At Home n School~
The kids survived the first week back at the Bagdad school.
Nicci was able to attend her first Jr High dance...She even was able to dance with a young man she 'Thinks is Cute'(I will be doing some research on this young man). Bobcat and Jazzi, LOVE their teacher. They were excited to go to school every day, and didn't complain about having to do homework. Bobcat, was able to help other kids out with their work, and I think that has Given him a whole new confidence. Jazzi was able to make a new friend, and with Bobcat in the same class as her...She has her own 'Body Guard'! Jessica...The one that we worried about the most...She came home every day, and only shared the positive. She has yet to say anything negative about the switch back. I told her the other day, that I was so very proud of her for making the most of it all...I told her it helped me to make the most of it! Jessica is such a great example-She is truly a special young Lady!
And you know...I haven't had to work real hard to get adjusted! To be honest...I am so excited to have them home now. I was able to walk the kids to school-Say hello to the teachers-Watch the kids interact with the other students...I was able to be there. The kids woke up in good moods, and there was no fighting to get ready. After school, the kids didn't have to rush around-They were not exhausted-Things were just easier this week. Here is the best part of it all...When we used to walk to school some 3 years ago, at the High School gym, there are these little doors that look like mail boxes...Well, the kids used to open them and pretend that they were getting their mail...On Tuesday, the first day that we walked to school...Jazzi went running up to the little door yelling 'My Mail Box!' 'I need to check my mail!'....That was awesome! *Sniff! Sniff!* Chase now does it-It Just kinda felt like we never left the school in the first place. We are going to just take one day at a time, and make the most of each day-Don't think it is going to take much effort! We did have to deal with the typical negative talk from others, but we stood our ground and were able to move forward-No hard feelings!
This week is Fall Break-and I am so glad the kids are on the same schedule-I get to enjoy them all home this week. I will have to take some pictures next week of the kids going to school n such...Wasn't able to this week.
I'm telling you, Diabetes is a nightmare...EeeKkk! Wish there was a cure! The Adorable One ran out of insulin on Thursday...YIKES! We are still so new to this, that we have not figured out how long his Quickpens will last. I think we know now...He isn't on just one type of Insulin, but 2. Taking 4 shots a day-It has been so very costly-We had already spent $420.00 in 4 weeks for his shots. Anyhow...That was very stressful worrying about how we were going to come up with another $100 dollars...And how we were going to get to the pharmacy to get the prescription*We live over an hour away from WalMart* On Friday, We were blessed, and we were able to pick up his insulin. PHEW! ...Makes me want to put that much more effort into getting his meds refills scheduled properly and ahead of time. I love the Adorable One, and wish he and I could just switch blood...Mine is usually low! We are in this together...We are trying to figure out what foods effect him, and working on getting excise put into the schedule-Need more hours in the day...We have high hopes that Michael will have more energy and will be able to become more active. Praying!
Sports~
The High School Football team had a horrible week of practice. They are just struggling to work as a team...'A Family'! The boys have done well this year...They had only lost once, and were headed to Ash Fork to play Jo City on Friday! Bagdad has not beat Jo City-ever-I don't think. The game started, and the boys just couldn't pull it together...Jo City was not even a tough team this year. We struggled in the first half...We came out the second half and started to play tough-But in the end we lost by 1 touchdown, 45-56. Heart breaking! We should have won...After the game, the boys were pretty upset. It was a hard loss. I hope they realize how important it is to work together...and build each other up. We had the pleasure of having our son, Justin, ride home with us. We did talk about the game, and we did talk about the mistakes that were made and how Justin needed to work hard on some things...But, it wasn't all about that. We had the opportunity to communicate with our son about his disappointments. I don't know about the Adorable One and Justin, but I sure enjoyed how Friday night ended for us. We enjoyed the company of #34 who, to us, will always be #1.
These picture's are of Justin sitting in an amazing 1940ish Cadillac...We were able to check out some old cars on the way home! That was awesome!!
Than on Saturday, our little 'Big' Bobcat had a game. We were playing a tough team, that has only lost once. We were undefeated...Well, Our little guys struggled. We got our first loss with a discouraging score of 25-28. I am a believer that a loss is good some times for kids to realize that they have to work hard every week-That a win is not going to be handed to them, they will have to earn it. I was proud of Bobcat, he was bummed, but he didn't come off the field discouraged. I love his attitude! He has a lot of heart, and it isn't just off the field...He shows it on the field as well. I sure hope this young man of ours always remembers to be humble and kind.
Our Volleyball player had a rough Thursday night game as well...We keep working, and play hard. We just don't have the 6 foot girls. Bagdad only has a hand full of athletes and we make do with what we have...I love the effort the girls made diving and rolling on the ground trying to get the ball! Sass rocks the court in my opinion. Her serves are calm and perfect...I have so loved watching her play. Even though I am not a fan of Ping Pong...I mean Volleyball :O)
Sports CAN teach the youth so many things. It isn't just being an athlete...It is about being selfless and working with others. It is about having confidence and helping to lift others up when the fight is so hard. It is about having respect. It is about WORKING. Sports are important...I should point out as well, that other extra curricular activities are important. I want my Football players and Softball players to experience music and art. These experiences are very important. All have their own types of lessons. So I am not only for just Sports! Although...I love hard work and sweat :O) builds character.
Myself~
On Friday, I had Sass straighten my hair. I have natural curly hair, so this of course, was different for me. I posted pictures on FaceBook...And I received a lot of compliments on my hair. The Adorable One really liked the new look...and asked me to do it more often. I just thought how funny it was, that a simple change could draw so much attention. I had many say they didn't recognize me, and quite a few say that I looked younger...*That was my favorite compliment*. I get so self conscious of my appearance, it is really silly! Everyone grows older! I think it is funny how we see ourselves...We see things that others don't. We worry to much about looking a certain way-What really matters is how we carry ourselves. I don't think I want to be remembered for how I looked, but rather, How I carried myself. Always room for improvement....But for that one day, it was fun to be different-Especially after having such a stressful week.
The first 6 days of October~
We had a week full of challenges and different emotions! Not all was mentioned. I realize our trials were small compared to what many go through...We don't have it bad. But we were tried with small issues that effected us. I for one, know how important it is to stick to what we know is to be right. And I also know that without family...Things would be that much harder!
Sunday~
We spent Sunday within our own home! We had Michael's dad over for a little while, and that was nice. It was a slow day. We DVR'd General Conference and watched it here and there. We were very blessed to hear from our Prophet who is amazing...All of the talks were good and inspiring. We talked, and giggled. We had a very nice start to this new week.
What a special life we have been given! And after seeing our Champion following his Big Brother Bobcat's example of folding his arms during GC's closing prayer...Can't help but feel BLESSED!
The first week of October is behind us. Not going to look back, and dwell on last weeks trials. We are moving forward...Counting our Blessings!
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