Okay, I grew up around fireworks so I am comfortable with them. And I have a small stash of leftover fireworks from several years ago. Every year at this time large flocks of crows like to hangout in the trees around my town. So when I came home from work the other day there were a ton of crows in my trees, making a mess-if you know what I mean. Along with their mess, aka bird droppings, the noise from the crows was loud. So I did what I always do to get these pests out of my trees...resort to fireworks.
I found an empty wine bottle. One bottle rocket. And a lighter. I went out to the end of my back sidewalk, set the bottle down and put the bottle rocket in the bottle, then angled it to make sure I would not fire it at the house or start something on fire. I fired up the lighter, yes pun intended, and I lit the fuse. Then I backed away, quickly! The swoosh of the rocket did the trick, the birds took off and were gone. And I thought for a few brief seconds that the rocket was a dud. But nope. It let off the loudest bang I've heard in a long time. And this was long after the birds had left so there was nothing to muffle the bang. It was such a loud bang it scared the monarch butterflies there were in my trees...opps, sorry guys.
I wasn't sure what to do. Did my neighbors think a gun had been fired? Was I going to get in trouble because fireworks are illegal and I did just shoot one off in town, in broad daylight! Honestly it scared the poo out of me because it was so loud!
My quick thinking was to grab the evidence...the bottle and lighter that was still in my hand and hide it in the house. I put things away and wondered what the neighbors were still thinking. It was a pretty quiet day and it sounded like a gun had been fired.
So my solution was I would not get in trouble if I wasn't home...so I took off for a three mile walk! It took me 40 minutes and as I got a couple blocks from home guess what was in the trees overhead as I tried to dodge the "droppings"? Those crows......so much for getting them to go away.
No I didn't get in trouble. And I've not had any of the neighbors ask me if I heard a loud bang, like a gun going off on Monday afternoon. Because honestly I don't know if I could keep from looking guilty or laughing and smiling.
Would I stage the bottle rocket vs crows episode again? You bet. Those dumb things are loud, nosy and make a mess. And as long as I've got the ammo and I don't get in trouble I'm gonna keep using it!
I'll just be wiser next time...one way or another!
Oh and one mishap in this whole episode...before I lit the fuse on the bottle rocket I got hit on the shoulder, hard, by a falling walnut. Maybe it was a sign from God and I should have stopped before I lit that fuse. But noooo, I went ahead and did it anyway! Yes, I'm a stubborn redhead. But my shoulder hurt for a couple of days!!
May your day be crow free and may no one shoot off a bottle rocket in your neighborhood and scare the poo out of you. Oh, and don't try this at home!!!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Monday, September 5, 2016
Time to cool off
I just put together, headed, master minded Heroes Night at our Friday night football game. And you know what....it will be the first, last and only one.
I'm not saying that with anger but I'm to the point where some things and people ruin it for everyone. And is it not worth the work I put in when people bitch, moan and complain...
I wanted to recognize and honor these people who give so much. That is all. Plain and simple. From our military to our local heroes, I wanted recognize these people.
But after dealing with shit heads, yes I just typed that, I'm done. I'm tired of the people who don't see the forrest for the trees or who only see the negative, the glass half empty, the sky mostly cloudy instead of the GOOD intentions that people have. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes and see how you see the world.
In a world where the nightly news is filled with death, destruction, corruption, rape, murder, disrespect for human life people need to step back and see things for what they are, the good in the world, which is few and far between as opposed to to the negative, lets complain and bitch and cause drama kind of garbage. What is wrong with people?
I would NEVER in a million years disrespect the American flag or this country. Because in my opinion despite all the garbage going on we are all pretty damn lucky to be living where we are. I used to fold the flag that flew on our flag pole on the farm where I was raised the military way...I taught myself. I have the utmost respect.
So when I hear of people complaining and bitching about the date this event, or how the flag was displayed for the national anthem or people who are upset about a version of the US flag pained on a high school football field I just want to say to them "are you flipping kidding me?". Can you NOT find something more constructive and beneficial to do with your time than to bitch and complain. We have children in our own town who are in need of food or clothes or the simple things that most of us take for granted every day. We have elderly who are lonely and have such a limited income that they have to choose between food or their medication. And for ONE flipping minute these "people" get their panties in a wad over this kind of stuff? How about we get upset with how our veterans are treated. The lack of health care or benefits. The fact that some smuck wearing a football helmet makes more money on any given Sunday and is touted as a hero while the real heroes are those who wear helmets and serve and protect our country. If anyone would think that for one minute myself or any of the paint crew who created that beautiful flag on our football field meant ANY disrespect then they need to open their eyes and see the world how it really is...wake up.
