Peyton turned 6 on January 11th, and Zion turns 5 on February 11th. So, instead of two separate birthday parties this year, we decided to combine them. This past Saturday the 31st we had their party at the Cinema Cafe movie theatre. They invited all their classmates, kids on their basketball team (that Alan coaches) and of course family and friends. S0, 50 people later, and a packed movie theatre we all gathered to watch Madagascar 2 and celebrate their big days. Now, here is the bad news. I FORGOT MY CAMERA! So, as soon as Grandpa (my Dad) emails me pics, I will get them posted.
The day was great! Everyone had a great time. We asked that people not bring gifts for the boys, but that they bring a toy for the Hope Haven Children's Home. Peyton and Zion are so excited to be able to help deliver them. I am so proud of my boys. They are very blessed to have so much, and I am so grateful that they "get" that there are others out there that don't have much at all.
Parenting is harder than I could have ever have imagined, and I respect my parent's now more than ever. The one thing that I want my boys to be along with being Godly men, is unselfish. I want them to think of others before they think of themselves. Now that's not easy to teach at all, I guess that little sin nature doesn't help. I think they are off to a good start. When they get older and they can read these blogs that I have written, I want them to know how proud I am of them for sacrificing their birthday gifts for others.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Busy Weeks
It's funny to me. I often find myself saying, "when ___ is done, things will slow down." Recently it was, "when the holidays are over, things will slow down." It never happens. Why haven't I learned this yet? I guess that life with Alan, three boys and a business will never be slow. It's not that I want it so slow that's it's boring, because then I get lazy, really lazy. I always get the most done when I have the most to do. I just wouldn't mind a little extra time to keep up with my blog, maybe do some scrapbooking, spend more time with my girl friends, talk to my family on the phone more, play more games with my kids, read more books, etc. Now, as I read back on those things, I am reminded of how selfish I am. Boy there are a lot of self-pleasing thigs on that list. The season of life that I am in now just doesn't allow that much time (if any at all) for those type of things. 10 years from now, when my boys don't need me as much, and the business doesn't need me, I'll be complaining that I have too much time on my hands. Typical woman huh? :-> What I am going to work on this year is being happy with my life as it is. Trials, struggles, joys, sorrows, everything. This is were I am right now, and there will be time for "other stuff" later. Right???
I left for the beautiful Wintergreen Resort last Sunday the 25th to help with the 32nd Annual Special Olympics Ski Championships. What an experience! This was my second time attending the event. Last year I went as an appearance for my title (Mrs. Virginia). Then to my surprise this past summer I received an email from someone on the management committee asking me if I wanted to be on the management committee for the Special Olympics Ski Championships. So after talking to Alan (since I am already very busy with other non-profits), we decided that I would go for it. Drew will be joining me next year, and he is very excited about it. I almost had him come with me this year, but I knew that I needed to be 100% involved in learning what my job aspects would be, and not to have to worry about my 12 year old. I think I may bring Peyton and Zion with me in 2011. My boys have so much that they can learn from these amazing athletes. I have so much to learn from them..... Being surrounded by such wonderful kids and young adults with so many "disabilities" has taught be how many more "abilities" they have than I do. First off, they are so happy! Happy in life, happy to be an athlete, happy to ski, etc. I can't help but smile all the time that I am around them. Secondly, they cheer each other on. Now don't get me wrong, they are competitive to say the least! But they are so happy for their fellow athlete with what they accomplish. Next up, the Special Olympic Summer games in Richmond!!!!
I left for the beautiful Wintergreen Resort last Sunday the 25th to help with the 32nd Annual Special Olympics Ski Championships. What an experience! This was my second time attending the event. Last year I went as an appearance for my title (Mrs. Virginia). Then to my surprise this past summer I received an email from someone on the management committee asking me if I wanted to be on the management committee for the Special Olympics Ski Championships. So after talking to Alan (since I am already very busy with other non-profits), we decided that I would go for it. Drew will be joining me next year, and he is very excited about it. I almost had him come with me this year, but I knew that I needed to be 100% involved in learning what my job aspects would be, and not to have to worry about my 12 year old. I think I may bring Peyton and Zion with me in 2011. My boys have so much that they can learn from these amazing athletes. I have so much to learn from them..... Being surrounded by such wonderful kids and young adults with so many "disabilities" has taught be how many more "abilities" they have than I do. First off, they are so happy! Happy in life, happy to be an athlete, happy to ski, etc. I can't help but smile all the time that I am around them. Secondly, they cheer each other on. Now don't get me wrong, they are competitive to say the least! But they are so happy for their fellow athlete with what they accomplish. Next up, the Special Olympic Summer games in Richmond!!!!
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