As a parent, you try not to label your kids. (right?) But it happens. Layla is the oldest, she is smart, outgoing, and independent. Maggie is the baby, she is cute and cuddly and funny. Not that Layla isn't funny, she is, but her sense of humor is more reserved than say, mine, or that of Mini Me. Sometimes she surprises me.
This just happened.
Layla was at the kitchen table playing magician. She was wearing a magical cowboy hat. (obviously) She was doing card tricks for her audience (her American Girl Hazel). I heard things like, "pick a card, any card. Ooooh, you got the 17 of penguins!" (hah) Then I heard her tap dance to the bathroom and call out..."AND FOR MY NEXT TRICK!! I WILL NOW MAKE THE WASTE FROM MY BODY DISAPPEAR!!!" then a flush and "TAADAA!!"
Pure awesome. I love that girl. Guess I should look closer at the labels. Word. Lesson learned.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
a new day
My dad is cancer free! What a fantastic idea. I like to think that even when shitty things happen, they leave, in their wake, the opportunity of something good. There is not a better reminder to appreciate your health, than being at the hospital, beside the bed of a loved one. It is a familiar place for me, but even I can always appreciate a gentle reminder.
I also got a chance to remember how much I love being home, and my bed, and my fridge (and snack drawer). And Alan. Of course to add to it just a little, I got sick myself (just a cold) and have been on the mend for a few days. Oh irony, leave me the hell alone already. It's not funny any more and I am tired.
Layla starts 3rd grade at public school next week, and we all have mixed feelings about that. We are excited but anxious. (Mostly me) I am also looking forward to having just one "student" at home this year. Maggie is glad to get some extra attention for a bit, and I am glad to be able to give it to her. The girls are growing and changing so fast, it's hard not to miss some things. Maggie has no front teeth and Layla's reading has really taken off. (also she has aged about 20 years this year and insists on parenting me ALL of the time. As if I can't handle it myself.....ok, good point)
On a brighter note, I cashed in my award miles and got myself a ticket to Puerto Vallarta. I talked a friend into going with me, (it will be hot, HOT, and sticky humid) and we are excited to spend some much needed time in the shade and the pool and the bar. It is sea turtle season and I am beyond excited to finally get to release baby sea turtles! It is something I have always wanted to do, and since we usually travel on the other side of the year, I always miss it. Mostly I am excited to just get away. Turns out that parenting and cancer and diabetes and stress are a lot for this girl. I am hoping to return refreshed and revitalized and ready to tackle the school year. I will get back just in time to get packed for Las Vegas. Alan is taking me to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. (I know! I AM too young to have been married that long! I still scold my mom for allowing such a thing to take place. I mean, it all worked out in the end but, GEEZ!)
I also got a chance to remember how much I love being home, and my bed, and my fridge (and snack drawer). And Alan. Of course to add to it just a little, I got sick myself (just a cold) and have been on the mend for a few days. Oh irony, leave me the hell alone already. It's not funny any more and I am tired.
Layla starts 3rd grade at public school next week, and we all have mixed feelings about that. We are excited but anxious. (Mostly me) I am also looking forward to having just one "student" at home this year. Maggie is glad to get some extra attention for a bit, and I am glad to be able to give it to her. The girls are growing and changing so fast, it's hard not to miss some things. Maggie has no front teeth and Layla's reading has really taken off. (also she has aged about 20 years this year and insists on parenting me ALL of the time. As if I can't handle it myself.....ok, good point)
On a brighter note, I cashed in my award miles and got myself a ticket to Puerto Vallarta. I talked a friend into going with me, (it will be hot, HOT, and sticky humid) and we are excited to spend some much needed time in the shade and the pool and the bar. It is sea turtle season and I am beyond excited to finally get to release baby sea turtles! It is something I have always wanted to do, and since we usually travel on the other side of the year, I always miss it. Mostly I am excited to just get away. Turns out that parenting and cancer and diabetes and stress are a lot for this girl. I am hoping to return refreshed and revitalized and ready to tackle the school year. I will get back just in time to get packed for Las Vegas. Alan is taking me to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. (I know! I AM too young to have been married that long! I still scold my mom for allowing such a thing to take place. I mean, it all worked out in the end but, GEEZ!)
I am thankful every day that I don't have to live with 99% of the decisions I made when I was 15. And I am thankful every day that I still get to live with one of them. I love you Alan.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
no dice
well, I didn't get the job. When I found out, I felt a wave of relief. Guess it just wasn't in the cards for me this time. I didn't have much time to dwell on it, as we have had a very busy few weeks. I survived the 11th (and most likely last) Blochtoberfest, we had a trip to Klamath, and I sent Layla off to diabetes camp.
Back to my role as SuperMom. I got some school clothes and lunch boxes ordered, and found both of our class supply lists from June. (yay!) Maggie and I are enjoying some one on one time, and I am looking forward to a few down days before we head to Eugene for Dad's surgery. Doctor and dentist appointments, and camp outs and picnics will fill our days until the first day of school, which is currently only 21 days away. and counting. Somehow this seems unfair since we just started having summerish weather. (read as not raining) I am undeterred, and have lofty plans to plant some greens and herbs in my new front garden beds. Nevermind it's already mid-August, bucking the system is my style, so I am going with it.
In other news, we were recently adopted by a chicken. It really likes corn chips and tortellini. Layla has named it Brittany. (tell me things like this happen to everyone) We are trying to make it leave, it is insisting on staying. The cats are absolutely no help. It sleeps on a cooler on the deck and goes peep peep.
Back to my role as SuperMom. I got some school clothes and lunch boxes ordered, and found both of our class supply lists from June. (yay!) Maggie and I are enjoying some one on one time, and I am looking forward to a few down days before we head to Eugene for Dad's surgery. Doctor and dentist appointments, and camp outs and picnics will fill our days until the first day of school, which is currently only 21 days away. and counting. Somehow this seems unfair since we just started having summerish weather. (read as not raining) I am undeterred, and have lofty plans to plant some greens and herbs in my new front garden beds. Nevermind it's already mid-August, bucking the system is my style, so I am going with it.
In other news, we were recently adopted by a chicken. It really likes corn chips and tortellini. Layla has named it Brittany. (tell me things like this happen to everyone) We are trying to make it leave, it is insisting on staying. The cats are absolutely no help. It sleeps on a cooler on the deck and goes peep peep.
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