My freshman college daughter, Devree has inspired me to write more in my blog. She's keeping a blog to document her college experience and I just LOVE to read it . She's so funny. You can click on her over on my "blogs I follow" side bar.
So,.... here's my lame attempt to catch up. Yes. I do journal. Sort of? I make Facebook posts. So....here's my catch up since January of just SOME of my posts:
Feb 1st: Wow. Attending a baptism on Saturday morning must be hard for teenagers? They all fell asleep on the ride home.
Feb 3rd:I'm subbing at Riverview in art. (And I can't even draw stick people!) I haven't been in this classroom since 7th grade and I'm just now remembering how awful my experience in here was. Not the class itself but the nasty boys that would whisper nasty things and write despicable suggestions on my desk. Needless to say, I told this class my experience and that I'd be listening to their conversations and if anyone feels unsafe, disrespected or uncomfortable to see me. (And that I'd be escorting anyone to the office with potty talk.) The class got awfully quiet for a minute. Good grief. Amazing how a room can trigger such vivid memories.
Feb 5th: Subbing special education today. Part of my day was spent shadowing students in their regular classes and keeping them on task. I was warned about two girls that write notes and giggle. I sat behind them and asked in my coolest, hip teacher manner to please pay attention and not pass notes? "Oh, sure!" they said. 10 minutes later one turns around and hands me a folded paper? She wrote ME a note!! Telling me I'm pretty and I have nice make up and to please write back? (Eye roll) Seriously?
Yes, sort of sweet but it not quite as lovely as my compliment from Art class Monday (said to Alex), " Dang, your mom is hot!" to which Alex replied "Shut up!! That's my mom!" Ha! Junior high. So fun.
Feb 7th: Not sure I like being the mom of an apparent "heart throb"? I had girls blushing in class today upon finding out I was a certain young man's mom? And then I had reports from other students of just WHO has a crush on my darling son. Oh joy. And when I ask my boy about it? He just shrugs with a twinkle in his eye. Give me strength to get through these next 3.5 years of school......
Feb 12th: Service announcement for my cyclist friends:
Watch out for wheel chairs! Yesterday I got hit on my bike by a lady in a wheel chair. Yes. True. I was up on a curb to avoid being ran over by the buses whizzing by on Redwood Road around 39th South (FYI not a good road for biking, absolutely NO shoulder, not even a white line to ride on - my bad.), waiting for the light and this lady lost control of her jazzy type wheel chair and ran into me. I almost got knocked into the street. I was so startled. She apologized and I made sure she was okay but I'm still shaking my head...."Did that really just happen?"
Feb 12th: My crazy kids:
Remember Ralphie on "A Christmas Story" and how he put an ad for his Red Ryder BB Gun in his mom's magazine? Well, my Rylee Richhart is doing the same with ads for Disneyland. So far I found a Getaway Today ad in my locker, my purse and my boot! Apparently, there are two more.....hidden somewhere.
And now, Devree Richhart and Rylee have made our dog Ella an Instagram account. Yep. Our dog. Follow her at "ella_dawg". So far she has 14 followers. Which might be more than I have?
Feb 15th: Alex: Mom is Idaho on top of Utah?
Me: No, it's above Utah, north of Utah.
Austin: Yeah, if it were on top if Utah we'd be covered with dirt and rocks.
Rylee: And potatoes! — with James Richhart and 3 others.
Feb 15th: More road trip conversations:
(we're talking about accents.)
Alex: I don't have an accent.
(Which is true and sort of sad to me.)
Me: No, you don't.
Austin: You probably had an American accent when you spoke Ukraine.
Me: He WAS in an orphanage for speech impediments. Hum....
Austin: Yeah, he didn't have an impediment, he just had an American accent.
Feb 21st: Today while driving water polo carpool I asked one of the boys if he was excited for his mom to come home?
Boy: Yes!
Alex: How long has she been gone?
Boy: Three weeks. (She was on a service trip to Africa)
Me: Thats a long time to be without a mom.
Alex: Yeah. I was without my mom for 8.5 years. I know how that feels.
(And he said this sincerely, not sarcastically.)
Be still my heart. — feeling loved.
Feb 21st: Upon asking one of my children how the water polo clinic went yesterday? He responded with, "Good. I learned a new manure." I held my face straight and composed for a beat and then I just chortled! (He did not find it amusing and we commenced to have a mini vocabulary lesson on the way to school.)
Dang English. Manure/maneuver so close yet so far away! — feelingamused.
Feb 23rd: Oh joy. I'm reading Romeo and Juliet with Alex and Brach (my nephew) and having the modern day version to compare to is opening my eyes to just how nasty/inappropriate William Shakespeare was. Reading it with 15 year old boys? Quite the uncomfortable laughs from the boys and blushing from the mom/aunt!
