1) Drummer Boy stopped by the house Monday night after a drum line rehearsal at the high school. He rarely does this. Usually he does his thing and goes back to Lincoln. I send some food for him with Drama Queen (it's my only chance to make sure he's eating!). The empty containers she brings back are my only proof the lad was actually in town.
But this Monday he stopped to visit. And lingered. Until about 11:30. Do you think he misses us too? Woot!
2) I don't understand my kids' preoccupation with chopsticks. Normally it's limited to popcorn eating (I know. I don't get it either.). But this week Drama Queen asked for a pair of chopsticks while eating supper. And it wasn't even Chinese food, just very American chicken and noodles fare.
3) The "toot fest" continues with Miss Innocent One. When she let one rip yesterday morning I had to say something.
Me: Gross, honey.
Miss Innocent One: What? It's better than being fart constipated.
Is it? Really?
4) Drama Queen had her senior pictures taken this week. Here's a friendly tip to you mothers looking forward to this event in your own children's lives. When scheduling pictures, pay close attention to what week of the month your appointment will fall on. PMS and senior pictures do not mix.
The day was gorgeous, the fall colors just appearing. Her eyes sparkled and her hair shone in the sun. She was so beautiful and so grown up and . . . give me a second here. Where are the kleenexes?!
I marveled at the wonderful woman she is and thanked God and got misty. More than a few times. Wow. She is really something. I'm so proud of her.
I hoped when Drummer Boy left, he'd condition me in this kids-flying-the-coop business, but I'm finding every kid a unique loss. I know they will always be my kids and part of my life, but things change and you know how I am with change.
That's all I got today friends. Those of you in my neck of the woods need to drag yourselves out to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having. When you're ready for a break, come inside and peruse more Quick Takes at Conversion Diary.
The day was gorgeous, the fall colors just appearing. Her eyes sparkled and her hair shone in the sun. She was so beautiful and so grown up and . . . give me a second here. Where are the kleenexes?!
I marveled at the wonderful woman she is and thanked God and got misty. More than a few times. Wow. She is really something. I'm so proud of her.
I hoped when Drummer Boy left, he'd condition me in this kids-flying-the-coop business, but I'm finding every kid a unique loss. I know they will always be my kids and part of my life, but things change and you know how I am with change.
But God is gracious. He's got their hearts. And that helps dramatically.
5) Who says teenagers are a bunch of delinquents? Not any I know! I'm so happy with the friends my kids have. Last Saturday Ladies Man and his friends staged a Nerf War. Here he is picking out his weapon of choice. (I really hope you can read the slogan on his shirt--"I put ketchup on my ketchup." Never did a more fitting phrase grace the boy's chest.)
The girls came over to join the fun. They call this picture The Black Widows and the Nerf Warriors. I love it.
Isn't it great seeing kids have innocent fun?
6) My kids have a day off school today. I used to look forward to days like this, but now I find they provide one big glob of uncertainty. My day is not my own. I never know how it will turn out. My kids may want rides to other places or I may find extra kids running in and out of my own house. My schedule is completely lost on them and never considered. I guess it's a good lesson in being flexible. Pray I can go with the flow and stuff the GRRRRR.
7) It never pays to analyze your children. Identifying their quirks will only point a finger back to you. Case in point:
5) Who says teenagers are a bunch of delinquents? Not any I know! I'm so happy with the friends my kids have. Last Saturday Ladies Man and his friends staged a Nerf War. Here he is picking out his weapon of choice. (I really hope you can read the slogan on his shirt--"I put ketchup on my ketchup." Never did a more fitting phrase grace the boy's chest.)
The girls came over to join the fun. They call this picture The Black Widows and the Nerf Warriors. I love it.
Isn't it great seeing kids have innocent fun?
6) My kids have a day off school today. I used to look forward to days like this, but now I find they provide one big glob of uncertainty. My day is not my own. I never know how it will turn out. My kids may want rides to other places or I may find extra kids running in and out of my own house. My schedule is completely lost on them and never considered. I guess it's a good lesson in being flexible. Pray I can go with the flow and stuff the GRRRRR.
7) It never pays to analyze your children. Identifying their quirks will only point a finger back to you. Case in point:
Kevin: Ladies Man is quite a flirt.
Me: You're one to talk.
Kevin: What do you mean?
Me: Oh come on.
Kevin: I don't know what you're talking about.
Me: You don't flirt with women?
Kevin: Not any more.
Me: What about your fan club in choir?
Kevin: That's different. Ladies Man flirts with any girl. I only flirt in groups.
Hmmm. Is that better?
That's all I got today friends. Those of you in my neck of the woods need to drag yourselves out to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having. When you're ready for a break, come inside and peruse more Quick Takes at Conversion Diary.
1 comment:
Tami, Tami, Tami! Enjoy that family of yours! I always leave here grinning. I guess the raw "body-function" language goes with the teen turf, eh? (How quickly I've forgotten.)
And I loved this: I don't understand my kids' preoccupation with chopsticks. Normally it's limited to popcorn eating (I know. I don't get it either.) Too CUTE!
Enjoy your weekend. That quote for "In Other Words" is a really good one.
e-Mom
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