April 2011
Oh April.
I've thought and I've thought about how I would write about April without sounding like a sniveling snob, and finally just decided to give you the honest to goodness lowdown. And move on.
April was our Hawaii trip. The trip I went on one snowboarding trip and one skiing trip for (oh how I despise the cold and snow). The trip I've been saving for, working for and living for. And we finally made it!
Well kind-of.
About four days into the trip, Daniel had to come home early to take care of a work emergency. The kids and I decided to stay, and live the Hawaii dream by ourselves. What a bummer of a dream. The kids were fighting. I was lonely, seriously, I don't think I was meant to be alone. It doesn't work out well for me. And it was stressful.
And we came home.
Daniel is still working crazy hours, the kids have been testing, I've been working and running to baseball games, and trying to be a scout leader and trying to keep our house running and trying to be a good mom.
But that's reality. Now onto what's really been happening.
Keith played his first baseball game. He was nervous and I was nervous for him. I tried to remind him that the most important part was for him to have fun and play his best. And you know what? He played really well! And over the next few games, he was one of the few that hit and scored consistently. And then they put him in as pitcher and I really starting sweating it. But he did so well. And the next game, he pitched the whole game and they won! His last two games have not been so great and I wonder if he really does have extraordinary skill, or if it was all just a little fleeting blip. I keep telling him to have fun and play his best, and I know that's the most important part, but we all know it's more fun when you play well.
Jordanisms: "Why does everyone think Hawaii is SO fun anyway?"
"My mom's not fun."
As much as I love this little girl, the barrage of abuse that sometimes comes out of her is exhausting. Read and laugh internet, this is my life! And you really don't get the full effect without hearing the inflections and seeing her lower jaw set in stubbornness and defiance.
Good riddance April. You tried my patience and resolve. You tested my drive and stamina. Ha. I am still standing.
May, please be kind.
:)
--r
Oh April.
I've thought and I've thought about how I would write about April without sounding like a sniveling snob, and finally just decided to give you the honest to goodness lowdown. And move on.
April was our Hawaii trip. The trip I went on one snowboarding trip and one skiing trip for (oh how I despise the cold and snow). The trip I've been saving for, working for and living for. And we finally made it!
Well kind-of.
About four days into the trip, Daniel had to come home early to take care of a work emergency. The kids and I decided to stay, and live the Hawaii dream by ourselves. What a bummer of a dream. The kids were fighting. I was lonely, seriously, I don't think I was meant to be alone. It doesn't work out well for me. And it was stressful.
And we came home.
Daniel is still working crazy hours, the kids have been testing, I've been working and running to baseball games, and trying to be a scout leader and trying to keep our house running and trying to be a good mom.
But that's reality. Now onto what's really been happening.
Keith played his first baseball game. He was nervous and I was nervous for him. I tried to remind him that the most important part was for him to have fun and play his best. And you know what? He played really well! And over the next few games, he was one of the few that hit and scored consistently. And then they put him in as pitcher and I really starting sweating it. But he did so well. And the next game, he pitched the whole game and they won! His last two games have not been so great and I wonder if he really does have extraordinary skill, or if it was all just a little fleeting blip. I keep telling him to have fun and play his best, and I know that's the most important part, but we all know it's more fun when you play well.
Jordanisms: "Why does everyone think Hawaii is SO fun anyway?"
"My mom's not fun."
As much as I love this little girl, the barrage of abuse that sometimes comes out of her is exhausting. Read and laugh internet, this is my life! And you really don't get the full effect without hearing the inflections and seeing her lower jaw set in stubbornness and defiance.
Good riddance April. You tried my patience and resolve. You tested my drive and stamina. Ha. I am still standing.
May, please be kind.
:)
--r
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