Feb 24th: I just got a text from "Minion Rush" telling me not to lose my edge - to come back and show Vector who puts the boo in booyah!
What the heck? I sure (eye roll) love my kids playing games on my phone.
I'd like to get their phones to text them about MY activities. Maybe I could start paying BILLS on their phone and they could get texts that say "Don't forget the gas bill is due tomorrow." Or a grocery shopping app? Reminding them to buy milk? Better yet a chores app with motivational texts to get them to do the chores! (Although I do that via text all the time. I actually just send pictures of incomplete or sloppy jobs. No words needed.)
March 8th: Early this week I was having a pity party. I had so wanted to go to camp in St George and ride with my new cycling team , take my kids and visit my cousin but my everyday life decided to pull rank. Alex had his first water polo tournament🏊, Ry a mandatory dance workshop and there was no way we could go. Whaa!
Little did I know, we'd end up having a great weekend! I had a fun date Friday night with my hubby and spent today cheering on my boy in two games and witnessing his first FIVE goals! (And when you didn't have a mom for the first almost 11 years of your life - it's pretty important to see her up in the stands cheering like a crazy banshee, right?)
We came home to an exhausted Ry who had danced her day away and ate pizza, and piled on the couch to watch Netflix.
Great weekend! Wouldn't have missed it for the world
March 10th:My sweet, little niece is hanging with me today - she's six and home from school not feeling well. I've dug out the old VHS tapes (and figured out how to hook up the VHS player) and she's watching The Little Mermaid. (We've already watched Cinderella)
I asked her what she'd like for lunch? Mac & Cheese. Oy. I haven't bought that forever, when I told her I didn't have any, she said "That's okay, you can just make EZ Mac & Cheese!" (Ha! I don't think I've EVER bought that!) So, Uncle James is off on the motorcycle to grab a box of mac-n-cheese!
March 10th : Good grief! Last year Alex was 5'5" (as seen below). Exactly a month ago he measured in at 5'9" (and was elated that he was finally taller than me).
Yesterday, I noticed that his Sunday pants (that we just got him last month) were looking a tad short? I had him stand against our measuring wall and as of last night he is now.... 5'10"!! (But that was last night, he might be taller today based on how quickly he seems to be growing?) Hum....I guess that's the reason he needs TWO sandwiches on his lunch?
Since we have no idea the height of his birth dad and/or his genetic makeup - he's a surprise package unfolding (and unfolding, and unfolding) in front of our eyes!
March 17th: Just spent 45 minutes letting Alex practice parking and driving on the Murray High driving range. (Not a soul around - we were waiting to pick up the dance carpool at 9:45 pm) He was getting frustrated with his parking skills and I asked him if he'd like me to show him "my skills"? He agreed but wanted to observe me from out of the car so he jumped out and while I was impressing him with my most excellent parking abilities - he found a full sized wrapped candy bar in the parking lot! He told me it magically appeared because he was so stressed about parking! Ha!!
March 22nd: Overheard tonight (one younger unnamed brother giving an older unnamed brother unsolicited advice on talking to girls), "Just practice on mom.....she'll never leave you."
March 23rd:My job has taken me to some pretty interesting places. Once I wandered through Castle of Chaos's coffins searching for my seller to snag his signature on a contract (it was super creepy and that was during broad daylight!) and I've walked through my share of interesting/disgusting/
I had documents prepared for signatures (thinking I could drop off and pick up another day?) NOPE.
Me: Okay, how about I make an appointment (24 hours in advance) so I can sit down and go over everything with my client and catch signatures? (You know? You see that on TV all the time.)
Jail lady: NOPE. You have to MAIL in any real estate documents and they have to be MAILED back.
(Seriously? The mail?)
However I can drop off a Power Of Attorney - but I need to exit this building and go to another and drop it off with administration.
So now I'm at administration.
Jail guy: Yes, you can leave the POA - you can pick it up Tuesday morning.
Me: Great! (It's at least something? Not everything but something.) Can I leave these other real estate documents? (Hoping his answer would be different from my first answer.)
Jail Guy: No. You have to mail them. (Yeah. I sort of knew this but didn't think it would hurt to ask again?)
Me: How about this letter of explanation or my business card?
Jail Guy: No.
Me: Can I leave my phone number?
Jail Guy: Doesn't your client have it?
Me: Uh? I'm sure she does in her cell phone but since I'm pretty sure she can't use her cell phone......
Jail Guy: Well? (Obviously disgruntled) You can write it on this sticky note.
Me: (Now super nervous about all these rules) Can I put my name on the sticky note?
Jail Guy: She doesn't know your name?
