Not much going on until now…

Gator and I have had a typical day. We were going to go to the store for T’s b-day present, but I got side tracked by a phone call from T’s teacher. GRRRRR.

As the conversation started it was nice until she started to change her tone with me…almost to a demeaning one. At that point, my end of the conversation stopped when she ACTUALLY told me what I should be doing with T at home. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? T is his own kid (very much like I was-sorry Mom) and I have to constantly be on him for homework, notes from teachers, paperwork, etc. I have often thought that it’s not that he doesn’t think about it that far ahead, but he forgets in the process…as like I did when I was younger. (That is something I have worked on the older I have become…) We are trying to work on it. BUT…to accuse me of not being HANDS ON? She crossed my line. It is only October and I am going to have to find a positive way to make this year a good one for him (and now me). Please give me strength and the ability to help T through this school year and to rise above…

LOVE TO ALL~

State Cup

This weekend was the start of State Cup for all the boys, but let me start by telling you about Friday night…

It went well. I think all the boys enjoyed themselves and th parents that came as well. I had everything prepare and cleaned so by the time everyone started arriving…I was relaxed and smiling. As most of you know, it was not easy for me, but I felt that the ‘olive branch’ needed to be extended.

The next morning at State Cup C’s team played first. They played a team that destroyed them during league. Saturday morning…C’s team came out and took it to them. They won! C had a GREAT game and I was very proud of all the boys putting their differences aside for the greater good of the team.

T’s team did not do as well. They lost to a team they normally win or tie, but on Saturday the boys were off. T on the other hand played well. As a Mom that is all I can ask for… The highlight for T was meeting Kyle Beckerman from RSL and the US National team. He had him sign his ball and he got a picture with him. That frown he had coming off the field after his game was quickly changed…a grateful mom.

 

My  hubby’s teams did not fair so well either. In fact it was a LOOONG day for him. The emotional drain of parents and players who have no respect for him is starting to grate on him. As a wife, it makes me sad. However, we both know as a coach it’s part of the game.

Saturday night I talked my niece and nephews ears off while they were watching the BYU football game at our house. For some reason I had so much energy and those poor souls were the ones that got it all! Sorry! It was fun to have you over, and I promise next time…I’ll be quiet!

Sunday found us at my niece’s ward for her son’s baby blessing. He is such a cutie. We then went over to my sister’s house for dinner. They made a yummy dinner and we were grateful we could be apart of it. Time spent with our family is ALWAYS nice. The boys were able to play with their cousin they have not seen in a while and my hubby was able to get a little ‘Rock Band’ practice in as well.

LOVE TO ALL~

Ready or NOT…

Tonight is the pasta party for C’s team. Tomorrow they start State Cup. I think I have everything ready: homemade sauce is in the crockpots, meatballs in the freezer, salad ready in the fridge, lemonade ready to go in the BIG cooler. Two other families are bringing the bread and dessert…so I think we are set!

LET THE HEALING BEGIN…hee,hee,hee!

Off to ‘touch up’ the carpets, floors, and run a wipe thru each bathroom!

LOVE TO ALL~

Not going as planned…

Today was supposed to be my ‘light’ cleaning, finishing up the laundry, and odds and ends kind of day. I threw in the first load and started to vacuum the stairs. I felt Gator tugging on my back leg saying, “Uh oh!” I was in a mode so I told him to hold on. He then grabbed my leg again and with more anxiousness in his voice said, “UH OH!” This time I turned and saw him pointing down the hall. As I went down the hall I discovered my washing machine had flooded the ENTIRE laundry room. The hose in the back where the water drains had sporadically flipped off and there was water EVERYWHERE. My hubby got a very crying, frantic phone call at work. To which he responded, “On my way.” He came home to me holding a bucket where the hose used to be…crying. He fixed it and then said, “Okay, throw a load and watch it.” GRR…I am now babysitting a washing machine so that the hose doesn’t try anything funny. SO MUCH FOR MY PLANNED DAY…got to roll with the punches.

