Boy are we struggling today!
I've been sick all week with a sinus infection. I think I've been to bed before nine all week (thank you Nyquill!) We've had orthodontist appointments, swim practices, Science Fairs, and meetings to work with and around. To tell you to the truth...I'm flat out exhausted. I am so ready for a three day weekend! Thank goodness we have Monday off this week due to Presidents Day!
We have been struggling with Elijah and his braces. We practically are having to sit on him to get him to wear his rubber bands this time around. A couple days ago we had to get firm with Elijah and tell him if he didn't start wearing his bands, the iPod would be the first to go. Now, if you know Elijah, this is the ULTIMATE punishment for him. He carries his iPod with him everywhere. That kid loves music. I love that he loves it so much and the thought of grounding him from something he loves so much is awful but he has to understand that doing this is very important. Well, this morning it hit the fan. He hasn't worn his bands in two days so before he walked out the door this moring, we had to take the iPod away. He will get it back in twenty four hours IF he wears his bands all day today, all night, and all day tomorrow. We'll see. He was pretty upset about it and it definitely wasn't the way I wanted to start the day...but rules are rules.
I hate punishing my kids because seeing them unhappy and upset makes me unhappy and upset too. It's like a punishment for us too! BUT...on the other side of that coin, our children know what our rules are and they know the consequences for their actions (or reactions!) While Elijah hated this, he knew that his decision was cause for his punishment.
Isn't being a parent difficult? Man, some days are rough! Teaching right from wrong sometimes can be easy but the life lessons continue to get difficult as our chldren age. I want to be a good parent and do what's right for my kids because I want them to be successful adults and one day sucsessful parents themselves. I want to follow through and teach my children right from wrong. I know many of your are going through this (or will eventually.) Follow through is important. Even though sometimes it doesn't fit into our social schedules and can make life easier to give in.
I am very blessed with wonderful children. Elijah is an awesome kid and I know he will get through this and be even better than he now.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Science Fair
Happy Friday!
Here is a picture of Sydney with her Science Fair project. She did her project on Chromatography (the process of separating color) and it turned out fantastic. She got an A on her presentation and an A on her report. She received a first place on her project and I heard she did a really good job when the judges came around. That in itself is awesome since Sydney isn't very comfortable with public speaking. She was thrilled and we were so proud of her and the blue ribbon she received.
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Tonight, Sydney's best friend Brittney will be coming over. We will be taking the girls out for a celebration dinner after we drop the boys off at swim practice. They are both very excited. It will be a fun evening for them as Brittney will then spend the night here with Syd. It was a good way to end the week!
Last year, Noah won a blue ribbon and he went to Regionals with his Science Fair project. It was certainly interesting! Regionals is a VERY long day. Lots and lots of waiting! The awards process is a very long ordeal too. What was even more difficult was Regionals took place on one of the coldest weekends of the winter last year plus that weekend was also Elijah's swimming conference so it turned out to be a very CRAZY weekend! Yikes! But, it was a great experience and Noah, I'm sure he was glad he got to participate in that.
Congratulations to Sydney for a job well done. We couldn't be happier for our little winner!
Here is a picture of Sydney with her Science Fair project. She did her project on Chromatography (the process of separating color) and it turned out fantastic. She got an A on her presentation and an A on her report. She received a first place on her project and I heard she did a really good job when the judges came around. That in itself is awesome since Sydney isn't very comfortable with public speaking. She was thrilled and we were so proud of her and the blue ribbon she received.
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Tonight, Sydney's best friend Brittney will be coming over. We will be taking the girls out for a celebration dinner after we drop the boys off at swim practice. They are both very excited. It will be a fun evening for them as Brittney will then spend the night here with Syd. It was a good way to end the week!
Last year, Noah won a blue ribbon and he went to Regionals with his Science Fair project. It was certainly interesting! Regionals is a VERY long day. Lots and lots of waiting! The awards process is a very long ordeal too. What was even more difficult was Regionals took place on one of the coldest weekends of the winter last year plus that weekend was also Elijah's swimming conference so it turned out to be a very CRAZY weekend! Yikes! But, it was a great experience and Noah, I'm sure he was glad he got to participate in that.
Congratulations to Sydney for a job well done. We couldn't be happier for our little winner!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
RANDY STONEHILL!
The last 48 hours have been awesome! Chad and I got to participate in a rare opportunity and I couldn't wait to share it and the pictures with you.
About a month ago, we were doing our thing; hanging out at home when the telephone rang. I answered it and it was my brother. He said, "Hey, did you know that Randy Stonehill is coming to Muncie next month?" I said that I knew about the possibility of the show but didn't know of the date. He gave me the details and I was so excited. Randy Stonehill is a legend and his music has been a part of our (Chad and I and my family) lives since his album Paradise City (which was released in 1976) which became one of our very favorites and still is. He is amazing. Chad got to see in him concert in the 80's at Taylor University. I have never been able to catch a show. While he still tours alot, he hasn't been back to Indiana in many years.
Okay, well here's where it gets exciting!
My brother asked if we wanted to help with the show. I was so exited to help, I would have done anything. In fact, that's what I told him. "Yeah! We'll do anything!" Then Todd asked the ultimate. He asked if we would be interested in picking RANDY STONEHILL UP FROM AIRPORT!!!! Holy Cow! YES, YES, YES! Totally! So on Thursday night, Chad and I went and did just that!