So despite the BS I've heard or been talked at about this...I'm sorry I would never offend anyone in regard to the United States flag, your religious beliefs or who your friends are, but not everyone thinks beyond what has them upset. I had several people thank me for putting together the evening, the recognition. I was given hugs and I saw tears of gratitude. I saw smiles and thumbs up. It made people feel good. For our little corner of this sheltered world is a pretty peaceful and for the most part safe place. And I thank God for that every. single. day. It was a great place to raise kids.
So to the haters, complainers, those bitching, well I can't put what I want here because it would put me at their level but all I can say is I respect how you feel but maybe you need to look at things in the manner they are meant. We all are part of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
I'm not saying that with anger but I'm to the point where some things and people ruin it for everyone. And is it not worth the work I put in when people bitch, moan and complain...
I wanted to recognize and honor these people who give so much. That is all. Plain and simple. From our military to our local heroes, I wanted recognize these people.
But after dealing with shit heads, yes I just typed that, I'm done. I'm tired of the people who don't see the forrest for the trees or who only see the negative, the glass half empty, the sky mostly cloudy instead of the GOOD intentions that people have. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes and see how you see the world.
In a world where the nightly news is filled with death, destruction, corruption, rape, murder, disrespect for human life people need to step back and see things for what they are, the good in the world, which is few and far between as opposed to to the negative, lets complain and bitch and cause drama kind of garbage. What is wrong with people?
I would NEVER in a million years disrespect the American flag or this country. Because in my opinion despite all the garbage going on we are all pretty damn lucky to be living where we are. I used to fold the flag that flew on our flag pole on the farm where I was raised the military way...I taught myself. I have the utmost respect.
So when I hear of people complaining and bitching about the date this event, or how the flag was displayed for the national anthem or people who are upset about a version of the US flag pained on a high school football field I just want to say to them "are you flipping kidding me?". Can you NOT find something more constructive and beneficial to do with your time than to bitch and complain. We have children in our own town who are in need of food or clothes or the simple things that most of us take for granted every day. We have elderly who are lonely and have such a limited income that they have to choose between food or their medication. And for ONE flipping minute these "people" get their panties in a wad over this kind of stuff? How about we get upset with how our veterans are treated. The lack of health care or benefits. The fact that some smuck wearing a football helmet makes more money on any given Sunday and is touted as a hero while the real heroes are those who wear helmets and serve and protect our country. If anyone would think that for one minute myself or any of the paint crew who created that beautiful flag on our football field meant ANY disrespect then they need to open their eyes and see the world how it really is...wake up.
So despite the BS I've heard or been talked at about this...I'm sorry I would never offend anyone in regard to the United States flag, your religious beliefs or who your friends are, but not everyone thinks beyond what has them upset. I had several people thank me for putting together the evening, the recognition. I was given hugs and I saw tears of gratitude. I saw smiles and thumbs up. It made people feel good. For our little corner of this sheltered world is a pretty peaceful and for the most part safe place. And I thank God for that every. single. day. It was a great place to raise kids.
So to the haters, complainers, those bitching, well I can't put what I want here because it would put me at their level but all I can say is I respect how you feel but maybe you need to look at things in the manner they are meant. We all are part of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
It's all about the team
I am putting together an event which will culminate at Friday nights high school football game. It is an idea I borrowed from another school district early this past summer. I've tweaked and added and honestly it has kind of taken on a life of it's own. Something I never expected. And it's a pretty cool idea if I say so myself. But I never dreamed it would get rolling and take off the way it has.
Heroes Night is my baby right now and I've worked my tail off to get this event to become a reality. From flag stickers on football helmets to flag sequined dance team tops, a cool larger than life flag painted on the middle of the football field, a couple of surprises I have up my sleeve and I think it will be a pretty cool event. And my sole intention is to recognize those who put their lives on the line, are ready at a moments notice every singe day of the year to serve and protect all of us. From our military, law enforcement, emergency, paramedics and fire department members these people give selflessly. My whole purpose is to come together as a community to recognize and say "Thank You" for all you do, everyday.
