Tuesday

Well my migraine is still there, but nothing in comparision.
John Michael has been on a yellow face kick this made three days in a row. I am pretty sad about that. I know that he can do better and hopefully he will.
Danny has a big Social Studies test, so we are studing hard to make sure that he does great. I know that he can he is a smart fellow.
Today was a rather mild day, we were thankful not to have much going on so we could actually be in bed early tonight. This was a HUGE blessing as we have been non stop for a while so one down day and night is just what was needed for all of us.

Shamrock Classic Basketball Champions

So today was a crazy day I woke up around 3 with a serious migraine. Like a made me sick migraine. Brandon took the boys to school because I just could not get it together. I seriously thought I would sleep it off in a few hours.

Well, the time came to get the boys, since they get out at 2 on Mondays it comes quick when you are hiding in the dark under the covers. The migraine still letting me know who was owning who so my seriously amazing husband went and got the boys and headed home early.

We had a game to get to and since I had no fever I was determined to be there for my baby who was only one win away from the championship. I had taken all that I had to take, that would leave me unzombie like for the game and when it was time we headed out.

We had to be there by 6:30, and we made it. My head was not a friend at all but I was trying. Thankfully Amy had some Tylenol and was so sweet to share. She could tell that I just could not handle anymore. I was praying for a win, because a loss would mean another game at 8:30. I was so hot, another good sign that there was no fevers happening, just migraine issues.

The game started at 7:10 and we were up against Prince of Peace again. It was a close game at first, but by the second half our boys were making serious progress and we were announced the Shamrock Champions! GO SAINTS!!! This was the 5th Shamrock Classic Tournament win for the 3rd-4th grade boys for St. Francis! Super super proud. The boys all got a medal, a certificate, and a St. Patrick's statue. The school has the Shamrock Classic Plaque for one year and a new beautiful first place trophy! Congratulations to Coach Adam and all of the boys!

John Michael was able to announce Danny's name at the end of the game which made the night as special for him as it wasfor Danny! I am so proud of both my boys! I think we might have to invest in a trophy cabinet for our house!

Anything Else???

Wow! so I have realized that everyday is not a matter or making miles it is just making something happen. So that is all I intend to do. I want to do it all, but as each day has more and more responsibilities it is getting harder to keep them all. Letting others down is never in my agenda so I just do one thing at a time.

Today my dad would have been 63. Each year I think about how unfair it is that I cannot even call him and say "happy birthday" or "I love you." I told him, but it just was not the same not getting a response. It has not been in several years. I miss him so much.

Danny had school today and fortunately Brandon was off because I woke up a 4:20 with a blinding migraine! Not the way that I wanted to start the day, but he let me sleep while he took Danny to school and then even a few minutes after he got home. I was able to wake up (after some medicine) feeling much better.

I was determined to get one of the photography sessions that I had last week finished up and I am glad to announce that I did. Well, just now, but regardless it is done which is like a HUGE weight off my back. Now for the session from last weekend and I will be almost caught up. I do not like feeling like I am behind.

I was also able to finish Danny's 4K scrapbook. I went downstairs to get another box (2010) and started sorting it leaving nice piles in my living room. I have Danny's first grade stuff, John Michael's 3K and then all of our adventures from last year. I am trying to decide now whether to start with these or go through the rest of the boxes so that it is just a matter of picking a pile and getting it done! Decisions. Amy is coming over tomorrow night and we plan to play with the Cricut some more so we will see where that leads. Expect updates.

The crazy thing about Danny's 4K scrapbook is the last thing that my dad did with his school was go to the Pumpkin Patch with us. It was October 2007, and he dies December 2007. I have all of these pictures of the boys with my daddy, and it was hard to look at them and see him smiling and so happy to be with his boys. The last year that he was here with us he taught me so much about life and love and family and these are things I will never take for granted. Life is way too short!

I have decided that I will do Easter here again, I seriously like to entertain so it is right up my alley. But that means my house has to be in working order within a month's time. We shall see. I guess we need to let the mom's know that they do not have to worry about it and come up with a menu so we can tell everyone what to bring. This too could change, but we have the best yard for an Easter Egg Hunt so I doubt that it does. Plus I love doing it!

Baseball practice went great, just batting so it did not last too long. I saw an old friend and she is expecting. She is due in three weeks, but needs and extra 4 days so I hope that she gets it so she can finish up her student teaching! She looks great.

So we will be at the ballpark all day tomorrow. Contemplating a cooler full of beer? Hmmmm...

I am not long for bed, but before I go I want to wish you all a wonderful nights rest. I will say a prayer for everyone and I hope that you all do the same. We are joined in a lot of ways by what we pray for and it is the easiest most powerful thing that any of us can do.