Me: Yes, she knows my name but she's not going to know who this phone number belongs to!
Jail Guy: Well, I guess.... just this once.
Me: When I mail these real estate documents I'll include a return envelope and postage?
Jail Guy: No. Postage is not allowed.
Me: Well? How will she return them?
Jail Guy: She'll need to have money in her account.
Me: Can I just pick them up in person then?
Jail Guy: No.
Me: Okay. Thank you......
Geez. So many rules and I'm sure they are all for a good purpose but it's sure making my job hard!
I had brought James with me and he told me I can add "incarcerated real estate specialist" to my resume after this!
At dinner tonight I told my kids.....you think I have a lot of rules? You better never go to JAIL!!
April 2nd:If we could all pause and take a moment? I have just deep cleaned my kitchen. At this very moment EVERY TUPPERWARE/PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER has a proper lid!! And every odd lid and lidless bottom is gone! (And a lot of other crazy junk that I found!) Glory be!!
April 18th: We got to take this birthday boy to lunch today! (Austin) 20 years ago this 9 pound 6 ounce child entered our lives and things have never been the same! Love youAustin Richhart you are an amazing, handsome, funny and terribly witty young man! I'm so happy you're mine! — with James Richhart and Austin Richhart atMi Rancherito Mexican Restaurant.
May 3rd: Oh, give me (and more importantly my Rylee Richhart) strength to get through this day! She's dancing in SIX recitals, six times a show! Opener, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Finale!!
She needs strength and stamina - I on the other hand need a padded seat and ibuprofen! Lots of sitting!!
May 11th: I think it's sweet that so many people are posting Happy Birth Mothers Day messages to the birth mothers of their children. I too am grateful to a woman I've never met that gave life to my son.
I wish I could be more grateful for the upbringing she gave him - but I can't. When he first arrived home, he saw a woman that looked like her in a store and he was deathly afraid. He's not afraid of her any longer but he's angry. We don't talk much about her but over a year ago (back when I had flight benefits and we were scheming and dreaming about delivering his Eagle Project to Ukraine) I mentioned that while there, we could go visit his half brother and maybe....see his birth mom? He told me in no uncertain terms that seeing his birth mom would NOT be happening. He got very defensive and told me, "I will never let her touch you!". I tried to joke about how I'm sure I could "hold my own" (she's quite a bit older than me and apparently an alcoholic?) and he didn't find it amusing at all. There was no joking about it. It wasn't funny and he wasn't going to let her "hurt" me.
So thank you Anna. Thank you for this beautiful man/child that loves me so fiercely. He is blossoming and healing and a joy to our family. He will one day be a fabulous husband and father - he's already a great son and brother. I am so grateful to you for giving my son life and so happy that he's mine but in the same breath, I am so sorry for you. You don't know what you're missing....
~Alex's mom
PS (We probably better not plan to meet anytime soon. For your safety. I, on the other hand feel perfectly protected.)
May 16th: Do you know what I'll look forward to over the summer? NOT GETTING CALLS FROM THE MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMING ME THAT MY CHILD WAS MARKED ABSENT OR TARDY FOR ONE OR MORE CLASS PERIODS!
That is all.....oh, and making sack lunches! Looking forward to not doing that for a few months too!
June 14th:I don't know who was prouder. me or Alex (@rich_of_arts )? Honor roll! First. Time. Ever.
This from a boy that told me (through tears and a translator at the tender age of 10) that he couldn't be adopted, he couldn't live with us and be our son because he could "never" learn English!
Look how far you've come love! Pretty sure I'm prouder. He might be happier but hands down....I'm prouder! #parentpayday #proudmama #thatsmyboy
July 1st: Oh.My. Goodness! Alex passed his road test now we just have to wait 27 more days until his birthday and he'll be on the road WITHOUT HIS MOTHER riding shot gun! Gulp. As happy as I am to let him drive himself to polo practice and work - he just doesn't seem big enough? (I know he's taller than me - that's not what I mean!) I mean he's only been home for five years - how would you feel if your five year old was driving!? #adoptiveparentproblems
July 17th : I think there should be some sort of chant/cheer for incredible mom plays. For instance today my super fine tuned mama ears heard a tiny clink as I was putting laundry in the washer. "What was that?" my mama spidy senses quivered?" Alas! It was a CHAP-STICK in the pocket of a certain young mans gym shorts! CHAP-STICK! You know - like the kind that makes it through the wash but then melts and makes greasy marks all over the clothes in the dryer! (Despite the many lectures about checking pockets and even months of self laundering upon ruining your sisters clothing!) Upon finding it - and dancing my own little jig - I told my kids I deserved a touch down/home run/score type of dance from them? They just shrugged and I think someone mumbled "Good job?" Oy! We need new cheering requirements for this "MOM" sport! —
feeling under applauded!
