... poor excuse

WOW !!!   It has been about 4 years since I last wrote/blogged.  No excuse other than forgetting - I often find myself remembering to do these sorts of things as I am trying to fall asleep or am awake pondering all the things I need to do, should do or haven't done.  its a never-ending list, and really only ends up making me feel guilty.  I feel bad I haven't been better at capturing all those moments with my kids as they grow.  Although I have probably way too may cell phone pictures highlighting the kinds of memories my mom would have documented in my baby book.



 We have SO much life happen these last four+ years and much of it redefined who I want to be. Watching my kids grow and go through some very PAINFUL moments has allowed me to re-prioritize what really matters and WHO really matters in my life.  There is a lot to be said for kindness, selflessness, the wisdom of when knowing to hold your tongue and I am beginning to learn people will come and go ... their priorities

are not the same as mine .....     it hurts, but its okay.

Yoga has helped keep me breathing without panic - staying grounded, focused, and calm --- not to mention its helping these old achy bones and joints from stiffing up more-so that I wouldn't be able to move around.   

Slacking ~ ~ ~ ~

I said I'd try this blogging deal and I'm failing, or maybe not.  Maybe I am just being stretched in too many directions to make this blog writing a priority.  I find myself deep in thought over certain subject matters, and wonder if its something I want to publish me comments, opinions or feelings on ....

I'm also all over the place mentally.   I've got a routine, which never stays the same every morning and that makes me feel unique. Organized Chaos !!!!
  My kids are both schooled at home now ~ Genesis, 16 switched to MNVA, Minnesota Virtual Academy, in January. Online High School seems to be becoming more and more popular, highlighting a more personal learning plan and provide realistic challenges and opportunities for kids for instance with strong skills otherwise not met in public high school.  At 16 she's taking a college and career focus course, learning how to manage time more efficiently, and the importance of thinking outside the box.  So far, we've been pleased with her coursework :)
 Liam, our 5 year old has been working on Pre-School, or Pre-K curriculum since last summer when Chad picked up a rather awesome and HUGE Pre-K workbook. We love to integrate his toys and outside play or inside dancing into "fun" learning activities.  Just Dance, is now "gym"and races in the front yard, or on the driveway, stamps and crayons illustrating animals and habitat - which he colors in - and my favorite is incorporating math skills by adding or taking away lego bricks, or sequencing giant alphabet cards across the living room floor.
  I've got maps on our dining room wall, vs photos, and a giant calendar with our monthly schedule written in including his taekwondo classes. Genesis has her "live" sessions written in for classes, and we cross off the days approaching an event we might be looking forward to.  This month we counted down to Spring, and coming up our trip to Florida. Having this calendar, or I should confess several of them throughout the house makes me feel organized. I write down any event we all need to be aware of, from family vacations, company party, Chad's meetings, one of the kids events, a special dinner out, having company over .... having multiple locations with written proof we are crazy busy at times and we do a lot of fun things :)

 perhaps I need to add "add a blog post" to my calendar

1st blog (kinda scary territory)

My sister began writing a blog a while back and I've always enjoyed reading her take on events, life, certain subject or an occasional dilemma.  So I got to thinking about why I'm not writing one.   Wondering who would read it, what if they think I'm boring or just too ordinary.   LoL   Whats ordinary anyway?  Life certainly is not for each of us.  I wont be saying or sharing anything someone else hasn't felt or experienced.  Writing or maintaining a blog is also a way for me to easily journal my life with my kids and family ~ its a way for me to voice or sound off, politely, or brag about my kids & husbands achievements.  Its more personal than a simple facebook post or twitter tweet ~ 
 ...   stay tuned ... 

Genesis (16 & Liam 5)

Chad and I at his 2014 season ending event with Barrett Lawn Care