P365 - 2013 - Day 38 - February Flashback - 2005

P365 - 2013 - Day 38 - February Flashback - 2005

Remember my plan to include a flashback picture every month?  Well, here we are at the February Flashback from 2005.  The Bear and his Daddy in their matching Manchester United jerseys sharing a bowl of cereal and a chat.  This is where it all began.  Their mutual love of sports, soccer, ManU, and time spent together.  The Bear was 2 years old at the time, really starting to talk up a storm, coming into his own goofy, happy, easy going personality and already wanting to do everything just like his Daddy.  I feel like this picture captured the heart of their relationship then, now, and hopefully forever.  xo

*Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice. - Charles F. Kettering*

P365 - 2013 - Day 37 - 100th Day of School

P365 - 2013 - Day 37 - 100th Day of School

Today is the 100th Day of School and The Boy's class is celebrating by dressing up like they are 100 years old.  (this school year has aged me too.....;-))  Happy 100th Day of School!!  We are more than half way through the school year!!  


*Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.  Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. - Henry Ford*

P365 - 2013 - Day 36 - bonus

P365 - 2013 - Day 36 - bonus

My Wonderful Husband has another work trip coming up.  He leaves early Thursday morning for a conference in Southern California.  While it really is a conference for work...while he really has been preparing for this by reading many papers and I know he will be busy with the different panels on teaching and learning, he will not be passing up an opportunity to surf in the Pacific.  So tonight after getting his clothes packed, he made sure to carefully pack his surf board too.  I tease him about his surfing trips that include some work -  I mean - work trips that include some surfing...;-)  but I am just teasing.  This guy works really hard both at his jobs and here at home and getting a bonus of some surfing time while he's at a conference is just that..a bonus:-)  I just hope he is safe and has fun. xo

*You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land, there is no other life but this. -Henry David Thoreau*

P365 - 2013 - Day 35 - totally worth it

P365 - 2013 - Day 35 - totally worth it

Yesterday was the superbowl and this little guy partied it up - wings, chips, sausage and peppers, and he watched the whole game!  His big brother wanted to stay up to watch it and we agreed to let him.  The Boy managed to get in on the deal too with strict instructions that he was not to be whiny in the morning when he had to wake up.  It was important enough to him to stay up and watch the game with his brother and Daddy that he agreed and followed through. He watched the whole game, waited for the lights to come back on in the stadium, stressed over the 49ers comeback, paced as the Ravens fought hard in the end, and cheered for their victory.  But by tonight at 5pm, this is what he looked like.  He didn't even complain when I told him he was going to bed earlier than normal tonight.  He was exhausted  - but it was totally worth it.  :-)

*I firmly believe that any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear ... is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. - Vince Lombardi*

P365 - 2013 - Day 34 - Just Dance Tournament 10th Birthday Party

P365 - 2013 - Day 34 - Just Dance Tournament 10th Birthday Party

Today was The Princess' party day.  She had a Just Dance Tournament party. We asked the girls to come dressed as dancers or rock stars and they did not disappoint.  There were leg warmers, tights, animal print, tutus, funky hair, makeup, and tons of fun energy!  These girls don't mess around! :-) Much like yesterday, we had groups and the girls all danced against the other girls in their group and earned points.  The winner in each group went on to the finals and the dancers who came in second in each group danced for third place honors.  The Princess made it to the finals and won the dancing queen title and crown, but she gave the crown to her competitor which I thought was great! A fun time was had by all and it was a great way to bring in The Princess' 10th year! 

*  You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life 

See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen! - ABBA* 

P365 - 2013 - Day 33 - Mario Kart Tournament 10th Birthday Party!

P365 - 2013 - Day 33 - Mario Kart Tournament 10th Birthday Party!

Today was The Bear's 10th birthday party.  We planned a Mario Kart Tournament party and it was a great success!  Each player was put into a group and they played each person in their group.  The top two players of each group went on the semifinals and the winners of those games went on to the finals to determine the first, second, and third place winners.  It was a tough competition but all of the boys had a ton of fun!  It was a great way to bring in The Bear's 10th year!!  

*Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. - Dr Seuss*

P365 - 2013 - Day 32 - If I am tired, it must be time for you three to go to bed.

P365 - 2013 - Day 32 - If I am tired, it must be time for you three to go to bed.

My mom and I used to have this running joke over the years.  Whenever she was cold at night, she would put extra covers on me and whenever she was hot at night, she would take my covers off.  After years of doing that, it became a joke - it didn't matter if I was hot or cold...she was and therefore she was worried that I was too.  I have taken that joke a step further with my kids.  They know the drill.... I have added "If I am tired, it must be time for you three to go to bed."  Tonight was one of those nights.  They stayed up to watch a show they wanted to watch...but then I was getting awfully tired.....so it must be bedtime. For the kids.  I know that this will not always work.  I realize just as bed times have gotten later over the years there will also come a point when these three may stay awake later than me.  But we aren't there yet.  I am tired.  The kids are in bed.  I am headed there soon myself.

*There never was a child so sweet, but his mother was glad to get him asleep. - Author Unknown*