Not only clean but cavity free. Only one slight problem, the dentist said do not pass go, do not collect $100, go straight to the local orthodontist. We'll do that in 10 days. That ain't going to be cheap.
Not really getting any work done at school, but had a great time at the pool today.
Middle School Shots-DONE!
He handled it well, but after he had some sort of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder.) By the time he got to the school, (about three miles) he was a white as a ghost. His lips were completely white and his hands were shaking. It took him about 15 min. and then he was over it. Lets hope the dentist goes as well (first time without valium and laughing gas!)
Well, I ran into the good Doc at church, he delivered good news. All my Dad's test were all good, he may add a new medication, but there were not acute problems. Praise the Lord!!!! We are all relieved to hear the good news. I assure you I will sleep 100x's better now.
An exciting week ahead with dentist appointments, middle school shots and new contacts for the 11 year old in our house. I'll update on that one for sure! Back to work this week also, rumor has it I may have a house guest soon, want to be able to play a lot that weekend and not worry about work, but just for the record I go back to work in almost 2 weeks!
Well, there is just nothing new to report. I just happened to notice on Sandy's blog that I had not updated in 2 weeks and felt I should just put something out there. I hate it when other people don't update their blogs.
We have been BUSY!!!! This next week is the first week since school got out that we do not have somewhere to be every day. This week it was swimming lessons, last week it was cheer camp but I think we are slowing down now. I have started working again. Most of you already know that I will be teaching middle school as well as elementary next year. This certainly presents a challenge, I am excited to still be with Pickle, but anxious about this new adventure. I did however get to buy my 1st ever laptop. It will be essential as I begin teaching in the middle school as I will be using a smart board as part of my lessons. A laptop will allow me to do more planning from home. I love it, but I am too lazy to take a picture of it for this blog. Pray for me as I take on this new challenge. I am anxious about dealing with middle school kids, but I believe that God will show me His love for these children.
Also, please be in prayer for my dad as well, if you remember from my previous post he passed out at the parade. Since then he has had a headache everyday, and struggled with dizziness and nausea. As you guys who know him can attest, he does not stop for anything. We spent yesterday afternoon in the emergency room as his symptoms had progressed to the point that he was afraid something was really wrong. The good news is that they ran tons of test (CAT scan, EKG, CBC, etc.) and there was nothing on any of the test. The bad news is he is still feeling bad and has no idea why, he just keeps saying "I know there is something wrong with me." It's hard to see the person who has always made things right for me not feeling well and afraid of what is wrong with him. I'm hoping it is something like medications that need to be adjusted and not something serious. I'll be glad when the good Doc (you know who you are) comes home and looks him over.
So, that's it, nothing new, mostly a lot of anxiety. But the Lord is good and faithful. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This is going to become my mantra, not a bad way to live life for sure!
I really haven't had anything to update on, but the mundane, but I will give a brief overview of the last few weeks.
Last week was busy with a capitol B. It was VBS as well as the Iredell County Independence Celebration Parade. VBS was a lot of fun, but Dill Pickle only got to go 2 days due to a nasty stomach bug (which I thought might be appendicitis.) He recovered in time to go on Thursday. MH had cheer camp last week as well so she got to do both all week except Friday. She was tired but had a lot of fun. The new routine looks great, and I see many more great finishes for them.
Saturday was the parade and it was great. It was so hot, yet it really was not temperature heat but more humidity heat. I should explain that my dad organizes this parade every year, and it is a ton of work. This years featured guest were the Vietnam veterans. We had a very moving ceremony, and then diginitarys such as Elizabeth Dole (NC senator) and Virginia Foxx (US congresswoman) spoke to those gathered around. These folks rode in the parade as well. Did I mention it was hot? My dad (aka Stuborn Old Man) refused to drink enough water and promptly passed out as the last float pulled on to the parade route. He is fine, but scared all of us! Here is a link to the article in the local paper about the parade http://www.statesville.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=SRL/MGArticle/SRL_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173355786561
Oh, and my toe. Friday night on our way to the parade dinner, I was coming out the back door and turned too quickly at the bottom of the stairs and hit my big toe on the brick. My toenail has been pulled back about 90%. Can I tell you how bad this hurts? The good news/bad news is that it doesn't hurt that bad anymore but it is turning black and my friendly family dr says that it is going to fall off. I was going to put a picture on here of it, Sandy even said I should, but to save you the gross out factor I won't.
