not much to report...

And I honestly mean that. Of course if you were my Dad I could totally ramble on and on and on, because that is the way my Dad and I roll. He just lets me blabber away! Gotta love that.

Here is the quick update;

Peter-Leo is good well in school and gifted class. Still loves legos still love soccer. He is doing really well in soccer too. 

Kody is doing better after a week or so of normal 4-5 year old concept of personal space which is zero. And being bossy. She is doing better... and has finally moved out of the music center and playing in other areas in class.  I think her teacher is making her choose somewhere else to play... not just music.

Monty is doing ok too. Although he swears "bear claws with sliced almonds" is not a doughnut.. it is pastry. So as a cop he is allowed to eat them. ppfttt!!

Michelle.. me? Well I am still waiting on financial aid to figure itself out so I can start soon. Working on my crafts and being a mom.

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Michelle

new name, new blogger address, same old stuff!!

So, recently my accounts have been hacked into and stuff moved about and missing. So I have had to change mostly.. everything. I am sorry for the interuption in service all in all it is for the best. 

So, if you didn't get the email my apologizes. 

Check back soon for more madness!!

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Michelle

Fall Soccer kicks off with a WIN!

Today was the first game of the fall soccer season and boy was it a good one! Both teams played well and I am so proud of Peter-Leo for really putting forth all his might and trying to be more aggressive! He did great.  His team, The Chicago Fire, named after the MLS (Major League Soccer) team played super.  I still do not have a camera, so the photos are before and after shots.

Peter-Leo looking good!

The St. Mary's Fire Department brought out one of their firetrucks to support all the Chicago Fire soccer teams and so we got a photo after the game!!

Peter-Leo and teammate Phil they are also in the same class at school!

Our red headed step child got married...

years ago..  Monty and Everrett became BFFs. Everrett's wife, Dana and I became BFFs. Their children (two girls) became our children and our children theirs. Our families love each other.  I always say, Tia & Erin (Everrett and Dana's girls) are Peter-Leo and Kody's older sisters.  We love them.  Monty lovingly refers to Tia as the "red headed step child." hence the title of the post. And she really got married Friday night!! (insert a happy sob) 

Tia and Roger exchanging vows.

Tia and I.. isn't she just pretty!! I met her back in 2004!!

All the mommas Dana (her actual mother), Amy and I.

This is Kody and Roger dancing. He was such a good sport and so sweet with her.
no, he is not on stilts he is just that tall!

Tia and Kody dancing (the girl in the red dress is Erin.)
Tia & Kody grew very close when Tia lived with us for a bit. 

Tia and Kody were bunk mates when she lived with us. In that time, Kody became very attached to Tia. So much so that anytime she gets into trouble or sad.. she asks for Tia. "I want Tia.. I need Tia."

Still can not believe Tia is married. Where did the time go! Best wishes and may God bless Tia and Roger with much happiness!! We love you two!!

Michelle & Monty

Parris Island and Hunting Island Lighthouse

What a great weekend, so far. Friday night we had Tia & Roger's wedding and Saturday morning the kids and I woke up and went to visit the Parris Island Museum and Hunting Island Park which included a lighthouse and beach.

Next, thing.. I know the photos have the date 1/2/2007 on them, I had to use Monty's camera and did not know it had a date stamp feature.. so we are kind of stuck with it.

The kids on the stairs to the entrance to the lighthouse. We walked up 9 levels and 160+ stairs to reach the top.

The view from the walkway of the lighthouse. It was so beautiful.

Me and Kody on the walkabout of the lighthouse, this photo was taken after she looked down over the rails!
 "Yes it was high up from the ground!"

On our way down, I think is was the 6th level.

looking down from the top level of the lighthouse!!

Peter-Leo and Kody in front of the Parris Island Museum; so much history here.
Almost made me what to be a marine.. but not enough!

One part of the museum included this cockpit of the ejection part of the aircraft..
 they both thought it funny to pretend that they were on the front of it while it was in flight.

