Moments of time

I have been running 

Not literally

But 

Life has had me going 

In many different directions

The end of the school year

Seems to be super busy

Between tests,field trips,concerts,awards ceremonies

The Kid and I 

Are busy

The LAX season ended 

On a wet note

Our last game was canceled 

Due to a flooded field

The heavy rains made it so we had no true ending

It just ended

Kinda a bummer

The Kid loved playing LAX

And even with all the traveling 

I can't wait to let her do it again next year

The last game we got in.It was about 92 degrees out and the cicadas were deafening

.

 The Kid made it 

Through her first year of Middle school

Thank god!

I won't say it didn't have ups and downs

In the end the we left 6th grade with smiles

Proud of my girl

She made

High Honors 

For the entire school year

The Kid 

Also turned 12

During all the craziness of the end of the year

I felt like I failed as a mom

I didn't plan anything for her birthday really

Not for lack of trying

I started asking her in May 

What she wanted to do

She kept saying nothing

All she wanted

Was to spend time with the people she loved

So in the end that is what we did

No big party

No gifts really exchanged

Just some time with family 

And an ice cream cake

It was a great day

And

With smiles like this

I think the Kid was happy with her choice

 

So it is now the end of June 

All ready

Summer is in full swing

Our schedule is filling up

With fun things

So much lazy afternoons

Summer Sizzle Basket season is set to begin

Practices have been going on for about a month

What I love about this is I don't have to drive anywhere

The Kid can walk to practice and the games

WOO HOO

For my wallet

I also in the midst of planing a trip to DC

With my mother the Kid and myself

 I have never been

So if anyone has some suggestions  let me know

The Kid and I 

Also have a concert date 

Quickly approaching

Big Time Rush

(again)

We saw them last year with a group of friends

But this time around she wanted it to be just us

I'm going to enjoy this moment

Because I know soon enough

Going to a concert with your mom

Will not be the "cool" thing to do

I know I rambled a bit

But 

That is my life at the moment

Rambling around 

Living life

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer now that it has begun!

 

 

 

Lovely day

S
Sunny
I love waking up
Knowing that
It's going to be a beautiful day

U
Underlying
There are some underlying issues
Going on at work
A power struggle of sorts
One that I personally do not want to be part of
Things are changing
Possibly 
My hours
Whether that is good or bad
 I guess I will have to wait and see
At the end of the day
I just want to do my job
And
Then go home and enjoy my time with my family

N
Normal
Is
Overrated
I'll take my goofy
Kid and her friends
Any day

This is an old picture but makes me laugh every time

D
Dirty
My place is a mess
Maybe dirty
Is a bit harsh
But
Working on it
As usual
Helps that I can have the windows opens
A music blaring
Cleaning is no fun

A
Awesome
The Kid played Lacrosse for the first time this year
To say she had an awesome experience
Would be putting in mildly
Hope the love continues
Her last game is Thursday
I hope it is a great one

Y
Yielding
To temptation
Tomorrow starts a new look at the foods I eat
I am not going to walk away from the things I love
Just be better
About my choices and portion sizes
But
Today
I will enjoy a couple of these

Hope your weekend was enjoyable!

Middle schoolers,bus trip,Lincoln Center ..Oh my

I chaperoned a field trip

Last Thursday

2 busloads

Of middle school aged children

I even paid to go

I think any time

Middle school hormones are involved

The parents should be given a voucher for drinks afterwards

(along with the teachers)

The trip was my Kid’s

Band Culture trip

They try to pick something different each year

This trip was to see a performance

At the beautiful

Lincoln Center

Avery Hall to be exact

We were there to see/listen

To NY Philharmonic
Featuring a performance of Wynton Marsalis's
Swing Symphony (Symphony No.3)

It was a wonderful performance
And
A plus to be able to hear Wynton Marsalis play as well

It was a quick trip

But

A great one

And
Finally
A few of my favorite pictures
I took during the trip

Smile when life makes you want to scream

Life has been 

BUSY

Or I should say my Kid's life has been busy

I can honestly say 

I think she needs her own assistant

While I am kidding 

Part of me is really contemplating it 

(will never happen)

How nice though

The idea

That way I go to the important things

But can slack on the other stuff

I think the above screams bad mom

For me to think that

But 

We as people 

Get overwhelmed at times

There has been some crummy things 

That have taken place 

In our lives

Nothing horrible

Just more annoying

 I think

I will just share the pictures of the good stuff

The stuff 

That made me smile

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
 

A messy work week collides with life

I was a bad blogger

I really should say I was a bad non blogger

Or reader

Work 

Was EVIL

Last week

I am still recovering

We had a new computer system go live 

Last Monday 

To say it was a disaster 

Would be to kind

I had a break down by noon

Tears were flowing

On my way home at 3

It was messy

I dont understand 

Why 

The people who set systems up 

Dont defer to those who actually will use it

I think 

Many of the issues 

Would end up being non ones 

COMMUNICATION

It helps

This week 

I am playing catch up in the blogger world

I have many to read

I have missed you all

Instagram 

Has kept my in touch 

Even if only in a small way

It is almost like a movie trailer

And 

I love me a movie trailer

Am I the only one

So here is hoping to a better week

May yours be great too

Wonderful weekend why are you over

Had a great weekend

Spent it outside

And 

I have the burnt skin to prove it

Ouch 

Is all I have to say

We had a beautiful day

For the Kid's lacrosse game

Sadly

We loss

10-6

But it was a battle hard fought

#19 Super Proud of this Kid

Had a little Cinco Da Miyo Fun

Saturday evening

(I know a day early)

We some friends

Forgot the camera

Maybe a good thing

I behaved though

Made sure I was in bed before midnight

Sunday

Was off to a birthday party 

For my friend's now 5 year old

Happy Birthday Xavier

It was a great day

Family,friends and food

I wish all weekends could be this much fun!

Friday Letters

F

Finally

Spring has arrived

I am loving every moment of it

Windows open

Sun is shining 

Children are playing

This weekend should be wonderful

R

Raging

I have a raging headache today

Been fighting it all day

But 

3pm when you arrived

My headache was mostly gone

Great start to the weekend

I

Imagine
Imagine Dragons
That is
Kinda a favorite
In this home lately
Love that me and the Kid
Have the same taste in music
Sometimes

D
Determined
To do nothing
But
Hang out in the sunshine and fresh air
All weekend
Sorry housekeeping you will need to wait

A
Away
The Kid has another away lacrosse game
Saturday
I'm all ready excited for her
She truly loves playing the game

Y
Yanking
I feel like I have been yanking my hair
Right of my head
This last week or so at work
Sadly
It wont be getting any better any time soon
We are getting a new system
It goes live Monday morning
I don't think it will be a smooth transition
Not one but
But
That is Monday morning
Not going to let it ruin my weekend fun


Hope everyone has a memory making weekend!