Goals

I don't know about you but for me if something doesn't come easy or I'm not progressing toward a goal I give up. Not the best quality and I'm not proud to say that our oldest son is following in my footsteps but it is what it is. Dieting? If I don't lost a couple pounds within a week I'm done. Playing an instrument? Well, just ask my parents about that one. Don't get me wrong. I am a determined, hard working gal but I'm also a "yesterday" girl, meaning I want IMMEDIATE results. So my current goal? To run 13.1 miles at the Rock N Rock Half Marathon next month in Nashville. That means I should be running about 8-9 miles two to three times a week if I was properly training. I'm not. I run about 3-4 mile runs once, maybe twice (if I'm lucky) a week. Let me break it down for you non-runners. That's not good. I can't fathom running 13.1 miles at this point. But, one thing I can't stand more than not reaching a goal is wasting money. And I already paid a pretty penny to run 13.1 miles (Yes, I know that's a crazy concept). So I will persevere. I will do my best. I may not run half of the half marathon but I will finish it. Because this time I will finish something I started, complete a goal I've set. Do or die, I will finish my 3rd half marathon in 44 days....and counting.....

Mad Soccer Skills!

You ever despise something only to look back on it nostalgically later in life? That's me with soccer. My brother played on several soccer teams during his youth. I got tired of going to all the practices and games. Now I look back on those years fondly. So I was thrilled when E said he wanted to play soccer once he turned 4. Earlier this week was his first game on the Tigers team. For the first thirty minutes of the game he stood around, watching everyone play around him. When I asked him why he wasn't kicking the ball he replied, "Everyone is fighting over it and I'm just waiting my turn." Oh my sweet boy! All it took, however, was his best friend getting in the game and showing him how to take charge. Those two quickly became the "Dynamic Duo". If they're in the game together they're practically unstoppable. The two of them score ALL of the goals and they love to show off their mad soccer skills. I'm bummed that the season only lasts a month but I hope this is the start of a long soccer career because he loves it so much....and I love watching him!

Time Flies!!

Hi, welcome back my friend! I guess it's been awhile. To be honest, other than my husband reminding me once in awhile that I haven't blogged, I had kind of forgotten about it. That's what happens when you move into a new house, get sick, work, have people over every week, have your boys get sick, work even more, get sick again, have more people over and repeat.
Let's rewind so I can give you the Reader's Digest version. We packed up our rental house and moved into OUR new house the middle of January. We are 98% unpacked (Still have a couple pictures to hang and the office/guest room to organize) but the last of it isn't a top priority...obviously. We love our house and love having people over to our house. Last weekend was the first weekend we hadn't had anyone over to see our house/have dinner. It's such a blessing having a house you love, a house you want to welcome people into!
When we haven't been entertaining people we've been fighting illness. P broke out in a horrible rash a couple days after we moved. He was misdiagnosed and one doctor had me believing that he might actually go blind in his left eye. Rob and I were beside ourselves with worry. We tag teamed taking time off work to stay home with him and give him medicine around the clock. After dealing with this for over a week and not seeing much improvement, I took him back to his regular pediatrician. She immediately diagnosed it as impetigo and he was on the road to recovery within 24 hours. After that scare, E got sick with strep/the flu. A few days after being on antibiotics he woke up, screaming that his ear hurt. One of my students was staying with us during that time and we were worried that E would wake up the house. So Rob stayed up with him most of the night while I would relieved him for an hour or two so he could sleep.. The next day it was confirmed what we already guessed....E had a severe ear infection. After Rob gave him a dose of his *new* medicines he slept almost around the clock. From there I was blessed to get bronchitis, a sinus infection and an ear infection. Oye! Not often do I get to the point where all I want to do is lay around but I was there for about a week. Knock on wood but we're all healthy at the moment...and I pray that it stays that way.
E started soccer a few weeks ago and he couldn't be more excited! He couldn't wait to turn 4 so he'd be old enough to play soccer. So far he's done well at practice and is thrilled to play his first game tomorrow! (Actually, he's excited to play because he thinks he'll be getting a trophy after his game. Little does he know....)
On top of teaching, I've been super busy with photography commitments. The weather is warming up (It never really cooled off this Winter) and people are itching to get their picture taken. I also got wrangled into being the official school photographer, which has been quite a time commitment. I had last week off from school and it was nice to get photography stuff done as well as house projects. P had a couple days off as well so I had fun with the boys! P had his best friend come over for a sleepover and E "hosted" a play date lunch at the house.
Rob just had his one year management review and was told what we already knew...this position is a great match for him. He got a great review and was told he'll be promoted (a year earlier than originally told he would have the chance for promotion).
The next few months will be super busy for the both of us with our work commitments, E's soccer schedule, house projects, fishing and the end of the school year. I'll blog when I can but don't hold your breath for another one any time soon. Until then....enjoy the weather whether it's warm (like here), raining a lot (like in Cali) or snowing over 55 feet (like in Nevada)!!