Overall, we had a good time in Beaufort South Carolina, between today and Tia & Roger's wedding the memories were priceless!!



wow. has it really been that long??

I guess so. Geez.

Two big events have occured! Peter-Leo started the fourth grade!! And Kody started pre-k!! I am officially old. While I am super proud to be the mother of two super awesome kids.. Shorty after the tears stopped from dropping Kody off at her first day... they started again.

As I sat in our empty house.. with the golden sound of silence... I felt a twinge. A prick. And suddenly I felt like I was behind in life. Just not where I should be.  The thought (and in a very snarky tone) said "wow, look at all that you've accomplished in the last 5 years. puhahahaha. nothing. loser." It was worse than any sucker punch I have ever seen on television because I felt it and I have continued to feel it. Truly that is the horrifying. 

All I have done is raise two really awesome kids (at least up to this point).. and actually that should be good enough. However, prick. prick. prick. It doesn't feel like it is.  Even as I type this thoughts of all the things I "should have" accomplished haunt me.  The only squeak of a thought is "why didn't I do that?"  (hangs head is some form of misguided shame.)

Alas, then chimes in my Dad from a photo taken 9 years ago after Peter-Leo's baby blessing,  "kid, You are a good momma. You can do this. Just go for it. Start today, continue tomorrow. . Don't give up." That's my Dad always saving the day with his belief in me being able to do something.

You know I talked to him the other day.. didn't have much news to share with him.. but he is one of the rocks in my life. Someone that no matter how the world sees or treats me I know he is there to listen  & give advice (the best advice) and the best support.  I often tell Monty that he doesn't give advice to me the right way and he should be more like my Dad. That tends to bother Monty at times, but it's the truth. My Dad can tell me what I should be doing in a way that I am not offended, or belittled, or without my stubborn pride being hurt. Not that Monty purposely says it that way or means it that way.. but he hasn't learned how to give me advice yet. In all fairness, my Dad has known me a lot longer than him.. so I will continue to cut Monty some slack and not be mad at him!

With the support of both my Dad and Monty... I look forward... back to school..  I can't wait for September to come..

 I look back at my time at Savannah Tech as some of the most challenging, heartbreaking, stressful, exciting, fun and comforting times in my life.  I felt such peace during the chaos called "internship." I loved all my friends, classmates, and teachers.. well not all of them.. there were a few but that's another blog post. I learned an incredible amount about my field, them, but most importantly myself. It is truly one of the few times in my life that I felt like I was doing something that reflected who I truly was. Not just who I thought people wanted me to be. Just me. 

So, as I begin what I feel I should have begun years ago and do my best to catch up I am excited to start this. I am ready to move forward starting today and continuing tomorrow.

How do you sum up...

one of the most awesome-ist, super fanastic, over the top fun, giggle fest-y, and memorable trip to visit your in-laws for a month in one word??!! YOU CAN'T!!  So hear are my highlights.

DO YOU WANT SOME MORE WATER??

WHERE ARE THE BLUEBERRIES??

MICHAEL?! MIIIIIIIIIICHHHHHHHHHHHAELLLLLLLLLLLLL!!

TOP GEAR UK RULES!! 

20 lbs of children's books

A GIANT children's GIRAFFE shaped coat tree!!

yummm... Sweet Tomato's Irish Potato and Leek soup... yummmmy.

photos.. did you not read the last 100 blog posts? (ok so maybe it was like 7 or 8, but I love photos and it's all about making memories!)

Going to sleep Thursday night and dreaming about what treasures I might find garage saling with Penny!!

Friday... GARAGE SALING WITH PENNY!!
Meeting a few of Penny and Roy's friends.. Mr. Eddie!


There were so many wonderful things and memories.. too many to list on a single blog post, but the kids and I had so much fun.  And yes, it would have been more fun if fathead (aka sweetie pooh, aka Monty) had been there too!!

Michelle

Oh one more thing.. DO YOU WANT SOME MORE WATER??!