Spring Break 2014: Wednesday Night Movie

Isabel's Spring Break started end-of-day Wednesday after school.  Since she could stay up late that night we decided to start Spring Break with a movie night!

If you don't know what that movie is, you must please leave your rock once in a while, ok?

Isabel was BELTING it out. Between that song and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?," we've been driving David crazy all week.

Tree

Well, a jewelry  tree.  Just got it last week for $10, to hold all the random stuff that has been lying in a drawer in a mess.

Love it!

Art & Running

Every year, Isabel's school's P.E. department hosts a family fun run.  Apparently, I did not pay attention to the notices, because last year was the first year she and I attended.  Last year, the kids had the opportunity to submit a picture to have put on the shirts.  Isabel did not submit a picture.

This year, when I heard they were accepting pictures, I made SURE she did one. She was the first person to submit it, too, to the P.E. department head.

Adorbs!

About two weeks later, David gets the call from Coach Taylor.  Isabel's drawing had been selected as the winner!!!

The two-mile Pride Prowl was yesterday, March 8.  David came with us.  We were happy about that.

Isabel's T-Shirt!!

Over 105 people ran, with Isabel's art on their shirts!  So exciting.

I wish I had gotten more shots of how large the group was, but I was more about being in the moment, than taking pictures.

Coach Taylor presents the artist to the school.

It was a lot of fun. Isabel took off with her BFF Lisa, while David and I walked with Lisa's parents, Teresa & Chuck.  At one point, David took off running to catch up to Isabel and ended up catching up to me, one lap ahead.  So I started running.  Yes, me and my knee; and it was not bad.  I ran and walked and ran, and caught back up with David, so we could complete the two miles together.  The knee IS sore today but not as bad as I thought it would be.

Having some water and tangerine at the end of the race.

Strong Enough

"You must, You must think I'm strong, to give me what I'm going through. Well, forgive me, forgive me if I'm wrong, but this looks like more than I can do, on my own.  I know I'm not strong enough to be everything that I'm supposed to be. I give up. I'm not strong enough.  Hands of Mercy won't you cover me.  Lord right now, I'm asking You to be be strong enough, strong enough, for the both of Us."

Adulthood

I remember, back when I was little, that adults behaved..differently.  From my eyes, they were, well...adult-like.  Responsible, firm yet caring, honest, intelligent, hard workers.

I'm in my forties now and it's just not even close.  There are so many "adults" behaving like little teenagers, shunning responsibility and hard work for a little fun.

I'm not a prude, or a party-pooper.  I know there is a time and place for fun, but there is also the need to be responsible for the home you own, taking care of it, making it a nice place to live. For your kids, to be there when they need  help with homework, or want to play with dolls, or need a ride to an activity that conflicts with someone *you* wanted to do, when they need *you* to show them how an adult is supposed to act like.  For your work; being a hard worker, understanding that no ones OWES YOU JACK.  You make the most of what you're doing, or you find something new to do, preferably finding a new job while you still *have* the current one.

Life is not solely about you.  The world does not revolve around your happiness.  The kids drive you crazy? Tough,  Be an ADULT.  You really don't want to fix the closet door, you'd rather play with your Smart Phone or game system? Tough, be an Adult.  You just got home from work and don't want to cook dinner for your family? Tough.

Be an adult.  Treat people with the utmost respect.  Take care of your bills. SACRIFICE when needed.  Realize that others depend on you and you have a responsibility to them first. .