It's a GREAT day!!!!

Well, at first, I didn't think this day was going to be so great when I first woke up this morning.....at 6:15. I don't think the girls have gotten the memo that it's summer yet! I knew that I would have to drive to Macon to pick up my paycheck for the month. I haven't had to make that drive in the last week, and I was not looking forward to doing it again today.

When I got to the school, our paychecks weren't ready, and while that irritated me a bit, my irritation quickly went away when our computer teacher, Mr. Humphries, told me that my laptop was ready. I haven't been able to use my laptop in WELL over a year due to the fact that the girls would plug and unplug the ac adapter from the back of the thing so many times that it would no longer charge the battery or work while plugged into the wall. I had called a couple of computer places asking if they could fix it for me, but they all said I'd be better off buying a new one. Were they kidding? Where would I come up with the extra funds for an extravagant purchase such as that.

So.....I told Mr. Humphries about my problem, and he said he could fix it. And fix it he did!!!! And, he didn't charge me as much as we had both originally thought. It doesn't get much better than that. Just wanted to share my joy!!!! It really is the little things in life that make ya happy, isn't it?

Reese's KIndergarten Graduation

Last night was Central Academy's K-5 graduation.  I can't believe that Reese will be a first grader when school starts next year!  My how my baby has grown.  She looked so big in her cap and gown last night!  She had NO trouble whatsoever being in front of all the people that were there.  She wasn't a bit shy!  She definitely does not get that from me!  She had two Bible verses to say with a small group of students, and she and two boys (a set of twins) led their class in the last song of the night!  Precious!  That was my favorite part of the program.

Here are some pictures....

the graduate with her sash and everything 

so darling

I had to get a picture of the graduate and her sisters

checking out her diploma; she was so proud

the class of 2009 (really 2021)

Reese with her teachers Ms. Karen and Ms. Angie

My Sweet Sweet Girl

A lot has happened in our house over the last 24 hours.  We have endured our first huge accident of the girls' little lives.  Maggie has a broken arm.  It happened last night around 7pm.  

Warren went for a quick jog, and the girls and I had started watching The Biggest Loser finale.  During a commercial, I decided to go ahead and get in my pjs and get my teeth brushed, etc.  While I was in the back of the house, it seems as if Anna and Maggie decided to sit on the back of our futon (it's not up against a wall so there is nothing to stop a fall, if one is to occur.  As soon as I got finished with my nightly routine, I begin to make my way back to the living room and that's when I heard the crying.  I ran into the room and saw sweet Mags on the floor, and she was doing some major crying.  At first I thought she might have been acting  a bit, but she said her arm hurt, and she was favoring it.  I scooped her up in my arms and walked outside, hoping that Warren, RN, was almost finished with his run.  Luckily for this panicky mama, he was.  He took her and gave her a quick once over, and I filled him in on what happened.  

He immediately decided to take  her to the hospital.  Maggie was still crying and saying the didn't want to go.  I kept telling her to be brave, and it'd all be okay.  She wanted me to go, but I felt TONS better with Warren going; he understands all that medical stuff lots better than I do.   Xrays were taken of her right arm (yeah, it couldn't have been the arm that she DOESN'T write with), and the doctor determined that she had a very small fracture at her elbow.  Basically her elbow is broken, or at least that's what I understand.  

They did not get home until twenty minutes until ELEVEN.  Quite an eventful evening for my baby.  It didn't take her ten minutes to fall asleep though.  Warren said she did so good in the ER--not much crying or misbehaving.  But, the minute she walked in the house and saw me, that's when the whining began!  We dosed her up with some tylenol and out she went.  

She is scheduled to see the orthopedist at 9am on Friday.  She is currently wearing a heavy ace wrap and a sling, and I'm guessing the orthopedist will either put her in a cast or something a little stronger.  

I had to include a couple of pictures of my sweet one armed bandit!  (that's what I've been calling her to make her smile)

even though she's hurt, she still smiles for the camera.  aren't those dinosaurs on that sling something else? When she complains about having to wear it, I remind her that I have never gotten to wear a sling.  She beams when she remembers that!  I think she likes that she has one on me! 

 

having a broken arm takes a lot out of a girl....

Big {Sigh}

It's been a little while since I've looked in on the old blog.  These last few weeks have been crazier than usual and crazier than I could have thought possible.  I have been reminded that the last few weeks of the school year are absolutely wild!  The kids have basically shut down (and I have a bit myself) now that there is a light at the end of this year long tunnel.  Plus some things have been going on within the school itself that has kinda taken the wind out of my sails a bit.  Not to mention that I have to take four online classes this summer.  

When I signed up for the online thing, I thought "Hey this is great.  I can do it at my own speed on my own time."  What was I possibly thinking--with THREE incredibly wild girls running around.  My classes started today, and I told the girls on the way home from school that Mommy had some homework to do on the computer when we got home.  I get home and get online and try to navigate through some of the class sites--let's just say I have a lot to learn.  The girls told me they'd cooperate and act nicely.  We hit the door at home and wildness ensues.  The flowers that are still in the vase that Warren sent me for our anniversary (another post) ended up on the floor.  The vase didn't break, hallelujah.  That would have just been MORE for me to clean, right?  They are in the pantry getting out more snacks than any one, make that three, child can eat at one time.  Not to mention the NOISE!!!!!  Why am I so gullible?  Why do I believe them when they say they'll be good?  I am either incredibly STUPID or just desperate for it to come true.  I hope it's desperation and not stupidity---course, I'm so tired I don't think I'd know and I'm living this crazy life.  

I know I am going to miss these times, these when they are still small, still needy, still wanting to be close to us, but there are times when  I wonder what it will indeed be like when they all can do more for themselves.  

Anyway, I just needed to rant a little and even help me keep up with what's been going on....

TWELVE MORE DAYS!!!!!!