I am guarded about tomorrow night as word seems to be spreading. There seems to be a lot of people who know and are excited about this. I had a stranger, who knew me but I didn't know him tell me yesterday when I was out exercising that he'd heard me on the radio. Whaaaa? This stranger was exciting about the event and told me what a good thing it was. Then it hit me, maybe this wasn't just a little thing we are doing at a football game. Maybe people genuinely are appreciative and excited to recognize these Heroes! How cool is that?!
There have been a couple of obstacles, or as I like to call them fun haters, who have rained on my parade. It comes with the territory. And it ranges from a department head chewing me out for the date I selected for the event (hint-we only have 4 homes games....the other team's colors are BLUE and our team colors are RED and WHITE...yes, it is was a deciding factor! And I'm sorry I didn't consult with your personal calendar to see what would work for you-yes essentially that is what his reasoning was.) to how the huge flag will be displayed for the National Anthem...all our heroes are invited to come down on the field to help hold the flag. Apparently, according to flag protocol, you are not supposed to display the flag laying flat (Not laying on the field or ground, which we are not, you are not supposed to hold it flat.) but the US flag is only supposed to be hanging....sorry man but when the military unit is doing this who am I to correct them? Please make sure you call the NFL, MLB and any other highly televised event who has a huge flag as part of their National Anthem to make sure they are holding correctly as well. I've had a "group" want to make it all about one military dad, a whole stadium picture and such. NOPE, not going to happen I'm not jumping on this bandwagon nor are you going to jump on ours...we are recognizing ALL Heroes not just one. It's not the Joe So-and-so night, it's HEROES NIGHT. Yes, this is the mentality of the people out there right now. It's all about MEEEEE. Not Friday night. NO WAY.
Then I've had generous offers from people to help, or lead which have been wonderful! They have added extras I would not of had time for or thought of. An offer for a cool National Anthem salute that I hope will pan out. A group of sports boosters who are generously donating food for our heroes. Radio and newspaper people who have no only just shared my press release but called with questions, wanting interviews and photos. A dance team who has worked hard to put together a patriot halftime performance that their crazy coach has put together. A football coach and activities director who have let me run amuck and helped promote this as well. A paint crew and their leader who I shared a photo and a vision with back in June...now it is a reality! And the list goes on...
Heroes Night is my baby right now and I've worked my tail off to get this event to become a reality. From flag stickers on football helmets to flag sequined dance team tops, a cool larger than life flag painted on the middle of the football field, a couple of surprises I have up my sleeve and I think it will be a pretty cool event. And my sole intention is to recognize those who put their lives on the line, are ready at a moments notice every singe day of the year to serve and protect all of us. From our military, law enforcement, emergency, paramedics and fire department members these people give selflessly. My whole purpose is to come together as a community to recognize and say "Thank You" for all you do, everyday.
I am guarded about tomorrow night as word seems to be spreading. There seems to be a lot of people who know and are excited about this. I had a stranger, who knew me but I didn't know him tell me yesterday when I was out exercising that he'd heard me on the radio. Whaaaa? This stranger was exciting about the event and told me what a good thing it was. Then it hit me, maybe this wasn't just a little thing we are doing at a football game. Maybe people genuinely are appreciative and excited to recognize these Heroes! How cool is that?!
There have been a couple of obstacles, or as I like to call them fun haters, who have rained on my parade. It comes with the territory. And it ranges from a department head chewing me out for the date I selected for the event (hint-we only have 4 homes games....the other team's colors are BLUE and our team colors are RED and WHITE...yes, it is was a deciding factor! And I'm sorry I didn't consult with your personal calendar to see what would work for you-yes essentially that is what his reasoning was.) to how the huge flag will be displayed for the National Anthem...all our heroes are invited to come down on the field to help hold the flag. Apparently, according to flag protocol, you are not supposed to display the flag laying flat (Not laying on the field or ground, which we are not, you are not supposed to hold it flat.) but the US flag is only supposed to be hanging....sorry man but when the military unit is doing this who am I to correct them? Please make sure you call the NFL, MLB and any other highly televised event who has a huge flag as part of their National Anthem to make sure they are holding correctly as well. I've had a "group" want to make it all about one military dad, a whole stadium picture and such. NOPE, not going to happen I'm not jumping on this bandwagon nor are you going to jump on ours...we are recognizing ALL Heroes not just one. It's not the Joe So-and-so night, it's HEROES NIGHT. Yes, this is the mentality of the people out there right now. It's all about MEEEEE. Not Friday night. NO WAY.