July 30th: Oh. My. Stars. My heart is finally beating at normal speed. You know that moment, late at night, when you're jolted awake by the specific ring you've assigned to only your children? The many thoughts that swirl through your mind of "What is wrong? What happened? Who is dead?" Your heart races as your intently listen to the news on the other end? Yeah. Those few moments before you finally comprehend that your baby girl is telling you it's official and just now posted....she's a Licensed Practical Nurse!!! Yep. I just had that moment! Congrats Cameron-Kambree Wright!!! You did it sweetheart! And now that my heart rhythm has returned to normal, I'm posting it on Facebook because it's too late to call and tell anyone else!! She did it!! (And for the record. I always knew she would!) —
feeling proud.
August 9th: This morning Alex got home and immediately Rylee asked him, "Will you drive me to Sally's?" (She's been bugging me to take her to the store to get new nail polish!)
X: Sure. I have nothing else to do.
He asked me where Sally's was and I told him by Walmart. He happily grabbed his keys and they were off. (The perks of having an older brother with a brand new drivers license!)
Upon returning Rylee came in laughing! "Mom, Alex thought Sally's was my friends house - not Sally's Beauty Supply!" He thought he was just dropping her off at a friends!? He earned brother points this morning standing (albeit a bit disgruntled) in the beauty supply store while she picked out nail polish!
August 12th: Everyone needs a mom that thinks they're incredible (or at least a professional athlete?). As many of you know, I like to cycle. Apparently I like to cycle so much it made my mom think this, "Wendy, I am surprised I didn't see you in the Tour Of Utah." Awe thanks mom! (The Tour is for professional cyclists - like the ones that ride in the Tour De France.)
What the heck? I sure (eye roll) love my kids playing games on my phone.
I'd like to get their phones to text them about MY activities. Maybe I could start paying BILLS on their phone and they could get texts that say "Don't forget the gas bill is due tomorrow." Or a grocery shopping app? Reminding them to buy milk? Better yet a chores app with motivational texts to get them to do the chores! (Although I do that via text all the time. I actually just send pictures of incomplete or sloppy jobs. No words needed.)
Feb 25th:
The other day James thought he needed to go to the salvage yard to find some part for Dev's broken car. Alex was so excited. Apparently you need to be 15 years old to go on site? And this would be his first time! Anyway, you would have thought James was telling him he couldn't go to Disneyland when he realized he didn't need to go to the salvage yard after all? Alex was so disappointed.
Here he is helping switch out the headlights in the dark last night. They didn't get the job finished and James promised him he wouldn't finish until he gets home today. Crazy mechanically minded boy!
Here he is helping switch out the headlights in the dark last night. They didn't get the job finished and James promised him he wouldn't finish until he gets home today. Crazy mechanically minded boy!
Feb 25th: I'm watching James sort through what looks like "junk" from his dad's shop. He's like a kid at a candy counter and I'm like, "What the heck....???"
Apparently he's always wanted rusty saws, extra 420 amp breakers, leather thread & a bunch of other unrecognizable (by his wife) tools/parts/garage clutter!!
Apparently he's always wanted rusty saws, extra 420 amp breakers, leather thread & a bunch of other unrecognizable (by his wife) tools/parts/garage clutter!!
March 8th: Early this week I was having a pity party. I had so wanted to go to camp in St George and ride with my new cycling team , take my kids and visit my cousin but my everyday life decided to pull rank. Alex had his first water polo tournament🏊, Ry a mandatory dance workshop and there was no way we could go. Whaa!
Little did I know, we'd end up having a great weekend! I had a fun date Friday night with my hubby and spent today cheering on my boy in two games and witnessing his first FIVE goals! (And when you didn't have a mom for the first almost 11 years of your life - it's pretty important to see her up in the stands cheering like a crazy banshee, right?)
We came home to an exhausted Ry who had danced her day away and ate pizza, and piled on the couch to watch Netflix.
Great weekend! Wouldn't have missed it for the world
March 10th:My sweet, little niece is hanging with me today - she's six and home from school not feeling well. I've dug out the old VHS tapes (and figured out how to hook up the VHS player) and she's watching The Little Mermaid. (We've already watched Cinderella)
I asked her what she'd like for lunch? Mac & Cheese. Oy. I haven't bought that forever, when I told her I didn't have any, she said "That's okay, you can just make EZ Mac & Cheese!" (Ha! I don't think I've EVER bought that!) So, Uncle James is off on the motorcycle to grab a box of mac-n-cheese!
March 10th : Good grief! Last year Alex was 5'5" (as seen below). Exactly a month ago he measured in at 5'9" (and was elated that he was finally taller than me).
