Technomamma

Recently I have been accused of being a "first adopter". I got a Nook as soon as they came out. Then I got an IPAD. Now, after teaching 21 years. I am updating my skills to use a SMART board. I was even willing to change rooms for it, which is no easy task. My principal was happy I took the dive into tech world. So, happy me, off to clean and get ready for the new school year.

Revolving doors

Summer bliss is ending. I was so fortunate to have been with my Dad and brother all summer. One day, we got to have all 5 siblings and my Dad together. It's been ages since that happened. I left McCall the 29th of July, left the serene and peacefulness to come home to a revolving door. First to arrive home was Mad Man Steve, he will be living at home with me while he student teaches this year. It will be fabulous to have him home. He is so easy going, loves Football and likes to cook. He is such a great guy, I love hanging out with him. My dear, wonderful son, Kasen got home from his mission on August 3rd. He looks so happy and excited to be home. It was fabulous to hug him and really be with him. He had a great welcoming party. My terrific daughter got home on August 7th. She has wrapped up her teaching career in Las Vegas and now is headed for teaching overseas in an International school. We had a wonderful time as a little family for 5 days, then off she flew to Kazakhstan for 9 months. Kasen leaves tomorrow and I get to get ready for school to start. Steve will take Kasen up to Moscow and get him settled. I am so happy for all my kids. The are so wonderful. Each one is their own, unique person, yet they blend so well together. We had a marvelous time. It ended with Kasen and Steve giving Anne a blessing. As I sat there and listened, I could feel John in the circle. He was part of it all. He loved his children best of all. It is as it should be, letting go of grown children is hard, but they must go on to fulfill their lives with dreams and hopes and experiences that will enrich them and those they come to know. The revolving door has stopped whirling, and I am left to reflect and be grateful to have such incredible kids come in and leave apart of themselves in my heart forever.

Surrounded by Blessings

After spending a most wonderful summer with my Dad in McCall, I returned home and back to reality. I kind of had a mini- panic attack, feeling much better now that I am surrounded with my blessings known as Anne, Steven and Kasen. Greeting Kasen at the airport was fabulous. He is so handsome! His report and homecoming talk went well. The only glitch was a trip to the emergency room, but nothing life threatening, just a follow up with a surgeon tomorrow, but his abdomen is much better. Anne is always full of energy and fun! She is getting ready to fly to Kazakhstan in 2 days.. Steven has moved home to do his Student Teaching this year. Kasen leaves for Moscow on Friday.
Fall is full of changes. Am looking forward to new adventures.