For the third time this year, Catherine earned grades to be on the honor roll. We are so proud of her! In fact, this quarter was her highest GPA so far this year. Because Andrew had class during the breakfast, I made sure to have the day off. It was my first (and only) school day off this month, but I filled it with errands, meetings. and appointments that can't happen many school days, but still need to happen.
Last evening, Andrew's game was cancelled, which meant once he was finished with practice he was home for the evening. Thomas had musical crew obligations, so we took advantage in order to have some dinner someplace Thomas won't eat. We told Catherine she could choose and it would be another celebration of the honor roll. She chose Mexican and we enjoyed our dinner. We are so proud of our girl and the young lady she is becoming!
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Today is the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day!
Baseball season officially gets underway in Cincinnati today! I love this day! Not only is baseball back, but spring can't be far behind. Even though it has officially been spring for nearly a week now, we haven't had much springlike weather at this point.
For years, I have tried to make Opening Day a "clear" day on the calendar. When I was in college it was fairly easy as my classes were usually finished by early afternoon. Once I began working after college, I could usually have the radio turned on my co-workers were fans as well so they didn't mind. Becoming a mother meant even more availability to "celebrate" the day! I remember years of dressing the kids in either Reds clothing (or even just red clothes) and dedicating the day to baseball.
When I began working, it became challenging because I didn't always think ahead before accepting a job. And there were also years (as they do now) when Opening Day was moved to the middle off of Monday and to another day of the week. Even when we moved and I didn't work for a few years, there always seemed to be a track meet on Opening Day! This year, we have no track participants, but I'm working today, and I have to go straight to my church job right after school. I hope to be able to accomplish only what I absolutely have to get done, and then head home.
This year, Andrew and I actually have tickets to Sunday's game. It's going to be pretty chilly, but I am looking forward to an afternoon together with just him!
For years, I have tried to make Opening Day a "clear" day on the calendar. When I was in college it was fairly easy as my classes were usually finished by early afternoon. Once I began working after college, I could usually have the radio turned on my co-workers were fans as well so they didn't mind. Becoming a mother meant even more availability to "celebrate" the day! I remember years of dressing the kids in either Reds clothing (or even just red clothes) and dedicating the day to baseball.
When I began working, it became challenging because I didn't always think ahead before accepting a job. And there were also years (as they do now) when Opening Day was moved to the middle off of Monday and to another day of the week. Even when we moved and I didn't work for a few years, there always seemed to be a track meet on Opening Day! This year, we have no track participants, but I'm working today, and I have to go straight to my church job right after school. I hope to be able to accomplish only what I absolutely have to get done, and then head home.
This year, Andrew and I actually have tickets to Sunday's game. It's going to be pretty chilly, but I am looking forward to an afternoon together with just him!
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
This icky cold came out of nowhere
Yesterday while I was working, I noticed that my nose was a little sniffly. I thought it was odd because I felt absolutely fine. However, then the evening hit, and I didn't feel fine. I realized I had a full-blown, all out cold. Ugh. I went to bed super early last night, but of course I couldn't sleep. I am working today, but am so grateful that it is early day. I had thought I might go to church and work after school today, but that is not going to happen. Instead, I am going home, getting Catherine off to her afternoon job, and then going to allow myself to take a nap. I've had some cold medicine this morning, and have another dose ready to go, I've had some tea, and it seems as though a nap is the perfect thing that will go along with that. The ironic thing is that I've been taking my vitamins and really watching things like that. Oh well, life goes on, and if this is the worst that happens, life is pretty good!
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
We had a productive weekend
This past weekend was very productive. Extremely busy, but that was part of what helped us to be productive!
It started Friday afternoon when Andrew and I headed north to attend the visitation of my cousin's ex-wife. Neither of us particularly wanted to go, and for the most part, our side of the family wasn't particularly welcome. However, three children are involved and we felt it was important to make an appearance. While we didn't love being there, it was nice that Andrew and I had an hour car ride each way. It was just he and I, and we had nothing to do but chat with only each other. We don't have a lot of time for things like that these days.
Andrew was gone literally all day, and then again all evening Saturday. I got Thomas to school for set construction and then ran a bunch of errands. After attending the memorial service Saturday, my day was just getting a few things done around the house...and nothing major.
Sunday we had a meeting after church, then dropped Thomas at school again, before heading out to my aunt & uncle's house with the chainsaw. They had hoped we could help with yard work last fall, but that never happened. After more damage to trees occurred from an ice storm, we really needed to get out there before spring really got started. Another cousin met us there, and it was really nice to be able to get things picked up for them. It was nice to have that done! We stopped at the grocery on the way home for a couple of dinner things, and then we headed home.
This was the most important part of our weekend...Andrew fixed our dryer!!!! The part had arrived Saturday and Sunday late afternoon was the first opportunity Andrew really had to work on it. Fortunately, it worked exactly as it was supposed to, and when we plugged it in and pressed "start", it did exactly what it was supposed to do! I don't know the last time I was so excited about doing laundry! Because the dryer was fixed I was able to get all the drying racks taken down and put away. I was then able to organize and pack the storage tubs that had been sitting around. That isn't completely finished, but major progress made. It was wonderful to have such a productive weekend!