Yesterday, I noticed that his Sunday pants (that we just got him last month) were looking a tad short? I had him stand against our measuring wall and as of last night he is now.... 5'10"!! (But that was last night, he might be taller today based on how quickly he seems to be growing?) Hum....I guess that's the reason he needs TWO sandwiches on his lunch?
Since we have no idea the height of his birth dad and/or his genetic makeup - he's a surprise package unfolding (and unfolding, and unfolding) in front of our eyes!
March 17th: Just spent 45 minutes letting Alex practice parking and driving on the Murray High driving range. (Not a soul around - we were waiting to pick up the dance carpool at 9:45 pm) He was getting frustrated with his parking skills and I asked him if he'd like me to show him "my skills"? He agreed but wanted to observe me from out of the car so he jumped out and while I was impressing him with my most excellent parking abilities - he found a full sized wrapped candy bar in the parking lot! He told me it magically appeared because he was so stressed about parking! Ha!!
March 22nd: Overheard tonight (one younger unnamed brother giving an older unnamed brother unsolicited advice on talking to girls), "Just practice on mom.....she'll never leave you."
March 23rd:My job has taken me to some pretty interesting places. Once I wandered through Castle of Chaos's coffins searching for my seller to snag his signature on a contract (it was super creepy and that was during broad daylight!) and I've walked through my share of interesting/disgusting/
I had documents prepared for signatures (thinking I could drop off and pick up another day?) NOPE.
Me: Okay, how about I make an appointment (24 hours in advance) so I can sit down and go over everything with my client and catch signatures? (You know? You see that on TV all the time.)
Jail lady: NOPE. You have to MAIL in any real estate documents and they have to be MAILED back.
(Seriously? The mail?)
However I can drop off a Power Of Attorney - but I need to exit this building and go to another and drop it off with administration.
So now I'm at administration.
Jail guy: Yes, you can leave the POA - you can pick it up Tuesday morning.
Me: Great! (It's at least something? Not everything but something.) Can I leave these other real estate documents? (Hoping his answer would be different from my first answer.)
Jail Guy: No. You have to mail them. (Yeah. I sort of knew this but didn't think it would hurt to ask again?)
Me: How about this letter of explanation or my business card?
Jail Guy: No.
Me: Can I leave my phone number?
Jail Guy: Doesn't your client have it?
Me: Uh? I'm sure she does in her cell phone but since I'm pretty sure she can't use her cell phone......
Jail Guy: Well? (Obviously disgruntled) You can write it on this sticky note.
Me: (Now super nervous about all these rules) Can I put my name on the sticky note?
Jail Guy: She doesn't know your name?
Me: Yes, she knows my name but she's not going to know who this phone number belongs to!
Jail Guy: Well, I guess.... just this once.
Me: When I mail these real estate documents I'll include a return envelope and postage?
Jail Guy: No. Postage is not allowed.
Me: Well? How will she return them?
Jail Guy: She'll need to have money in her account.
Me: Can I just pick them up in person then?
Jail Guy: No.
Me: Okay. Thank you......
Geez. So many rules and I'm sure they are all for a good purpose but it's sure making my job hard!
I had brought James with me and he told me I can add "incarcerated real estate specialist" to my resume after this!
At dinner tonight I told my kids.....you think I have a lot of rules? You better never go to JAIL!!
April 2nd:If we could all pause and take a moment? I have just deep cleaned my kitchen. At this very moment EVERY TUPPERWARE/PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER has a proper lid!! And every odd lid and lidless bottom is gone! (And a lot of other crazy junk that I found!) Glory be!!
April 18th: We got to take this birthday boy to lunch today! (Austin) 20 years ago this 9 pound 6 ounce child entered our lives and things have never been the same! Love youAustin Richhart you are an amazing, handsome, funny and terribly witty young man! I'm so happy you're mine! — with James Richhart and Austin Richhart atMi Rancherito Mexican Restaurant.
May 3rd: Oh, give me (and more importantly my Rylee Richhart) strength to get through this day! She's dancing in SIX recitals, six times a show! Opener, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Finale!!
She needs strength and stamina - I on the other hand need a padded seat and ibuprofen! Lots of sitting!!
May 11th: I think it's sweet that so many people are posting Happy Birth Mothers Day messages to the birth mothers of their children. I too am grateful to a woman I've never met that gave life to my son.
