Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving has already come and gone, isn't that hard to believe? Now it is only three weeks of school until we are out for the Christmas break. It always seems like time flies this time of year.
Our Thanksgiving plans were changed at the last minute because Grandma Saam is not doing well. We spent our first Thanksgiving at home in a long time, but it was nice. Breck and I cooked all day Wednesday, it really was a great time. We cooked some great food, and when it was time for lunch on Thursday we had enough food to feed an army. We had tons of food left over, but we spent our lunch together eating and discussing what we were thankful for this year. We had a lot to add to our lists, but we are most thankful for our family.
Then on Friday we headed out to spend a few days with our friends camping in Bastrop. I didn't take any pictures, which is a shame because of the fond memories we have made over the last three Thanksgivings with our "gang".
Grandma still is not doing well, and I wished that I could have spent more time with her when I was growing up. It makes me more determined that my kids spend time with our family. I don't want them to look back and wish that they had more time to spend with them, but I guess we all do have that feeling. When it comes down to it we can never really spend too much time with our family, although there have been times I would have argued that issue.
Now it is "shoping season", no wait, the "giving" season. And once again I am at a loss. I don't know what to get others, or what I want for myself. I mean, I really can think of things that I want, but I would much rather be able to give my kids the things they want most. So, how does that figure in? Does that make me stupid for wanting to spoil my kids or a good mom because I am willing to sacrifice my desires to make them happier?

11/10/06

Breck's team had their first basketball game this past Monday and they won! The team looks like it will be fairly succesful, and they will have a great team when they get into high school. I don't want to think about that yet though (I still have almost a year before I have to think about that).
Chad is doing well, but he is upset about not being choosen to be in GT. I told him that he will just have to work hard this year, and maybe they will test him again next year so that he can be put into the program.
Preston's team had their first scrimage this past Tuesday and they won, but they still will have to work hard to do well in district. Their are some great teams in our district. I still love to watch him coach whether they win or loose (of course he is always in a much better mood when they win). Those of you that know him know he can't stand to loose at anything.
I am up to my ears in research papers that have to be graded before noon on Monday when our grades are due. I will be working on them this weekend. I only have about 80 left to grade, but it takes a while for each one. So, I have my work cut out for me. All of my classes will start on their first major paper (not counting research) so, I will have plenty to grade over the Thanksgiving holiday. Breck is thrilled about this prospect, I could tell by her enthusiasm today in class.
I'm looking forward to the fast approaching holiday, I have so much work to do before then though that I just want to get through the school day today. I will write more when I can find my way out of the papers.

Nov.

It is the end to another weekend, and I didn't get as much done as I was hoping. Preston had some scrimages yesterday. It was nice being back in the gym again. It made me remember that I want a stadium chair because sitting in the bleacher for any amount of time is brutal.
Chad is feeling a little under the weather, first cold spell and his allergies flair up. My knee is feeling much better, I even wore shoes other than my tennis shoes today to church. I don't know I can take wearing other shoes at work, but it was nice for a little while today. Breck is doing well, she has her first pre-district game tomorrow. I also have my last day of therapy, I'm almost a little scared about being on my own after that.
I will let you know how she did!

Another Friday night

It is Friday night once again, and I'm waiting for Preston to get home from the football game. Our team won, and we are doing well in play-offs. It is so nice to go to the games when we are winning.
Basketball season has now begun, Breck will have her first game on Monday. She started out on "B" team this week, but has now been moved up to the "A" team. I'm proud of her, but it means that I will be spending a lot more time at school waiting for her to get out of practice.
Chad is going to be playing basketball also, I think.
And of course all of Preston's spare time does go to b-ball. But that is okay, I love to sneak in while he is coaching practice and just watch him work. I love to see the way that he interacts with his players and just watch how he takes control of all that is going on. I love just seeing him coaching because he makes it seem almost effortless, just seeming in control of everything and knowing how things should be. I really find a lot of pride in how he leads his team. He is so selfless, and it really shows in how dedicated he is to his players.
As for me, I went back to the doctor on Wednesday, and my progress is amazing. He doesn't want to see me again for another three months. I only have next week left in therapy, and I will be on my own. Now I am just having a lot of pain in my foot because of my change in walking. They want me to see a specialist, but I think I have had enough of doctors for awhile. I think I will just take it easy and avoid too much activity that will be tough on my feet.
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and having sometime off of work, I need a break. I will write more soon. May God bless you all.