I was walking home the other day and noticed just how lovely and green everything has become. I thought I would share.
Soon enough, Austin will become too hot to walk so today I am glad for this view.
And a little color just outside my door.
So that’s where I walk this Sunday. You can share your walk at with UnknownMami.
Today’s Prompt is a day in my life as told in pictures. I thought I would post as I go…
Good morning:
6:00 am: Before brushing my teeth, I go and push this special button.
7:28 am: Making lunches — usually at the last minute and always frantic
8:22 am: Breakfast, Good Morning America, and Blogs
10:30 am: Work at my kids’ school — I work in the cafeteria and let me tell you, if you want to experience children in their natural environment, spend some time in the cafeteria!
11:50 am: My daughter comes into lunch (Sonny-Bunny was with his Dad on a field trip or I would have given “equal” time). The times that my kids come into the lunchroom make me happy and worth doing this very thankless job.
1:00 pm — A little reading. I have the pleasure of serving as a reading assistant volunteer. I work with a lovely girl who has grown so much in her reading. It warms my heart each week.
1:45 pm Lunch… finally. Leftovers, yes. But yummy leftovers!
2:15 pm — A “few” dishes were waiting for me
3:10 pm — The after school backpack dump
4:00 pm — Laundry!
5:15pm: Homework
6:00 pm: Dinner — I love how our table is surrounded by windows. It makes me feel like we are eating among the trees.
7:00 pm: TV and time with Little Diva. There may have been cuddling and silliness involved.
8:00 pm: “Get off the Minecraft. It’s time to get to ready for bed…”
8:10 pm: “Okay, it’s time. Get off the Minecraft. Now, please.”
8:15pm: “Put down the phone now! It is bedtime. I mean it or no Minecraft for a week!”
8;30pm Storytime
And after four stories, ten songs and a half hour of back scratching and well, this…
9:45pm — Finally!
So there’s my day. I’m not living on a Red Carpet or in Cannes, or well, even a Target commercial. But it’s my life and this is my day.
And of course part of my day is participating in the challenge by Jenni at Story of My Life.
Today’s Prompt is Ten Things That Make Me Happy:
Finally, I’m happy to be participating in the challenge by Jenni at Story of My Life.
Today’s prompt is to make a public apology. I am making one in advance.
Dear Kids:
I am writing today to apologize for the many ways that I will embarrass you as you grow up. This includes but is not limited to:
So if any or all of that embarrasses you, I’m sorry. If it’s any consolation your Nana did the same thing to me. That’s part of the fun of being a parent.
Sincerely,
Your embarrassing mom
I’m still participating in the challenge by Jenni at Story of My Life.
On Sunday, my kids and I were lucky enough to spend Mother;s Day with the folks of Pollyanna Theatre Company. They have a new show “Plus Meets Minus” and they were kind enough to include my family in the audience.
Wow! What a fun show. It tells the story of Addy Plus, a girl who loves “more, more, more” and her encounters with Minus Takeaway who loves to well… take away. As they learn to negotiate their differences and develop a friendship, the audience learns about appreciating others and what makes them unique.
The moral is strong but told with surprisingly few words. I think this makes the piece especially strong for younger children. Lest you think, however, that older kids won’t enjoy it, don’t worry. My 9 year old son who came into the theatre in a bit of a pouty mood was smiling within moments. He laughed throughout the show and was eager to meet the cast.
We have never been disappointed at a Pollyanna show and this was no exception. As an actress, I have seen, and frankly participated in, bad children’s theatre. As a parent, I know we have all sat though shows that our children seem to enjoy but was painful to us. Pollyanna puts on shows that I enjoy as much as the kids. The stories are well written and they have incredibly strong casts. The artistic director, Judy Matetzchk-Campbell, has led Pollyanna to live up to their philosophy – to produce shows “that invite audience members to reflect upon themselves and the society around them in meaningful and constructive ways”.
Here she is sharing her passion (forgive the blurry pic):
The show runs this weekend and I hope you will check it out! It plays at the beautiful Long Center.
Show times are:
May 14 at 9:30 and 11:15
May 15 at 11:00
May 16 at 11:00
May 17 at 9:30 and 11:15
May 18 at 11:00, 2:00, and 4:00 followed by “Pay What You Like Party”
If you want smiles like this, I highly recommend the Fundraiser Party:
A big thank you to Pollyanna Theatre for a wonderful show and a wonderful day!
I am a “look forward” kind of girl so I don’t focus much on what I miss. But that doesn’t mean there are no holes in my heart.
First, and foremost, I miss my brother. He died in 1995 at the age of 20 and there is not a day that I don’t think of him. I see him in my son and wish he was here to share in all of his nephews and nieces. He was terrific with kids and I am sure that my other wonderful brother wishes the same. It has almost been 20 years but I still want him here.
Secondly, I miss acting; really I do. I have a beautiful family and I have come to love writing but I still miss it almost daily. I miss the community of theatre and all my friends from the boards. I miss the words and the costumes and getting to be someone else even for a short period of time. I miss the dream I had. thought I had lost but have found again.
Finally, I miss the Pacific Ocean. I lived in San Francisco for four years and it is still my favorite place in the world. I miss the vast sky and how the blue of the sea meets the blue of the heavens in the biggest horizon I have ever seen. I love how the land simply ends in giant jagged cliffs with a small almost untouchable patch of beach at the base. I miss the bridges and the fog but mostly I miss that ocean. Nothing made me feel so small and yet so inspired as that water.
What do you miss?
This is a part of the challenge by Jenni at Story of My Life.
My mom:
The two crazy kids that make me the happiest mom in the world (Oh! And the great guy who shares duties with me!):
I am blessed. Happy Mother’s Day!
So that’s where my heart is this Sunday. You can share where you’re at with UnknownMami.
Today, I am selling myself in ten words or less.
I am:
Ridiculously upbeat
Very encouraging
Sentimental
Stubborn
Hard working
Dreamer
What’s your pitch?
This is a part of the challenge by Jenni at Story of My Life.
This week was Teacher Appreciation at our school. We are blessed to go to a great school and have wonderful teachers. I was really proud of how much effort my kiddos put into these cards for their teachers; so proud I had to share how big their hearts are!!!
Little Diva making a card for the lovely teacher who took over when her original Kindergarten teacher took maternity leave…
She went on and on about the rainbow colored hair and how beautiful she is. Looks beautiful to me!
And here’s Sonny-Bunny letting his teacher know that she rocks!
I think he rocks!
A big thanks to my friends at Big Hearted Families for helping us remember to show gratitude!
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