Our volleyball season is just about complete. We had our last practice today, with our last two games to be played tomorrow and Monday. We're a big perterbed that the gym will be closed on Thursday and Friday to have the floor redone, meaning that we'll have a 4 day break before our last game of the season. Poor timing, but not our doing.
Soph and I are already talking about next year. We're actually hoping to be able to coach the "A team" instead of the B team. Not only will we be able to teach them a bit more advanced skill set, we'll only have 12 girls to worry about, hallelujah!! This season we started off with 23 girls and we're now down to 19. That just flat out too many girls. They can't all hear, there's no way to give enough individualized attention, it's a pain in the behind to get all the girls to play and, well, it's just a pain.
I'm actually hoping to possibly participate in the varsity season a bit here over the next couple weeks. I'd love to get in with them (well, mostly their coach) as a resource and as an "in" in the volleyball world.
When I was getting ready to graduate from high school, getting asked all the time, "what are you going to do?" I said, even all those years ago, that my dream job would be to be a junior high girls volleyball coach. Well, here I am. And loving it. And looking forward to the season being done with just a little bit. :) (Really, I'm only anxious to be done so that I can have a bit more time to myself and not be running madly like I am currently.)
At this moment in time, I'm feeling very blessed that I'm living my dream. I'm a mom to my precious little girls. And, I'm coaching volleyball. God is good!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Well, we're still alive. :) It's been crazy busy around here. Hubby got a job and within 48 hours of the job offer, he started working (about 80 hours that first week). It's been a bit of a time of transition for all of us. The girls and I all miss having him around all day. I especially miss the extra set of hands when I'm watching C&C. We're trying a new schedule of full days (9:30-4) three days a week, tuesday, thursday and Saturday. Add that to the fact that I'm coaching volleyball 5 days a week from 3:30-5:30, I'm feeling like I'm ALWAYS running. Obviously, since C&C are here until 4 on some days, I go straight from watching them to hauling butt to make it to volleyball. Grandma or Oma have been coming over to watch my girls while I go to coach.
This weekend I have ladies' retreat with my church, so K and I will be going to that. B will spend Friday night with Grandma and Grandpa, then Hubby will pick her up after he gets off on Saturday. They might even go to a football game. :) I think he's totally getting off easy since I'll drop her off and he won't see her again until afternoon/evening on Saturday--slacker. :) He'd better enjoy the time off.
Onto other matters, I took pictures for my friend's wedding 10 days ago and I need to get them all burned onto a CD for her. I have this grand aspiration of making a slideshow in Pinnacle and adding music to it, which I'm sure she'd LOVE, but I have to actually have the time. Not sure when that's gonna happen.....
I'm really craving donuts. I mght have to go get some. YUM!!
This weekend I have ladies' retreat with my church, so K and I will be going to that. B will spend Friday night with Grandma and Grandpa, then Hubby will pick her up after he gets off on Saturday. They might even go to a football game. :) I think he's totally getting off easy since I'll drop her off and he won't see her again until afternoon/evening on Saturday--slacker. :) He'd better enjoy the time off.
Onto other matters, I took pictures for my friend's wedding 10 days ago and I need to get them all burned onto a CD for her. I have this grand aspiration of making a slideshow in Pinnacle and adding music to it, which I'm sure she'd LOVE, but I have to actually have the time. Not sure when that's gonna happen.....
I'm really craving donuts. I mght have to go get some. YUM!!
