Elena 
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Outside my window…
I am thinking…
about Izzy’s final Senior Dance and how beautiful she looked!
Long time readers might remember that we found Izzy’s dress at a yard sale a few years ago. The original owner had worn it to George W. Bush’s first inauguration ball but since she was a mom with four kids living in the midwest, she decided that she would let it go. She was so happy to sell it to us and we were happy to get such a great deal. We purposely saved the dress for Izzy’s senior year!
Then as the fates would have it, the powers that be decided that the formal dance should be a black and white ball!! I was shocked and surprised. So I told the dance director my story and she graciously said that seniors could wear red to add a splash of color! Both of the senior girls wore red and they looked great.
I am thankful…
for our homeschool community and all of the opportunities they have given our family.
I am pondering…
Calvin and Sarah came in for the weekend to be in a wedding. They will leave tomorrow but are not coming back again this year – and I feel a little heartbroken about that. We have such a busy summer ahead of us, but I hope we can get some time to visit them for a quick visit after they move into their new house.
I’m also thinking about my goddaughter who had her first baby on Mother’s Day! It was an unplanned Cesarean but mother and baby are doing well.
One of my Favorite things
Gabe reffed his last soccer games this weekend. He was also single-parenting.
As the coaches and teams were congratulating each other, someone else congratulated the ref.
I am hearing…
Silence
In the kitchen…
Homemade hamburgers tonight before Calvin and Sarah leave. I am a little heartbroken.
I am wearing…
a thermal shirt – it’s still in the 50s this morning!
I am going…
- to walk or work out every day with Pfilates .
- to cut my carbs via the Wheat Belly Total Health: The Ultimate Grain-Free Health and Weight-Loss Life Plan
recommendations – no more than 15 grams of carbs per meal.
- to practice a piece that I will play with the choir next week.
- call my June bride and get set up for that wedding.
- Pick out music for my new concert.
- Pick out next year’s curriculum for Rosie.
From the Learning Rooms…
Maryrose:
Skills for Language Arts James Stobaugh
Studies in World History – James Stobaugh
Trail Guide to Bible Geography
Parish Choir St. Sebastians
Saturday Soccer League
A quote to share…
“Oh, you mysterious girls, when you are fifty-two we shall find you out; you must come into the open then. If the mouth has fallen sourly yours the blame: all the meanness your youth concealed have been gathering in your face. But the pretty thoughts and sweet ways and dear, forgotten kindnesses linger there also, to bloom in your twilight like evening primroses.”
― J.M. Barrie
“Oh, you mysterious girls, when you are fifty-two we shall find you out; you must come into the open then. If the mouth has fallen sourly yours the blame: all the meanness your youth concealed have been gathering in your face. But the pretty thoughts and sweet ways and dear, forgotten kindnesses linger there also, to bloom in your twilight like evening primroses.”
― J.M. Barrie
A picture to share…
Unfortunately, Dickens was right when he said, "Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it." Asking the Holy Spirit to comfort the mother's heart within you, my friend. So glad we don't travel alone.