On another totally different note, C got a ‘candygram’ on our doorstep last night (ding dong ditched). It was from 2 girls saying, “C- You are a 100 grand with me! AND C-You put the star in STARBURST!” HOLY COW…and so it begins…I do have to say he was in a great mood after that…

LOVE TO ALL~

Back to the grind…

I have tried to write this post 3 times now…hopefully 3rd times the charm! We had my in-laws in town this past weekend for a quick visit. We were happy they came. This time they drove the RV out and brought the dogs. To say our home was overflowing would have been a understatemnt. (The RV was parked in our driveway-yeewho for LOOONG driveways!)

While they were here we went to see “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”. It was cute…just wish it had been in 3D. We also went to Cabela’s to the shooting range. the boys always love that and I’m noticing they are getting better at their aim.

Today, I am trying to get the house clean for our pasta party this Friday.

LOVE TO ALL~

ZITS

My in-laws are in town until Tuesday. I will update as often as I can…until then enjoy the wonderful comic strips that remind me very much of my world with my sons…

*Quick we have had a ’set back’ with C and his soccer team. He is really struggling with them as a whole. They were not to kind last training session. Gratefully, we are still trying to stay positive, and see what happens. OH and a TOOOOOOONNNN of quiet prayers from his Mom.

LOVE TO ALL~

Finally…

Yesterday was the first day of October…any one who knows me…that is the day I can put up my decorations- inside and out! YEEWHO!

LOVE TO ALL~

Hair

Yesterday my niece did my hair! YAY no more gray!

Thank you…I love you!

LOVE TO ALL~

Fillings

Yesterday I had 2 HUGE fillings replaced. Most dentists would have tried to get me to have a crown, but this dentist KNEW I had been taking care of my teeth, and just needed the fillings replaced. He was great and gentle. It was an easy appointment, and now I have pretty fillings.

Last night when the  anesthia wore off…I was in a tremendous amount of pain. Not because my fillings were so big, but my mouth was aching from how long I kept it open. HOLY MOLY!

Gratefully, today I am back to normal and smiling!

LOVE TO ALL~

Games,games,games

Friday night found me at another game for T.  Gator and I played at the park before T’s team kicked off. T played alright, but they lost. I was a little sadden by how biased the ref was and said something after the game. I was ‘talking to myself’ but when a mother from the opposing side decided to pipe up and talk very rudely back to me…the next thing that came out of my mouth was mean. I could not believe I said what I said… My heart sunk and I felt horrible. Next time this chic is walking away. Gratefully, my boys were not there to see my reaction…I certainly do not want them to be that rude…ever.

 

When we got home from a long night of soccer…there was a knock at our door. When we opened up the door…we found this (see pic below) on our front door step. *Side note-We allow the neighborhood boys to play soccer on our net while we are not home. They just have to take responsibility of anything they break. Thankfully, that has not happened until then… These boys were so cute leaving a note about the ball they popped. (Our boy’s favorite because it si light.) How funny…sure love my boys friends and I am very THANKFUL we moved to such a nice neighborhood.

Saturday we were up and going EARLY. We had soccer games all day. Both boys won and both boys played well. You will all be proud of me…I decided to extend the ‘olive branch’ to C’s team. I invited them all over for a pasta dinner the night before the boys start State Cup. I have decided despite my objections or feelings to the parents and some players…we need to be the bigger family. SO…there ya have it.

I also got to watch my cute nephew on Saturday night. He is such a sweet boy, and I have noticed how much he loves his Uncle E. That little guy strains his head if he hears his voice…it’s funny.

We then got to meet my sisters for dinner at some Mexican restaurant. There was sooo much food! My Dad and Mom were sweet enough to pay for all of us to eat, and we sure had fun sitting around catching up with everyone. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

LOVE TO ALL~