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Happy 1st Birthday, K
My precious K,
One year ago, I was nursing you for the very first time (as I waited for my pizza.) :) Snuggling your precious little body, still trying to learn what you looked like.....I couldn't stop looking at you. I was kissing all over your beautiful little round head and crying pretty much how I am right now. You are such a joy and a delight, K, a bright spot in our lives and a continual blessing. As I nursed you to sleep tonight, I looked down trying to remember how little you were then, and seeing only how big you are now--walking and trying to talk and bringing smiles to everyone you meet. I still can't believe how happy you wake up every morning, going from asleep to crawling in less than 2 seconds, smiling and talking the whole time. I love that you still like to nurse, and when you get tired enough, you try to lift up my shirt and snuggle in for a snack. It still frustrates me that you refuse to hold still until you are completely asleep, insisting on kneading and pinching, squeezing and scratching whatever skin is available. You have learned that fake coughing gets you attention and you love to make us laugh. I'm not sure if it's you or me that's confused, but you know how to sign "more" and "all done" I just am not usually sure which one you mean. Not only are you a continual motion machine, but since you've learned to walk, you are unstoppable and without fear. Tonight you found a way to climb up onto B's bed--we'd really better watch out now. You have the constant bumps and bruises to prove that you are well and truly a toddler. No longer my baby. But you know what? You'll always be my precious baby girl. Always. My gorgeous K. So stubborn and beautiful, smily and determined, such a gift. A precious, precious gift from God. We're so very proud of you, K, so very proud and so very in love.
Thank you for making me the happiest mommy ever. Happy Birthday, Little One!
I love you!
Momma
One year ago, I was nursing you for the very first time (as I waited for my pizza.) :) Snuggling your precious little body, still trying to learn what you looked like.....I couldn't stop looking at you. I was kissing all over your beautiful little round head and crying pretty much how I am right now. You are such a joy and a delight, K, a bright spot in our lives and a continual blessing. As I nursed you to sleep tonight, I looked down trying to remember how little you were then, and seeing only how big you are now--walking and trying to talk and bringing smiles to everyone you meet. I still can't believe how happy you wake up every morning, going from asleep to crawling in less than 2 seconds, smiling and talking the whole time. I love that you still like to nurse, and when you get tired enough, you try to lift up my shirt and snuggle in for a snack. It still frustrates me that you refuse to hold still until you are completely asleep, insisting on kneading and pinching, squeezing and scratching whatever skin is available. You have learned that fake coughing gets you attention and you love to make us laugh. I'm not sure if it's you or me that's confused, but you know how to sign "more" and "all done" I just am not usually sure which one you mean. Not only are you a continual motion machine, but since you've learned to walk, you are unstoppable and without fear. Tonight you found a way to climb up onto B's bed--we'd really better watch out now. You have the constant bumps and bruises to prove that you are well and truly a toddler. No longer my baby. But you know what? You'll always be my precious baby girl. Always. My gorgeous K. So stubborn and beautiful, smily and determined, such a gift. A precious, precious gift from God. We're so very proud of you, K, so very proud and so very in love.
Thank you for making me the happiest mommy ever. Happy Birthday, Little One!
I love you!
Momma
Friday, July 27, 2007
metamorphosis of toddler-ese
Stage 1: More war!
Stage 2: God gave us a mighty whoopin'
Stage 3: (yesterday) God gave us a mighty weapon
No, we aren't teaching our daughter how about war, or for that matter, how to get a whoopin'! :) She learned about it all on her own. Kidding. :) This is B's current favorite song--one that my little sister taught her from her camp counselor day, including actions. It's a great song. I'm not sure which one I'd rather hear come out of my child's mouth in the grocery store, or during the sermon at church--More war, or something about a mighty whoopin'.
Here are the words to the song:
God gave us a mighty weapon,
to live in victory,
to stomp on the devil and walk mightily.
So put on your holy armor
and don't be afraid no more.
no, no more, you've been chosen by the Mighty One.
Yes, now it's time for war!
Stage 2: God gave us a mighty whoopin'
Stage 3: (yesterday) God gave us a mighty weapon
No, we aren't teaching our daughter how about war, or for that matter, how to get a whoopin'! :) She learned about it all on her own. Kidding. :) This is B's current favorite song--one that my little sister taught her from her camp counselor day, including actions. It's a great song. I'm not sure which one I'd rather hear come out of my child's mouth in the grocery store, or during the sermon at church--More war, or something about a mighty whoopin'.
Here are the words to the song:
God gave us a mighty weapon,
to live in victory,
to stomp on the devil and walk mightily.
So put on your holy armor
and don't be afraid no more.
no, no more, you've been chosen by the Mighty One.
Yes, now it's time for war!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Potty talk
While B was sitting on the toilet waiting for me to come help her wipe, she says, "Mommy, look, (as she pointed into the toilet) I made a rocket and a ball!" (this was complete with signs.)
