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Thank you for visiting! I am in the process of creating some fun items for my friends. I thought I was ready to put one on here but I need to check a couple things before I do so. Please be patient, they are coming. I love to create things but get most of my ideas from my creative friends and some very creative moms out there...like Rita at CoffeeShop. There are others that I visit frequently for help and inspiration. I am completely self-taught and have so much to learn but I will have fun while I am doing it.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Oh My Goodness


Time has flown by this summer...or at least it is starting to feel like it. I think when ESY (extended school year...Special Ed summer school) started and ended had a huge impact on how the summer played out. Even though Deja and I took a vacation I still feel like we need one. I have come to realize after many trips that not all vacations are relaxing. In so many ways it feels as if last school year just ended and now the new year is around the corner! Yikes...I'm not ready!

I barely recall our last day of summer school as it sort of flew by. I feel like I was a mere speck of paint in a overly chaotic painting trying to be seen and heard. The kids knew I was barely breathing and they fought me for every bit of air. They were all over the room like jelly on toast! It was mad! Some how and some way we survived, barely, and made it out of there alive on Thursday. It was sad to watch them leave as that was my last time to have my "own" class unless I teach next summer.

Then the weekend vastly arrived for us to celebrate my Mom's 60th birthday! I can't believe it! As a child 60 sounded and seemed so old. I know now that it isn't but it is still 60. My Mom doesn't look 60 as if there is a 'look' for it. I think was is hard about watching my parents hit the 6th decade of their lives is the confirmation that we are all growing old and there is nothing we can do about it. Either way...our family had a great dinner together in her honor...I think she loved it too.

And there is school. Deja will be entering 4th grade and that alone makes me sad. I can remember vividly the day she was born and I hope I never forget. As much as she is still a little girl she is growing up so much. I find myself watching her and reminiscing on when she was a baby and toddler. I loved her giggle and voice! But it does please me to watch her develop her personality and passions just as much. She has grown into quite the scientist which was never what I expected. Love it!

To wrap up all the events August brings year to year comes her birthday. She will turn 9 on August 23 when we will have a pool party and sleepover. I had to make some major changes in our budget this month after a surprising find that I didn't get the check I was expecting. My summer school payment authorization form wasn't turned it! That is another story in itself. So one of me dear friends...like another sister...has graciously offered her home & pool for the event. I can't even begin to thank her enough! So those plans are underway where I have no doubt it will be grand no matter how small. I finally got the invitations made and mailed which was a bit later than I wanted but it is done.

2 comments:

Vanessa said...

Hi Leti! I agree, the summer has flown by. How did it get to be mid-August already?! Looks like you've already made some great memories this summer. Plus, you still have more coming up! Cheers!

Unknown said...

Tell your mommy HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Lito and family :) He said so :)


Deja in the 4th! WOW! Goes fast doesnt it? 10th, 7th, 3rd, and Kinder here :(