See, nothing good to share.
Happy Fathers day to my wonderful husband. You are the most wonderful father to our children, they are blessed to call you dad. In honor of your 11th fathers day I am doing the top 11 reasons you are the best dad EVER!
Thank you for being the best husband and father we could ever ask for!
Here is video of DP surfin'. Although the beach/ocean here has not been conducive to as much surfing as Ocean Isle, he has still enjoyed catching a few waves. He's not half bad, I wish we were closer so that he could do it more often. I thought a certain surfin' g-ma in Florida might enjoy this...A LOT!
We made it here, the weather is HOT, HOT, HOT! The beach is wonderful, the ocean (yes, I do know how to spell it, I did that on purpose, ask Leo) is cold! The pool in our backyard is perfect. We are all so happy. MH and Mia were in the pool at 7:30 this morning, and I expect them to be there at 7:30 tonight as well. The boys love all of it, especially the pyramid bunk bed in their room. Our house is huge, much more spacious for two families. I will post pics later when we get them off the camera. Once again, I wish I was sharing the beach with someone who is eating cheese sticks served on french fries. But I am happy just the same, but thinking of you.
Pictures to follow..
No, not really, but we are heading to the Outer Banks today (really tomorrow.) We are all so excited , except JB who has just lived through probably the worst week ever at work. He needs the vacation terribly, and I hope we can all get some rest and relaxation. I will blog from Southern Shores but unless we can hack into a neighbors wireless, I will not be able to post any pictures. Off I go to a happy place, nothing like a week of sleeping, reading, laying on the beach, eating and exploring a totally new place (none of us have been there before!)
Until later......
I have lots to share, but this is a summary. I have just lived through my first "last week of school" as a teacher (barely.) The kids are great, and I found my phone. I put it in the outgoing mail at the post office. Obviously my mind has been in a 1000 places lately.
More later.
Sunday night at church, M's solo, turned duet was so cute! We were so proud of her, how could we not share with the world!
Friday was the most relaxing day of my life EVER!!! I went herehttp://www.rockbarn.com/RockBarnSpa.htm for a ladies spa day while the men played golf. It was by far the closest thing to living like a rock star I will ever get to live. It was amazing, words can not describe how luxurious it was, and what an wonderful time I had with my friends. The girls and I giggled a lot and enjoyed the time out from the daily grind of our lives. All I can say is it is the best gift I ever bought myself!
Well, JB made it to his destination safely. He is so excited even though they are not able to fish today due to high winds. Hopefully the wind will die down tomorrow and Saturday. It would be a shame to travel all that way and not be able to fish!
I heard from the camp director where Pickle is, all is well with them and they are having a great time. The princess misses his terribly, but I am sure that will change 10min after he gets home. Until then, it is quiet around here, and cleaner, now I know who the messy ones are!
I need one on my blog therapy sessions. I have heard it said that having children is like allowing your heart to wonder outside of your body. That point has been made evident to me this week. There it is my sweet, precious boys 11th birthday, and I can feel him pulling away. I can feel him becoming a tween, which leads to being a teenager, which leads to being an adult. My heart is moving slowly away from me, and I know it is natural but none the less painful. So guess what other monumental occasion is is week? He is leaving in the morning for a class trip to camp and will be gone 3 days. My heart is going away, and I'm NOT invited. I know that all this is part of the natural growing up process, and I want him to do all the normal things that kids are supposed to do, but I guess I was just not ready to deal with it! So in the morning I will suck it up and try to not cry in front of him (or his friends,) and know that he will probably have the best time ever, and that is EXACTLY what I want him to do!!!!!