Then I've had generous offers from people to help, or lead which have been wonderful! They have added extras I would not of had time for or thought of. An offer for a cool National Anthem salute that I hope will pan out. A group of sports boosters who are generously donating food for our heroes. Radio and newspaper people who have no only just shared my press release but called with questions, wanting interviews and photos. A dance team who has worked hard to put together a patriot halftime performance that their crazy coach has put together. A football coach and activities director who have let me run amuck and helped promote this as well. A paint crew and their leader who I shared a photo and a vision with back in June...now it is a reality! And the list goes on...
How cool is that!!
So regardless of how things go Friday night. What does or does not happen, I know it is what it is and the intention which was the foundation of this effort will be recognized I hope by those individuals we are honoring. I want them to know how appreciated they are for all they do for all of us!
Shake the hand, thank or hug a hero if you get the chance. We need them!
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Small acts of kindness
Life is all about how you act and treat people. All it takes is one small act of kindness or a kind word to make someone's day. Or it can work the opposite, and a rude behavior or statement can ruin a day or be remembered for a lifetime...it's all in how you make a person feel.
I remember my mom calling me a nincompoop as a kid when I accidentally stood on the hay rope tripping the hay forks too soon as we were loading hay into the barn...it hurt me emotionally and I was well aware of the work it was going to take to fix that situation. And I remember to this day her vividly saying that to me and how it felt. Very vividly! It still hurts. And yes, it is a small thing and mild in comparison to what is said today, but still it left a lasting impression. I remember telling my mom about this incident before she passed away. She did not recall it happening nor did she have any remorse!!! What??? For a softhearted little red headed farm girl it hurt deep. I was too little to help pick up or move the hay bales without a hook and even then I was pretty much useless in the situation for lack of muscle and size. But I've carried that feeling of hurt and the lesson of how words can hurt yet to this day. I think back to that incident often before I say something that could be mean or hurtful. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't mean what she said the way I took it. But as a farm kid I knew the work I'd just caused...and I made darn sure I was NEVER standing on the hay rope ever again! Several life lessons learned for that one incident and my stupidity! Innocent but dumb non-the-less.
I've been trying harder to make eye contact, smile or verbally acknowledge students this school year. Who doesn't like to hear their name-now the task is me getting their name right and not calling them by their sibling's name or the wrong name! We don't know what some of these kids deal with at home. And you certainly can not judge a book by it's cover. Kids deal with all kinds of things in their personal lives, as do adults. There is very small window of innocent childhood it seems now thanks to technology, parents and lack of parenting and a host of other factors.
Someone made my day today with a simple act of kindness. I've been up since very early with an intense headache that comes in goes as far as intensity. It got pretty bad midmorning and as I sat at my desk trying to get computer work done a coworker came into the library took one look at me and knew immediately what I was dealing with. Yep, a mild migraine, thanks to stress, weather or some other factor. This friend then went to their office and put the following on my desk-see picture below!
I remember my mom calling me a nincompoop as a kid when I accidentally stood on the hay rope tripping the hay forks too soon as we were loading hay into the barn...it hurt me emotionally and I was well aware of the work it was going to take to fix that situation. And I remember to this day her vividly saying that to me and how it felt. Very vividly! It still hurts. And yes, it is a small thing and mild in comparison to what is said today, but still it left a lasting impression. I remember telling my mom about this incident before she passed away. She did not recall it happening nor did she have any remorse!!! What??? For a softhearted little red headed farm girl it hurt deep. I was too little to help pick up or move the hay bales without a hook and even then I was pretty much useless in the situation for lack of muscle and size. But I've carried that feeling of hurt and the lesson of how words can hurt yet to this day. I think back to that incident often before I say something that could be mean or hurtful. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't mean what she said the way I took it. But as a farm kid I knew the work I'd just caused...and I made darn sure I was NEVER standing on the hay rope ever again! Several life lessons learned for that one incident and my stupidity! Innocent but dumb non-the-less.
