First time all year

This was one of the few weekends that I did not do any school work over the weekend. It has been one of the most relaxing weekends I have had in a long time. We spent the day at a baseball tournament yesterday. Little did I realize the sky would have Mars, Venus, and Mercury aligned with the moon. R1 and Fay pointed out the planets It wasn't until I read online this morning that the last that happened was in 1987.

The Job Shadow

Today was job shadow day for my boys.  Each one set up their own assignment.  R1 called Coach B on the phone.  R2 stopped by Ms. G's room.  They didn't have to job shadow at my work, but they wanted to.  As someone pointed out, they picked teachers in the same discipline.  It was kind of strange all heading to the same place this morning.  They quickly found their spots.
Both enjoyed their day very much.  I enjoyed hearing their stories about the day.  Both boys asked for advice.  Coach B said:  "set goals and avoid distractions of idiots".  I loved this.  I had someone job shadow me today as well.  It was a busy day.  My advice to her was to:  "work hard and learn as much as you can".
Friday is almost here.  Have a nice weekend.  It is time to play ball!

What you can't cure, you endure

Famous words from my aunt Lena today: " what you can't cure, you endure". We had gathered to celebrate Miles birthday. I wasn't feeling good and considered not going. I pulled myself together and showed up. I figured the pain wasn't going to go away whether I was home or not. Hanging out on the front porch swing with my grandmother and her twin, gave me plenty of wisdom. They don't complain- they just tell it like it is. They are 91 years old but talk about how : " old people act". We compared doctor visits and prescriptions and their resolve seems so much stronger than mine. Aunt Lena said she didn't mind going to a nursing home but she would need a private room. She has a friend in the nursing home right now and the friends roommate annoys the heck out of her. When Aunt Lena have me the cure/endure quote I thought it was applicable on so many levels of my life right now. The afternoon came to a close and they drove off like Thelma and Louise. They said they are up to renew their licenses this year, so they are going to drive: "while they can". I am so blessed to have them in my life.

Happy Saturday

Good morning! I'm trying to blog from the IPad again- so please forgive the typos. With my neck/shoulder, I'm on steroids which I believe is to contributing to my inability to sleep. I find myself waking up between 4 and 5 each morning. Instead of fighting it, I have been retreating to the family room and settling into my favorite chair. I've always heard about people who get up early and enjoy the quiet. I'm finding it a nice time to read and listen to my Bible devotion. The IPad Bible app has an audio version, too. I scared Reeves the other morning when he heard A MAN talking in the family room. I assured in that it was the word of the Lord! We are heading to Georia Southern today for a baseball game. I'm looking forward to it. I missed so many games last year because I had graduate school work to do. I kept promising the boys that I would not miss this season. Rain looks iffy- but I'm not going to worry about it! Have a great weekend! Shell Blog a Lot

Misc. Catch Up Blog

Oh my, it has been too long.  Where does the time ago?  I have to confess, blogging is a little overwhelming.  Do I have a theme?  Do I write random thoughts?  I'm just going to go with it!


I've been a little stressed lately because I feel that I am juggling too many balls in the air.  But, aren't we all?
With a couple of "ah-ha" moments have  brought me back to reality.

• Mark, R1, and R2 make an incredible family.
• Hurting my neck or rotator cuff or whatever in the heck it is has given me plenty of time to reflect.  I'm healing.
• I've watch more television in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 2 years.

Moneyball is a pretty good movie if you love baseball.

• Kim and Kourtney take NY is a   train wreck but I can't resist  . 

• I watched Up again and cried-- it should be a must see for every age.

• I'm sorry that Seal and Heidi have broken up. I listened to an interview with them on NPR a couple of years ago.  I really believed they were the real deal.

• My good friend the media specialist gave me an IPhone tutorial.  She showed me a Bible app and now I have Joyce Meyer daily devotions.  Youversion.com.  Media Specialist Friend always helps me keep things in perspective.  

• I've decided that I need to evaluate whether or not things will matter a month from now, a year from now, etc.
• Happy belated Valentines Day!

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IPad Learning Curve

This is exciting! I have figured out how to write on the blog via the iPad. I know that sounds so elementary, but I'm beginning to understand the ins and out of this marvelous device. The keyboard takes some getting used to, but I am getting there. Friday afternoons are the best. The kids and I come home and just relax. It is refreshing to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the week. Usually People magazine arrives on Fridays and I indulge in mindless reading. Today I received an extra treat because Southern Living arrived too. Simple pleasures make life great. Someone called this weekend a hibernation weekend and I'm going to borrow the phrase. I need to rest up because things are going to get busy in February. It will be a good busy with Saturday track meets. Have a nice weekend! P.S. I am still learning the editing feature of the iPad- I'm sorry about the errors! Shell Blog A Lot

Short Week and it is almost Friday

It has been an unusual week.  I had Monday off due to a work holiday. Worked on Tuesday.  I took a CPR recertification class on Wednesday.  I returned to work today and can't believe tomorrow is already Friday.


!http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/medical/2010-10-18-CPR18_ST_N.htm

This in no way supposed to replace medical advice!  However, I truly believe in being knowledgeable in CPR.  I have really lost count how many CPR courses I have taken.  I will say that the directions are getting easier and aren't as complicated as it used to be.  There is now a strong emphasis on compressions.
CPR is really easy to learn.  It is empowering and may save a life.

This is my public service announcement!

Have a nice weekend!


Shell Blog A Lot