Horse riding yep, it's a sport

Claire has been begging for EVER, at least since she's been three, for horse riding lessons. I, being the economical one, have been putting them off for as long as possible because they are, let's just say a little pricey. This year, after several years of begging, I caved. Claire got her lessons. She also suckered me into taking them with her.

Now many things in life actually look easier than they are. Horse riding, I assure you is one of these things. It doesn't help that Claire has taken to this like a duck to water. It's like golfing with coach when every shot hits the green and it takes me 8 shots to get there. Seriously people, does someone have to out do me on everthing? Horse riding, I'm gonna get this yet. Claire was trotting the first lesson and the instructor has said she's a natural. ugh. A subtle reminder that I was a cheerleader...FOR A REASON!

Maybe shopping could be my sport? Ya think?

Bloggers block

I really don't have much to say...nothing note worthy happened today. Just wanted to stop in and say hello. 

I promise I'll try to be more exciting tomorrow.

Pinkie super swear.

Something positive

Well, today our family sponsored a child through Compassion International. They were doing sign up at church today. Claire really expressed an interest and was drawn to a little girl her age who lives in Colombia. Hopefully it will be an eye opening and enriching experience. I have always felt that the more you have the more you are supposed to give. We gave today and I can already see the benefits. 

Guilty

So sorry I have been MIA! The honest truth is that sometimes I just suck at blogging. Today I have a migraine and a meeting I have to attend. Not a nice combo! I have been doing the Body-for LIFE workout plan for three weeks now. I get up at 5:30 a.m. to work out. Yes, before you say a thing, it is CRAZY. But the plan seems to be working. I'm slowly getting back into my skinny pants which is the ultimate goal.

More later when I don't have a mega headache!

I did it!

I got my acceptance letter from grad school yesterday! Excitement wore off quickly and a deep gut wrenching panic set in when I looked at the cost per credit. I knew it would be a lot...but when you see the numbers...HELLO! That, and I start school durning basketball season. Coach has assured me that we will make this all work. I admire his confidence, maybe I can borrow some?  

It's gonna be a wild time! Next week...the money search begins! If you know of anyone who wants to donate...

Spring Break...yippee!

Claire's on Spring Break this week. I wish that entailed some elaborate vacation plans (totally deserve it) but, alas, no. Claire's assignment this week is to take "Flat Stanley", a paper cut-out from school, on adventures over break and write about them in a journal. The teacher's way of getting their brains from melting down completely, I suppose. So far our "Stanley" has made it to Nana & Papa's house (Monday) and to the mall today. I'm sure our mini adventures won't compare to the trips to Florida, Arizona, and the like, but we're trying. We're even taking pictures. I'll try to post some tomorrow. Right now I'm typing upstairs and the camera is downstairs...forgive me.  It's getting late and I used much of my energy spending an HOUR in the toy store trying to use a $20 gift card Claire got for her birthday. We had to look at everything, yes-literally everything, in the store before she decided on her purchase, a rubber dragon and a Tinker Bell fairy. Yes, one HOUR for that. She was happy, me not as much, we still have six bucks on the card. ugh.

Party day

Today I have nine 7 year olds coming over for an art birthday party. Oh...the kicker is that I'm recovering from a migraine. Still have a twinge...will I survive? Sure hope so. Tune in later to find out!