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Below was copied from my Myspace blog. Which was where I first tried out the blogging thing. Transferring them over to my “real” blog since I may be closing the Myspace account. Don’t want to lose the memories!
May 5, 2008 – Monday
May 5, 2008 – Monday  |
SAT’s
Current mood:  blessedOk so this weekend my son, Matthew, took the SAT’s. He is twelve. I am so proud that he did it, but also feel guilty for putting him through it. He was a wreck before it started, but then found out it wasnt so bad. He walked out of there very relieved, while the high schoolers around him were crushed at how hard it was. I cannot believe how smart this boy is. I love the fact that he is so proud of it. If he was to get a C on his report card he would be crushed. I am happy he has this drive, while still being a funny, sensitive child (on the verge of being a man!) Good going, Matt, shoot for the stars!!
2 Kudos
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Sara’s school came up with a new moneymaking opportunity for themselves. Another round of school pics, this time considered “portraits.” She has aged so much in just 9 months, I couldn’t help but buy them and scrap away! Even came with bookmarks and keychains with her face on them! Who could resist!?
It is very hard to handle when your child is faced with disappoinment and hurt and there is nothing you can do to change it. It is a lesson they need to learn as we all have.
My daughter signed up to perform with a friend at the school talent show. This is something I never would have done, myself. I could be part of a cast in a play but standing up there alone or with a partner for all too see (or boo as they see fit,) I just couldn’t do it.
The girls were going to perform a dance number. I, honestly, thought that the girls would grow bored of it and not follow through, but they actually practiced together and were quite excited about the end result.
A dress rehearsal was required the day before the show and my daughter’s partner did not show. Since my daughter had signed up to be with a partner, and her partner didnt show for practice, they were not allowed to perform in the show. I think this is pretty harsh for the 4th grade, but I do not make the rules. I just have to handle the repercussions. She was quite angry and hurt, but I used my motherly skills and distracted her with a shopping trip for summer clothes. But let me tell you, I would love to go bop that kid in the head!!
So anyway, my daughter was quite disappointed when her friend “bailed” on her.
With the start of the new school season, it was time to break the she-devil in Sara. After one (yes 1) night, the “not sleeping in her own bed problem” was gone. We used the supernanny technique (thank u Jo Frost) of whose television show Sara & I are great fans of, and it actually worked. Vin & I both also sat her down and talked to her and apparantly there is a lot of stress between Dad’s house and Mom’s house, and Dad’s girlfriend trying to gain favor. That has been cleared up now, at least in Sara’s head anyway.
Homework has historically been a problem, so the Supernanny (and a tough 4th grade teacher) worked for that too. Now if I can just get her to straighten up her room…one battle at a time.
Today started the new school season. I am so glad to get the kids back into a schedule. Curfews, homework, calendars, RESTRICTIONS! As Sara & I were wandering around Target yesterday, I could see the look of anticipation on all of the fellow mothers faces!! We would all just glance at eachother and understand!
Of course, Sara gives us the most resistance. Fighting sleep until 12:30 AM. Up at 5:00 AM getting dressed. Not wanting to do homework. Wanting to start a new career (this week – Journalism – so that she can expose her unfortunate older brother.) Demanding a personal digital camera…a trampoline…a dog…video camer…You name it, different request every hour.
She came home from Dad’s with 5 new outfits (with strict instructions as per school use ONLY.) Already wore 3 on the first day. Gonna be a great week. Thanks to Laura (Dad’s fiance) in updating Sara’s wardrobe. She definitely feels spoiled by you.
Sorry for the delay in my latest post. It is the end of the summer and things are just going crazy. Thanks for your patience. Also, thanks for the comments so far! I appreciate it. I have been researching this blogging thing and hope to fine tune my blog for more interest!
School opens in just over 2 weeks and I cannot believe the summer is almost over. We were able to see Ian last weekend, he is 6 already!! We had a fantastic time playing on the Wii. Quite a wit, he is!
My mother celebrates her 65th birthday this weekend and we look forward to taking her out to celebrate! She certainly deserves it!
I hope to log on again soon!
