[renielarson]

With all the pressure put on us teachers nowadays, I don't always have the time to really listen to stories my children want to tell. The day is short, the curriculum is demanding, and small talk is sometimes pushed aside.

Well, today...I made an effort to take extra time to listen to each and every story my 9 year olds wanted to share...and I listened giving each one my utmost attention. I hugged, high fived, laughed when appropriate, sighed when necessary, and truly enjoyed my kids for who they are. Not that I don't always enjoy them...but today was special.

It was a wonderful day...not only for them...but for me, too! I hate to see them move on to 4th grade...wish I could keep each and every one of them for another year...a great bunch of kids I have this year!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by samhass

Oooooooo Bare, I'm sort of turned on by the backhoe. I love toys that move earth, rock, etc.

OK Sam, great! You spend the summer at the cottage in Canada watching Fireboy operate the backhoe and I'll use your passport to head back to the bubble.

[chelsea24]

Today I went over to the Golf Cart dealer to tell him how I wanted it decorated (decal-ed) and batted my eyelashes and whimpered until he promised to have it by tonight. And low and behold, whoooo hooooo, it was delivered and vetman and I went on a wonderful ride to LSL and listened to some Latin Music. And driving, on the way home, I had to stop and watch the sunset with vetman my love, and thank God for all of my blessings. ;D

[renielarson]

Oh Chels...sounds like such a romantic evening...

Isn't being a golf cart owner next to heaven? We'll have to take an evening drive together sometime.

[chelsea24]

:bigthumbsup: Bright, I love it! That would be nice.

a good thing I did was go to an exercise class

[uujudy]

Does last night count? We saw Mandy Patinkin in concert. Oh man! What a voice! I'm in love! Don't tell Mr. Judy!
On the other hand... If I let him have Paula Deen, does that mean I can have Mandy? 1rnfl

He ended the concert with "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." The crowd went wild! 040 040 040 040 040

This one good thing will keep me going for the rest of the month! :2cool:

[beady]

Bare... maybe we could arrange for surgery for both Fireboy and Captain, they could be roomates.

I can't get captain off the computer, he definately needs an adjustment.

[nONIE]

Is there room in that bed for Engineer guy??? :dontknow:

[chelsea24]

Went to the Crisper's luncheon and met lots of new friends. Also, spent time with lots of old friends. It was a very nice day.

[Barefoot]

Well, Nonie and I missed the Crispers luncheon today. > But we didn't like having our pictures taken anyway, right Nonie? ???

We miss everyone and are glad you all had a wonderful time and that there were new members to welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

[chelsea24]

Missed Barefoot and Nonie soooo much at the luncheon. Can't even tell you.

[nONIE]

Awwww Chels, Thankyou girlfriend, can ya just imagine how we felt??? :'(

[samhass]

We have been bolstering the economy here in Pa. The restaurants have particularly benefited. My waistline bears testament to the culinary delights I have indulged in since we got here. Friends and family have blessed us daily with their presence.

[Rokinronda]

Took a ride to stay at our daughters and spent incredible family time with our most precious granddaughter, amazing daughter, and fine son in law. We relaxed by the pool, ate great chinese food, watched E.T. and played BUZZ. I am truly blessed!