I wish I could be more grateful for the upbringing she gave him - but I can't. When he first arrived home, he saw a woman that looked like her in a store and he was deathly afraid. He's not afraid of her any longer but he's angry. We don't talk much about her but over a year ago (back when I had flight benefits and we were scheming and dreaming about delivering his Eagle Project to Ukraine) I mentioned that while there, we could go visit his half brother and maybe....see his birth mom? He told me in no uncertain terms that seeing his birth mom would NOT be happening. He got very defensive and told me, "I will never let her touch you!". I tried to joke about how I'm sure I could "hold my own" (she's quite a bit older than me and apparently an alcoholic?) and he didn't find it amusing at all. There was no joking about it. It wasn't funny and he wasn't going to let her "hurt" me.
So thank you Anna. Thank you for this beautiful man/child that loves me so fiercely. He is blossoming and healing and a joy to our family. He will one day be a fabulous husband and father - he's already a great son and brother. I am so grateful to you for giving my son life and so happy that he's mine but in the same breath, I am so sorry for you. You don't know what you're missing....
~Alex's mom
PS (We probably better not plan to meet anytime soon. For your safety. I, on the other hand feel perfectly protected.)
May 16th: Do you know what I'll look forward to over the summer? NOT GETTING CALLS FROM THE MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMING ME THAT MY CHILD WAS MARKED ABSENT OR TARDY FOR ONE OR MORE CLASS PERIODS!
That is all.....oh, and making sack lunches! Looking forward to not doing that for a few months too!
June 14th:I don't know who was prouder. me or Alex (@rich_of_arts )? Honor roll! First. Time. Ever.
This from a boy that told me (through tears and a translator at the tender age of 10) that he couldn't be adopted, he couldn't live with us and be our son because he could "never" learn English!
Look how far you've come love! Pretty sure I'm prouder. He might be happier but hands down....I'm prouder! #parentpayday #proudmama #thatsmyboy
July 1st: Oh.My. Goodness! Alex passed his road test now we just have to wait 27 more days until his birthday and he'll be on the road WITHOUT HIS MOTHER riding shot gun! Gulp. As happy as I am to let him drive himself to polo practice and work - he just doesn't seem big enough? (I know he's taller than me - that's not what I mean!) I mean he's only been home for five years - how would you feel if your five year old was driving!? #adoptiveparentproblems
July 17th : I think there should be some sort of chant/cheer for incredible mom plays. For instance today my super fine tuned mama ears heard a tiny clink as I was putting laundry in the washer. "What was that?" my mama spidy senses quivered?" Alas! It was a CHAP-STICK in the pocket of a certain young mans gym shorts! CHAP-STICK! You know - like the kind that makes it through the wash but then melts and makes greasy marks all over the clothes in the dryer! (Despite the many lectures about checking pockets and even months of self laundering upon ruining your sisters clothing!) Upon finding it - and dancing my own little jig - I told my kids I deserved a touch down/home run/score type of dance from them? They just shrugged and I think someone mumbled "Good job?" Oy! We need new cheering requirements for this "MOM" sport! —
feeling under applauded!July 30th: Oh. My. Stars. My heart is finally beating at normal speed. You know that moment, late at night, when you're jolted awake by the specific ring you've assigned to only your children? The many thoughts that swirl through your mind of "What is wrong? What happened? Who is dead?" Your heart races as your intently listen to the news on the other end? Yeah. Those few moments before you finally comprehend that your baby girl is telling you it's official and just now posted....she's a Licensed Practical Nurse!!! Yep. I just had that moment! Congrats Cameron-Kambree Wright!!! You did it sweetheart! And now that my heart rhythm has returned to normal, I'm posting it on Facebook because it's too late to call and tell anyone else!! She did it!! (And for the record. I always knew she would!) —
feeling proud.August 9th: This morning Alex got home and immediately Rylee asked him, "Will you drive me to Sally's?" (She's been bugging me to take her to the store to get new nail polish!)
X: Sure. I have nothing else to do.
He asked me where Sally's was and I told him by Walmart. He happily grabbed his keys and they were off. (The perks of having an older brother with a brand new drivers license!)
Upon returning Rylee came in laughing! "Mom, Alex thought Sally's was my friends house - not Sally's Beauty Supply!" He thought he was just dropping her off at a friends!? He earned brother points this morning standing (albeit a bit disgruntled) in the beauty supply store while she picked out nail polish!
August 12th: Everyone needs a mom that thinks they're incredible (or at least a professional athlete?). As many of you know, I like to cycle. Apparently I like to cycle so much it made my mom think this, "Wendy, I am surprised I didn't see you in the Tour Of Utah." Awe thanks mom! (The Tour is for professional cyclists - like the ones that ride in the Tour De France.)
August 12th: One of the joys of teens? Having them stick songs of their choice in your play list? Pretty sure I NEVER put this song in there on my own?? Now the question?? Who's the mom music prankster? I'm leaning towards X since he's the Crazy Frog fan......but anyone could have done it knowing that I would just LOVE it so much.
