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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Love
Yesterday, Marshall gave T-man a book his Mom recently gave him. The book is an "A-B-C" book (which is great because the ABC song is T-man's favorite).
One of the poems made me think of the boys. First of all, the poem has the words "little brother" which D-man still refers to T-man as quite often. We am truly lucky to have boys that (mostly) get along and are good buddies. I have been so happy they have been they for each other through this transition.
One of the poems made me think of the boys. First of all, the poem has the words "little brother" which D-man still refers to T-man as quite often. We am truly lucky to have boys that (mostly) get along and are good buddies. I have been so happy they have been they for each other through this transition.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Denver Rock n Roll Marathon
Today we ventured to Denver to cheer on my good friend Nadja in her first marathon. We headed to Wash Park in Denver so we could cheer her on in 3 different spots in a short amount of time. We also got to hear 2 of the 20+ bands that lined the route.
We then headed to grab a slice of pizza near downtown and then over to to Civic Center Park to cheer her on at the finish line. We waited just a few minutes and were able to see her cross the finish line and watch her celebrate her accomplishment with a shot of Petron.
What a great accomplishment! I was so proud of her and glad we were able to cheer her on - hopefully it helped motivate her a little. Plus, it was a beautiful day to be out in Denver. Congrats Nadja!!
We then headed to grab a slice of pizza near downtown and then over to to Civic Center Park to cheer her on at the finish line. We waited just a few minutes and were able to see her cross the finish line and watch her celebrate her accomplishment with a shot of Petron.
What a great accomplishment! I was so proud of her and glad we were able to cheer her on - hopefully it helped motivate her a little. Plus, it was a beautiful day to be out in Denver. Congrats Nadja!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Whole Child
We've now been "in the 'burbs" for over a month. While the boys have had their ups and downs, it has mostly been ups.
Fortunately, the boys are adjusting well to their new school. While I was originally worried about D-man making friends, he has had two play dates and has talked more about friends here at Monarch than he ever did at Highline. You definitely can tell there are a) more boys and b) they are more like D-man. Before school and at every recess, D-man plays football with his buddies. They craft plays and are quite serious about it all. T-man enjoys swinging during recess and has become quite proficient at it.
The P.E. and music programs also appear to be stronger and more enjoyable for D-man (T-man likes P.E.). The boys also have art once a week as well.
Both boys are enjoying the lunches and are trying new things (D-man tried a jalepeno today and enjoyed a tamale last week). The lunch program is outstanding and offers fresh fruit and vegetables everyday and also has a focus on Colorado grown food.
Unlike Highline, the after school program is phenomenal. They provide snack, have time on the playground, and do amazing crafts. The woman is a former teacher and truly cares for children and enjoys her job. Both boys are genuinely sad to see me when I pick them up.
All of this is so important and I feel lucky that these aspects of the boys' development are being met. Today T-man told me about two girls in his class that are his friends ("they are she's Mom"). Unfortunately, the academics is the one piece that is missing for both boys. T-man is learning letters of the day, but his teacher seems aware of the different levels and I think we will be ok (today he told me about "DEAR" - drop everything and read - time at school). D-man is woefully under challenged. We have submitted the gifted and talented application and communicated our concern with his teacher - which has been met with silence......we will be addressing the issue again soon. Now that the rest of the pieces are falling into place, we need to get he kids engaged with the actual classroom. Stay tuned....
Since moving up here, I have had so many compliments on the boys. Gushing from the people running the after school program. The gifted and talented teacher saying what a respectful young man we have and the women at the drop-in care talking about how well behaved the boys are.
In the end, THAT is what matters. Raising caring, generous boys who turn into respectful and happy grown men. All good reminders when I start to freak out about the lack of academic rigor right now. The boys are doing well and I need to be so thankful for what wonderful boys they are! The whole child is what truly matters.
And as a side note, I wrote most of this blog from the sidelines of the Monarch 8th grade football game that D-man truly enjoyed (T-man stayed at the after school program). I think the last time I might have been to an 8th grade football game was wearing a cheerleading skirt......the positive is that these things make our new home feel much more like a community. We will also be attending a Monarch High football game if D-man has anything to say about it. Another way to make this feel like home - that - and the cows next to the school.
