Builder of the Month

Builders

-author unknown

I saw them tearing a building down,

A gang of men in a busy town.

With a yo heave ho and a lusty yell,

They swung a beam and the sidewall fell.

I asked the foreman if these men were as skilled

As those he would hire if he were to build.

He laughed and said, "Oh, no indeed,

Common labor is all I need,

For they can wreck in a day or two,

What builders have taken years to do."

So I asked myself, as I went my way,

Which of these roles am I to play?

Am I the builder, who works with care,

Measuring life by the rule and square;

Or am I the wrecker who walks the town,

Content in the role of tearing down?

T-man was awarded the Builder of the Month award for Kindergarten this last month. The theme for the month was WORKING DILIGENTLY. This is what his teacher had to say about him: T-man is always ready to do what we need him to do. No matter what the assignment is, T-man has a smile on his face and is ready to jump on the task at hand! He is always prepared and goes the extra mile to get things done! He is a fast finisher!

Don't Turn Your Back

I feel bad for the little one. This is what her older sister did to her after pinning her down. Then the Princess did it to herself. Go figure. Why would you want to draw all over yourself after seeing what you just did to your little sister? I can't even turn my back for 2 seconds. It is double the trouble these days.

Ready to Go, Mom

This little one tries so hard to keep up with her older siblings. I was getting the kids ready for school and this is what I found:

She was ready to go with them and didn't love it when I told her she wasn't going with them. The funny thing is she got everything on completely by herself. She is so independent and can get most shoes on by herself, opens all doors, opens the fridge door, takes off her clothes-things my other two didn't do for a while. She is fun, but needs lots of attention.

Slow It Down

Recent conversation with my 4 year old-quickly going on 14!

P: Mama, how old do I have to be to get my ears pierced?

M: I don't know, 14.

P: How old is 14?

M: Ten years from now, when you are a teenager.

P: When I am a teenager you are going to have to buy me lots of clothes.

M: Whaaaat? Why do you say that?

P: Because teenagers have lots of clothes.

This girl just wants to grow up to fast. She wants the clothes, the make up, and the jewelry. I keep reminding her to enjoy being 4. It only happens once!

Rendezvous Day

I am so excited that I can see the end! My husband has madly been studying for the LSAT (entrance test for law school). Hey, we are not in yet, so stop thinking of all the attorney jokes you know of in your head! He takes the test next Saturday. He has been taking a Kaplan course that requires his presence 3 days a week for four hours. He also goes to the library most days for hours to study. I actually am very impressed with his dedication, because if you know my husband, he doesn't like to study. I am a little bit nervous to think we will know the course of our next three years in a month or so. I am really, really praying that we can get in here so we don't have to leave our home, our friends, our family, our work, and our schools. I think I have a list longer than most 22 year olds applying, I am hoping I have an extra special reason to stay here! Any extra prayers for him would be much appreciated! There is part of me that wouldn't mind to go somewhere for a change, but then I think of all the reasons I have already listed, and it just makes more sense to stay here. Our lives changed so dramatically a few months ago, now it is time to find one direct course for a while. Wish us luck!

I figured it Out

I finally attempted to change my template again and decided last time I must have been on the wrong website. It was really easy, but now I am not so sure what I think. I have had the same boring background for a year and a half. It is hard to change and I am not sure if it is too much for my blog. I love it on everyone elses. So, what is the vote?

The Man With No Name

I started out the day with a literal bang, and am seriously going to have to pay for it!!! I was driving to the gym when I saw one of those water covers popped up in the road (the smaller one, about six inches in diameter) and thought I was going to hit it. So yes, I swerved, and still hit it. I popped it out and must have flipped it over and it put a hole in my back tire. I immediately pulled over because my tire pressure light went on. I got out in time to still hear the tire hissing. I called Brett and told him I could drive down to the car dealership close by and walked back to see the tire completely flat. Ouch. The problem was it was on the minivan so I had all the car seats. I have only changed a flat once, during driver's training 15 years ago!!! I was trying to find someone to watch the kids so Brett could come help me and some SAINT pulled over to help me. I felt so bad watching him do all the work. I told him I could get my husband there but he was more than willing. It took over a half hour to figure out how to get to all the things and find the right tools. He was heading to work and I am sure late because of it! I am just so thankful to know there are still people in this world who are willing to help others out. He truly was an angel sent from heaven at that time, and to top it all off, I never even asked his name. He will be blessed for his great service to someone in distress. Now, I am in even more distress as we have now learned we will probably be buying all new tires. Life comes at you fast.