I just posted this photo on my 1000 Words blog but I felt like I wanted to say a little more about it so here it is again. You are looking at a child that would not ask for ketchup at a fast food place until she was at least 12 years old. She used to hide behind us when meeting new people. She was shy even around the children that she babysat. Belinda is now 16 1/2. She has been in the chorus at school since 6th grade. She has sung solos at concerts in front of a couple hundred people. She has auditioned for and made All-State in both Middle School and High School. Wow! We have been so proud of her. But this Lacrosse thing has us stunned! Belinda has never played a sport. She was never interested. That was hard for me at first as I played fast-pitch softball from the time I was 6 until the summer that I got married. But I got over it and embraced the varied interests and talents of my girls (none of which involved sports!) So, when Belinda came home from school at the end of last year with a summer workout schedule for those interested in trying out for Lacrosse I was surprised and pleased. I also had no idea what Lacrosse was or how it was played. Well, let’s just say it is a tough sport. A contact sport! A sport for runners. Ummm, not really a sport for my kid. I have never seen Belinda make a commitment like she did last summer. She worked out, ran, learned the game, raised more money for the team than anyone else. She became a Lacrosse player. She is still a tiny little thing but now she is a tiny little thing with rock hard abs and arm muscles like a swimmer. She is amazing. She is so fun to watch at a game. When she is not playing a mean defense she is on the sidelines cheering and screaming for her teammates. She is a true team player. She has much to learn and is ready to learn it. We love you Belinda! Go Blue Devils!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Cousins???
Well, how different can you be? My dear sister and I had these two about three months apart in 1997. They have been inseparable ever since. However, since they both take after the father’s side of the family you would never guess they are related. Baylee left with Sadie and her mom yesterday to visit Sadie’s grandmother in Ft. Walton. I’m sorry Marguerite. Quiet time is over for a while.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
RANT-Viewer discretion is advised!
Okay, you will NEVER convince me that the Pre-K lottery is the fairest way to place children in the program until there is some preference given to how long you have lived in Muscogee County (therefore paying large amounts of property taxes to build the schools for said program) and how many times you have registered a child. Either I really am the unluckiest person on the planet and it’s a good thing I don’t gamble, or someone has put a curse on our family. Sure, give me gifted and socially advanced children (not JUST bragging, they have all been placed in the gifted program) and then don’t allow a single one of them to start Pre-K and get the stimulation and education that they are craving (let alone not letting them ride the big yellow school bus with their big sisters). I am P.O.’d in case you hadn’t noticed as I just got the letter today saying sorry, but you’re on the waiting list. I think the waiting list SUCKS! And I am not going to pay $100 a month for a stupid three day a week for three hours pre-school. We’ve been doing preschool for two freaking years already. I love Brantley dearly. I am not anxious to get rid of her for the day. I am only aware that she is bored. With me, with being at home, with watching her sisters leave every morning for 7 hours. And yes, I AM ready to have all of my children at school. The longer we wait to get Brantley in school the more likely I am to start thinking I should have another baby. That is a BAD idea. I’m fat enough. So, if your kid got in, goody for you. Most people I know get in the first and every time they try. Just don’t tell me about it for a good month or so at least. After five failed attempts I am not in the mood to be gracious about it. I will be calling the Pre-K office first thing on Monday morning. If Brantley has even a fighting chance on the waiting list it will be a miracle and the first time for any of our kids, but I’ll let you know. Come to think of it, maybe the Bishop should make that call. Not sure I can be civil anymore. Thanks though, if you read this far, I don’t feel much better but my blood pressure has gone down just a bit. Let me know if you want to order a shirt, though I’m sure you don’t because all of your kids got in.
