so, it has been one week since i last posted...and we are still moving on 4 cylinders.
let's see this weekend we visited my parents and family. great-gram rearick was in town visiting, which it was nice to see her now that she lives in florida. also, mom made a turkey dinner in honor of her visit so it was like thanksgiving in april :)
ally discovered strawberry shortcake her new favorite dessert. i took some pics, i will post from home later. she also has been loving elmo lately too. she has an elmo doll that she gives huge hugs and kisses too daily - it is very sweet.
as for keith, he has been actively participating in some office get-togethers. he has been bowling and golfing with some of his co-workers as well as training for the 5k this weekend with me. he seems to enjoy his job and keeps good ties with a few guys from work.
and lastly me...i just finished putting together a 50 minute presentation for the annual mini-covention here at slippery rock. it was a lot of work for 50 minutes, but well worth the young minds i touched. plus the topic was coaching - which i have a lot of experience with from years of doing it. needless to say, i am glad it is over.
as for the family - this weekend we will be going to be laying low...it has been a hectic few weekends and we just need a small break to re-group. ashley is joining us for the weekend to help with ally on race day. and ally will be competing in the trot tot - about 60 yards of all sprinting with her friend jadyn. i will be sure to take pictures so everyone can see miss ally's first ever race.
on tap for tomorrow is the dreaded surgery for ally. i am not sure the exact time because i am playing phone tag with the nurse - i am assuming early morning which would be perfect so that we can enjoy the beautiful spring day tomorrow we have been promised once she has recovered!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
5 simple rules to being HAPPY
A Donkey Story
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.
The jackass cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited his neighbors to come over and help him. They each grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer and his neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, lots of dirt!
The trick to getting along well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the 5 simple rules to being happy:
Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
Live simply and appreciate what you have.
Give more.
Expect less
And there you have it...simply stated. I need this reminder, as Keith and I embark on the summer without a paycheck from job transitioning and a possible move again.
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.
The jackass cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited his neighbors to come over and help him. They each grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer and his neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, lots of dirt!
The trick to getting along well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the 5 simple rules to being happy:
Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
Live simply and appreciate what you have.
Give more.
Expect less
And there you have it...simply stated. I need this reminder, as Keith and I embark on the summer without a paycheck from job transitioning and a possible move again.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
i almost....
wore shorts today!
it was so warm i could have worn them, but i was afraid to take my chances. this is a hard concept for most to understand, but spring is usually non-existent in PA these days. it just kind of blends in with summer. today was one of the nicest spring days, with baby blue skies, warm temps and bright sunshine all day long.
needless to say, ally, the bears and i all shared an evening of fun in the sun. my only wish would be for my allergies to lay low at this time of year-grr!
it was so warm i could have worn them, but i was afraid to take my chances. this is a hard concept for most to understand, but spring is usually non-existent in PA these days. it just kind of blends in with summer. today was one of the nicest spring days, with baby blue skies, warm temps and bright sunshine all day long.
needless to say, ally, the bears and i all shared an evening of fun in the sun. my only wish would be for my allergies to lay low at this time of year-grr!
Monday, April 7, 2008
what is to come...
so many of you have been asking about future career moves for me and i have to say that part of the reason that i have been a little neglectful in writing is due to the many applications i have been organizing. mailing and setting up interviews.
i just recently turned down an interview for a head coaching position at a premiere high school. it was a hard decision professionally, but the best one for me personally.
keith and i have a personal agenda item for this year which is to get pregnant with our second child. in which we are targeting late summer. i need time to soak in my next new teaching job, the idea of two little ones and coaching would just be another added stress i don't need right now. someday again...but more so than that i am hoping to coach ally in youth sports first. i feel i have given a lot of my time to others, now i would like to work with my own.
who knows what is to become of me in the next few months, as much as i am planner, hanging in the balance is okay with me too.
i just recently turned down an interview for a head coaching position at a premiere high school. it was a hard decision professionally, but the best one for me personally.
keith and i have a personal agenda item for this year which is to get pregnant with our second child. in which we are targeting late summer. i need time to soak in my next new teaching job, the idea of two little ones and coaching would just be another added stress i don't need right now. someday again...but more so than that i am hoping to coach ally in youth sports first. i feel i have given a lot of my time to others, now i would like to work with my own.
who knows what is to become of me in the next few months, as much as i am planner, hanging in the balance is okay with me too.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
i almost forgot...
another 5k to train for...yep, i am addicted!
this one is on a trail (finally!) and i am recuriting keith. this one has a short turnaround time, it is only 2 weeks away. i guess i need to start cracking my whip again! details to follow...
this one is on a trail (finally!) and i am recuriting keith. this one has a short turnaround time, it is only 2 weeks away. i guess i need to start cracking my whip again! details to follow...
spring has sprung!
birds chirping, longs walks, laughter from children playing, and cool treats...it was a wonderful family and friend weekend. janice popped into town with her two boys and karyn had us all over for dinner and drinks -- it was fantastic! sunday we spent the day outside with ally and the bears soaking up every last minute of the sunshine!
this weekend brought a lot into perspective for me. i guess the change in seasons does that in a very passive way. i am glad to no longer have to layer up myself and ally before leaving home as well as a nice clean car for long rides to work and back.
on tap this week...projects to return (that i haven't finished grading), keith finishing up classes for the semester, a few nice days of weather to spend outside, and a visit from my grandmom rearick who lives in florida now.
this weekend brought a lot into perspective for me. i guess the change in seasons does that in a very passive way. i am glad to no longer have to layer up myself and ally before leaving home as well as a nice clean car for long rides to work and back.
on tap this week...projects to return (that i haven't finished grading), keith finishing up classes for the semester, a few nice days of weather to spend outside, and a visit from my grandmom rearick who lives in florida now.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
oh, those ears...
unfortunately, we found out on monday that ally will have tubes put in her ears on april 17. i finally made an appointment with children's hospital, ENT department this past monday. it has been way overdue, not sure why i waited so long, i guess the same reasons most parents wait it out, but now that it is officialy scheduled and ally will no longer have ear infection after ear infection - i am ok with it all.
it is a quick process for these little ones - only 5 minutes, but the fact that she will be under some powerful drugs makes me a little uneasy.
we are asking that everyone say a little prayer that all will be ok and that little miss allyson will be better off with tubes which will drain out the fluid.
other than that, ally is full of life and a blast to hang with. she is picking up something new everyday and never ceases to amaze keith and i. tonight we played house in her kitchen and fed her baby dolls -- i remember dreaming of the day that i could interact with her like this and it is finally here, so i am all about soaking it up while i can!
it is a quick process for these little ones - only 5 minutes, but the fact that she will be under some powerful drugs makes me a little uneasy.
we are asking that everyone say a little prayer that all will be ok and that little miss allyson will be better off with tubes which will drain out the fluid.
other than that, ally is full of life and a blast to hang with. she is picking up something new everyday and never ceases to amaze keith and i. tonight we played house in her kitchen and fed her baby dolls -- i remember dreaming of the day that i could interact with her like this and it is finally here, so i am all about soaking it up while i can!
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