Walker Newsflash
I hope no one has given up on me. Remember back in August when I mentioned that I start to wear down in the Spring from school duties (church, work, sports, academics, etc...)? Let's just say I'm treading the water and the water is just over my chin. Visions of Meredith! It's all good though. I don't feel overwhelmed just busy and tired.
CW flew off to Mexico today. He called a little while ago and said the flight went well. The plane was small. We've been busy getting him ready the past two days. It is tradition to send gifts to the host family. We sent some James Avery jewelry (unique to Texas) and Bath/Body Works. The boy who stayed with us brough CW a t-shirt and chess set so we sent a shirt and cribbage set. We were at the airport at 11:30 but met with some of the other students for breakfast. It was a good idea since eating and sharing really calmed my nerves. When I asked CW if he was nervous, he would just put his face in his hand, smile, and giggle.
MW will be spending a few days with her Dad which is a BIG deal since she gets to go to work with him and big brother is not around. She is doing well at school too. She is blossoming into a writer and artist. This is significant since her reading had a slow start. Her first grade teacher told me in one of several conferences... "I don't think it is bad enough to hold her back". This meant the teacher had considered it. Dyslexia was a serious thought. She tutored over the Summer. Ms Jenny watched over her as well (our resource teacher). Anyhow, MW has been making "A's" in reading and wrote a story that was picked for judging in the "Junior Olympic Writers". We'll know how she placed in April. I've won a few art rewards. I also won first place in SA for UIL "Ready Writer" in seventh grade. So as I sit up straight, puff my chest, and put my nose in the air....let me just say... "she gets it from me". Well, wait a minute, maybe she gets it from God. Whatever.
BTW, still doing WW but have decided to cut down on carbs as well since CW and I have each lost only six pounds since January! The carb thing is for me. CW is staying the course. He has increased his exercise at school but not at home so I thought I'd be more consistent with the Gym. He likes to go. I'm hoping to get both kids in Fencing soon. They loved their trial class. The registration fee is steep and other things have taken priority. Note to certain grandparents: contributing to this fee would have been a great Christmas gift like suggested. They could be three months into lessons by now. Excuse me, I'm grateful. I appreciate gifts. Just don't ask for my suggestion then say the idea is "no good" and force me to think of some toy that would be the last thing the kids actually needed. I know what they need, like or want. I knew the toys, clothes, games and jewelry they really wanted were already bought. I know you want to shower your grandchildren. I just hate your money to go to "more of the same" when it can go to something of substance.
Okay, I'll try to post within the week since my "Mother" duties will be lighter this week but only if I get comments. Love to all.
CW flew off to Mexico today. He called a little while ago and said the flight went well. The plane was small. We've been busy getting him ready the past two days. It is tradition to send gifts to the host family. We sent some James Avery jewelry (unique to Texas) and Bath/Body Works. The boy who stayed with us brough CW a t-shirt and chess set so we sent a shirt and cribbage set. We were at the airport at 11:30 but met with some of the other students for breakfast. It was a good idea since eating and sharing really calmed my nerves. When I asked CW if he was nervous, he would just put his face in his hand, smile, and giggle.
MW will be spending a few days with her Dad which is a BIG deal since she gets to go to work with him and big brother is not around. She is doing well at school too. She is blossoming into a writer and artist. This is significant since her reading had a slow start. Her first grade teacher told me in one of several conferences... "I don't think it is bad enough to hold her back". This meant the teacher had considered it. Dyslexia was a serious thought. She tutored over the Summer. Ms Jenny watched over her as well (our resource teacher). Anyhow, MW has been making "A's" in reading and wrote a story that was picked for judging in the "Junior Olympic Writers". We'll know how she placed in April. I've won a few art rewards. I also won first place in SA for UIL "Ready Writer" in seventh grade. So as I sit up straight, puff my chest, and put my nose in the air....let me just say... "she gets it from me". Well, wait a minute, maybe she gets it from God. Whatever.
BTW, still doing WW but have decided to cut down on carbs as well since CW and I have each lost only six pounds since January! The carb thing is for me. CW is staying the course. He has increased his exercise at school but not at home so I thought I'd be more consistent with the Gym. He likes to go. I'm hoping to get both kids in Fencing soon. They loved their trial class. The registration fee is steep and other things have taken priority. Note to certain grandparents: contributing to this fee would have been a great Christmas gift like suggested. They could be three months into lessons by now. Excuse me, I'm grateful. I appreciate gifts. Just don't ask for my suggestion then say the idea is "no good" and force me to think of some toy that would be the last thing the kids actually needed. I know what they need, like or want. I knew the toys, clothes, games and jewelry they really wanted were already bought. I know you want to shower your grandchildren. I just hate your money to go to "more of the same" when it can go to something of substance.
Okay, I'll try to post within the week since my "Mother" duties will be lighter this week but only if I get comments. Love to all.
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