I saw this and posted it on Hunter's Facebook page. Now he will know that parents really DO have a "rule book!" We're doing our job! :)
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
ADHD
I know there are a lot of ADHD diagnosis out there but I KNOW Hunter is the definition of ADHD. This may sound familiar to some of you, as well!
In 3rd grade Hunter "LOST" his coat in 30 degree weather...how is that possible, you didn't notice it was cold outside when you came out of the school building???
Now, many years later and hundreds of incidents....Hunter loses ear buds for his ipod DAILY....We buy those in bulk. LOL
Hunter was sent $20 cash in the mail for Christmas. I told him to go to the front room to get a thank you note. After several days of Hunter searching....I finally found the missing $20 under the box of stationary that was still sitting out. Of course, this was one of my first questions "did you check in the your room?" Really, you didn't put the money in your pocket or put it in your wallet? This is our Hunter...his mind is too busy thinking what he's going to do....I don't know any teenager that wants to lose $20!!!
I am hoping that we have a lot of maturing in the next 2.5 years and he can keep up with things better. The military isn't going to like if he shows up for work without _____ (fill in the blank)!!
Don't get me wrong, I love Hunter and he is God's gift to us!!!!! God, Hunter and kids like him have really opened my eyes to issues that I never dreamed about!!!
I hope I have put a smile on your face today. :0) Have a great day!!
Donna
In 3rd grade Hunter "LOST" his coat in 30 degree weather...how is that possible, you didn't notice it was cold outside when you came out of the school building???
Now, many years later and hundreds of incidents....Hunter loses ear buds for his ipod DAILY....We buy those in bulk. LOL
Hunter was sent $20 cash in the mail for Christmas. I told him to go to the front room to get a thank you note. After several days of Hunter searching....I finally found the missing $20 under the box of stationary that was still sitting out. Of course, this was one of my first questions "did you check in the your room?" Really, you didn't put the money in your pocket or put it in your wallet? This is our Hunter...his mind is too busy thinking what he's going to do....I don't know any teenager that wants to lose $20!!!
I am hoping that we have a lot of maturing in the next 2.5 years and he can keep up with things better. The military isn't going to like if he shows up for work without _____ (fill in the blank)!!
Don't get me wrong, I love Hunter and he is God's gift to us!!!!! God, Hunter and kids like him have really opened my eyes to issues that I never dreamed about!!!
I hope I have put a smile on your face today. :0) Have a great day!!
Donna
Monday, December 17, 2012
Happy Holidays!!!
As I post this ecard, I realize that I haven't posted anything all year. One of my New Year's resolution is to update the blog with our family happenings MUCH more often in 2013!!!
To catch everyone up, we will be going to New Orleans to spend Christmas with Jeff and his family. We love Jeff "Grandpa" but we or I am going to see the girls...Lisa, Amber and the new member of the family....BRIELLA!!
Amber had Briella in August and she has been the light of our lives!! Paul, will be coming home this week to meet his new daughter. He is currently stationed in Korea until June, 2013. Briella is being Christened this Saturday, December 21st. I will try to get more pictures of Bella on next week.
Sorry to make this so short but I am busy trying to finish up Christmas cards, wrapping and packing!! :)
Happy Holidays and check back soon!!!
Love,
Donna
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Michigan & Camp
James left home on Nov 14th and went to Nashville to meet Auntie Anne and Uncle Dale and attended a Vanderbilt Women's Basketball game. The next morning Nov 15th, James and Uncle Dale left Nashville around 7 am and drove to the UP of Michigan arriving around 10:30 pm that night clocking in 850 miles.
James visited family and friends the first two days with the hight light being a 2 hr plane ride in his father's Cessna 172 airplane. (I am happy he enjoyed it since it's not my cup of tea). On Friday they headed 45 miles north to the Erickson Lodge (in name only) with the boys in the Hiawithia National Forest. The Erickson Lodge is a 120 year old Log Cabin with gas lights, wood heat, hand pump point for water and outhouse for restroom--yuck, most women aren't impressed!!! James enjoyed the weekend with his father, uncle, brothers and nephews during hunting camp. It was a boy's only weekend, thank goodness. They came out of the woods monday afternoon--can you say shower please!
James picked up Hunter in Nashville and they arrived home the night before Thanksgiving. We had a quiet Thanksgiving catching up and my Dad came over to spend the day with us.
I had 4 days by myself with the dogs and it was a nice "little break".
James visited family and friends the first two days with the hight light being a 2 hr plane ride in his father's Cessna 172 airplane. (I am happy he enjoyed it since it's not my cup of tea). On Friday they headed 45 miles north to the Erickson Lodge (in name only) with the boys in the Hiawithia National Forest. The Erickson Lodge is a 120 year old Log Cabin with gas lights, wood heat, hand pump point for water and outhouse for restroom--yuck, most women aren't impressed!!! James enjoyed the weekend with his father, uncle, brothers and nephews during hunting camp. It was a boy's only weekend, thank goodness. They came out of the woods monday afternoon--can you say shower please!
James picked up Hunter in Nashville and they arrived home the night before Thanksgiving. We had a quiet Thanksgiving catching up and my Dad came over to spend the day with us.
I had 4 days by myself with the dogs and it was a nice "little break".
Monday, August 8, 2011
A Freshman!!!
Summer is over and school is back in session. Hunter started today as a Freshman in high school. So hard to believe that he is growing up so fast. Every night when we fight over homework seems so hard and all of the sudden high school and just a few more years. Where did the time go? I am still trying to "enjoy" our challenges and his remaining time at home the next few years!!