It started Friday afternoon when Andrew and I headed north to attend the visitation of my cousin's ex-wife. Neither of us particularly wanted to go, and for the most part, our side of the family wasn't particularly welcome. However, three children are involved and we felt it was important to make an appearance. While we didn't love being there, it was nice that Andrew and I had an hour car ride each way. It was just he and I, and we had nothing to do but chat with only each other. We don't have a lot of time for things like that these days.
Andrew was gone literally all day, and then again all evening Saturday. I got Thomas to school for set construction and then ran a bunch of errands. After attending the memorial service Saturday, my day was just getting a few things done around the house...and nothing major.
Sunday we had a meeting after church, then dropped Thomas at school again, before heading out to my aunt & uncle's house with the chainsaw. They had hoped we could help with yard work last fall, but that never happened. After more damage to trees occurred from an ice storm, we really needed to get out there before spring really got started. Another cousin met us there, and it was really nice to be able to get things picked up for them. It was nice to have that done! We stopped at the grocery on the way home for a couple of dinner things, and then we headed home.
This was the most important part of our weekend...Andrew fixed our dryer!!!! The part had arrived Saturday and Sunday late afternoon was the first opportunity Andrew really had to work on it. Fortunately, it worked exactly as it was supposed to, and when we plugged it in and pressed "start", it did exactly what it was supposed to do! I don't know the last time I was so excited about doing laundry! Because the dryer was fixed I was able to get all the drying racks taken down and put away. I was then able to organize and pack the storage tubs that had been sitting around. That isn't completely finished, but major progress made. It was wonderful to have such a productive weekend!
Monday, March 25, 2019
Not so much madness this March
My favorite weekend of basketball has come and gone. To be honest though, it wasn't "all that". First of all, the only time I could really just sit and watch for hours was Thursday late afternoon into early evening. It didn't really matter to me though, because there were only a few games where the underdog was really competitive in the game, and even fewer where the underdog knocked off the better seed. Saturday evening, I even got to where I decided to put in a video rather than watch the games that didn't interest me at all. Yesterday, Andrew wanted to turn on a baseball game that was just an exhibition rather than watch a basketball game that we didn't care about. I found the tournament to be disappointing this year!
That wasn't really sawdust in his eye
Saturday afternoon was a memorial service for a friend/colleague's father. Andrew had a double header baseball game and Catherine had to work. Thomas had set construction all day, but he wanted to attend the service with me since Kyle (son) is one of his teachers. I picked him up early enough for a shower and lunch. We delivered the food we had agreed to bring, and found a seat in the small church. I had only met the deceased one time a few years ago, and just for a few minutes. However, Kyle's family is dear to us, and as a Navy vet, Kyle was such a tremendous resource in navigating the recruitment process and many other things. Because we had not known his father personally, I knew there would be some sadness, but not super emotional. Before the service actually began, they showed a video. There were many pictures from throughout the man's life, and some from when Kyle was a teen. Then they showed more recent pictures, and there was the man with his grandkids. We adore Kyle's kids...his six-year-old twins and 15 month-old son. When the pictures began with the kids, I saw Thomas begin to dab at his eyes. It was so sweet, as he looked at me and said, "I have sawdust in my eyes from set construction." That child makes my heart melt. He has always worn his heart on his sleeve and has been such an emotional and sensitive child. I knew there was no sawdust in his eye, but I wasn't about to comment on that. I'm so grateful for my kiddos.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Feeling nostalgic
I ran several errands this morning, and since it was really early, no place I went was crowded...and the college students being on spring break made it even better!
As I was out and about, I couldn't help but notice all the cute spring clothes that are out. And when I say cute, I mean for little kids. So, so many cute little outfits. Oh goodness, it really, really tugged at my heartstrings. I so very much miss buying cute little outfits for my cute little kids. I love, absolutely love, everyday, watching my kids grow up, and seeing them develop into the people they are becoming. It's just that it all happens so fast.
While running errands in the car, I was listening to a music countdown from 1988. That summer was one of those "big" summers in my life. It was the summer before my freshman year, and the last summer I really got to just be a kid and not have any responsibilities. At the same time, I was fourteen-years-old, so I was given a lot of freedom. I spent most days on my bike visiting friends, or they were at my house. And because I love music, hearing those songs again took me right back to that summer 31 years ago. Wow.
Lots of memories floating around today.
As I was out and about, I couldn't help but notice all the cute spring clothes that are out. And when I say cute, I mean for little kids. So, so many cute little outfits. Oh goodness, it really, really tugged at my heartstrings. I so very much miss buying cute little outfits for my cute little kids. I love, absolutely love, everyday, watching my kids grow up, and seeing them develop into the people they are becoming. It's just that it all happens so fast.
While running errands in the car, I was listening to a music countdown from 1988. That summer was one of those "big" summers in my life. It was the summer before my freshman year, and the last summer I really got to just be a kid and not have any responsibilities. At the same time, I was fourteen-years-old, so I was given a lot of freedom. I spent most days on my bike visiting friends, or they were at my house. And because I love music, hearing those songs again took me right back to that summer 31 years ago. Wow.
Lots of memories floating around today.
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