I don't like to announce it online for obvious reasons but the hubby has been out of town for the last week. While I miss him, it gives me a lot more time to focus on myself and what I need to do. This week I found out the power of not only making a list but sticking to it and getting it all done. I am admittedly lazy by nature. So if I can keep this up at least it will help. I'm so completely overwhelmed by all that needs to be done that I sometimes feel frozen.
The next few weeks are going to involve a lot of goodbyes. This weekend is Aiden's last T-ball game. His first experience on a sports team has been absolutely wonderful. I was a little worried in the beginning since he is ultra competitive sometimes but he has done great. The attitude of the coaches has been wonderful and as usual, if another adult says what mommy says then it must be true.
School is ending soon. I'm so proud of how well he has done this year. Although it started off rough he has grown so much. The little boy that used to cry every time he didn't get his way or was frustrated has learned some self control. He has learned to read. Most importantly, he has learned that it is fun to learn and try new things. I hope this wonderful attitude that he has developed in preschool will last him the rest of his life.
Even amongst all the chaos it is funny how things happen that are signs that show you that you are in the right place. This morning it was my dad's song on the radio. It always comes on when I'm feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Like a message from him to take a step back and look around. Or the other night when Aiden's game was cancelled due to storms. On the way home we saw the most beautiful rainbow. We would have totally missed it had we not driven down the ball park. Even better then that was hearing Aiden's excitement when he spotted it. When they are little and discovering things you get to hear that emotion so often but as he slowly gets older it is harder to come by. I wish I could bottle up that joy.
Well... enough babbling.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
A good day/Mommy Brag
Today is going to be a good day. Aiden woke up in a good mood and I slept through the night. What a great feeling it is when you feel like you had enough sleep. It doesn't happen to me very often. Later we are going to tour a donut place with our Moms group and Aiden will get to decorate and of course eat a donut. In his words, "Today is my favorite day in May!".
I told Aiden's school last week that we were moving. I adore his school and hated doing that. I did have a quick conversation with his teacher who said she thought he'd be absolutely fine in kindergarten which was nice to hear. She also told me how smart he was. I swear ya can't hear compliments about your children enough. Even though it has nothing to do with anything i've done it just makes me so proud of him. He is indeed smart. From looking over what different grades require he is at least half way through kindergarten math. Although truly I think he's already done it all. He's reading a ton but still needs to work on looking at all the letters in the word and not guessing just by the first one. (Mommy bragging is okay when you're doing it in your own blog, right?) I am so greatful to his school for the wonderful start that he has gotten there. I hope we can find the perfect place for him next year.
Besides the school thing, last week has been stressful. I despise not having a plan and not even knowing when or where I'm going to be moving to is really taking it's toll. I have so much to do but get so overwhelmed I end up not doing anything. As of today that is going to change. I HAVE to get my house clean. That is my goal tomorrow while Aiden is at school. After that I can start packing up stuff that we won't use. If anyone knows a good way to pack a huge lego castle without it falling apart, Ash and I would appreciate the suggestion. When I asked her if it would be fun to put it back together again.... well let's just say I'd like to try to keep it together.
Off to continue having a great day!
I told Aiden's school last week that we were moving. I adore his school and hated doing that. I did have a quick conversation with his teacher who said she thought he'd be absolutely fine in kindergarten which was nice to hear. She also told me how smart he was. I swear ya can't hear compliments about your children enough. Even though it has nothing to do with anything i've done it just makes me so proud of him. He is indeed smart. From looking over what different grades require he is at least half way through kindergarten math. Although truly I think he's already done it all. He's reading a ton but still needs to work on looking at all the letters in the word and not guessing just by the first one. (Mommy bragging is okay when you're doing it in your own blog, right?) I am so greatful to his school for the wonderful start that he has gotten there. I hope we can find the perfect place for him next year.
Besides the school thing, last week has been stressful. I despise not having a plan and not even knowing when or where I'm going to be moving to is really taking it's toll. I have so much to do but get so overwhelmed I end up not doing anything. As of today that is going to change. I HAVE to get my house clean. That is my goal tomorrow while Aiden is at school. After that I can start packing up stuff that we won't use. If anyone knows a good way to pack a huge lego castle without it falling apart, Ash and I would appreciate the suggestion. When I asked her if it would be fun to put it back together again.... well let's just say I'd like to try to keep it together.
Off to continue having a great day!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Another Sunday Night
What a nice uneventful weekend! It started by my husband showing up and surprising Aiden at T-Ball practice on Friday night. After missing his daddy for the last week, it was adorable to see his face when he saw him. It was definitely an "awwwww" moment.
Saturday was game day followed by lunch at the "peanut place" as Aiden calls it. Aiden did great in his game. He was able to hit the ball and he even caught it and threw it a couple of times. This was much improved from the week before where he just stood there staring at everything going on.
Sunday we had a big family trip to Sam's club. I know... that doesn't sound too exciting. But it was proceeded by cleaning out the fridge and freezer and now I feel organized about meals for the family. One day I will get this staying at home mom/domestic goddess thing right. Okay, well it might be a while.
Saturday was game day followed by lunch at the "peanut place" as Aiden calls it. Aiden did great in his game. He was able to hit the ball and he even caught it and threw it a couple of times. This was much improved from the week before where he just stood there staring at everything going on.
Sunday we had a big family trip to Sam's club. I know... that doesn't sound too exciting. But it was proceeded by cleaning out the fridge and freezer and now I feel organized about meals for the family. One day I will get this staying at home mom/domestic goddess thing right. Okay, well it might be a while.
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