(Stay tuned for part 2, JB is leaving Thursday for a trip.....)
Meet Brian, he was hanging around on the neighbors fence (literally) in the back corner of our lot, where JB is building the shed. Although, a black snake, the men working back there who noticed him , did not seem to believe that he was the friendly sort. Apparently, he was ready to strike at any moment, leaving the two men working, with one watching the snake and one working. I only named him to try and convenience myself that he is not so bad.
I decided that this was the man of my dreams! The funny thing is that I have been sure of this everyday since. He is the most kind, wonderful, loving man I could ever ask for, he loves me unconditionally, and loves me even when I am pretty unlovable. So the smartest thing I have ever done, is look at this man at the CV apartments and think, I should date him!
We have been in a horrible drought. We are several inches short for this year and 17 short last year. It is hard to believe that we can still have a drought after all the rain we have had this week. It rained every day this week, and last night it rained so hard it was like a sheet of water running down our driveway. Last weekend we put out grass seed and fertilizer, I'm sure with the luck we have growing grass, all the grass seed has washed away by now!
To put it simply, I just don't feel good. I am still not myself, my head spins all the time and I have almost passed out a dozen times in front of my students. I am "pressing on" just the same, but until I feel better, Holman out.
For the first time EVER Pickle has made the Principal's honor roll! To be on the Principal's honor roll you must have a 94+ average. I am so proud of him, way to go Pickle! Check out the link below for proof...
http://www.statesvillechristian.org/external/uploads/ES%20Q2%20Honor%20roll.pdf
We actually had snow! Not a ton of it, but snow just the same. We woke up at 5am to a white ground and cancelled school! The kids went out around 9:15 or so (after a trip to Wal-mart to buy mittens.) Mad played for about an hour, then her hands got wet and she had a total melt down. Pickle played out there for at least 2 hours and by the time he came in it was pouring down rain. In his picture above he could not even see out his glasses because he was so wet, the rain was dripping off his nose when he came in.
We love snow days and are hoping for a delay at least tomorrow!
My most special of friends wanted to see Mad playing the Wii, it looks like good exercise! I know the picture is dark, but I think it is still ok. She seemed to think the closer she got to the sensor the better her chances of beating her dad.
As you know, I have returned to the workforce (part-time) for the first time in 7 years! I am very happy in my new job, but I can't help reflect as to how this week is so different that all the rest.
Tomorrow I start my new, wait for it, job. Yes folks, after 7 years of being an at-home-mom, I re-enter the workforce tomorrow. I can't even explain to you how fast my mind is moving right now. I definitely do not expect to get any sleep in anticipation of work.
Seriously, prayers would be good here....
Here's wishing you a happy New Year, may you all be healthy,and blessed as we move into 2008. The Holman's have had another wonderful year and look forward to many new and exciting things in 2008.
There is a rumor going around Bloggerville that I have forgotten my user name and password and that is the explanation for my long absence.
Obviously, I have not forgotten either of these, but rather have been at a loss for anything interesting or of value to say. I did however want to clear up this pesky rumor.
Until, my life slows down, and something worth writing about happens.....
I know, I know, I have been majorly slack in the blogging department lately. Life has been busy, good but busy! So obviously on Thanksgiving it is time to reflect on all my blessings, and there are tons of them!
Anyone that reads, Sandy's sister-in-law, Meredith's blog knows that she is always coming up with neat ideas to blog about. Seeing how the Christmas spirit has hit me early, I stole it from her. Thanks Meredith.
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa does not have time to wrap all those gifts! He sets them in the living room, of course with two children, he sets them on opposite ends of the room!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?White.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Hopefully. I have called my friend Laura and asked her to have her hunting husband to shoot some out of a tree for me!
