Those who know us know that we’re proud parents and quick to brag, even as one of the kids gives us a “I can’t believe you just said that” look. But the proudest moments aren’t always about the winning, the prizes.
Erin had a great weekend – she accomplished so much with her new horse that it was overwhelming.
But, the proudest moment for me was after the shows were over. There was an incident in the show ring where another rider/horse accidentally cut in front of Erin. The other horse then kicked Erin’s horse causing her to rear resulting in Erin being thrown. Thankfully, Erin knew what to do and she landed safely on her feet. She got back on and then finished the class with a 3rd place ribbon. The other girl was crying, another girl started crying, but they all finished the class.
After the class was over, Erin was able to push past the anger and went to the other girl and hugged her, told her that she was fine, the horse was fine, that everyone was fine and that’s what was most important. I stood back and watched our lovely young lady handle a situation with such maturity that I was awestruck.
That was my proudest moment.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
On your mark - Get Set - GO!
Wow, what a week we are having. It started with me making a list on Monday morning and wondering how in the world we were going to be able to fit it all in. Dave has extra evening activities. I have evening things. Erin has meetings, work, banquet, horse show, babysitting. Andrew had job orientation, work. And only one vehicle! I need to get my car to the shop but I have yet to figure out when I can do that. Maybe tonight will be the night... Maybe, maybe not.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Communication
Dave and I bent under pressure and have both created Facebook pages. Actually, we were hearing about events after they happened and the response has been...oh, it was on Facebook... There are so many means of communication but honestly, don't you think the best is still done with a smile you can really see and a hug you can really feel? But, mass communication is the wave so we're riding it too.
Funny thing happened today is that I was reading the comics and one of my faves, Mutts, had a picture of a goldfish in a bowl looking one way with a puzzled look and then looking the other way in the next caption - both times to an empty room. In the third frame he said "I need to get on Facebook."
Ain't it the truth.
Funny thing happened today is that I was reading the comics and one of my faves, Mutts, had a picture of a goldfish in a bowl looking one way with a puzzled look and then looking the other way in the next caption - both times to an empty room. In the third frame he said "I need to get on Facebook."
Ain't it the truth.
Monday, May 11, 2009
"Zed, we have a bug."
No, not an alien cockroach - it's the "Craig's List" bug!
Dave put an item for sale on Craig's List Saturday and within 5 minutes he had a buyer and then several other callers shortly thereafter. Someone came to get it on Sunday right after church.
Now the search is on for other items in our house that we don't need. We might just be sitting on the floor to watch television if this gets too serious.
(btw, I'm marking all of the boxes that contain my old things with Dave's name instead, just in case...)
Dave put an item for sale on Craig's List Saturday and within 5 minutes he had a buyer and then several other callers shortly thereafter. Someone came to get it on Sunday right after church.
Now the search is on for other items in our house that we don't need. We might just be sitting on the floor to watch television if this gets too serious.
(btw, I'm marking all of the boxes that contain my old things with Dave's name instead, just in case...)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Stubborn, you bet!
It's no secret, at least in my household, that I can be stubborn. My dad even used to call me "bullheaded" when I was a kid. I would prefer to think of it as determined - the word stubborn just gives brings an ugly image.
Lately I have been on a roller coaster/merry-go-round with so many changes going on but I think I am finally getting a grip on some of it - well, I am making it through it. I am DETERMINED to make it the rest of the way through like a racing champ - soaring through the finish line banner with arms in the air!
But if you think about any race you have seen, the winner is soaking wet. They didn't get there by just skipping and humming. It took perseverance and lots of perspiration. And people aren't always encouraging. You have many who during your "race" are offering you a drink and yelling GO GO GO!! but you know there are some who would probably pull back the cup just as you reach for it. (Full of metaphors today...you can thank Erin and her teacher.)
My diabetic doctor's office called last week to give me the results of my first (let me emphasize FIRST) screening since being diagnosed. The asst says that my AC1 is 8. I wanted to hoop and holler! I went from 13 to 8 in two months which is from the top of the chart where you are in danger of losing organs to right above normal! You know what she said? "We'd like for it be lower." Awww, that's like dropping the cup of water just as I reach for it!
Not going to get me down though. All she did was set up the scene for me to work even harder. I am DETERMINED to be a 6 by the next visit which is in 3 weeks. I have begun running and doing even more exercises. I'm up to half a mile steady running now! Doesn't seem all that impressive putting it in writing but when I am running, a half-mile feels incredible! And, I did find better fitting clothes so that I spare the neighbors of any unnecessary streaking. =)
Lately I have been on a roller coaster/merry-go-round with so many changes going on but I think I am finally getting a grip on some of it - well, I am making it through it. I am DETERMINED to make it the rest of the way through like a racing champ - soaring through the finish line banner with arms in the air!
But if you think about any race you have seen, the winner is soaking wet. They didn't get there by just skipping and humming. It took perseverance and lots of perspiration. And people aren't always encouraging. You have many who during your "race" are offering you a drink and yelling GO GO GO!! but you know there are some who would probably pull back the cup just as you reach for it. (Full of metaphors today...you can thank Erin and her teacher.)
My diabetic doctor's office called last week to give me the results of my first (let me emphasize FIRST) screening since being diagnosed. The asst says that my AC1 is 8. I wanted to hoop and holler! I went from 13 to 8 in two months which is from the top of the chart where you are in danger of losing organs to right above normal! You know what she said? "We'd like for it be lower." Awww, that's like dropping the cup of water just as I reach for it!
Not going to get me down though. All she did was set up the scene for me to work even harder. I am DETERMINED to be a 6 by the next visit which is in 3 weeks. I have begun running and doing even more exercises. I'm up to half a mile steady running now! Doesn't seem all that impressive putting it in writing but when I am running, a half-mile feels incredible! And, I did find better fitting clothes so that I spare the neighbors of any unnecessary streaking. =)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
"Look at that, Look at that"
Dave and I watched a country/western show this weekend and one of the songs reviewed was “The Streak” by Ray Stevens. What a blast from the past! One of the funniest songs I can remember.
Speaking of streaking…
Part of my exercise routine is walking my dog and he loves it, of course. If he hears anyone in the house say the word “Go,” he is at your feet wagging and ready to go wherever you are going. And he'll go just as fast as you let him.
Last evening we were on our walk down the road when a rabbit popped up in the grass. Copper took that as a sign to go even faster which took me off-guard and made me have to go even faster. He ran, pulling me so hard and fast that all I could do was follow – laughing hysterically and calling out Whoa!. Then…
Well, I am glad we were in a section of the road where nobody else could see us because they would have seen more than expected! I need a better belt =)
Speaking of streaking…
Part of my exercise routine is walking my dog and he loves it, of course. If he hears anyone in the house say the word “Go,” he is at your feet wagging and ready to go wherever you are going. And he'll go just as fast as you let him.
Last evening we were on our walk down the road when a rabbit popped up in the grass. Copper took that as a sign to go even faster which took me off-guard and made me have to go even faster. He ran, pulling me so hard and fast that all I could do was follow – laughing hysterically and calling out Whoa!. Then…
Well, I am glad we were in a section of the road where nobody else could see us because they would have seen more than expected! I need a better belt =)
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