It was so great. What an amazing guy. Randy is so down to earth, so funny, very kind and is such a storyteller. We had such a great time. He told story after story of people he'd met, experiences he's had, about his family, about his music. It was so incredible. We just sat and listened and laughed while he told about things like the story behind King of Hearts (my personal favorite) about I Turn to You and about picking out the female voice for that duet. He talked about getting to meet Ray Charles and working with Larry Norman. I love Amy Grant and he did a duet with her a few years ago. I have always loved her and wanted so badly to ask him about her and what it was like to work with her but I didn't want to bombarde him with questions and was pretty content to listen to him and whatever he wanted to talk about. Fortunately for me, he brought her up on his own. He talked about her and what it was like to record that song. It was unbelievable. Perfection!
He had us laughing so much that the trip just flew. We took him to his hotel and helped deliver his bags to his room. After he thanked us for the ride and the help, we left him and together Chad and I walked down the long hotel hallway. We couldn't speak. We just looked at each other with these huge smiles on our faces. Finally once we turned the corner, we turned to each other and started talking all at once. "Oh my gosh! He is so cool! That was so amazing! We just spent the evening with Randy Stonehill!" Needless to say, we are such geeks but it was all I could do not to run through the hotel sqealing and jumping. It was so unbelievable!
The next day, my brother called me and asked if Chad would want to be Randy's security at the show. Chad? Are you sure? My quiet, very sweet, sometimes shy, husband? Well, Chad got the honor of a lifetime. He had one on one time with Randy, was there when he made his set list, was with him when he warmed up in his dressing room, he got to escort him to and from stage, carried his guitar, and got him water. Very cool!
Last night was the show. He delivered an incredible, very personal and intimate performance that everyone loved. He sang such favorites as Great Big Stupid World, Shut De Door, Your Love Broke Through, and I Love You. He was so funny and his voice was impeccable. It was a great show. It was everything I had ever thought a Randy Stonehill show would be.
Afterwards, we got autographs, pictures and everyone there got to meet and greet Randy. I know he was exhausted after the show but he was very kind and very gracious to everyone. By the way, our kids loved the show too and Sydney and Elijah got autographs. They were thrilled.
Chad got to keep his set list and we got some pictures. Here are a couple. I hope you enjoy them. It was a once in a lifetime adventure for Chad and I and one we won't soon forget.
Thank you to Brent and Stacey Gardiner for this incredible opportunity and thank you to my brother, Todd for asking us to help. We couldn't have been more thrilled!
About a month ago, we were doing our thing; hanging out at home when the telephone rang. I answered it and it was my brother. He said, "Hey, did you know that Randy Stonehill is coming to Muncie next month?" I said that I knew about the possibility of the show but didn't know of the date. He gave me the details and I was so excited. Randy Stonehill is a legend and his music has been a part of our (Chad and I and my family) lives since his album Paradise City (which was released in 1976) which became one of our very favorites and still is. He is amazing. Chad got to see in him concert in the 80's at Taylor University. I have never been able to catch a show. While he still tours alot, he hasn't been back to Indiana in many years.
Okay, well here's where it gets exciting!
My brother asked if we wanted to help with the show. I was so exited to help, I would have done anything. In fact, that's what I told him. "Yeah! We'll do anything!" Then Todd asked the ultimate. He asked if we would be interested in picking RANDY STONEHILL UP FROM AIRPORT!!!! Holy Cow! YES, YES, YES! Totally! So on Thursday night, Chad and I went and did just that!
It was so great. What an amazing guy. Randy is so down to earth, so funny, very kind and is such a storyteller. We had such a great time. He told story after story of people he'd met, experiences he's had, about his family, about his music. It was so incredible. We just sat and listened and laughed while he told about things like the story behind King of Hearts (my personal favorite) about I Turn to You and about picking out the female voice for that duet. He talked about getting to meet Ray Charles and working with Larry Norman. I love Amy Grant and he did a duet with her a few years ago. I have always loved her and wanted so badly to ask him about her and what it was like to work with her but I didn't want to bombarde him with questions and was pretty content to listen to him and whatever he wanted to talk about. Fortunately for me, he brought her up on his own. He talked about her and what it was like to record that song. It was unbelievable. Perfection!
He had us laughing so much that the trip just flew. We took him to his hotel and helped deliver his bags to his room. After he thanked us for the ride and the help, we left him and together Chad and I walked down the long hotel hallway. We couldn't speak. We just looked at each other with these huge smiles on our faces. Finally once we turned the corner, we turned to each other and started talking all at once. "Oh my gosh! He is so cool! That was so amazing! We just spent the evening with Randy Stonehill!" Needless to say, we are such geeks but it was all I could do not to run through the hotel sqealing and jumping. It was so unbelievable!
The next day, my brother called me and asked if Chad would want to be Randy's security at the show. Chad? Are you sure? My quiet, very sweet, sometimes shy, husband? Well, Chad got the honor of a lifetime. He had one on one time with Randy, was there when he made his set list, was with him when he warmed up in his dressing room, he got to escort him to and from stage, carried his guitar, and got him water. Very cool!
Last night was the show. He delivered an incredible, very personal and intimate performance that everyone loved. He sang such favorites as Great Big Stupid World, Shut De Door, Your Love Broke Through, and I Love You. He was so funny and his voice was impeccable. It was a great show. It was everything I had ever thought a Randy Stonehill show would be.
Afterwards, we got autographs, pictures and everyone there got to meet and greet Randy. I know he was exhausted after the show but he was very kind and very gracious to everyone. By the way, our kids loved the show too and Sydney and Elijah got autographs. They were thrilled.
Chad got to keep his set list and we got some pictures. Here are a couple. I hope you enjoy them. It was a once in a lifetime adventure for Chad and I and one we won't soon forget.
Thank you to Brent and Stacey Gardiner for this incredible opportunity and thank you to my brother, Todd for asking us to help. We couldn't have been more thrilled!
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