Sep 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Dalai Lama’s talk was wonderful. I’m so glad I went.
The main thing I took out of it was that we moms are the key to world peace!
He said children learn compassion from their mothers,
Compassion is what makes us all better people
Peace in your heart gives you the ability to think about things more and make better decisions.
M’s school had a field trip to Worldfest yesterday. It was MUCH bigger than it’s been, mainly due to my kids’ school. They had probably quadruple the normal amount of entries and don’t think they were totally prepared for that. The kids were so good though. I was impressed.
M’s group did a song from Ireland (which honestly I couldn’t get a word of but still they are so cute!)
Our neighbors’ son played with his Shamrock Strings group and were awesome!
I took my boys to the Rivermarket for a late lunch (due to LONG lines at the fest) where an artist secretly drew our portrait. The boys were so impressed and he taught them about perspective and shading while he finished up the picture. Now we have a lovely week of Fall break so maybe I can work on instilling that compassion and inner peace in my crazy kids.
Sep 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Being calm in your heart… Is that not one of the hardest things about being a parent?
I have been really trying to teach my children to be kind to one another (and everyone else, parents included.) Some days are better than others. I have a very short temper with those closest to me, and struggle to think before I speak.
On that note… I’m going to see the Dalai Lama tomorrow in Memphis!
The topic of his lecture is “Developing Peace & Harmony.”
I am really excited. I have always admired his work and wanted to hear him speak.
Sep 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Okay, I’m attempting a new blog linky thing from Mama’s Losin’ It. Head over and try it yourself!
I chose prompt #3- “Your Fall Favorites”
I am a weirdo I guess. (You already knew that though.)
I really dislike the fall.
I am trying really hard to think of something great to say about it (trying not to say I hate cold weather, shorter days, sorting through kids clothes, less sunshine, more rain, raking, higher utility bills, long pants and sleeves…)
So here it goes:
My fall favorites:
Thinking up neat costumes for my kids,
Having folks over before Trick-or-Treating,
Making gingerbread skeleton cookies,
Making Halloween decorations with the kids,
My awesome husband’s birthday,
Thanksgiving break,
Beautiful sunsets (we can see Pinnacle mountain when the leaves are all down,)
The smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven,
Thanksgiving food (especially pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cranberry relish, and olives,)
Annual trip to the pumpkin patch,
Pumpkin Patch ’03 (Where are all my pics?)Did I say pumpkin pie?
Sep 15, 2009 | Green Living, Uncategorized
I just got a box from our friendly, neighborhood UPS man. (He really is the happiest man I’ve ever met!) It’s an awesome Citizen Pip lunchbox I won on Kellie’s Greenhab blog. I was only expecting the lunch box itself, and lo-and-behold it’s the entire kit (canteen, napkins, 5 containers, lunchbox with tag!)
My kids will be fighting over this. Maybe it’s all mine!
My middle guy started group guitar lessons yesterday. I wanted to get him in something while we were waiting for E to get out of dance, and went in to ask. We ended up coming back in an hour and starting lessons! He really enjoyed it. There were 5 boys and they got to play Guitar Hero, talk music, and jam!
Sep 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
Today was a big day in our house….
Em had dance classes today (Ballet and PrePointe) and the teacher called us in during PrePointe to announce that “the girls on the left side of the room can get TOE SHOES!”
If you are a girl who has ever taken dance you can remember WANTING those pink, beribboned beauties.
The girls were so cute acting like they didn’t care until we were out of the door and then all met at the shoe store together! (Even before lunch, which is saying alot!)
My baby “en pointe!”
Saturdays are going to be fun- 2 dance classes and 2 separate Nutcracker practices… Guess I know what I’ll be doing for awhile!
Sep 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m feeling a little blue…
This is the gist of it…
My 7 yr. old, who until last week had to wave and blow kisses to me from the door to daddy’s car on his way to school in the morning- now just says “Bye, Mom!” and gives me a kiss
My 4 yr. old tells me:
“Mom, quit dancing!”
“Mom, quit singing!”
“Mom, I just don’t want to!”
And I can’t seem to forget lately that he will be 5 in December and K age next year…
Volunteering at school I’m feeling like an old (I AM NOT!) gray haired (I am) lady with all of these “fresh out-of-college” teachers. I have to remember when I taught I was that young.
On the bright side:
My sweet, sweet, girl did ask me to go on their field trip today. She also kissed me goodbye and asked me to put her hair up for her yesterday.
(AND, the dog likes my song and dance act!)