The highlight of the day was JROTC. It should be an interesting year. Every Monday they have drill sessions, Tuesday and Thursday is classroom instruction, Friday is physical training and Wednesday is uniform inspection. Luckily, the uniforms are free thank goodness, since it all has to be dry cleaned!!! This is according to Hunter so I am not sure that I am going to count on the free!!! LOL
In addition to all of that, they have to do 30 hours of community service a semester and a list of activities like attending football games, In Honor and Remembrance Cermony at the American Legion over Labor day weekend, the Winder Christmas parade. This is depending on which group they are in such as the color guard, courtesy patrol, the drill team and the Raider's. I don't know what the courtesy patrol or the Raider's actually do!!! Hunter is really wanting to be in the drill team and the rifle team. We will see how it all works out.
This semester he only has 2 core classes Algebra and Language Arts. I told him with a lighter load that I expect higher grades. His other elective class is Broadcast Video. It sounds similar to working in a news room by taking video, editing, creating movies. We had to sign a concent form that the kids could use our pictures/video taken at home to be in the school paper and possible news!! I will have my hair done and no pj's during that time!!! LOL
The best part of today is that I haven't ever seen Hunter this excited about school!!! I hope his excitement continues.
It's weird being back in school without going to the beach this year however, we did go white water rafting. That was an adventure but I will post on that later after I get the pictures back. In order to get pictures the camera had to be waterproof and we have to send off film to be developed. Such old technology!!!
Hope you are all doing well. Please update us with what is happening with your family!!!
Donna
My Proud Freshmas!!!
but my goofy boy is still around!! :)
The highlight of the day was JROTC. It should be an interesting year. Every Monday they have drill sessions, Tuesday and Thursday is classroom instruction, Friday is physical training and Wednesday is uniform inspection. Luckily, the uniforms are free thank goodness, since it all has to be dry cleaned!!! This is according to Hunter so I am not sure that I am going to count on the free!!! LOL
In addition to all of that, they have to do 30 hours of community service a semester and a list of activities like attending football games, In Honor and Remembrance Cermony at the American Legion over Labor day weekend, the Winder Christmas parade. This is depending on which group they are in such as the color guard, courtesy patrol, the drill team and the Raider's. I don't know what the courtesy patrol or the Raider's actually do!!! Hunter is really wanting to be in the drill team and the rifle team. We will see how it all works out.
This semester he only has 2 core classes Algebra and Language Arts. I told him with a lighter load that I expect higher grades. His other elective class is Broadcast Video. It sounds similar to working in a news room by taking video, editing, creating movies. We had to sign a concent form that the kids could use our pictures/video taken at home to be in the school paper and possible news!! I will have my hair done and no pj's during that time!!! LOL
The best part of today is that I haven't ever seen Hunter this excited about school!!! I hope his excitement continues.
It's weird being back in school without going to the beach this year however, we did go white water rafting. That was an adventure but I will post on that later after I get the pictures back. In order to get pictures the camera had to be waterproof and we have to send off film to be developed. Such old technology!!!
Hope you are all doing well. Please update us with what is happening with your family!!!
Donna
Thursday, June 23, 2011
A Legacy
Please keep Betty Moore, Hunter's grandmother "Mommo" in your prayers. She had a very severe last week and is in hospice as she "transitions" from this life to her next.
When I heard this news, I had a few realizations besides being so very sad!!!
Poeple say that you don't "marry the family" but I have to disagree. Even though divorce happens, it's still Hunter's grandmother!!! Mommo has been in my life for 26 years and although I haven't seen her in 7 or 8 years, I will miss her phone calls, cards and letters!
Thank goodness for facebook!!!! We have all heard about people finding out things on Facebook and this is how I found out about Mommo!!! Cindy was married to Clark's brother. Cindy put a message on facebook asking for prayers, when I responded she called me to give me the details.
Hunter originally went to Nashville for a week but we extended his visit and he ended up staying 3 weeks. Looking back, I think God planned it so Hunter could see Mommo healthy and well one last time the Sunday before her stroke.
Just a few weeks earlier when attending Hunter's first visitation, I remember telling Hunter as we walked out the door "it's a bit easier when it's not someone you love"!!!! I never dreamed those words would haunt me so quickly. We still have to get through the memorial service but at least I will be there to hold Hunter's hand if he needs it.
I am so grateful, that she was a part of our lives and although we are sad, we are happy that she will be meeting up with all of her other loved ones.
A legacy lives on through us,
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
~Author Unknown
When I heard this news, I had a few realizations besides being so very sad!!!
Poeple say that you don't "marry the family" but I have to disagree. Even though divorce happens, it's still Hunter's grandmother!!! Mommo has been in my life for 26 years and although I haven't seen her in 7 or 8 years, I will miss her phone calls, cards and letters!
Thank goodness for facebook!!!! We have all heard about people finding out things on Facebook and this is how I found out about Mommo!!! Cindy was married to Clark's brother. Cindy put a message on facebook asking for prayers, when I responded she called me to give me the details.
Hunter originally went to Nashville for a week but we extended his visit and he ended up staying 3 weeks. Looking back, I think God planned it so Hunter could see Mommo healthy and well one last time the Sunday before her stroke.
Just a few weeks earlier when attending Hunter's first visitation, I remember telling Hunter as we walked out the door "it's a bit easier when it's not someone you love"!!!! I never dreamed those words would haunt me so quickly. We still have to get through the memorial service but at least I will be there to hold Hunter's hand if he needs it.
I am so grateful, that she was a part of our lives and although we are sad, we are happy that she will be meeting up with all of her other loved ones.
A legacy lives on through us,
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
~Author Unknown
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