Friday, July 13, 2007
Family Day
With Hubby home lately, we've been enjoying a bit more family time. The other day, we ran a couple errands, picked up some sandwiches and went to a park to eat. The girls were much more interested in playing than eating, go figure.
K has learned a new "trick." She can get herself up to a standing position pretty much anywhere. She's quite proud of herself, as are we. *grin* I think that we clicked off about 20 pictures while she stood in that exact same position alternating between "so big" and clapping.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
New baby news
No...not me...as far as I know. :)
My friend forever, Camille, had her baby boy! Camille and I met about 10 years ago, when we worked together, planned our weddings together 6 years ago and pick up where we left off no matter how long it's been since we've seen each other. She's since been divorced and is engaged to a wonderful new man, the baby's daddy.
After getting the call the other day saying that the baby was here, I immediately called hubby and told him to plan on watching B while I went to check out the new little one. I had just talked to Camille at 4-something the previous afternoon and there was nothing in the works, so it went pretty quickly for her. Baby Rayce was 7lb 4oz and 21 inches long. Holy cow, that is tiny! He just precious! Lots of hair and a double chin already. It's amazing how fast you forget that fresh baby feel....makes me kinda sad. :)
As soon as I walked into the hospital room, I saw somebody I recognized. For the first 5 minutes of my visit, we kept looking at each other with that "where do I know you from" look. He was from what seems like a previous life, though, and I couldn't quite place him. Apparently, it was the same way for him. :) Turns out we lived in the same dorm our first year of college and had a few mutual friends. Anywho, he's married to Camille's fiance's sister. Rather long convoluted line there. He and his wife had kids just about my girls' ages and are expecting again in December. Hopefully we'll be getting together sometime while Camille is on maternity leave and I can connect a few more dots with him. It's a bit irksome that I can't absolutely place him, ya know?
Mom & baby are doing wonderful and home adjusting well. I'm hoping to be able to visit very soon and go take a few pictures of the new little guy. He's just so sweet!
My friend forever, Camille, had her baby boy! Camille and I met about 10 years ago, when we worked together, planned our weddings together 6 years ago and pick up where we left off no matter how long it's been since we've seen each other. She's since been divorced and is engaged to a wonderful new man, the baby's daddy.
After getting the call the other day saying that the baby was here, I immediately called hubby and told him to plan on watching B while I went to check out the new little one. I had just talked to Camille at 4-something the previous afternoon and there was nothing in the works, so it went pretty quickly for her. Baby Rayce was 7lb 4oz and 21 inches long. Holy cow, that is tiny! He just precious! Lots of hair and a double chin already. It's amazing how fast you forget that fresh baby feel....makes me kinda sad. :)
As soon as I walked into the hospital room, I saw somebody I recognized. For the first 5 minutes of my visit, we kept looking at each other with that "where do I know you from" look. He was from what seems like a previous life, though, and I couldn't quite place him. Apparently, it was the same way for him. :) Turns out we lived in the same dorm our first year of college and had a few mutual friends. Anywho, he's married to Camille's fiance's sister. Rather long convoluted line there. He and his wife had kids just about my girls' ages and are expecting again in December. Hopefully we'll be getting together sometime while Camille is on maternity leave and I can connect a few more dots with him. It's a bit irksome that I can't absolutely place him, ya know?
Mom & baby are doing wonderful and home adjusting well. I'm hoping to be able to visit very soon and go take a few pictures of the new little guy. He's just so sweet!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
B says....
This morning, B got a juice box and came to snuggle in bed with me. After she climbed up, she turned the box around, looking at the box and said, "Let's see how it says...... drink it all and throw it in the garbage. Drink it all and don't squeeze it."
baby steps
Today my precious baby girl K is 10 months old. Where has the time gone? Here are some of her most recent accomplishments:
~Just yesterday, she started saying "up"
~Started saying "uh oh" (or sometimes "oh uh")
~Says bah-bye in context, albeit a bit delayed.
~Says aforementioned bah-bye in combination with waving
~Said DADA for the first time (of course, hubby wasn't home.)
~Continues to say mama, but generally only in a whining tone. :)
~Pulls up on ANYTHING in sight, including the not-so-steady washcloth drawer.