5. When do you put your decorations up? I will buy my tree the day after Thanksgiving and put it up on Saturday. I have purchased all new ornaments this year, I would put my tree up today if I could!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Cheese ball, weird, I know.
7. Favorite childhood memory of Christmas? One year, I was around ten, my dad kept telling me that Santa was bring something so big that it would not go under the tree, so when I got up on Christmas morning, I needed to put on my coat and some warm shoes because I would have to go outside to get my gift. Well, when Christmas morning came, I threw on my boats and heavy coat and ran downstairs to find a 13" tv sitting under the tree! I was sure I was getting a trampoline like my friend Leslie.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? There's not Santa?????
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Not now, I always did as a kid. My mom would give me new PJ's every year so that I did not look like an orphan in the Christmas morning pictures.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Well, it seems to be something new every year, but always with the stuff the kids have made!
11. Snow! Love it or dread it? LOVE it! Or at least I did the last time we had it!
12. Can you ice skate? Yes, but it is not pretty/
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Not really, I have received so much the last 36 years, I would be hard to point out one thing.
14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Keeping my children focused on Christ, as much fun as it is to give and get, I want them to remember that we are celebrating the birthday of God's son, thus the birthday cake we make every year!
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Mom's cherry yum-yum.
16. What is your holiday tradition? Getting up Christmas morning and watching the kids open their gifts, with just mom and dad and us!
17. What tops your tree? A bow.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? The entire Clay Aiken Christmas CD.
20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Yuck.
21. What do you want for Christmas? Hobby Lobby, the whole store!
Look who made Honor Roll....
http://www.statesvillechristian.org/external/uploads/ES%20Q1%20Honor%20roll.pdf
Just so everyone is clear, I NEVER had my name on this sort of list!
Friday JB laid out of work and we all went to the mountains. Although it was not peak weekend, it was beautiful! We ate, shopped, played and enjoyed just being with us. Of course JB wants to drive around, thus making me carsick, but what else is new. Anyway, here are a few pictures of Friday. Also, on a good note Dylan's soccer team won Friday and Saturday's tournment games putting them in the championship game this weekend.
I can't get the pic's to upload, will try again later!
This week has been crazy! Tuesday night I was "sent to my room" at 7:30pm and I know I was asleep by 8:15. So to follow are 13 of the things that have kept me on my toes this week.
I will try to do better next week. Watch for post this weekend, as I update on the busy weekend of cheer competitions and soccer tournaments!
Last night the kids were making their Christmas list. The arrival of the new American Girl catalog brought out early thoughts of Christmas. Their list are always so funny to me, of course they aren't getting most of it, JB kept getting mad at me because I would say "you might as well not even put that on your list because you're not getting it!"
The Big one wants:
The little one wants:
So we'll see want Santa brings, but is always fun to see what they want. Now it is time to start manipulating them into wanting what I am going to get them!
There is clear liquid falling from the sky. If you know what this is please let me know. Larry is totally confused and I had to figure out how to turn on the windshield wipers in my new car. What is going the on?
My friend had her heart broken today. I wish I could fix it, but I can't. What do you do when your completely helpless and can do nothing? Well, first of all I will pray. Then I think I will cry with her, but the fixer in me wants to set the world right for her. The friend in me wants to hold her hand and bring her through it, unfortunately her hand is too far from mine. I just wish a broken heart was easy to fix, I wish her heart never had to be broken.
My commitment to you my friend is to cry when you cry, laugh when you laugh, and "pray without ceasing!" I pray that you will soon have peace.
Well, Cotillion started tonight. His attitude was basically good and he looked MARVELOUS! Learning a few manners won't kill him, even though he thinks it might!
I stole the very cute logo above from Meredith (Sandy's very clever sister-in-law.) So thank you Meredith for your contribution to today's post. Today I present 13 reasons I love fall. There are more than 13 reasons, but it's not called "Thursday 47."
