Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Note to self: - no matter HOW tempting it is to get one those big ass cookies from the cafeteria after lunch - DON'T. I'm pretty sure the amount of will power it takes to push past the sugar drop from that thing and remain focused at work is greater then pushing myself to keep... Continue Reading →
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 →
So clearly all these years 15 has displayed the motivation described above on the football field, but never in the classroom. And while baby steps in terms of perhaps focusing on a desired area of study have been made, there has still only marginal improvements made on the grade book. He still declares that all he really... Continue Reading →
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 →
Watch out! He's on the loose! Ok, not on the loose so much just YET since we need to setup his 1st behind the wheel training and also contact in$urance - BUT - he passed the written test (just missed 3). Actually, he had a harder time with this photo. That took FOUR attempts. And... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
You Might Live With A Teenager If.... The doors in your house no longer just close - they SLAM Your sanity and memory are questioned a dozen times a day... ...by the same person who cannot remember to put on shoes before getting in the car to go to school. You... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 