No pictures. The only pictures I've snapped lately have been for Ella Mortensen's school project involving "Flat Stanley" (ask elementary teachers about that one). I'm going to rely on the other parents to get pictures of my daughters in their last HS musical (Thoroughly Modern Millie, terrific). As I sat watching I realized why my fingertips were always sore; I'd altered and repaired about 25 of the costumes on the stage, not to mention the hats, headbands (flappers you know) and all the makeup. I guess I've been busier than I even realized. And I learned a valuable lesson: NEVER volunteer to be on a costuming committee again if you are the ONLY one who knows how to sew!
I'll get to the point. I'm hoping that I can find a way to make it back to the blogging world. I love reading others posts, even though it's been about a month since I have. I feel negligent. Let's face it, I'm finally posting with wet hair and church starts in 55 minutes (thank heavens all I have to do is go through my back gate).
Highlights (wish they were in my hair):
1. Michael is finishing his 3rd week of Boot Camp. Some lovely person at Fort Jackson is even maintaining a page on facebook for us. I get to see him from time to time in pictures. Like when he came out of the "gas chamber" with others; noses running (like faucets, ew), eyes streaming, etc. He's doing great. Biggest drawback? Not seeing his fiance, the lovely Sarah.
2. Musical. It's over and I got to bed before midnight for the first time in 3 weeks last night. Who would have thought that 11:00 would fill me with such contentment?
4. 70 degrees one day, next day 6" of snow. No wonder I have a sore throat and a runny nose.
5. Substituting. Since our last layoff (yes, I'm trying hard to stay positive and not let it give me too many new gray hairs, although I really don't mind the grays) I've been, blessedly, kept very busy. It's tiring but rewarding.
6. Girls getting ready for the end of their senior year. This has included the musical, getting 75+ photos of them gathered for their senior slide show for the church's "Honor the Grad" night, happily attending a banquet for Emily's $2K yearly scholarship, Allison gaining a half tuition scholarship, getting them registered and finding the right dorm for them at UNC (in Greeley, about 90 minutes from here), making lists of what they need (including wish lists), etc. I'm SO happy for them! They have worked really hard to be where they are! And I must admit I'm very ready to move on from High School.
Now, off to church!
3 years ago
7 comments:
So good to hear from you! We've missed you but we know you are very busy. It's good to hear that everyone is doing well. Tell Ali and Em how proud of them I am for all their hard work in their musical and I'm also proud of you for all your hard with all those costumes! Goodness, goodness! I'm also excited for Ali and Em and them moving on and going to college but man that will sure make for your house being very quite. If you'd like I'd be happy to send Blake and/or Conner there for you and Steve and Grandma to raise and keep you company:)
Well know we love you all!
JoLynn
Oh, how I have missed your wit and wisdom! I am also very proud of those beautiful girls and their hard work. I am glad they will have eachother when they make their way out into the world!
I wish you were here. I need a movie buddy while I am stuck in bed. It's making me crazy!
I got very excited when I saw the comment you left on my blog. I thought maybe, just maybe, Gena had returned to the blogging world and had a new post on her blog. She did! Great! I cracked up when I read about you being the only one on the costume committee that knew how to sew, I guess you just have to appreciate the willingness of some, even though they are skill-less. Good for your girls earning those great scholarships. We saw very little of that so we just paid through the nose...but it's all behind us now...all graduated and educated. Senior year is always so much fun but so expensive, it was bad enough doing it one at a time, I can't imagine TWO. One day it will be just a blurry memory. Welcome back to the blogging world, it's nice to keep up on your life.
Oh boy, do I feel your costuming pain--the sore fingers and back, the late late nights, and admittedly the satisfaction of seeing it all come together on the stage. I'm always so glad when ours is over, though I still have to clean up and put everything away. . . after Spring break. Silly you volunteering and knowing how to sew!
I'm still having a hard time wrapping my mind around Michael and Boot Camp, but GAS CHAMBERS? Oh dear. I hope he is surviving and doing well.
Hang in there yourself, dear. And blog when you can, but don't let it become another something to feel guilty about--it's your blog, after all!
Welcome back and thanks for all the updates! We sure do love you! We love Uncle Steve and have you both in our prayers. Good for Alli and Em.... hell it was all I could do just to graduate from high school! Take care
Brent
:) I just say WOW
and I love you :) :)
I just wanted to tell you that I love you and miss you! I know that you guys are very busy especilly as the school year is winding down but I wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all and missing you. We hope you are all doing well!
Love Ya,
JoLynn
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