. This summer, Sean had zero playdates with his classmates and I sometimes worry if he'll ever connect with kids his age. He sure looks awesome in his equipment, though!! Very solid and tough!
First day of school for the kids today... Once again, I couldn't be there but Bobby took pictures for me! I called them just as they were about to go in. It's not really stressful for them at all!!! Not so much for me anymore either. Katie went to middle school... she walked with her friends, Jena and Marissa. I cant believe it! She's so independent now (well she always has been) but she still needed me to pick her up at the end of the day because her new shoes gave her blisters and she couldnt walk home! She's still my perfect angel. :)
July 18, 2007
My Blog is 2 years-old
I just realized that I had this blog for two years. So, I started thinking, why I started it and reflecting on what I thought it would be. It never became what I originally thought it would, but it servs a purpose for me. Sometimes its another thing I feel like I gotta do... but sometimes its a good way for me to sort out my thoughts and life... I wanted it to be something more fabulous, exciting and cool... but its just this. I can only do so much and I do a lot so Its all it can be. I think accepting that is good for me. I don't want to be anything other than me. Thats healthy. I wish I could feel that way always, everyday. The feeling comes and goes. July is flying by and I'm trying to slow it down! Days go by and I just try to make sure they were productive in fun and relaxation levels. That is my goal for summer. Resting the mind and body and spirit. DOing what I want to do and what's good for me. (hopefully, they match) Here's some July pics. 
June 28, 2007
June Fast Forward
This is a serious 10 year old baseball player. In his mind, he is already in the "bigs".
Katherine in her recital, looking amazingly grown-up and beaming! I broke the rules, but it was worth it!
Little Margaret doing her thing! Sporting her new "do", lovin the pool.
Margaret is going home today from the hospital!! We are so happy she came through her surgery and is on her way to doing what kids should be doing... whatever they want!!! We love you Margaret!!
Willow Road Graduation, June 21, 2007
May 20, 2007
Our faith, our strength...
my baby made his communion...this just reminds me to take life slowly and relish every blessing!!
It also reminds me to remember who is in charge.
Peace
May 05, 2007
Relay for Life
A little blurry... but so were my eyes tonight. Why do they have to read sad poems and play sad songs at these things? Love to all my family... Jennifer
May Madness
Schedules are full and time is flying by. It's good and bad, really. I want the craziness over, but I dont want to rush time. I would rather savor it and drink it all in. How many gifts I've got shouldnt be rushed over to be done with. It should be relished. There will always be time. Later on...Right now we have today and I'd rather stay here.
Today is Relay for Life at our H.S. We are raising money for the American Cancer
Heres the link to my homepage if you want to make a contribution.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=205662&supId=174424068
Peace.
April 15, 2007
March 29, 2007
In your face MARCH!!!!
YES!!!! I actuallly made it through this horrific month. I can see clearly now the rain is gone... and the snow and the 20 degree temperatures and so on and so on..... I am so ready for the spring and everything it brings.
We have a busy schedule but it's all GOOD when the sun is shining and summer is on its way. My pool cover fell in the pool so it almost looks like it's open already! It's weird but it just makes the days that much easier when I think that we'll soon be sitting out there with nothing but time on our hands. Won't that be lovely?
In the meantime... April, May and June will bring us lots of blessings. Seans communion and Katies graduation to middle school. Also Katies dance recital is a huge highlight. I'll try not to buckle under the schedules pressure, especially Brians grueling 3 sports at one time season. Baseball, roller hockey and lacrosse (something new for him...more equipment was needed, too!!) He's not sure how much he even likes lacrosse yet.
Is it time to bring the summer clothes out yet?? Maybe I should have a garage sale first to make room?
I should really stop rushing through life. I'll rush myself right into seniorville!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!
March 10, 2007
Just Do It!!!
What a difference a day makes!!! I'm feeling more capable today. It's amazing when you take time for yourself... you gain so much energy and motivation. This picture is a symbol of that. Get up and do something!!! You'll be better for it!
Check out the rest of theses pictures on my mac photocast.
http://photocast.mac.com/jcarroll4751/iPhoto/ski---tubing/index.rss
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