Our weekend began with a surprise! James got to play the offense for the whole Varsity Foot Ball game! The bummer part is, that the reason he was in was all the injuries that the varsity team has taken this year. Kinda scary! The AWESOME part is that WE WON!!
For about 2 hours, I thought I could report to you that James scored his first VARSITY touch down. The announcer said it was him. But, he came home and said, “mom, I didn’t catch that pass, it was Matt.” Guess it just looked really like he caught it! He did catch the two other passes that he was thrown! That was really cool! His name was in the newspaper for having 3 solo tackles (on special teams). So, it was very exciting!
I guess humility is something that continues to not be a problem!
Zach was recognized at 1/2 time as part of the 8th grade foot ball team.
It was senior night also. I spent a few moments in panic about what that will look like for us next year. What will HSSH do? What will James do? What will he write on the program when it says, “son of…”. Not looking forward to dealing with that. Wishing it would all go away by then. Hoping for better reality by then. I know, don’t worry about things a year away… easier said than done.
On Saturday morning, I did something I’ve never done before. It wasn’t on purpose, but I am sure glad it happened! James and I drove over to my sister and her fiancé Ben’s new house to see the progress of the week. Our 4 wheeler was there. I figured James would drive it back home for us. But, he told me that I couldn't’ drive “his” car and I would have to drive the 4 wheeler… okay, yeah, I can do that.
There were three adults trying to figure out how to start the thing. I had to call James to ask how to start it. Apparently, you have to turn the key. Hold that button. And pull that lever. Simultaneously. Oh, and hold your tongue sideways and cross your eyes. yeah.
So, after getting it started. Kiahna and took a completely illegal drive, lovely drive down the country roads… I took these pictures of the gorgeous fall day…
I’ll do more of that… what a beautiful day.
Then we went and watched some youth football, my nephew was playing. (because we just can’t get enough foot ball) (yes, we have issues)
I’d like to say that the evening ended all lovely too… but it didn’t. I tried taking my kids out to eat after the game. In the parking lot, there were comments like, “do we have to eat here?”, “I just ate.”, “why do you want to eat this?” Add that to the fact that I knew, that without a nap, it was already going to be incredibly challenging to take them to a sit down restaurant on my own, since Kiahna hadn’t napped, and Jadon, is well… Jadon…
See the tear streak? Heart broken. She produces crocodile tears at the drop of a hat. Or the not getting of the way.
So, I made a choice in that parking lot. I was done. I had spent the day trying to have fun. Trying to enjoy the moments. Trying to enjoy the beautiful (TOO WARM) fall day. I was done with their whining. I told them they would go home and eat peanut butter and go to bed.
Then I became totally frustrated with myself and my inability to hold together myself. I really wanted to enjoy the gift that the weekend was. The reality that HSSH had chosen not to pull our family apart this weekend. I was determined to enjoy the time I had with them all together. And then I get so frustrated with them. And then I get so mad at myself.
A break for ME was what I needed. I called my friend, Lora, and we went out for Mexican food. I refuse to feel guilty for taking or needing breaks from being everything and everyone to everybody. But, it is still a struggle to not.
Sunday, we went to church. I came home and gave Kiahna a nap. Thankfully she slept, because she wasn’t in a great mood in church, and we wanted to go on this AWESOME hiking trip!
And it was an AWESOME HIKING TRIP! There had to have been around 100 of us, mostly kids, under 12 years old… if you endure enjoy the video to the end, you’ll get to see me and the kids eating pizza at the end of the hike!
Here is the slide show I made of our adventure!
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10 comments:
How nice to visit your blog for the first time and hear about your weekend. Great pictures and beautiful family. See you again soon!
What a nice weekend...wonderful pictures of the hike. Wow...they were so beautiful. I love all the trees & changing colors. Gorgeous. My favorite time of the year. I still don't know how you do it all. You are supermom and superwoman. Nice post.
Your comment on my blog touched me deeply. I've been where you are now and know how you feel. I have a sneaking suspicion, however, you are going to do much better than I did in my daughter's early years. Perhaps it's your honesty. Not sure. At any rate you are going to do fine for the Lord will sustain you. Trust in Him,
You are in my prayers this week. Keep me posted and feel free to email me if that's easier.
Blessings sister!
Geez- and I thought I had a busy weekend. That hike looked awesome.
And I had to laugh at your 4 wheeler story. We have a little 4 wheeler that is challenging to start- like you said, you have to hold your tongue just right
Hi Pam,
I, actually we, enjoyed your slide show. The kids like looking at your pictures and "Smileboxes". The pictures were great. That hike looked like an amazing experience.
You are doing great. Breaks are essential for moms. Take them as often as you need them because, in the end, it makes you a better mom. Blessings and prayers from across the pond...
Holy cow, what a hill you climbed. I can't imagine J&J doing that. It looked pretty much straight up. I'm jealous of your hike, we need to do more of that. Of course, first, we have to get everyone healthy.
That's so awesome about the football game. How fun. I'm sorry for all the anxiety about next year. I could tell you not to stress, but I know I would too, so I understand. Try to not stress too much though. Sometimes things just work out much better than we ever could have hoped.
Good for you for going out. I hope you got some peace.
I loved your smilebox. It is wonderful.
"Then I became totally frustrated with myself and my inability to hold together myself. I really wanted to enjoy the gift that the weekend was. The reality that HSSH had chosen not to pull our family apart this weekend. I was determined to enjoy the time I had with them all together. And then I get so frustrated with them. And then I get so mad at myself."
Please do not be this hard on yourself. You are handling a huge family, many issues within it and mostly by yourself. God has a beautiful plan for you for your service to Him and your family is quite incredible.
I'll pray for you.
Bonnie, isn't being hard on ourselves what us mom's do best. Trying not to be hard on myself, just being honest with where I was that night... completely overwhelmed and frustrated with my children, wanting to enjoy them, but wanting them to go away and give me peace all at the same time!
that was one fun hike, lots and lots of kids and that wasn't ALL the Pizza WOW, that's alot of Pizza.
Congrats on the HS football game win and for playing the whole time.
and sometimes we all need some ME time.
I love the pictures...I love it when you put the slideshows on your posts!! I've never been on a hike (sad, I know) But it looks like lots of fun! Maybe one day it'll happen!
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