Lint???

I asked the boys for ideas on what to post today and they came up with, "Lint, and how hard it is." Translation: Lent and how hard it is.

This is probably the first Lent that the boys are really participating in. We told them that they had to choose one thing each to give up. They kicked around a few ideas at first: Sponge Bob, XBOX, sweets, candy, cookies, reading books. And finally, with a little guidance, they both decided to give up any type of sweet.

This has been a real challenge for them. But its been good for them too. They are feeling the pain of giving up something that they really enjoy. And they know that they don't have to do it forever, just for 40 days. They will occasionally ask me how many days left in Lent. They are counting down the days when they no longer have to "fast" from sweets. And at the same time they are counting down the days to Easter. Lent is difficult, but what a great opportunity we have to anticipate the Resurrection of Jesus.

things you find on a golf course

Mike came home from golfing on Sunday with a little surprise for the boys...and a big surprise for Mommy!

Yes, thats right... a yellow-bellied silder! Now if you know me, then you know that I am not super fond of animals. I love dogs, and that's pretty much where the affection stops. So I was a little worried that I might not enjoy being a turtle owner. However, turtles rock! They pretty much just sit, swim, and slide around. Thats it!

We are now in the process of trying to name the little guy. Mike suggested we name him something "golfy" like: Tiger, Bogie, or Par. But the boys aren't sure yet. Caleb keeps calling him Tater, after his cousin Abbie's red-eared slider. Will figure out a name soon enough. Until then we will just enjoy being turtle owners!

making daddy proud

Two different things happened today that would make any father beam with pride. When I picked Gideon up from Mothers Day Out, his teacher asked me if we watched Braves baseball. I told her no, that we were Mets fans, but my curiosity was piqued. I asked her why she thought that and she told me that Gideon began to chant and do the "tomahawk chop" all of a sudden today during lunch. I started laughing and explained to her that while we weren't Braves fans, we are in fact HUGE Florida State fans. Then when I asked Gid what Florida State says, he began to do it again. We raise 'em young here!

And then this afternoon whilst I was doing yet another load of laundry, I discovered 2 ball markers in the dryer. I sometimes find a ball marker, tee, or divot repair tool in Mikes pants, but these ball markers had come out of a load of the boys laundry! Mike has been taking the boys to play golf or playing yard golf pretty regularly, so I wasn't surprised.

What a great day for a Mike: first one of his boys knows his favorite team's chant, and second another son is just as dedicated to a sport that he loves so very much!

long time...no post

I know that it has been a very, very long time since my last post. And I apologize for the absence, but I have been rather busy. Moving in (this is a process that could literally take years!), getting the boys settled at their respective schools, homework, running & training for a 1/2 marathon, supporting my husband...and such. But I'm back now, and I promise I will begin regular postings here once again.
In honor of my first post in many months, here is a wonderful video for you to enjoy. My dad recently had open-heart surgery and we spent a portion of the time waiting for him by watching various YouTube videos. So I hope you enjoy this- I did!