Lost time is NEVER found again
-Benjamin Franklin
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Where did November go????
Really! I can't believe how busy that month ended up for me and doing what you may ask?? I don't know....
I have been training to run my first 5k, which I DID on Thanksgiving morning... thank you thank you very much :)
The twins and I have been going through a bit of a transition with getting a new TSS worker in the house and replacing our favorite TSS ever Colleen. She had to move onto bigger and better positions within her company and I wish her Good Luck in all that she does. I am struggling a bit getting used to someone else coming in and working with the boys when we had the Best there was.. and now this new girl doesn't even SING??? What??? She's young and I think it embarrasses her to sign in front of other people. One piece of advice for anyone who comes in contact with my boys. They are so motivated by music and signing that if you even just sung the ABC's or the Wheels on the Bus or Five Little Monkies Jumping on the Bed, you would INSTANTLY be the boys favorite person in the whole wide world..LOL
I went and got the boys sized for an adaptive stroller last month. They are getting so big and I cannot handle them out in the community alone by myself so for safety we went ahead with ordering them a "wheelchair" stroller to use. The weight goes upto 110 pounds each so its something we can use for a long long time to come.
I observed the twin at preschool one day last month and it brought tears to my eyes seeing how far they've come and just how involved they are in the classroom. They were signing songs and the boys were making the gestures before the words even came out. They anticipated what was coming next for like four songs. I was so tickled!!!
Another thing that happened last month was that we got word that BOTH boys were approved for a wish from Make-A-Wish. We don't know what they are going to do yet, but we're excited for them.
Tristin got to go deer hunting for the first time Monday, she did not get anything but is still hopeful to go out this weekend and give it another try.
Camille has been getting a better attitude about things lately. A couple times this month she cranked up her MP3 player and helped around the house so much I almost felt like paying her a housekeeper fee!! When she wants to do something she sure does a great job at it.
Elijah has become the Wii master all the sudden. He gets on that system everyday. I think its a boy thing? LOL but he can't even read all the words in some of the games that give hints or advice and he still masters the game. Oh and another great point to make about him, I went out for a jog one day and he asked if he could come. I didn't think it would hurt to try and see what he had in him, he jogged a mile with me and his pace was faster than mine!! I was so proud of him and I think he may be my training buddy come spring :)
Tom and I have kept busy with everyday life. But the most noteable thing for November was that we both got to attend the Arc's National Convention in Pittsburgh November 12 - 14. This was so beneficial for us both, being that we both just got involved with the organization this year. I am the Executive Director and he is the Vice President of our branch. I am excited and hopeful that we will be able to use some of the knowledge gained at the convention to bring more services to our area. As a matter of fact, I met with a grant writer today to see about getting a grant for integrated sports in the area and field trips for the families of our parent support group. Let's hope :O)
I have been training to run my first 5k, which I DID on Thanksgiving morning... thank you thank you very much :)
The twins and I have been going through a bit of a transition with getting a new TSS worker in the house and replacing our favorite TSS ever Colleen. She had to move onto bigger and better positions within her company and I wish her Good Luck in all that she does. I am struggling a bit getting used to someone else coming in and working with the boys when we had the Best there was.. and now this new girl doesn't even SING??? What??? She's young and I think it embarrasses her to sign in front of other people. One piece of advice for anyone who comes in contact with my boys. They are so motivated by music and signing that if you even just sung the ABC's or the Wheels on the Bus or Five Little Monkies Jumping on the Bed, you would INSTANTLY be the boys favorite person in the whole wide world..LOL
I went and got the boys sized for an adaptive stroller last month. They are getting so big and I cannot handle them out in the community alone by myself so for safety we went ahead with ordering them a "wheelchair" stroller to use. The weight goes upto 110 pounds each so its something we can use for a long long time to come.
I observed the twin at preschool one day last month and it brought tears to my eyes seeing how far they've come and just how involved they are in the classroom. They were signing songs and the boys were making the gestures before the words even came out. They anticipated what was coming next for like four songs. I was so tickled!!!
Another thing that happened last month was that we got word that BOTH boys were approved for a wish from Make-A-Wish. We don't know what they are going to do yet, but we're excited for them.
Tristin got to go deer hunting for the first time Monday, she did not get anything but is still hopeful to go out this weekend and give it another try.
Camille has been getting a better attitude about things lately. A couple times this month she cranked up her MP3 player and helped around the house so much I almost felt like paying her a housekeeper fee!! When she wants to do something she sure does a great job at it.
Elijah has become the Wii master all the sudden. He gets on that system everyday. I think its a boy thing? LOL but he can't even read all the words in some of the games that give hints or advice and he still masters the game. Oh and another great point to make about him, I went out for a jog one day and he asked if he could come. I didn't think it would hurt to try and see what he had in him, he jogged a mile with me and his pace was faster than mine!! I was so proud of him and I think he may be my training buddy come spring :)
Tom and I have kept busy with everyday life. But the most noteable thing for November was that we both got to attend the Arc's National Convention in Pittsburgh November 12 - 14. This was so beneficial for us both, being that we both just got involved with the organization this year. I am the Executive Director and he is the Vice President of our branch. I am excited and hopeful that we will be able to use some of the knowledge gained at the convention to bring more services to our area. As a matter of fact, I met with a grant writer today to see about getting a grant for integrated sports in the area and field trips for the families of our parent support group. Let's hope :O)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thank the Thankless Jobs
This came from an email I received today and thought it was the perfect time to share this!
