- I am finally home
- In the deep south
- But I leave again tomorrow night
- But I am not all mad about it
- Cause I chose to do a "world tour" and visit all the offices we have around the US
- In one month
- Okay, maybe that goal was a little ambitious
- But I think big
- And no so smart
- But big
- So this week I still will be going to Austin
- Then next week Philly again
- And Boston
- Then NY
- Then San Jose
- I know. I am boring you.
- BUT...here is the good stuff
- We are taking a family vaca
- This weekend
- To the beach
- And swim in the ocean
- Which sends Baby Twerp into tears
- Cause he thinks the sharks are going to eat him
- And I am all like, "They only like bacon"
- And then he asks in a panicked voice, "Am I bacon???"
- And I smell him and smile and say, "Nooooope, your sugar and spice."
- And he giggles.
- But then I stop and ponder and say, "But maybe with a hint of bacon"
- And he runs off crying
- It is a bond we have and all
- ANYHOO -- Guess who graduates Pre K?
- TONIGHT?
- Sunrise, Sunset
- I know. I know. I got the hankies
- And my camera all charged up
- And guess who graduates ELEMENTARY?
- TOMORROW?
- Second verse..."Swiftly flow the years, seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers."
- Sniff Sniff
- All I am sayin is I graduated ONCE birth thru 18-- and it was high school
- I think this is a big scheme by children across the nation to get more gifts
- Speaking of gifts...
- I was out in my neighborhood and the moms were all like
- "So what are you getting Eldest Twerp for 5th grade graduation?"
- And I was all like I AM SUPPOSE TO GET A GIFT?
- I mean I bought her a new dress and shoes
- And I was gonna take her out to eat....I thought that was big time
- They started talking about getting their girls DIAMOND NECKLACES
- And Black Hills Gold rings
- And I was all like pump the breaks...
- IT IS 5th GRADE
- Then I started to think
- Really think
- About what a pivotal moment this is for ET
- And I do want to get her a gift
- That celebrated her
- But also reminds her what life is all about
- Something that she will remember forever
- But allows her to make a difference
- Something that allows her to be changed in the process of changing others -- a giver
- Does that even make sense?
- Anyhoo, something that reinforces to her what life is all about
- OTHERS
- And I think I have the PERFECT gift
- But I am going to give it in stages
- Stay Tuned
- I can't wait
- Eeeeeeeeee
- Any guesses?
- I love you all. I had to add this last line cause the God-fearin, Sunday panty-hose wearing girl in me could not end on 69. In case God reads today and all. Amen.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Austin is not far from me! What beach are ya'll going to? Did you ever go to Seaside FL that Kyleigh and I recommended? I just got back from Seaside on my Honeymoon!!
Brandy
Have a fantastic vacation!!!
How do you manage Twerps & IJ & new house & cooking (whole foods right! almost forgot) & cleaning AND new job??
Man! I'm dizzy!
Hope you guys have a great vacation...and I so think you need it after your "world Tour".
Good for you taking a much needed family vacation. Hope you have lots of fun and don't see any sharks. Oh and tell the twerps congrats!!
Hope you have a great Vaca and Love that last line!
I had the 5th grade graduation gift discussion just last week with my nephew. "Aunt Shell, did you get me a gift for graduation?", "I gave you Twilight last week at Nan's, remember?", "Yeah, but that was for reading, not a gift.", "Kid, when I was your age, we'd be happy if we got to stay up late for a present!", "Whatever"...kids these days! Enjoy the celebration!
oh you have touched my heart in many ways today CG. How kind of you, too.
Oh Goodness, I kind of agree with you about the gift thing, but then maybe you will wow us with a gift that makes us stop... and think.
good thing they prewarned you!
Enjoy your vacation! You'll need lots of rest in the midst of your "world tour"! Who am I kidding, no one gets rest even on vaca with 3 kids, right?
Your #70 almost made me spit my Starbucks out my nose...not pretty!
where's the love for naptown? the schools in indy need help too you know.
beach schmeach.
i will bring BT home with me and i wont even make him take a bath.
You are hilarious! Love the #70.
Pump the brakes...too funny. Yes, all of the graduations are a bit much these days. Like you- I had ONE- from h.s.! Hope you have a great, great, vacation! Don't let baby twerp get mistakin' for bacon!
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