He was up until 1:30am working on a final English assignment to turn in on the last possible day to submit work for grading (of course), but.....he did actually graduate high school. On a Friday the 13th (of course, again).
Graduation Day
Side Effects May Include…
As jammed as my days are, you might wonder how the house and yard stay maintained. Well, a lot of the time, they don't! I've already had one neighbor comment on the dead grass 
I can't blame her - it does look bad and she's newer to the area so never saw the dirt... Continue Reading →
Don’t lose hope for those teenagers!
I know, if you have one in the house you experience pretty non-stop sarcasm, eye rolls, laziness beyond belief and bedrooms that would scare a skunk. But sometimes....SOMETIMES....they do show signs of being human. Por ejemplo.... Last weekend 16 and his dad borrowed my lawn mower to use at a rental property of theirs that... Continue Reading →
May 11th – And you think I run to stay in shape!
I run to get out of here and clear my head and focus on myself for 30-60 minutes at a time. If it happens to keep my body in shape too - well, BONUS! (Ok, not entirely true but I have to admit that getting out of here last time was my primary goal) Chip... Continue Reading →
Dear Generation Z
This? This was not invented by you guys. I know, I know - you don't believe the world EXISTED before you, let alone that anyone living in it (such as your parent's generations) ever did ANYTHING remotely scandalous or fun. Now, the irony of someone like ME telling you this is not lost. I was... Continue Reading →
Dear nerves
I am sorry, but you are going to be sorely tested over the next few months. Be strong! (Actually, he did pretty well and I did too! This was taken as we pulled onto our street on the way home from a workout in the park. He drove there and back and I only had... Continue Reading →
Dear 15
You are such a cool kid. Really. I know I spend a lot of time right now lamenting your seriously lacking study habits, but you are otherwise still a joy to be around (most of the time). You laugh easily, have a great sense of humor, still like watching tv with me and generally talking... Continue Reading →
Dear Betty Lou
I'm pretty sure 15 is going to drive me to stow away on a cruise ship soon. Preferably one heading someone warm with fizzy umbrella drinks being served hourly. Probably one of the biggest issues I've noticed with him is his lack of ability to develop good working relationships with his teachers. He acts like... Continue Reading →
Dear Martha – part 2 – HELP!
I think we all know 15's academic challenges and such He's doing better thanks to me keeping that thumb on his forehead all the time. Even nearly finished with online driver's ed as I mentioned. Last week, they had to meet with their counselor and sign up for 11th grade classes. I wasn't too focused... Continue Reading →
Dear Martha
I'm feeling a lack of inspiration...or..*motivation*...when it comes to the blog. I think I need to switch things up for a bit. A few of the sites that I follow pretty much use their blog as an online journal. They write in what feels like a stream of consciousness style and while I've thoroughly loved reading it... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 