August 13th: Alex had many reasons to look forward to turning 16 - but the one I least relate to is "Now, I can go to the junkyard!" (Who knew you had to be 16 to actually go on site? Not me.) So, it was no surprise when he asked me where the nearest junkyard was today. I told him that I hope he's not disappointed in me, but I have never been to a junkyard. (He uses me as his own personal Goggle - all the time - but in this regards, I was no help.) We used the real Goggle site and found the nearest auto wrecking yard and that's where he is right now. He's probably in 7th Heaven? Looking for a spoiler for The Smurf (his hand painted, bright blue 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage). I just hope he doesn't spend more on assessors/junk parts than the car is worth! #that'smyboy
August 13th: Alex had many reasons to look forward to turning 16 - but the one I least relate to is "Now, I can go to the junkyard!" (Who knew you had to be 16 to actually go on site? Not me.) So, it was no surprise when he asked me where the nearest junkyard was today. I told him that I hope he's not disappointed in me, but I have never been to a junkyard. (He uses me as his own personal Goggle - all the time - but in this regards, I was no help.) We used the real Goggle site and found the nearest auto wrecking yard and that's where he is right now. He's probably in 7th Heaven? Looking for a spoiler for The Smurf (his hand painted, bright blue 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage). I just hope he doesn't spend more on assessors/junk parts than the car is worth! #that'smyboy
August 14th :Gah! Note to self: Self? Why did you think moving Devree to college and then going directly camping was a good idea? Did you realize you'd have to not only pack up a girl with a bazillion items of clothing and accessories - let alone housewares - BUT plan, buy, cook, and pack for a trip??? Oy. What were you thinking?
I feel like I'm forgetting so many things.....Oh. Well. I have my bike bungee-ed to the bunk beds, my shoes and helmet packed. Whatever else we will do without!
Now it's off to Snow.....to move this girlie in to her apartment (gulp). I think I'll take Excedrin right now.....between the moving and the tears - I'll probably need it!
August 20th: As sad as I am to go back to our routine of school, dance, water polo, homework and getting everyone up, making lunches and out the door for school ~ I'm a little excited to have everyone in bed with lights out at 10 pm! Or at least the expectation/hope that it may happen? I've had NO hope for the past almost three months - I am ALWAYS listening for someone to get home or just get into their dang-blasted bed! (Wish I was a little deeper sleeper? But for the last 22 years I've been programmed to listen for every sneeze, cough and creak!)
August 27th :Last week she made a homemade Southern Caramel Cake - Austin's favorite so far. Sunday she made a homemade Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Tonight she's attempting an Andes Mint Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Gauche for her friends birthday Friday. Her complaint? We don't have THREE 8 inch cake pans - just 2. We have three 9 inch pans so I told her to use the 9 and we'd just adjust the cooking time? Her face wasn't thrilled. I asked her "Why didn't you tell me we needed another 8" I could have grabbed one at the DI today?" She looks aghast "I don't want to use USED pans!" as she lines up my 24 year old cake pans on the counter!
Aug 29th: Welcome to my life? Little dog lays on top of the covers pinning me in bed. Once I lift her up and over to empty side of our king sized bed, I have to jump over the big dog on the floor! #imsoprotected #thedogsloveme#hardtogettothebathroom
Sept 2nd: I know I'm a mean mom but a contract is a contract! (Yes, not just a mean mom but a real estate agent with a firm conviction of the power of a contract!) When you sign a contract that states you will not use your new smart phone in church (except for scriptures and hymns) and you're caught Snap-chatting a girl over 15 times during your meetings? You're going to pay the consequences.
However, it certainly helps my resolve to be a "mean" mom when you see awesome Instagram posts like this one.
Score one for being a mean mom! Love this boy! 💕
Sept 4th: New school pictures (@rich_of_arts ) and an important announcement..My apologies to any of my Snapchat followers, it was not my armpit that was sent out last night but a certain 16 year olds seen here in this post. Sorry about the confusion/grossness. #pranksterson #momscanhijackphonestoo
Sept 5th:I have wood stairs. I have two dogs. A big one the clomps up and down the stairs like a troll through the day and night. And a little one that is terrified of the stairs because her super fast speed has caused her to fall down the stairs a few times so now she goes up but refuses to go down. She just sits at the top of the stairs and barks for someone to come carry her (princess self) down. It is for these two reasons I'm in need of a carpet stair runner. Suggestions where to get one?
