Forgot Breakfast

I'm up early as usual and suddenly realized that we didn't make plans for our annual Memorial Day breakfast at Cracker Barrel. We have been eating there for over 20 years. How could I have forgotten? My children and families sleep in so I can't call and make the plans now. By the time I can reach everyone, it will be too late to go to breakfast. Bummer. Hopefully we will all get together for our cookout tonight.

Blowing Bubbles

Okay, sorry I've not posted lately. With this chest infection, finishing school, packing up everything in my room, blah, blah, blah, I've not felt like getting on. During the last week of school, I made home-made bubble solution for the students to use. I gave them new twist ties from trash bags and told them to create their own wand. It was interesting to watch them work. Some were able to whip up a wand with no thought while others were unsure how to begin. When they started with the bubbles it sounded like a group of young children who had never before made bubbles. They screamed with delight and requested others to observe their bubbles. It was their first time to watch the colors change within the bubble until it turned yellow and popped. On the second day, I had made a better batch of solution and allowed them time to experiment. They were much faster in creating their wands. Screams were heard as they were able to create bigger bubbles that lasted longer. One girl was able to make bubbles the size of a beach ball again and again. Two children blew their bubbles at each other a foot apart and created a tunnel. When a third joined, they created a three-way tunnel. When a fourth joined, another tunnel was created. I had never seen this done. Altogether, we blew bubbles for 45 minutes and not one student dropped out of the activity. I'm hopeful that they will share their experiences with others as I have. I can't wait to try it with my granddaughter.

Today Is Yesterday

Hubby and I took the granddaughter to see Shreck whatever it is. As usual she was more interested in the popcorn, pop, little girl in front of us, talking, moving, than watching the show, in that order. When we left the place to go spend the night at our house, she remarked that she can't wait till she tells her parents how good the movie was yesterday. Ok, we didn't get it either. Then she explained that she wouldn't see her parents until tomorrow, so she saw the show yesterday.

I'm Sick

I'm sick with a lung infection that is bothering my asthma big time! I've coughed so much that I think I might have a hernia. Saw the doctor yesterday. He normally tells me I'm fine even when I feel ill. Not yesterday. I received a cortizone shot, antibiotics, cortizone dose pack, new-to-me corizone inhaler, pulmo-aide machine and meds for it. So here I sit, all revevved up from the cortizone, coughing, and holding on to my aching head. Guess it can only get better from here.

This Is My Excuse, and I'm Sticking to It!

Sorry it has been too long. Seems I'm either too swamped or too tired. Actually, throw lazy in there too. I'm experimenting with the timing of one of my medications. If I delay the one that makes me so sleepy, then I can stay up until at least 10 or 10:30 (without sleeping on the couch). And I am waking up before the alarm, which is what I want to do. Can't exist without the meds so have to find a workable solution. At school I am working to pack up my room and teach at the same time. Bending, lifting, moving, sorting and all is not that easy on this old body. Hope I make it through without hurting myself.

Granddaughter's Let's Do List

Our granddaughter spent the night with us last night. She talked of her soccer practice and how she now hates soccer. When I asked why, she promptly replied it is because of the earrings--you have to take them out or tape them. Priorities! During the few hours we spent before bed, we colored, played "Mousetrap", worked some kindergarten papers, played on the computer, listened to the Glee cd, and played the Wii. I was already in bed by Wii time. I think she could have gone on much longer. Perhaps Papa played some more things with her. lol

Grandson Home

Hubby and I got to see our grandson at home! He came home yesterday at 12 days old! I held him for a long time and looked at his long thin fingers, his long narrow feet with toes spread apart. He doesn't like a wet diaper and lets you know it by his screams. He draws back his feet when touched, cowers at sudden noises, and likes to grab for necklaces. His eyes are dark blue and he likes to peek out of his left one. Hubby got some cute pictures of him exercising his mouth--pursing his lips, making an O, and other expressions as he slept. What a wonderful Mother's Day present!!

Grandson Update

Good news about our grandson--he is off the oxygen and is feeding on his own. As soon as he gains some weight, he will be able to go home. His daddy said it could be this weekend, just in time for Mother's Day. That would be a great present for them.

Rule Number Two--Follow the Ball

Our granddaughter, Toots, played her first soccer game. I was at Bible Bowl so had to enjoy the action through video and her account. She scored two goals and stole the ball several times. She took a dive on the ground and stopped the ball with her chest. Not a whimper. But when told she had to take out her earrings, she cried. She finally let her mom remove them and returned to the game only to find out that she had been replaced. She cried more. Soccer is tough.

Meeting Our Grandson

We got to see our newest grandson yesterday. He is so small. He is in a special care nursery where he is hooked up to many tubes for monitoring, feeding, oxygen, and antibiotics. To get to hold him, the nurse had to wade through the wires, pick him up, and hand him to me while I was seated. He was very alert, watching my face and listening to my voice. He doesn't like to be touched on his head--he flinched and drew inward. He grabbed on to my thumb with a free hand and held tightly. He didn't notice the tears that trickled down my face. Wonder if he could sense my joy? His parents call him Peanut, but I'm leaning toward Cubby. That name might change as I get to know him more. Thank you, God, for such a sweet blessing.

A Game to Legally Kick Someone

Toots came over last night after her soccer practice. She said, "Now you don't have to feel like you have to do this, but if you want to, you can come to my soccer game Sunday." Do you think she had help rehearsing this?? I have Beginner Bible Bowl practice in the Big City, so I won't be able to go. But I am sure there will be more opportunities to go.