I've been trying harder to make eye contact, smile or verbally acknowledge students this school year. Who doesn't like to hear their name-now the task is me getting their name right and not calling them by their sibling's name or the wrong name! We don't know what some of these kids deal with at home. And you certainly can not judge a book by it's cover. Kids deal with all kinds of things in their personal lives, as do adults. There is very small window of innocent childhood it seems now thanks to technology, parents and lack of parenting and a host of other factors.
Someone made my day today with a simple act of kindness. I've been up since very early with an intense headache that comes in goes as far as intensity. It got pretty bad midmorning and as I sat at my desk trying to get computer work done a coworker came into the library took one look at me and knew immediately what I was dealing with. Yep, a mild migraine, thanks to stress, weather or some other factor. This friend then went to their office and put the following on my desk-see picture below!
Yep, a package of colored pens made me smile. Did it make my headache go away. No. But the water and caffeine coated aspirin did the trick there, or at least made my headache manageable. Thank goodness. But you know what, those silly pens made me smile. Make me happy. And I have no idea why. They were totally unexpected. But hey, it is the though that counts.
So every time I use these pens I will think back, for a while at least, about how that one small act made me feel, something so small and simple.
And do you know what I'm going to do, pay it forward. Before this day is out I want to make someone feel like I did by such a simple act, and I have no idea why something as simple as colored pens made my day, but they did!
Be kind to people, you may be the only person who is, and more than likely you will be remembered for it!
Thursday, August 25, 2016
A cold (in) summer
If you read the title of this blog correctly you've probably guessed that I mean HAVING a cold in the summer as opposed to a COLD summer...either one is not popular. Yep...it has taken four days for a miserable sore throat which includes but not limited to swollen tonsils to turn into a cold. Yuck! I'm not sure what I did to deserve this but I got it! And I do admit I feel kind of like poo.
Our hot and humid summer weather went away last week, except for the humidity, so it is cool but humid-not a good combination. It is a nice weather factor to have it cooler but I am wondering if this is a contributing factor to my cold. So I've decided to write a letter to my rotten cold and sore throat, here it goes...
Dear Cold and Sore Throat,
First off thank you for visiting at one of the most inopportune times...the first week back to school. Great timing as I don't have the opportunity to nap or get caught up on the sleep that you interrupt during the night.
Secondly thank you for making me sound like a pack-a-day smoker or a man...students can't decide if I really do smoke a pack a day or if they should be scared of me or laugh.
Thirdly thank you for causing lovely sinus pain and pressure. I love the feeling of my sinus cavities in pain and feeling like they are swollen to capacity.
Finally if you could please just go away I would really appreciate it. Please take the swollen and painful tonsils and earache along with the nasal congestion and sneezing with you, this would be great. I know going from hot and humid to chilly and humid weather conditions makes for an ideal situation for you to move in. But this is NOT a good time.
I do have the names of a couple of people I would happily send you on to if you would please leave. I'm just trying to be helpful here.
Thank you for the reminder of how nice it is to feel healthy and breathe normally. Have a good day and goodbye!
Your soon to be ex-friend,
Lynn
Cold meds and the couch are going to be my goals after work today. If that does not work this the fireball whisky bottle in my freezer will be hit tonight before bed.
Here's to the ability to breathe out of my nose normally, the painless swallowing I hope to have soon and the non-smokers voice to go away, and once again appreciating good health.
Our hot and humid summer weather went away last week, except for the humidity, so it is cool but humid-not a good combination. It is a nice weather factor to have it cooler but I am wondering if this is a contributing factor to my cold. So I've decided to write a letter to my rotten cold and sore throat, here it goes...
Dear Cold and Sore Throat,
First off thank you for visiting at one of the most inopportune times...the first week back to school. Great timing as I don't have the opportunity to nap or get caught up on the sleep that you interrupt during the night.
Secondly thank you for making me sound like a pack-a-day smoker or a man...students can't decide if I really do smoke a pack a day or if they should be scared of me or laugh.
Thirdly thank you for causing lovely sinus pain and pressure. I love the feeling of my sinus cavities in pain and feeling like they are swollen to capacity.
Finally if you could please just go away I would really appreciate it. Please take the swollen and painful tonsils and earache along with the nasal congestion and sneezing with you, this would be great. I know going from hot and humid to chilly and humid weather conditions makes for an ideal situation for you to move in. But this is NOT a good time.
