Bear Cubs on the Court

Mass was this morning. I love starting my Wednesday mornings with my boys in Mass. It is such a special time and allows me some time to reflect and pray, which was much needed today.
The boys' had great days today. Again, this is music to a momma's ears. I love knowing that they are happy and that they are learning. They are great boys and I know that the education and attention that they are able to receive at St. Francis is second to none.
The Bear Cubs had our second den meeting of the year today. It was fun. We started the meeting off with the Pledge and then we set some ground rules with the Wolves and the Bears. I took the Bears out to get to work on their badge. Today Basketball. After going over the rules and some drills, they played each other in a quick game and then to the playground to run off some energy. There is a lot to do to get your Bear badge and I hope that we are able to do this. February is our goal. Now to turn my attention to the pack meeting next week...Popcorn time. Should be fun.
Well, homework is finally done, and now for bath time and bedtime. I am hoping for an early bedtime. I am seriously exhausted!
Good night all my friends! Pictures to come tomorrow. I am tired today :)

Stressful

Well today was more stressful than it was productive. I even tried clicking my heels together and willing my day to be productive. No such luck.

Basically I started working in the office and feel like I made ZERO progress. I was contemplating going back down for an hour tonight, but not so sure that will happen.

There are financial issues where Brandon works, which makes me very nervous. I do not like it when things are shaky and that is what they seem to be. I need stability and security, and basically I do not have that at all right now. Our business really needs to pick up so I can make some money to put up for the future. When you factor in tuition for the boys and the house, and everything else I am just nervous.

Well, the boys had a great day today. John Michael made a snake that he has had way too much fun with. He told me it was "Bernice, the Python Corn Filled Snake." Fortunately it was made of paper! Danny had a great day too, and we were able to get homework knocked out even before soccer, which is always very nice.

Soccer practice was great, the two under 6 teams scrimmaged, which was so cute. I love watching them out there just having fun.

After soccer we delivered Danielle's wedding pictures and DVD. I hope that she likes them. Then we went to Academy to get black shorts and red soccer socks. I am so glad that I can quit stressing over these two things, especially since there is a game Saturday! John Michael is super excited.

Well, dinner has been taken care of and the boys are clean so I am not far from bed. We slept late this morning and cannot have that happen again. It is no fun when you have to check in.

Monday...Monday...Monday

So today was much like all other Mondays, except that being without power most of last week has this week starting on a being VERY behind schedule.
While the boys were at school I was able to get the kitchen almost completely done. Now for the rest of the house. I think I am going to spend the rest of this week focusing on the office. I need to get it done so that I can get the rest of the house done. There is just so much down there. I will go into more details tomorrow when I start, I am sure that I will have the drowning sensation.
Chicken fingers were for dinner tonight, the boys were pumped and they were really good. I even had some fries in the frige. We melted some cheese and it was very good! A nice easy family dinner. That is what we strive for every night. I was just glad that the kitchen remained cleaned. I was able to wash the pans as soon as we were done and the boys are getting really good at cleaning their place when they are done. It is about time, that is all that I can say about that.
This morning I was a ball of tears. The radio played Heros in Heaven and let me just tell you. It was an amazing song and boy did the tears flow. If you have not heard it you should definitely check it out.
Well, I am off to bed, I will add my pictures tomorrow. The picture is of the praying mantis that took over my porch...anyone who knows how I feel about bugs should understand.

The boys had a great day at school, which is always a great thing!

Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Never Forget

First, I want to start off by saying I cannot believe that it has been ten years since the attack on the US. I remember this day like it was yesterday.

I had just gotten to work and started my day. It was a regular day and my mom called. Personal phone calls were something my boss frowned at but since she was late I walked in the other room and answered. Mom was freaking out saying that something horrible had happened. We had no television at the office so I went to the office next door where everyone who was there was gathered around the small television that they had in their kitchen. I called Brandon, he was home sick. Nobody answered so I called his mom, she told me she would get him to call me and that it was horrible. I walked outside to smoke and just try to get a clear moment in my head. Everything seemed surreal. When I went outside it was so quiet, I worked on 280 at the time. Quiet was something never heard outside the building. I also remember how blue the sky was. It still seemed unreal. My boss came in and said that anyone with children could leave and go get them, everyone else would get off at noon. I went home at noon. I was so ready to put my arms around Brandon. I stopped by mom and dad's to give them hugs. Then I went home and cuddled on the couch with Brandon where we watched the covereage until we fell asleep. This day I cried, more tears than I can explain, but they kept coming.

Ten years later I wish that they were still showing this footage. When I do see it, the tears come back. American's came together on September 11th. We were stronger than ever and determined not to let anyone bring us down. Now people seem mad that we are in war. I think every American should watch the footage everyday.

For all of the soldiers, past present and future who have faught and continue to fight for our freedom know that it means everything to me and my family. Anytime I see a soldier, I say thank you. This is something that I have passed on to my children and I hope that they never forget.

Today, 10 years after that day that is forever burned in my memory. I found myself having to explain the day and what it meant to my children who were not born until 2003 and 2006. I also fund myself just wanting to hold them. While I feel safe and proud to be an American and to live in America I also know that tomorrow is not a promise, today (the present) is the gift and I am thankful I had today with my family.

Saturday

So today was nothing like it was suppose to be. That is about all the detail I want to go into for now. It is all good though.

Amy and Terry came over tonight with the kids. It was a great surprise for me and the boys. I have needed some girl talk time with Amy and it seems like there is always something happening.

I did manage to get a few more drawers in the kitchen cleaned out! YAY!

Tacos

So today was a crazy Friday. I do not feel like I will ever catch up from being without power for a few days.

I decided to make tacos for dinner tonight. I have been wanting them, and the boys are always happy when that is what's for dinner. They could not wait to help me finish them up, which made me even happier. I love it when we are able to work together to accomplish something.

Nick came over for a little while tonigt with Kiersten and Elliott. The boys were pumped to have company. I was embarrassed for anyone to see my house. Oh well, at least Nick knows what I have been up against.

I started working on the kitchen. While I did not get much done, I did get a ox of goodies for my friend Amy. I hope to have it completely ready tomorrow. We shall see. At least by the end of the weekend!

Happy Birthday Blessed Mother Mary

So today was a much better day. I think having the bed to ourselves, and better having lights to get ready by seemed to put everyone in better moods. Of course there was some serious catching up to do, the blog is just one of those things. It will be tomorrow though, because I still have to upload pictures, and I am too tired to do them tonight. Just being honest! :D

Today is the Blessed Mother's birthday so the boys took flowers to put in the classrooms for her. It was such a sweet moment. They were told to pick them, not buy them, and they did! I was so proud of my little men. Of course I needed pictures.

Well, I had and still have a ton of laundry to do. I was able to get school shirts washed which was VERY important. I was very concerned about how we were going to go to school. I am still in some serious need of laundry doing, but I am hoping I can get it done tomorrow. We shall see.

I was also able to cook dinner tonight, which was great. We had pot roast. It was delicious, but I think at this point anything cooked at home would have been delicious. ;) Of course I had to go to the grocery store first. After cleaning out the refrigerator and the freezer upstairs there was nothing left to cook. 5 garbage bags of stuff. I was literally sick taking them out. So sad.

There is good news though, our freezer downstairs, the deep freeze that I had just filled up this weekend never got above about 10 degrees! YAY for dried ice and 2 wonderful uncles who got it for us!

Well, I am off to bed! I will get pictures uploaded tomorrow and be back on track. At least that is the plan, hopefully it will happen.