There are many roles and professions in our society that are terribly underappreciated. They could use an “atta boy” or "atta girl," and this is the perfect season for praise. If you see them, thank them. If they are in a restaurant, pick up their tab. Report to their boss that they do a great job. Get creative.
Here are just a few examples of people who give a lot and get a little:
Janitor – Notice how the hallways in your office building or school are usually free of trash and dust? You go into the bathroom and everything is ready to go. And it's all done by someone with a name tag. It's one of the hardest labor jobs to be a janitor, yet he or she only gets recognized when something is messy. Change that.
Teacher – Sadly, kids are generally more disrespectful of teachers than they were even 20 years ago. If teacher pay went up as much as paperwork has and child discipline needs to, they wouldn't need their pension funds. To boot, many parents think that teachers are the problem when kids bring home bad grades.
Garbage man – To paraphrase an old saying: Stop doing your job for a month, and have the garbage man stop doing his for a month. See whose absence is more noticed. If any of us did the work for a day, we'd appreciate our jobs a lot more.
Police and fire personnel – The police are usually noticed only when they're giving you a ticket. Firefighters get the attention when you pull over on the side of the road to let them through. But they are both doing important work.
Military – After a person sees enough reports about the armed forces on the news, they tend to grow numb to it. But our men and women are still over there, doing their jobs just as much as ever. Don't forget how we're being kept safe by people that most of us will never meet.
Mom and Dad – This one may not seem like it belongs here, but we think so. When the kids come, it's not just about you anymore. In fact, virtually nothing is about you. Most people wouldn't have it any other way, but that doesn't mean a pat on the back isn't welcome. The food, shelter, band-aids and teething–it's a lot of work. And that's not even getting into those infamous teen years. Plus, parents lack something that everyone else on this list gets—a paycheck.
There are many roles and professions in our society that are terribly underappreciated. They could use an “atta boy” or "atta girl," and this is the perfect season for praise. If you see them, thank them. If they are in a restaurant, pick up their tab. Report to their boss that they do a great job. Get creative.
Here are just a few examples of people who give a lot and get a little:
Janitor – Notice how the hallways in your office building or school are usually free of trash and dust? You go into the bathroom and everything is ready to go. And it's all done by someone with a name tag. It's one of the hardest labor jobs to be a janitor, yet he or she only gets recognized when something is messy. Change that.
Teacher – Sadly, kids are generally more disrespectful of teachers than they were even 20 years ago. If teacher pay went up as much as paperwork has and child discipline needs to, they wouldn't need their pension funds. To boot, many parents think that teachers are the problem when kids bring home bad grades.
Garbage man – To paraphrase an old saying: Stop doing your job for a month, and have the garbage man stop doing his for a month. See whose absence is more noticed. If any of us did the work for a day, we'd appreciate our jobs a lot more.
Police and fire personnel – The police are usually noticed only when they're giving you a ticket. Firefighters get the attention when you pull over on the side of the road to let them through. But they are both doing important work.
Military – After a person sees enough reports about the armed forces on the news, they tend to grow numb to it. But our men and women are still over there, doing their jobs just as much as ever. Don't forget how we're being kept safe by people that most of us will never meet.
Mom and Dad – This one may not seem like it belongs here, but we think so. When the kids come, it's not just about you anymore. In fact, virtually nothing is about you. Most people wouldn't have it any other way, but that doesn't mean a pat on the back isn't welcome. The food, shelter, band-aids and teething–it's a lot of work. And that's not even getting into those infamous teen years. Plus, parents lack something that everyone else on this list gets—a paycheck.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
If your a teacher...you MUST read...
After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said, "Let me see if I've got this right.................
"You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning.
"You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.
"You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job.
"You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.
"You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents by letter, telephone newsletter, and report card.
"You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps.
"You want me to do all this and then you tell me... "I CAN'T PRAY?"
"You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning.
"You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.
"You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job.
"You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.
"You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents by letter, telephone newsletter, and report card.
"You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps.
"You want me to do all this and then you tell me... "I CAN'T PRAY?"
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Looking for potty chair advice
Well my guys are four and I think that its time to give potty training a try. Do I think they are ready, No not yet, but once we introduce something they are pretty quick at picking things up, so why not try this over the winter months. My question/ concern is that they are 4, each boy is around 30lbs and I'm afraid of buying a potty chair that was made for a 2 year old and my guys butts won't fit it right. I also HAVE to have a decent sized splash guard as my guys are not really blessed with any size in the winkie area and they are sure to be straight shooters...if ya know what I mean :)
So What have you used?
So What have you used?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Reeces Rainbow Angel Tree Project
I would ask that if your looking to make a donation to an organization who does a wonderful like helping give children LIFE, the I would suggest you take a look at the Reeces Rainbow Angel Tree Project. We gave last year and we will give again this year.
Click Here and just take a look at all the beautiful faces that are in need of a loving home. Oh me oh my, it melts my heart and there's no words.
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