Today I was feeling relief from the week long rain-induced prison our house had become. The sun was out, the sky was blue and Swedish Days was going on so we took a drive into Geneva. What a great day we had! The kids enjoyed deciding how to spend their fun money, Mom enjoyed Garlic Crab at Chianti's, and we all enjoyed a decadent cupcake at the cupcake shop in town. (I admit I was taking notes for some new ideas! and totally regret not taking pictures before eating) But then I looked around and heard some ladies talking to their children about these cute new lunch boxes on sale at one of the tents. These words actually came out of their mouths: "Oh look! Let's get these now so we won't have to buy them in a few weeks when we shop for school supplies!"
A few weeks???!!!
Well. Crap. What a buzz kill on the summer vibe I was feelin'. So then I realized that it was end of June, almost to July and July flies by SOOOOO fast that then it's August. And all teachers know that come August 1st our brains turn to thoughts of class lists, name tags and lesson plans. Yikes.
Maybe I should block it from my mind with another cupcake. I think I owe it to my children. ;)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!
My Father's Days had always been filled with cashews and neckties for my dad, hand made cards and hanging out at the house. I admire and love the way my dad has always worked hard, and taught us all to put your best efforts into a job. That work ethic is rare these days. I love that my dad seems to smile more when he's "at home" in Brunswick with his siblings around the moss in the live oaks. I still get WAY annoyed at his lectures and long-long-long stories.....but now I can smile at them a bit and I know that it's just him. My father is honest, hard-working, loves family, has a strong sense of right and wrong, loves his children, takes care of business, and he is a gentleman. All of these qualities were what I needed in a husband as well! And I found them in Mark. Now he is the father of my own children and modeling those traits for Adam and Lucy. Mark teaches them to work for what they want and do their best. He teaches them to show those their affection to the ones they love. He loves them openly and with all he has. He is present in their lives: reading to them, playing with them (even tea parties with stuffed animals!) and at their school events. He lets them make their own mistakes, but guides them in order to help them make the best choices. Thank to both these dads. I love you both and you are both part of who I am. Happy Father's Day!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
The Art-teest!
Adam has been taking art classes from a woman in town all this year. He has a particular interest in art and really enjoys his time with Miss Jeannette, he learns so much! Last night she held an art show at the Sugar Grove Public Library. She told the children they had to dress up since this was their reception and a chance to shine. First, I've been really looking forward to seeing this amazing new library! We were not disappointed! Pulling up to the parking lot was like arriving at a resort or hotel of some kind. There is a beautiful fountain and sculpture in the garden by the front door, and around the back there are lovely wildflowers blooming. Then you walk inside! You must go visit! Just inside the door is a small coffeeshop where refreshments were being served for guests and artists. Jeannette had a drawing for free art classes and a listing of her current classes and summer workshops, all at the check-in table. Then you just walk through the library to see the work on display on walls and in display cases. Adam has several sculpture pieces and 2 paintings on display. He was very proud and pleased to have his aunt, uncle, cousins, grandma and immediate family to visit his show. But I do have to say that he was thrilled to also have visits from some friends, his art teacher at school, and his Sunday School teacher with his wife. Thank you to everyone who was able to come! It made Adam feel 10 feet tall! All of the artists, (children and adults) showed incredible art pieces and being shown in a building like this new library was a great choice. All the art is on display for the entire month, drop by to see all the art, check out the beautiful library, then head over to our house. We're always happy to make up our own reception at home, any excuse for another cupcake! :)
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
It's Summer Now!
Lucy's been counting to down the last day of school with us all, but I'm not really sure she understands what this means. Until this morning. I was driving her to daycare, we pulled in, and we were getting out of the van I told her "Lucy, you know this is the last day of school, let's get inside and see you friends and teachers." She got this huge smile on her face, gasped, and said "Oh mommy it's the last day! It's Summer Now!" I asked her if she knows what summer means...her response? "It means that we have no school, we can swim in our new little pool, and we can go camping!" Ok, so I think she gets it! :) She will be going to a new daycare next year and she told everyone throughout the day as they were cleaning out cubbies that she would need to take this, and that, and that because "I'm going to a new school after the summer, so I have to take everything that says Lucy on it." She's got that right! I guess I should give her more credit. So after a very long 1/2 day of school with my students, with field day events, flooded fields, wet playgrounds, and more grass clippings then I've ever seen indoors, we all finally said our goodbyes. I passed out my report cards, with them good luck and sent them out the door. Someone in the office had the brilliant idea to begin playing some summertime Phineas and Ferb song over the PA system, the kids were chanting, rushing the doors, and practically rising up off of the floors. It was DEFINITELY time to for it to be summer now. And now it is. Tomorrow, no early morning, no rushing off, and now it's time for swimming in the new little pool and going camping. Ahhhh!
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