Here is what our January has been like...
1. Basketball!
Bryon coaches both boys' teams. They were on the same team last year, but Matthew has moved up to the next age level. Now, they are each other's biggest fans on the bench! Matthew LOVES playing offense. He is point guard and loves being in control of the ball. Thomas LOVES defense. He begs Bryon to guard the opponents A player before each game! I was so proud of Thomas on Saturday. He made the first two baskets in his game! He ended up scoring 6 points.
2. Reading!
I have read several great books lately...
Skeletons At The Feast- About a German family fleeing their estate in the waning days of WW2. They were trying desperately to escape the Russians.
The Worst Hard Time- I can't recommend this book more highly! It is about the Dust Bowl, how it came about, and the lives it impacted. I was deeply affected by this book and learned a lot about life in my state and neighboring states 80 years ago.
The Book Thief-I am nearing the end of this one. Very interesting told from a unique perspective. I am really enjoying it.
3. Sewing!
When I was a little girl, my mother constantly had a sewing project under way. She quilted, made my church clothes, needlepointed, cross stitched, etc. One of my favorite projects that she made was my name in flowers. We were inspired to try and do one for Mary Beth, and the project has begun. Mom drew out her name, and I (who is the proud owner of much younger eyes) am doing the needlepoint. Mary Beth can hardly contain her excitement, and wants to see my progress every morning! I love needlepointing and I can't wait to see the finished project!
4. Piano!
Twilight has inspired me to pick up Claire de Lune. I told my music teacher about the inspiration, and she lit up with excitement. She, too, was a Twilight devotee! We ended up seeing the movie together (her 1st time, my 2nd)! I am using the music that my grandmother played with 60-70 years ago. The music is falling apart, but I love that her handwriting is in the score.
5. Cooking with Mary Beth!
I decided a while back to let her help me cook if she ever asked to help. I believe I have created a bit of a monster! I can hardly walk into the kitchen without her racing over to put on her apron. She will grab a stool, slide next to me, and say in her raspy voice, "What can I help you do, Captain?" At times, her "help" is a bit of a mess, but it warms my heart seeing how much she wants to be like me.
6. Taking medication!
I have been battling the mother of all sinus infections this week. It was finally bad enough on Wednesday to go to the doctor with all three kids in tow. You know it is bad when sitting in a doctor's office with three kids is worth it! After a cortisone shot, days of antibiotics, nasal sprays, and eye drops, I am still not 100%. It just isn't fun being a mother when you don't feel 100%.
7. Watching basketball!
We are so proud of our 2 Baylor teams, despite our loss to #6 Oklahoma this weekend. Mary Beth can say the players' names in the radio announcer's voice. Out of the blue, she will say in a deep voice, "Quincy Aaaaaaaaaaaa-Cy!"
8. Meals with friends!
For some reason, I have had the great fortune of spending more time than usual eating with friends this month. I dearly love my friends, and they add so much to my life. I feel like I am a better wife and mother after being with my gals!
9. Watching Matthew on the RipStik!
I really hate the way it is spelled, but it is what it is! Matthew and his neighbor friends can be seen skating around for hours on their boards around the hood. From the time school got out on Friday, until 7 at night, they were outside! I would say that without exaggeration, Matthew was on that thing for 10 hours this weekend. Is it wrong that as a mother, I have found a new weapon to use against my precious child? ;) Heard often around the Barnhill house, "Matthew clean up your room, or no RipStik." "Be nice to your brother, or no RipStik" "You want to play on your RipStik? Massage Mommy's feet for two hours." OK, so maybe not the last one, but Matthew is on his best behavior these days!
That is it! Is it really the end of January already? It will be spring before we know it!
3 comments:
My mom never allowed me to enter the kitchen while she was cooking. You can see the results of that now! So, good for you! Let ME cook as much as she wants so later she won't call you and ask things like, "How do you boil an egg?" "What does saute mean?" "How do I double this recipe?" All questions I asked my mother while she was at work.
How neat that you wanted to play piano from Twilight!! I have seen the movie three times...and I feel a little embarassed admitting that! I have to say that the books made me want to learn piano, too, though I've never played before. Maybe one day...
And it's great that you are letting ME in the kitchen to help...I love that you said you've created a monster!! Her future husband will thank you one day! I never cooked and still don't...poor Rob is forced to eat Lean Cuisines or cook for himself. LOL!
I love the cross stitch name...if I only had a girl. My mom was a big cross-stitcher back in the day.
True confession...I'm trying to love Twilight but haven't gotten as into it as everyone else. I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm only halfway through the second book! Maybe it's because things have been hectic and I haven't had any big chunks of time to read.
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