~She continues to show her incredible determination--you can NOT distract her, she'll crawl around, pull up, wiggle, climb over and possibly even scream in frustration, but can in no way be dissuaded from her goal.
~She has this insane ability to crane her neck around. She's continually turning her head what seems to be at a 180* angle, followed by twisting her entire body the same way. Crazy girl!
On Sunday, she hadn't slept well during the day and started whining during dinner. Pretty soon, there she was:
About 20 minutes later, she woke up. Almost instantly, she was reaching for the food on her tray and popping it into her mouth. It was too funny. Oh, and that's asparagus and corn. She eats pretty much anything other than banana (haven't figured that one out yet.) I try to feed her just about every time we eat as it seems to make her much happier. She's also getting to be quite competent at using a sippy cup.
In sleep news: we've been (a bit loosely) going by the NCSS, we're now on phase 2/phase 3. We put her down content and settled and rub her back until she goes to sleep. Then, for at least the first few wakeups during the night, we don't get her up, we just ask her to lie down and rub her back until she goes back down. Last night, she was down for the night (after a LONG fight) at 9:30 and slept until 2 when I went in and rubbed her back for about 2 minutes. Then she slept until 4. I nursed her that time since I was just about bursting. :) She had a hard time settling down, though, and ended up coming into bed with us at about 5, where she went back to sleep until almost 9. I was so proud of her! I'm not sure if I *needed* to go in at 2, since she was just grumbling. But I was up and in there before I really thought about it. Six and a half hours of sleep, though.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Oh, and she TOOK 2 STEPS on Sunday. AHHHHHH!!!! Look out, big sister, here she comes!
K, you are such a joy! Your smile lights up our world. B loves you SO much and what a blessing it is to see. Your big blue eyes are captivating. Grandpa Ron calls them your "sparklers." We love you so much, K, and are so very blessed to have you in our family.
~Just yesterday, she started saying "up"
~Started saying "uh oh" (or sometimes "oh uh")
~Says bah-bye in context, albeit a bit delayed.
~Says aforementioned bah-bye in combination with waving
~Said DADA for the first time (of course, hubby wasn't home.)
~Continues to say mama, but generally only in a whining tone. :)
~Pulls up on ANYTHING in sight, including the not-so-steady washcloth drawer.
~She continues to show her incredible determination--you can NOT distract her, she'll crawl around, pull up, wiggle, climb over and possibly even scream in frustration, but can in no way be dissuaded from her goal.
~She has this insane ability to crane her neck around. She's continually turning her head what seems to be at a 180* angle, followed by twisting her entire body the same way. Crazy girl!
On Sunday, she hadn't slept well during the day and started whining during dinner. Pretty soon, there she was:
About 20 minutes later, she woke up. Almost instantly, she was reaching for the food on her tray and popping it into her mouth. It was too funny. Oh, and that's asparagus and corn. She eats pretty much anything other than banana (haven't figured that one out yet.) I try to feed her just about every time we eat as it seems to make her much happier. She's also getting to be quite competent at using a sippy cup.
In sleep news: we've been (a bit loosely) going by the NCSS, we're now on phase 2/phase 3. We put her down content and settled and rub her back until she goes to sleep. Then, for at least the first few wakeups during the night, we don't get her up, we just ask her to lie down and rub her back until she goes back down. Last night, she was down for the night (after a LONG fight) at 9:30 and slept until 2 when I went in and rubbed her back for about 2 minutes. Then she slept until 4. I nursed her that time since I was just about bursting. :) She had a hard time settling down, though, and ended up coming into bed with us at about 5, where she went back to sleep until almost 9. I was so proud of her! I'm not sure if I *needed* to go in at 2, since she was just grumbling. But I was up and in there before I really thought about it. Six and a half hours of sleep, though.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Oh, and she TOOK 2 STEPS on Sunday. AHHHHHH!!!! Look out, big sister, here she comes!
K, you are such a joy! Your smile lights up our world. B loves you SO much and what a blessing it is to see. Your big blue eyes are captivating. Grandpa Ron calls them your "sparklers." We love you so much, K, and are so very blessed to have you in our family.
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