Take a moment to remember

Memorial Day was first observed after the Civil War to honor the fallen soldiers. After World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor soldiers who had died in any war. Please take time today to remember our military men and women who have died in combat. They have sacrificed their lives to bring us the freedoms we enjoy.

Last Day of School

Yesterday was Sam's last day of preschool for the year. As I reflect back on the year, I am amazed at how much he has changed. When the year started last September, Sam was behind in his speech, and at times I couldn't even understand what he was saying. Now he speaks clearly, and he's starting to read! I am so thankful that his first year at school was a good experience for him. It has set the foundation for a long-term love of school. His teachers had a lot to do with that. They were always positive and encouraging with him. I'd just like to thank teachers everywhere for the work they do. I know oftentime teachers are underpaid and overworked. Yet they continue to do their jobs with enthusiasm and love for their students. Teachers, next to parents, often have the biggest impact on our kids that any adult will have in our kids' school-age years. Teachers can make or break a child's love for learning, and my children's teachers have done a great job of fostering that love of learning. So thank you to all you teachers out there. And parents, don't forget to thank your children's teachers before the school year is over.

Feeling Off

I am such a creature of habit. I thrive on routines. I hate change. I'm not dealing with my husband's unemployment well at all. Oh, Shannon has been great. He washes the dishes in the morning, takes the kids to soccer practice, runs errands, and basically anything else I ask him to do. The problem is that I have no schedule. I'm used to having the house to myself all day and running things on my timeline. No more. Now I actually have to *gasp* share the computer. I have to wait until Shannon gets out of the shower to start the laundry. I wish I could be the relaxed type of person that just goes with the flow. But I'm not. Yes, this time is going to be a stretch for me. Not because of financial pressures. Not because of the unknown direction our lives are taking. It's a stretch because I don't like to give up control of my house and my time. Yep. Something that trivial has me in a tizzy. I need to learn to relax.

My Favorite Time of Day

I love mornings. Not when the alarm goes off. I hate that. And yes, I am one of those people that hits snooze 4 times before getting out of bed. I pity my neighbors on nights we leave the window open. Once I am out of bed, after I have washed my face, fixed my hair, gotten dressed, and made breakfast, I grab a hot cup of coffee, sit down at the computer to check my emails and watch the sun rise outside my family room window. It's so peaceful. The house is quiet, and I have a few moments to myself....probably the last moments to myself I will have for the rest of the day. Yes, I do cherish my early morning coffee time. Related Tags: Daily Life