Fortunately, the boys are adjusting well to their new school. While I was originally worried about D-man making friends, he has had two play dates and has talked more about friends here at Monarch than he ever did at Highline. You definitely can tell there are a) more boys and b) they are more like D-man. Before school and at every recess, D-man plays football with his buddies. They craft plays and are quite serious about it all. T-man enjoys swinging during recess and has become quite proficient at it.
The P.E. and music programs also appear to be stronger and more enjoyable for D-man (T-man likes P.E.). The boys also have art once a week as well.
Both boys are enjoying the lunches and are trying new things (D-man tried a jalepeno today and enjoyed a tamale last week). The lunch program is outstanding and offers fresh fruit and vegetables everyday and also has a focus on Colorado grown food.
Unlike Highline, the after school program is phenomenal. They provide snack, have time on the playground, and do amazing crafts. The woman is a former teacher and truly cares for children and enjoys her job. Both boys are genuinely sad to see me when I pick them up.
All of this is so important and I feel lucky that these aspects of the boys' development are being met. Today T-man told me about two girls in his class that are his friends ("they are she's Mom"). Unfortunately, the academics is the one piece that is missing for both boys. T-man is learning letters of the day, but his teacher seems aware of the different levels and I think we will be ok (today he told me about "DEAR" - drop everything and read - time at school). D-man is woefully under challenged. We have submitted the gifted and talented application and communicated our concern with his teacher - which has been met with silence......we will be addressing the issue again soon. Now that the rest of the pieces are falling into place, we need to get he kids engaged with the actual classroom. Stay tuned....
Since moving up here, I have had so many compliments on the boys. Gushing from the people running the after school program. The gifted and talented teacher saying what a respectful young man we have and the women at the drop-in care talking about how well behaved the boys are.
In the end, THAT is what matters. Raising caring, generous boys who turn into respectful and happy grown men. All good reminders when I start to freak out about the lack of academic rigor right now. The boys are doing well and I need to be so thankful for what wonderful boys they are! The whole child is what truly matters.
And as a side note, I wrote most of this blog from the sidelines of the Monarch 8th grade football game that D-man truly enjoyed (T-man stayed at the after school program). I think the last time I might have been to an 8th grade football game was wearing a cheerleading skirt......the positive is that these things make our new home feel much more like a community. We will also be attending a Monarch High football game if D-man has anything to say about it. Another way to make this feel like home - that - and the cows next to the school.
Monday, September 17, 2012
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Adventures in Executive Living
Having not lived in an apartment for some time, I hadn't given much thought to how our life would be different.
- finding a place to store the recycled goods is a challenge.
- explaining to the boys that people live below us and the running and the jumping and the jumping has to stop.
- the boys have a TV and a Wii in their bedrooms - things I said would never happen.
- when you hear crying at 2:00 in the middle of the night, you will burst out of bed and run into your kids' room only to realize it was the baby living below you.
- you will miss the DVR.
- yelling at the TV during the Husker game will wake your kids.
- having a pool to go to in the middle of September is pretty sweet.
- finding a parking spot is an art.
- you realize you can along with a lot less than you thought.
- small kitchens lead to more dinners out.
- who needs a yard when you can walk to a turf field (and two Starbucks)?
And while the boys still mention their desires for their own bedrooms, we are adjusting and getting along better everyday. I don't think I had to tell them to stop bugging each other every single minute today. Definite progress. And confirmation that if we can make it in a two-bedroom apartment, we can make it anywhere.
- finding a place to store the recycled goods is a challenge.
- explaining to the boys that people live below us and the running and the jumping and the jumping has to stop.
- the boys have a TV and a Wii in their bedrooms - things I said would never happen.
- when you hear crying at 2:00 in the middle of the night, you will burst out of bed and run into your kids' room only to realize it was the baby living below you.
- you will miss the DVR.
- yelling at the TV during the Husker game will wake your kids.
- having a pool to go to in the middle of September is pretty sweet.
- finding a parking spot is an art.
- you realize you can along with a lot less than you thought.
- small kitchens lead to more dinners out.
- who needs a yard when you can walk to a turf field (and two Starbucks)?
