Friday 23 August 2013

5 on friday ~ take 3

Thanks for reading!  I am back...

1. First a rant...I have jumped head first into volunteering. I took last year to weigh my options and with 4 little darlings, a new house, new city and re-integrating - I was in survival mode. Now I would like to contribute and pull my weight. 

Well, I am significantly more annoyed than I was a year ago.  I do not understand why people (moms) volunteer who do not want to volunteer or only do so out of obligation.

If you have filled a role for 5 years...take a break!  Used uniforms will still be sold.

If you do not agree with the leader's style...let her do it all. The library books will be shelved eventually.

If you work full time...let that be what you do and spend your spare time with your family.  For the love of pete, the teacher appreciation breakfast is not the event of the century. You are not adding to your family's (or your) well-being by staying up until 2:00 am making a casserole. There are plenty of mom's who have nothing else to do but fret over matching paper products! (I for one understand the importance of coordination but sometimes you have to let go of things.) 

2. In case you have lost sleep over Celia's Game Day wardrobe problem...


Boomer to the Sooner!

3. Since 2006, I expected to handle all things house and child related on my own Monday-Friday.  If Brent happened to be home it was a bonus.  Early in the summer he changed jobs...WITH NO TRAVEL or client dinners!!! The first two weeks of school have been great. One on one homework help. Grilling on a weeknight. No babysitters. No AM school runs.  A-maz-ing!  

4.  The Littles...


They were so sweet and climbed into my chair to read books while I changed into house clothes tonight.

5.  Figs...I thought I did not care for figs until I tried them.  They are like candy.  Figs are in season right now...try them ASAP! Tell them Jody sent you...


Friday 16 August 2013

5 on friday ~ take 2


Here we go...

1.  School started this week! 6th & 4th grade...


I thought summer flew by too quickly so I was sad it was time to start again so soon.  But then as we prepared and organized, I became enthused, not that I had a choice.

2.  1st Day of School Eve blowout and concert...


3.  In middle school Mary Kate changes for PE.  I forgot to sew her name label into her dress shirt then did not have time when I remembered.  I thought what are the odds she will not come home with it on the first day?  Well, the odds were not in my favor and she came home without the shirt. Thankfully a teacher helped her and they located it the next day.  PTL! Small victories people, small victories. 

4.  OU football season starts in just two weeks. I am not on top of my game with Celia's appropriate game day attire. Here is the sweetest little thing last season...


5. I love the weekends - but who doesn't? Friday night is full of calm and anticipation of two days with Brent at home. Then bam...it is Sunday night and we are prepping for the work/school week. I hope you have a nice weekend!  

Friday 9 August 2013

5 on friday ~ take 1

1.

The rage in blogging at the moment is 5 on friday. I am joining up for at least one week.



2.

Tonight I went to Kroger for a quick grocery run. Ick. I will drive the extra mile to HEB - my true love.


3. 

I have slept away from home 23 of the last 31 nights. My wanderlust is really flaring. I traveled to Phoenix, London and Costa Rica. Our next big trip is to Lubbock, Texas for Thanksgiving. Though a well known garden spot, we are really going to see my (& Brent's) godson (and his family).

Flight to Phoenix with my niece Millie and George...


Flight to London and I used all the comforts offered...



When in Costa Rica drink Imperial beer...



4. 

I am sad school starts on Tuesday.  The summer flew by too quickly.  The milestone of 4th & 6th grades stings a bit.

5.

This was fun.  I am looking forward to doing it again...
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