I SCORED!!!

Another soccer season is about to come to a close. Tomorrow morning our girls play in a tournament to wind up the season. Tonight was the final practice. And coach had a great idea. "Soccer moms" vs. the girls. We had to mirror our daughter's positions, which meant that I played in the middle of the field and had to do a lot of running. (Tammi - you're probably already laughing, but the answer is, no, I didn't!) We held our own pretty well for a while - of course, we might not have played by all of the rules. Hubby heard one mom yell to her daughter, "If you score, that's a chore!" #2 scored the first goal for the girls, something she has waited on all season. Sweet victory for her. But then... so did I. YEA ME!!! A goal for mom in her soccer debut. However, I know how to quit while I'm ahead. After all, I didn't want to be the ball hog Tammi has mentioned in another post. I wanted another mom to have a chance for her moment of glory. In the end, the girls won 3-2. Fun game. Just hope I can get out of bed to watch her play in the morning.

This One's for You, Lyndi! **Proofreading Accomplished**

My cousin, Lyndi, is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first baby. After being on bed rest for several weeks now, she's starting to get a little stir-crazy. She's waited a long time for this little boy to get here - much longer than 9 months. And she's going to be a FANTASTIC mom!! Let's cheer her up with some love in the comment section - a joke, a verse, a word of enccouragement. If you don't know Lyndi, she's full of life, has a huge heart, and is a joy to those who know her. So whether you're family, a friend, or a complete stranger, let's put a smile on her face today!

America's Next Top Model

Okay, so maybe she doesn't have ambitions to hit the NY runways, but she had fun with her first "photo shoot" courtesy of Tammi's Fresh Faces Campaign. Here's one I stole from the photoblog.

As If You Really Care...

Saw this on a blog I really enjoy. Did it for some therapy. Hope you enjoy! Try it for yourself, I'll read!!!

I crave: Mt. Dew, daily

I search: For truth

I wonder: What my girls will grow up to be

I regret: Having a poetry recitation contest in my classes

I love: Sitting on the beach with a good book

I ache: For those around me who have been betrayed

I care: How my girls' days went

I always: Put on flip flops and jeans or sweats when I get home

I am not: Organized, no matter what anyone says (although I want desperately to be organized)

I believe: The children are our future... teach them well and let them lead the way... show them all the beauty they possess inside... give them a sense of pride to make it easier... let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be... everybody searching for a hero... people need someone to look up to... I never found anyone to fulfill my needs... A lonely place to be so I learned to depend on me... I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows... If I fail, if I succeed... at least I live as I believe... no matter what they take from me, they can't take away my dignity.. because the greatest love of all is happening to me... I found the greatest love of all inside of me... the greatest love of all is easy to achieve... learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all.. [Repeat Chorus] ... and if by chance, that special place that you've been dreaming of... leads you to a lonely place... find your strength in love... (Courtesy of Whitney Houston)

I dance: And my family laughs...why do you think that is???

I sing: Oh, dear Jesus, how I WISH I could sing!!

I cry: Often, and easily

I don’t always: Finish the laundry I started that day

I fight: The urge to eat peanut M&Ms, Reese's cups, KitKat bars, and birthday cake ice cream
(I'm about to give in to the ice cream tonight, though!)

I write: Crooked on the board at school

I win: Or I'm unhappy

I lose: More than I like to admit

I never: Get up the first time my alarm clock goes off

I confuse: Clint when I talk about the Amy's or the Jill's

I listen: To my Passion CD's when I'm having a bad day at school

I can usually be found: On the soccer field, lately

I am scared: Of facing my e-mail at school tomorrow - UGH!

I need: A nap

I am happy about: Having the day off Friday :-)

Catch Her if You Can

#1 had a track meet the other day and ended up placing 2nd in the region in two of her three races -- the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She's worked super hard in practice this year and improved her times considerably. They have the state meet here next weekend, so hopefully she'll do just as well then. Go Eagles!

Pretty Girl...

Dress. Shoes. Jewelry. Nails. Makeup. Dinner. Limo. What girl wouldn't want to go to prom???

#1 went to hers tonight. Our school doesn't sponsor any dances, so this year's prom was a bit unusual. They "bused" all the kids to Atlanta... first to a hotel for dressing, catered dinner, and pictures...then to an off-Broadway production of the Lion King...and finally back to Albany. I am so bummed that I did not get to see her all dressed up tonight, but I can't wait until she gets home to see pictures and hear all about it! Here's one she sent me via cell phone. More as soon as I can get them from her!

FUNNY THING HAPPENED THE OTHER DAY

To make a short story long...
Came home from school the other day to find husband's jeep bogged down in about three feet of mud in our backyard. Husband was nowhere to be found. His cell phone and laptop were on the kitchen counter. So...
I went back out to the mudpit with my cell phone to make a couple of quick pics, which I then sent to a few friends who I knew would get a chuckle. Clint stuck in the mud. Haha. One of the recipients was supposed to be my cousin Matt. Here's how the conversation followed:

"Matt": haha. Whose is that?

Me: Clint.

"Matt": Clint who?

Me: Clint N***es

"Matt": Clint N***es...is that who I'm speaking to, as well?

Me (getting a little irritated with my "cousin" at this point): Clint's jeep. Amy on the phone.

"Matt": Amy...do I know you?

Me: Think I may have the wrong #.

"Matt": This is "T". Who were you trying to text?

***Need to know - "T" has a very unusual name. One that you wouldn't forget even, say, 10 years later.***

Me: That wouldn't be "T" Wilson by any chance?

"Matt"/"T": Yes...DO I KNOW YOU?

Me (laughing): Yes, as a matter of fact you do. I taught you in first grade, 11 years ago at Sherwood Acres.

"Matt"/"T": No way...Mrs. N***es!! That's hilarious! How have you been?

Anyway, we continued texting for the next half hour or so. He was one of my first grade students, the very first year I taught. He's graduating from high school this year. He and my daughter #1 are friends through a mutual friend. He apparently has my cousin's old cell phone number. (Or else, I never had Matt's correct # in the first place.) What are the odds? It's it a small, small, world. I smile now everytime I think of this conversation.