Cheers to the weather!

There's nothing like a drizzly day to remind you fall is really here. I love the colors of fall, the cool temperatures but still a hint of sunshine! The only problem is weather like this only makes me want to snuggle up under a blanket and have a warm cup of coffee in hand. If that happens nothing will get done! Well, I wish everyone a good snuggle & a cup of coffee.

Lunch dates...

Lunch with the girls is a fabulous ritual. You can't live without friends. Don't have 'em? Get some. Lunch with your husband is always a welcome treat. We don't do it often enough. Lunch with your son(on command) is great. It's nice to know he does have some manners. And lunch with your daughter(with a boyfriend and a social calendar that seems to just get tighter and tighter) would be outstanding. Lunch dates are more than just about the food. Wait, did I really just say that?

Grades

Just for the record a passing grade is an "A, B or C." A's are best for obvious reasons. B's are great too and a C is acceptable but know that I know it's not your best work. It's just not! A "D" or "F" is unacceptable. Somehow something is missing...studying, paying attention, I don't know what but something! Admitting you didn't do the your best is the first step and then get the help you need. Don't admit defeat! You can do anything if you set your mind to it. The consequences may not seem like help but are to help you stay focused. School and grades are priority. Poor grades don't make you not good enough or me not proud. It is a reflection of you and it's fair to say you need to make a grade that you are proud of and give you self esteem. That's what I have to say about grades!

G & G

Grandpa & Grandma are home. Welcome back! You ever wonder what's missing and can't figure it out until it hits you in the face? The something that's missing is having Grandma and Papa gone and when they get back everything falls into place. The rustle on the other side of the driveway, the spot you will find the kids when they go missing & the place you will find orange kitty when he's not in your driveway. We will enjoy it while we can before they pull out of the driveway on another adventure.

Push-ups!

Way to go Tigers! I don't mean the Tiger football team either. The football team beat Franklin 41-8, but those Tiger cheerleaders are awesome. For every touchdown they did push-ups to match the score. Can you say ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR! Great job girls!

Life's little lessons

Do you ever wonder..."if I didn't have kids, what would I be doing?" Motherhood, parenthood, whatever it is you call it! I would not trade it for anything. I do love my kids, unconditionally. However, I do not think this is always reciprocal. They hold a grudge and dredge up the past. Time and again! We do not have a foolproof plan of who does what around here, and maybe we should, but I expect everyone to pitch in. Lots of it I could easily do because I am home and I have the time. No matter how hard we try to teach the kids a sense of responsibility or a sense of ownership they fight us tooth and nail. Does the lesson get lost in the yelling & frustration? It's a daily battle with two teenagers. How did we get here? And in a blink of an eye they will be gone...guess I'll have to figure out how to savor these moments. Did I mention I do not have a taste for sour things. Is this why the kids like Sour Patch candies?

Welcome to the world of Facebook!

Oh my goodness. Just barely have e-mail mastered and then there is Facebook. I signed up because my niece, Alaina, said so! Okay, I like that I can get a glimpse of what the kids are doing on Facebook but I am having issues getting around once I am signed in. My friend tried to "chat" with me and I failed terribly. I'm telling you I clicked on everything possible! And what's with the profile "person" who I think looks like a man. It does ask if you are male or female, so why don't I have something that resembles a female? I will have to figure out how to get a photo on there! And that may take some time...to figure out or get HELP. Until then I get to look like kid from Our Gang?! Alfalfa.

GO DUCKS!

Another win! What's not to like about that?

Late start Wednesdays

Talk about delayed gratification...it happens every Wednesday. Who really benefits from this "late start" day anyways? It's not me. I've tried this "all about me" attitude and it doesn't work for me. Guess we'll just have to stay on board with the "all about Steve" theme that's been going on.

It's ba-a-ck!

Oh what a happy day when the kids go back to school. I changed it up a bit this year and volunteered at the school. By noon I was ready to go and embrace the "happy dance" that goes along with the kids emptying the house. Back to their "grind." They have purpose and meaning, although they just didn't sit around all summer. When did those little kids get to be so-o-o BIG?

FIVE

I like the number 5. Five days. Did you see the countdown? We're talking one hand!

Can I drive?

Today I had my longest drive yet with Jordan. He drove us home from Beaverton after visiting the orthodontist. It was good, good job Jordan! I have decided that I'm not too scared as long as we are moving. You know, on the open road. It is the inanimate objects like parked cars, curbs, posts and such that are what scare me. They don't jump out of the way.

Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL?

Ducks vs. Boise State tonight. GO DUCKS!

Happy September

Seven. 7. Yes, seven days until school! It is Sept. 1st already. Can you believe it? Pencils, binders, folders & erasers! We will soon say goodbye to the lazy days of summer...