Second Place Prize

They gave out awards at my daughter's school for the intramural sports they played. My daughter won a second place ribbon for her volleyball performance. Way to go! Now everyone is talking to her about joining the team next year--I hope she does! :)

Looking Forward to Senior Year Fun

My son is completing his Freshman Year soon--as he does, there have been many things at school that highlight the outgoing Seniors. He has watched from afar, and he is really looking forward to when it is his turn to enjoy his Senior Year. I hope he enjoys his Sophomore and Junior Years, but I do remember how much fun that final Senior Year of high school can be. There is just so much going on--a fun year of enjoying the end of childhood, and an exciting year full of plans for the future. I hope my son enjoys each and every year of high school to the fullest--but I am also looking forward to watching him really enjoy his Senior Year in just a few years. THAT is what amazes me--he is in the "class of 2011"--so his Senior Year will be 2010 - 2011. We are at then end of the 2007 -2008 school year--that went by so fast! And in about 2 years, my son will be beginning his Senior year--and in just 3 years from now, he will be getting ready for his high school graduation. WOW! How does life go by so darn fast!

Volleyball

My daughter's school had a few days where they participated in intramural sports. My daughter signed up to play volleyball. She was nervous about playing in front of everyone at first, but she got out there and did her best. She is really good at volleyball! Her teachers and the p.e. coach told her that she should definitely try out for the team next year. Depending on if we get moved or not--either here or in Florida--I hope she will do it. Good job!

Sinus Headache

Ow! I don't get headaches very often, but I know how miserable they can make you feel. My son had a bad one the other day--he came home from school, took some Advil, and went to bed. Hours later, he woke up and said he felt a little bit better. Must be that awful pollen! It is wreaking havoc around here!

Musical Performance

My daughter and her class presented a musical performance in school the other day. I was so proud of her! She is becoming quite a performer. I hope she tries out for the school play next year--I think she would love it. Art, music, and performing arts--it really is her "thing"! :)

High Pollen Count

Where we live, there is an unusually high pollen count in the area. Cars, sidewalks, streets, and outdoor surfaces are coated with the stuff! When we first experienced this, we were amazed at how thick is can be when it builds up--looks like snow except it is yellow. I am beginning to think that my son DOES have some allergies--especially to this thick pollen. He hasn't felt very well lately--headaches, congestion, etc. Could be something else, but this high pollen count seems to be causing a lot of misery for many people. Hope it clears up soon!

That's Hot

My daughter enjoyed wearing some of her new clothes this week. While she didn't have a shirt that said these words, she did get compliments on her clothes. A common compliment these days usually includes the word "hot"--"That shirt is hot," "You look hot," "That is SO hot"--yeah, thanks P.H. I won't discuss my opinions on that right now--just wish it wasn't filtering down into real life with my teens. As long as using the word "hot" is ALL that filters down, maybe it isn't so bad. But if OTHER things and bad behaviors begin to surface, that is another story. For now--my daughter wants to look "hot"--as long as she is keeping everything covered and decent, I guess that is okay with me. To me, then it just means "pretty"--there will be no major revealing done to achieve that, though. Even if "you got it" you certainly don't have to "flaunt it"--THAT is the key to looking good without looking cheap. OMG--I cannot believe the tiny little miniskirts and shorts on the racks these days--we will NOT be buying that crap! My daughter will be wearing decent clothes--enough with the hot pants crap, people--it is SO out! Bring back decent lengths--don't have to be to the knees, but way past the rear end area is a must! It is NOT "hot" to "let it all hang out"--especially not for young teens! Anyway--my daughter has some cute clothes--she feels "hot"--and she is NOT "flaunting it" or "letting it all hang out"--all is well!