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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wow! Where has the time gone? It's been over a month since I've posted anything and the guilt finally got the better of me. I've actually sat down numerous times but then get distracted and never type a single word. This blogging stuff has taken a back seat to life and I apologize profusely.
Here it is, the last day of school and I'm anxiously awaiting for the fun to begin. I've been planning and dreaming of this day forever. Well, at least a couple weeks anyway! You see, I'm taking a road trip tomorrow!!! That's right, I'm outta here! My sis and I are heading to the metropolis of Ely, Nevada to hang with our big sis for a few days. I SO need this break! I decided I don't even care if all we do is watch movies and eat bon bons. I may not even get dressed the whole time I'm gone! It's definite girl time and couldn't come soon enough. Life has just been so stressful lately and a break is just what I need. Bless Jay's heart, he willingly told me to go after I informed him of the trip. I actually didn't even give him a choice in the matter, but he's a trouper and gave me the thumbs up. I love that man!
Tonight is high school graduation and Jordan will be among the proud graduates. I honestly can't believe he's done with high school. Jordan is one of those remarkable kids who can accomplish anything he puts his mind to. When he was little and I was pulling my hair out in frustration for the tyke, Jay would tell me his stubbornness and strong will would get him through anything. All we needed to do was try and direct that energy into positive things. For awhile there we were worried, but in true Jordan fashion, he pulled it out and is graduating with flying colors. Out of all my kids, Jordan has continually brought me angst and joy all at the same time. No one can make me laugh like he can and no one can terrify me the way he has. I'm so proud of who he is and where he's going with his life. I'm just not sure I like the idea of him growing up yet!
Janzyn will be turning one next week and we are deep into the birthday party planning. In the Marshallese culture, the first birthday is one of the most important celebrations of a persons life, even bigger than a wedding. We are so lucky to have his birth family close to help us celebrate this milestone. I'm a little stressed about the logistics of it all, but I'm sure it will be great. I wish I had the money to really go all out, but with it being sandwiched in between two weddings, we have to take a more conservative approach. His birth family is taking care of making the food and providing the entertainment and I'm excited for the island experience again. What fun!
Well, I can smell a stinky diaper going on so I'd better strap the rubber gloves on. Oh, who am I kidding? Rubber gloves, shmubber gloves! I'm a mom of 8!!!
Here it is, the last day of school and I'm anxiously awaiting for the fun to begin. I've been planning and dreaming of this day forever. Well, at least a couple weeks anyway! You see, I'm taking a road trip tomorrow!!! That's right, I'm outta here! My sis and I are heading to the metropolis of Ely, Nevada to hang with our big sis for a few days. I SO need this break! I decided I don't even care if all we do is watch movies and eat bon bons. I may not even get dressed the whole time I'm gone! It's definite girl time and couldn't come soon enough. Life has just been so stressful lately and a break is just what I need. Bless Jay's heart, he willingly told me to go after I informed him of the trip. I actually didn't even give him a choice in the matter, but he's a trouper and gave me the thumbs up. I love that man!
Tonight is high school graduation and Jordan will be among the proud graduates. I honestly can't believe he's done with high school. Jordan is one of those remarkable kids who can accomplish anything he puts his mind to. When he was little and I was pulling my hair out in frustration for the tyke, Jay would tell me his stubbornness and strong will would get him through anything. All we needed to do was try and direct that energy into positive things. For awhile there we were worried, but in true Jordan fashion, he pulled it out and is graduating with flying colors. Out of all my kids, Jordan has continually brought me angst and joy all at the same time. No one can make me laugh like he can and no one can terrify me the way he has. I'm so proud of who he is and where he's going with his life. I'm just not sure I like the idea of him growing up yet!
Janzyn will be turning one next week and we are deep into the birthday party planning. In the Marshallese culture, the first birthday is one of the most important celebrations of a persons life, even bigger than a wedding. We are so lucky to have his birth family close to help us celebrate this milestone. I'm a little stressed about the logistics of it all, but I'm sure it will be great. I wish I had the money to really go all out, but with it being sandwiched in between two weddings, we have to take a more conservative approach. His birth family is taking care of making the food and providing the entertainment and I'm excited for the island experience again. What fun!
Well, I can smell a stinky diaper going on so I'd better strap the rubber gloves on. Oh, who am I kidding? Rubber gloves, shmubber gloves! I'm a mom of 8!!!
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