I do have the names of a couple of people I would happily send you on to if you would please leave. I'm just trying to be helpful here.
Thank you for the reminder of how nice it is to feel healthy and breathe normally. Have a good day and goodbye!
Your soon to be ex-friend,
Lynn
Cold meds and the couch are going to be my goals after work today. If that does not work this the fireball whisky bottle in my freezer will be hit tonight before bed.
Here's to the ability to breathe out of my nose normally, the painless swallowing I hope to have soon and the non-smokers voice to go away, and once again appreciating good health.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
A new year
Happy New Year!!! If you think I've lost it, you are correct but I lost it a long time ago!! Happy New SCHOOL year! Yep the new school year is officially has officially kicked off....at least day one in in the books. Only 179 days to go!
It was a pretty quiet and uneventful first day.They kids were kind of tired, as were the adults. I think a lot of napping and sleeping in is done during the summer!! I only had a few kids show up in the wrong place on the wrong day....we all forgot several times it was a Tuesday, not a Monday, thus the mix up in the schedule. The freshmen and new students walked around with that scared look on their faces for most of the day. Tomorrow with be better and by the end of the week they will be pros!
But here is a list of typical things I heard or happened today:
-a middle schooler vomited after lunch in the restroom....either it was nerves or school lunch. I'm betting it was lunch!
-I was asked about a million times "is this where I'm suppose to be?"
-I was also asked "When does this period end??"
-"Can I go to the restroom"...a phrase no one has asked me this since the last day of school. I don't miss that!
-"Could you print my schedule...I lost the one the office gave me!" I heard this at least five times!
-"Where is the restroom?" I was asked once!
And these are just a few of the questions or phrases I heard many, many times today!
Overall it was a good day, and as I left school today all I could think was 179 more days to go!!!
If they all go like today did it will be a pretty good year. BUT I work with teenage kids so I know better than to believe that!!! But we are off to a good start....lets hope we stay on this path for a few days, at least!
It was a pretty quiet and uneventful first day.They kids were kind of tired, as were the adults. I think a lot of napping and sleeping in is done during the summer!! I only had a few kids show up in the wrong place on the wrong day....we all forgot several times it was a Tuesday, not a Monday, thus the mix up in the schedule. The freshmen and new students walked around with that scared look on their faces for most of the day. Tomorrow with be better and by the end of the week they will be pros!
But here is a list of typical things I heard or happened today:
-a middle schooler vomited after lunch in the restroom....either it was nerves or school lunch. I'm betting it was lunch!
-I was asked about a million times "is this where I'm suppose to be?"
-I was also asked "When does this period end??"
-"Can I go to the restroom"...a phrase no one has asked me this since the last day of school. I don't miss that!
-"Could you print my schedule...I lost the one the office gave me!" I heard this at least five times!
-"Where is the restroom?" I was asked once!
And these are just a few of the questions or phrases I heard many, many times today!
Overall it was a good day, and as I left school today all I could think was 179 more days to go!!!
If they all go like today did it will be a pretty good year. BUT I work with teenage kids so I know better than to believe that!!! But we are off to a good start....lets hope we stay on this path for a few days, at least!
Monday, August 22, 2016
The last day of summer
Wow, where has the summer went? Talk about crazy busy, that is an understatement!! And it is now all but over.
I have a love hate relationship with summer since working for a school district. I thrive, no I NEED routine and schedule. I need to get up at the same time every day. I need to have reason and purpose to my day. A to-do list is must! I need to accomplish things. It's just who I am, I have no other explanation for it. Weird I know! So having summer off I struggle with not having to be at work every day. I need a reason!
And as much as I get tired and frustrated of things at my work and the politics and the people at times there are those people out there who would give anything to be going back to school/work tomorrow. They can no longer do this for whatever reason be it health, retirement, financial or another job. They are missing the chaos and confusion of these first days of school. The smells of the freshly waxed floors and clean classrooms and hallways-everything looks shiny and new. The new school supplies, clothes and shoes are always fun and exciting. It is exciting, but bittersweet time of year.
I dealt with a variety of emotions as a parent when this time of year rolled around. My first born was rather timid and shy when it came to school but he was a trooper and was off to unpack his backpack and play with his friends on his first day of kindergarten. Yes I wore sun glasses and the tears were falling as I left the building, I could not help it!!
