So grateful that I'm keeping up with this project...not necessarily the best at keeping up with posting it to the blog, but it is usually within 2-3 days of being updated at home!
[Week 5] January 30 thru February 5, 2011
Scott had to work the auto show from 10-3. Nick worked on painting his Derby car and I worked on picking up and laundry. The boys had wiffle ball, Scott got the driveway cleaned up for this weeks predicted storm (4-12") and we had taco pie for dinner. Scott and Zach got gas for the generator.
Everyone is gearing up for this weeks storm. The grocery stores and gas stations were crazy! We are supposed to get 1-4" with ice overnight, and then tomorrow afternoon the second round begins. I hate driving on bad roads, especially ice! A life-changing quote I read today: " What does it take for us to be grateful?" Think.
The first day of February brought snow and ice. I stayed home from work (but worked from home) and the boys were terrific during a 4-hour conference call I had. Around 4:00 it started sleeting for round 2. We ended up losing power for about 3 hours, but thankfully Scott got our generator hooked up and we stayed nice and warm.
Morning brought a level 2 snow emergency warning for ______ County and a level 3 for _______ County. Scott even stayed home all day! I was lazy and read "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels." The boys played lots of dodgeball in the basement. School was delayed for tomorrow by 7 p.m.
Another cancelled school day for the boys. I wasn't feeling well so I went to work a little late. Mimi and Pipi took the boys to Findlay to Nick's favorite "Golden Corral." I got home from work at 5:30 and was exhausted! Hoping it's an early night to bed! It's a new Grey's Anatomy!
After a 2-hour delay the boys finally went back to school. Nick took Mimi's yummy cake pop's for his birthday treat, which everyone loved. We went to the basketball game and we won again. We have a terrific record (but don't ask me what it is!)
(Nicholas did the journaling for today) My favorite thing today was going to the Cavs game. They lost to Portland Trail Blazers 112 to 105. I also go my name on the score board. Nick, Age 9.
[For this week I printed Nick's birthday pages in 8x8 to insert]
[Week 6] February 6 thru February 12, 2011
Because of such a busy weekend, we celebrated Nicholas' birthday today after wiffleball. He was a little disappointed at the lack of toys, but is excited to go spend all of his money on toys he wants. Afterwards the boys watched the Super Bowl and played basketball with Turner.
[Photo omitted for privacy]
Today Mom had a total knee replacement. She's spent many years in pain and I pray that after therapy is over she is pain-free. The doctor was plased with the surgery. Thankfully she was able to manage the pain overnight. Of course, Zach was most concerned with what she was eating!
Everyone always teases me with how warm I keep the house. So I tried to back it down to 73...but it is just silly to be cold (I still wear sweatshirts and slippers) when we have free heat with "Woody" the woodburning stove. So back to 74 it goes! Mom had a good day today with Physical Therapy.
We are slowly adjusting to a slightly different schedule since Mom & Dad aren't putting Nick on the bus. Nick wants to be woke up at 6:45 so he has plenty of time to eat and not rush. Mom walked today and is doing terrific! Photo: Nick's breakfast, every morning, for years!
School was delayed today for the frigit temperature. This photo was taken when I left for work at 6:45 this morning. A good day to stay home under the covers...too bad we couldn't! Mom came home from the hospital today and looks terrific!
Today was Nick's last day for basketball camp. Zach won his basketball game (undefeated!). During half-time of the J.V. and Varsity games tonight Nick got to play basketball and even scored 2 points for his team. He is so good and it was so fun to watch!
[Week 7] February 13 thru February 19, 2011
Today was Pinewood Derby day and wiffleball tournaments - of course at the same time. Nick was planning to go to the PInewood Derby, but tearfully decided to go to wiffleball. His team didn't do very well, and he regretted his decision. I told him that every day there are choices to make in life, and you just try to make the best one for you.
[Photo is of my Facebook page, a posting that I started back at the "Couch to 5k" running program. I'm too lazy to edit out all of the information on the photo...]
Happy Valentine's Day! We didn't do anything special to celebrate -- it was Scott's late night at work. I decided to love myself enough to get back to exerciing -- the "Couch to 5k" program. Hoping to stick with it in my quest to get "Fit for 40!" It felt good and there is a 5k in April that me and a co-worker are aiming for.
[Before posting this next photo let me preface it by saying that this is not some sly way to make an announcement...IT IS NOT A PHOTO FROM MY BODY!]
I went to visit Mom tonight while the boys were at basketball practice. She had alot of pain during the night but is doing better after getting her pain meds adjusted. I'm so proud of her! Sarah (my sister) sent us this photo...everything is looking great and it's so exciting that the baby looks like a --baby-- now! I pray for their health.
Tonight a new season of "Survivor" started. The boys and I began watching a few years ago when it was on Thursdays. Since Scott worked late, we would pop popcorn and it was me and the boys "date night." I love that they will still watch it with me, even when there is a game on tv to watch!
Math homework for Zach was a struggle tonight, and unfortunately I wasn't much help! These new math techniques can be frustrating for parents! Zach had basketball and Nick was content with pizza rolls for dinner. He's a picky eater, but he sure does love his pizza rolls!
For Christmas Scott gave me 4 tickets to the George Strait/Reba McEntire concert, with LeAnn Womack opening. Wendy and Bill went with us and we had a great time. We all agreed that Reba was the best. Memories made: Bill getting pulled over and telling the cop we were going to see George Jones! Wendy thinking she lost her Blackberry after we left...we turned around to look back at the stadium and later found it on the floor on my side, due to Bill's crazy driving!
Today was Zach's last regular basketball game, and they unfortunately lost. Turner came out in the afternoon to play basketball and Scott made a terrific dinner of steak, salad and tator tots. That should have been my picture for today!