Sept 7th: I know. Why a picture of my dirty dishes this beautiful Sunday morning? Because it was empty last night and this is how many glasses I loaded this morning after both Alex & Ry brought friends home from the seminary social. (Which sounds like a complaint but I actually love that they bring their cute friends home. I always wanted to be the "kool-aid house", I just realize we'd be the Costco size "kool-aid" house!) #teensaregreat#buttheycouldworkontheirdishwasherloadingskills
Sept 7th: Nine months ago we sent off his Eagle project to Ukraine and tonight he finally had his board review! It's official.....he's now an Eagle Scout! Congrats Alex! #eaglescout #soproud #whew!
Sept 8th: Part of X's prayer this morning:
"And please bless that mom will have a good time here at home, alone, with no friends."
Ha!!
Sept 8th: Tonight's conversation:
So my nephew Rhett was commenting on how he wished he'd been born in a barn so he could leave all the doors open. (Stemming from the saying "Shut the door! You weren't born in a barn!") James had to chime in with "Well, Jesus was born in a barn." To which Rylee quipped, "That's why when one door closes, God always leaves another door open."
I feel like I'm forgetting so many things.....Oh. Well. I have my bike bungee-ed to the bunk beds, my shoes and helmet packed. Whatever else we will do without!
Now it's off to Snow.....to move this girlie in to her apartment (gulp). I think I'll take Excedrin right now.....between the moving and the tears - I'll probably need it!
August 20th: As sad as I am to go back to our routine of school, dance, water polo, homework and getting everyone up, making lunches and out the door for school ~ I'm a little excited to have everyone in bed with lights out at 10 pm! Or at least the expectation/hope that it may happen? I've had NO hope for the past almost three months - I am ALWAYS listening for someone to get home or just get into their dang-blasted bed! (Wish I was a little deeper sleeper? But for the last 22 years I've been programmed to listen for every sneeze, cough and creak!)
August 27th :Last week she made a homemade Southern Caramel Cake - Austin's favorite so far. Sunday she made a homemade Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Tonight she's attempting an Andes Mint Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Gauche for her friends birthday Friday. Her complaint? We don't have THREE 8 inch cake pans - just 2. We have three 9 inch pans so I told her to use the 9 and we'd just adjust the cooking time? Her face wasn't thrilled. I asked her "Why didn't you tell me we needed another 8" I could have grabbed one at the DI today?" She looks aghast "I don't want to use USED pans!" as she lines up my 24 year old cake pans on the counter!
Aug 29th: Welcome to my life? Little dog lays on top of the covers pinning me in bed. Once I lift her up and over to empty side of our king sized bed, I have to jump over the big dog on the floor! #imsoprotected #thedogsloveme#hardtogettothebathroom
Sept 2nd: I know I'm a mean mom but a contract is a contract! (Yes, not just a mean mom but a real estate agent with a firm conviction of the power of a contract!) When you sign a contract that states you will not use your new smart phone in church (except for scriptures and hymns) and you're caught Snap-chatting a girl over 15 times during your meetings? You're going to pay the consequences.
However, it certainly helps my resolve to be a "mean" mom when you see awesome Instagram posts like this one.
Score one for being a mean mom! Love this boy! 💕
Sept 4th: New school pictures (@rich_of_arts ) and an important announcement..My apologies to any of my Snapchat followers, it was not my armpit that was sent out last night but a certain 16 year olds seen here in this post. Sorry about the confusion/grossness. #pranksterson #momscanhijackphonestoo
Sept 5th:I have wood stairs. I have two dogs. A big one the clomps up and down the stairs like a troll through the day and night. And a little one that is terrified of the stairs because her super fast speed has caused her to fall down the stairs a few times so now she goes up but refuses to go down. She just sits at the top of the stairs and barks for someone to come carry her (princess self) down. It is for these two reasons I'm in need of a carpet stair runner. Suggestions where to get one?
Sept 7th: I know. Why a picture of my dirty dishes this beautiful Sunday morning? Because it was empty last night and this is how many glasses I loaded this morning after both Alex & Ry brought friends home from the seminary social. (Which sounds like a complaint but I actually love that they bring their cute friends home. I always wanted to be the "kool-aid house", I just realize we'd be the Costco size "kool-aid" house!) #teensaregreat#buttheycouldworkontheirdishwasherloadingskills
Sept 7th: Nine months ago we sent off his Eagle project to Ukraine and tonight he finally had his board review! It's official.....he's now an Eagle Scout! Congrats Alex! #eaglescout #soproud #whew!
Sept 8th: Part of X's prayer this morning:
"And please bless that mom will have a good time here at home, alone, with no friends."
Ha!!
Sept 8th: Tonight's conversation:
So my nephew Rhett was commenting on how he wished he'd been born in a barn so he could leave all the doors open. (Stemming from the saying "Shut the door! You weren't born in a barn!") James had to chime in with "Well, Jesus was born in a barn." To which Rylee quipped, "That's why when one door closes, God always leaves another door open."
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