Number two child was closing the back door and heading towards the school building as I put the car in park and yelling "bye mom" on her first day of kindergarten. No I did not let her take herself in on her first day....she was escorted just like her brother had been, even though she thought she could go trucking in on her own. Yes the sunglasses once again covered the tears as I left the building while she too was off to play with her friends on the playground.
Child number three was much like his older brother. Ready but not slamming the car door and heading to the building as I parked the car! He was ready to roll and yes the sunglasses were a blessing to hide behind for a third time. It was my last first day of kindergarten, no more kids at home. The end of a chapter.
As a parent for the first five or six years you are the main adult in your child's life. You are "the person". But sending your child off to school now puts their teacher as another main adult in their life. It's not just you as their parent, it is now their teachers, then coaches....then they graduate and are on to the next chapter of their life.
This year brings new chapters once again. Not only is a new school year but is is a first school year for my son as a teacher. I'm excited for him and I know he is doing what he wants to be doing. His students are lucky to have him as their teacher. Believe in yourself!! You are and will be great.
My daughter is no long Miss but now Mrs as she starts her second year in education. Her job is challenging daily, if not hourly.
My oldest son is about to become a home owner with his soon to be wife, another milestone and new chapter. I don't recall so many changes in such a short time before! But is is exciting!!
So as the summer of 2016 comes to a close I can't help but look back on all the fun and excitement. A month ago tomorrow we celebrated our first wedding-it was fun! And now we have two more heading our way! The moving of kids. The trip to Colorado. The baseball games. The nights or meals in the gazebos. The fun times!
And tomorrow is a new day, new chapter and a new beginning....just like each day is. Make it a good one because we only get one chance at each day.
I have a love hate relationship with summer since working for a school district. I thrive, no I NEED routine and schedule. I need to get up at the same time every day. I need to have reason and purpose to my day. A to-do list is must! I need to accomplish things. It's just who I am, I have no other explanation for it. Weird I know! So having summer off I struggle with not having to be at work every day. I need a reason!
And as much as I get tired and frustrated of things at my work and the politics and the people at times there are those people out there who would give anything to be going back to school/work tomorrow. They can no longer do this for whatever reason be it health, retirement, financial or another job. They are missing the chaos and confusion of these first days of school. The smells of the freshly waxed floors and clean classrooms and hallways-everything looks shiny and new. The new school supplies, clothes and shoes are always fun and exciting. It is exciting, but bittersweet time of year.
I dealt with a variety of emotions as a parent when this time of year rolled around. My first born was rather timid and shy when it came to school but he was a trooper and was off to unpack his backpack and play with his friends on his first day of kindergarten. Yes I wore sun glasses and the tears were falling as I left the building, I could not help it!!
Number two child was closing the back door and heading towards the school building as I put the car in park and yelling "bye mom" on her first day of kindergarten. No I did not let her take herself in on her first day....she was escorted just like her brother had been, even though she thought she could go trucking in on her own. Yes the sunglasses once again covered the tears as I left the building while she too was off to play with her friends on the playground.
Child number three was much like his older brother. Ready but not slamming the car door and heading to the building as I parked the car! He was ready to roll and yes the sunglasses were a blessing to hide behind for a third time. It was my last first day of kindergarten, no more kids at home. The end of a chapter.
As a parent for the first five or six years you are the main adult in your child's life. You are "the person". But sending your child off to school now puts their teacher as another main adult in their life. It's not just you as their parent, it is now their teachers, then coaches....then they graduate and are on to the next chapter of their life.
This year brings new chapters once again. Not only is a new school year but is is a first school year for my son as a teacher. I'm excited for him and I know he is doing what he wants to be doing. His students are lucky to have him as their teacher. Believe in yourself!! You are and will be great.
My daughter is no long Miss but now Mrs as she starts her second year in education. Her job is challenging daily, if not hourly.
My oldest son is about to become a home owner with his soon to be wife, another milestone and new chapter. I don't recall so many changes in such a short time before! But is is exciting!!
So as the summer of 2016 comes to a close I can't help but look back on all the fun and excitement. A month ago tomorrow we celebrated our first wedding-it was fun! And now we have two more heading our way! The moving of kids. The trip to Colorado. The baseball games. The nights or meals in the gazebos. The fun times!
And tomorrow is a new day, new chapter and a new beginning....just like each day is. Make it a good one because we only get one chance at each day.
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