And while the boys still mention their desires for their own bedrooms, we are adjusting and getting along better everyday. I don't think I had to tell them to stop bugging each other every single minute today. Definite progress. And confirmation that if we can make it in a two-bedroom apartment, we can make it anywhere.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Sunday, September 09, 2012
Transitioning from Summer to Fall
While you could feel fall in the air in the mornings this weekend, it was decidedly still summer today. On Saturday, we partook in some fall football watching, and a trip to the park with T-man while D-man was at a play date!
Today was filled with a trip with Marshall to the turf football field within walking distance from the apartment and then D-man's first Lacrosse practice at the YMCA. Later in the afternoon, T-man headed to his first reading buddies meeting at the library in downtown Louisville. He was scared, but of course, is requesting to go back tomorrow (he doesn't want to wait until next Sunday). I enjoyed being outside during the lacrosse practice and the library trip. A trip to the pool (with some wine) to squeeze in the last bits of summer is a special treat.
Even though everything is still temporary, I know this community is going to be a great place to be.
Today was filled with a trip with Marshall to the turf football field within walking distance from the apartment and then D-man's first Lacrosse practice at the YMCA. Later in the afternoon, T-man headed to his first reading buddies meeting at the library in downtown Louisville. He was scared, but of course, is requesting to go back tomorrow (he doesn't want to wait until next Sunday). I enjoyed being outside during the lacrosse practice and the library trip. A trip to the pool (with some wine) to squeeze in the last bits of summer is a special treat.
Even though everything is still temporary, I know this community is going to be a great place to be.
Monday, September 03, 2012
A Summer to Remember Part IV: Idaho
Our summer to remember wouldn't be complete without our annual trip to the Peavy cabin in Idaho. After 3 nights at home in our own beds, we headed off to Idaho for a wonderful week of relaxation and family time. This year, we decided to take our trip later in the summer and boy - I'm glad we did! The weather was fabulous and the water warm. This trip was made extra special by having all of the Peavy family together for a day at the water, drinking, lawn games, grilled turkey dinner, and a fire with S'mores. How special that we all got to be together at such a special place.
While we partook in several traditional cabin activities (ice cream in Harrison, boating, lounging, etc.), some new highlights included:
- the new hot tub
- the bike ride from Plummer to Harrison
- a boat ride up the St. Joe River
- watching Olympics on the grass under the stars
- the boys REALLY enjoying tubing together
- D-man getting a canoe lesson from Granddad
- T-man really getting around on the kayak
- the jet ski (nuf said)
- D-man getting up on water skis (with the help of the wonderful neighbors)
- a trip to Pullman to say goodbye to G&G PV's old house, see their new house, Cougar Country, and Ferdinand's
What a wonderful way to wrap up our summer to remember.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Elich Gardens Reward
Every summer, we have participated in the Denver Public Library's Summer of Reading program. And like most years, one of the rewards is a free ticket to Elich Gardens. D-man had a request that we go while the water park was still open. And so, here we are on Labor Day weekend (the last weekend for the water park). With all the traveling and moving, this weekend was the only one that worked.
We met our old neighbors and got here right when the park opened. While crowded, hitting the rides early was a wise choice. T-man enjoyed the kiddie rides and D-man loved the various roller coasters.
The water park was....well.... Let's just say that in the future, I will work hard to make sure we are booked every weekend of the summer. It was EXTREMELY crowded and while amusement park have interesting crowds in general, getting with them in a big bathtub is another story.....
Luckily, the boys stuck to attractions that had the least amount of waiting (mostly). Marshall was a good sport and did the slides and the line waiting.
At least the boys had free tickets and we had discounted tickets. And since we are looking for reasons to get out of the apartment, it has been a fun day riding the rides and watching the boy being kids. And I got my ferris wheel and carousel rides. Life really is good.
We met our old neighbors and got here right when the park opened. While crowded, hitting the rides early was a wise choice. T-man enjoyed the kiddie rides and D-man loved the various roller coasters.
The water park was....well.... Let's just say that in the future, I will work hard to make sure we are booked every weekend of the summer. It was EXTREMELY crowded and while amusement park have interesting crowds in general, getting with them in a big bathtub is another story.....
Luckily, the boys stuck to attractions that had the least amount of waiting (mostly). Marshall was a good sport and did the slides and the line waiting.
At least the boys had free tickets and we had discounted tickets. And since we are looking for reasons to get out of the apartment, it has been a fun day riding the rides and watching the boy being kids. And I got my ferris wheel and carousel rides. Life really is good.
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