Sunday, May 10, 2009
FISD Blog
I have set up a new blog on the FISD server to use during the book study. You can locate my FISD blog here ... https://wiki.friscoisd.org/users/richarsh/blog/.
Repeat After Me
During Jim's sermon on Saturday night, he had all of us point into the air and then take our pointer finger and place it in our belly buttons and repeat the following phrase. "This is not the center of the universe." This exercise was meant to remind all of us that it is not about us. It is about God.
When we got into the car, I repeated the exercise Jim had put us through with Megan & Connor and then asked them to explain the purpose of the exercise. They both said that it was not about them - that they were not the center of attention.
Today is Mother's Day. This morning, Connor crawled into bed and snuggled up next to me and said, "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy. I love you!" He told me that my first mother's day present was snuggling from him. It was great! A bit later, he took my hand and placed my finger in my belly button and said, "Repeat after me. This is the center of the home." Wow! He told me that I was the center of our home, not only today (mother's day) but everyday. It was a precious moment.
A bit later, my phone bleeped to let me know that I had received a text message. I picked up my phone to find a text message from Megan which said, "Happy Mother's Day!" That explains how my pre-teen daughter communicates these days. She rarely calls us or anyone. She texts. Just in case you are wondering, she texted me from her bedroom. At the time, I was in my bedroom, just outside her door.
I received two very different but equally precious Mother's Day wishes this morning from my little angels. Blake, Megan, Connor, and Megan L. took me to lunch at Gloria's this afternoon and then to Double Dip for frozen custard. It was a wonderful day with the ones that I love.
When we got into the car, I repeated the exercise Jim had put us through with Megan & Connor and then asked them to explain the purpose of the exercise. They both said that it was not about them - that they were not the center of attention.
Today is Mother's Day. This morning, Connor crawled into bed and snuggled up next to me and said, "Happy Mother's Day, Mommy. I love you!" He told me that my first mother's day present was snuggling from him. It was great! A bit later, he took my hand and placed my finger in my belly button and said, "Repeat after me. This is the center of the home." Wow! He told me that I was the center of our home, not only today (mother's day) but everyday. It was a precious moment.
A bit later, my phone bleeped to let me know that I had received a text message. I picked up my phone to find a text message from Megan which said, "Happy Mother's Day!" That explains how my pre-teen daughter communicates these days. She rarely calls us or anyone. She texts. Just in case you are wondering, she texted me from her bedroom. At the time, I was in my bedroom, just outside her door.
I received two very different but equally precious Mother's Day wishes this morning from my little angels. Blake, Megan, Connor, and Megan L. took me to lunch at Gloria's this afternoon and then to Double Dip for frozen custard. It was a wonderful day with the ones that I love.
Podcasting
I am participating in a book study entitled Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. In Chapter 8, we are learning more about podcasting, and one of my assignments is to create a podcast and post it to my blog. Although I don't like to hear the sound of my own voice, I am uploading my podcast. I hope that you will enjoy listening to to my first podcast.
Although I don't like listening to myself on podcast, I would love to hear my children and students podcasts. I am excited about the opportunities that podcasting will bring to our classrooms, and I look forward to having my own children create podcasts very soon.
Although I don't like listening to myself on podcast, I would love to hear my children and students podcasts. I am excited about the opportunities that podcasting will bring to our classrooms, and I look forward to having my own children create podcasts very soon.
Monday, May 4, 2009
I Want to Move to Hawaii
Tonight, Connor told me that he wanted to move to the hotel that we stayed at in Hawaii last year. "Waikoloa Village?" I asked.
" Yes. I want to live there all the time. Can we move there?" said Connor.
I explained that if we moved to Hawaii, he would still have to go to school and do all of the things that he does here. It would not be like it was when we were on vacation - lounging, eating out 3 times a day, relaxing, sleeping late, enjoying the weather, miniature golf, swimming, etc.
Connor's reply ... "I know, Mom. But, after school, instead of just going home, we could go visit the volcano or something. Or, if the volcano is closed, we can just go swimming. So, can we move to Hawaii?"
I told him that I didn't think so, and the conversation ended there. It is so funny - the things that just pop into their heads at the most random times. Glad he's thinking, though!
" Yes. I want to live there all the time. Can we move there?" said Connor.
I explained that if we moved to Hawaii, he would still have to go to school and do all of the things that he does here. It would not be like it was when we were on vacation - lounging, eating out 3 times a day, relaxing, sleeping late, enjoying the weather, miniature golf, swimming, etc.
Connor's reply ... "I know, Mom. But, after school, instead of just going home, we could go visit the volcano or something. Or, if the volcano is closed, we can just go swimming. So, can we move to Hawaii?"
I told him that I didn't think so, and the conversation ended there. It is so funny - the things that just pop into their heads at the most random times. Glad he's thinking, though!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Curtsinger Golf Classic
Today, Blake played in the Curtsinger Golf Classic. He had a great time and played well. He won the closest to the pin contest. His prize was a framed picture of a beautiful green at Sawgrass. His foursome shot 13 under par which earned them 2nd Place! They each received vacation vouchers and gift certificates to the Pro Shop for their win. Way to go, guys!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Law of the Garbage Truck
My sister sent this to me in an email today. I thought that it was great, so I wanted to share it with everyone. Enjoy!
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was really friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck...' he explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.
Don't take it personally... Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so... Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!Have a blessed, garbage-free day!
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was really friendly. So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck...' he explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.
Don't take it personally... Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so... Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!Have a blessed, garbage-free day!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tiny Titans vs. Astros
The Tiny Titans faced the Astros tonight. The Astros came in 2nd in the pre-season tournament, so we knew they would be a tough team. They have a killer pitcher. This kids pitches lights out! The first two innings, not a single one of our players got a piece of any of his pitches. Wow.
In the 3rd Inning, Connor was the first batter to get a piece of his pitch. It was a foul ball, but it got us moving in the right direction. The catcher dropped the ball on the third strike, so Connor was able to run to 1st. He made it and was our first runner to get any kind of hit and the first runner on base. The Astros changed pitchers. We were able to get some hits and some runners on base, but unfortunately we were not able to get a run into home before the inning was over.
At the top of the 4th inning, we had a new pitcher, as well. X three several strikes and held the Astros to 2 runs. Connor caught a pop fly to right field, ending the Astros time at bat. Although we did not leave the game victorious, we did play hard until the clock ran out.
In the 3rd Inning, Connor was the first batter to get a piece of his pitch. It was a foul ball, but it got us moving in the right direction. The catcher dropped the ball on the third strike, so Connor was able to run to 1st. He made it and was our first runner to get any kind of hit and the first runner on base. The Astros changed pitchers. We were able to get some hits and some runners on base, but unfortunately we were not able to get a run into home before the inning was over.
At the top of the 4th inning, we had a new pitcher, as well. X three several strikes and held the Astros to 2 runs. Connor caught a pop fly to right field, ending the Astros time at bat. Although we did not leave the game victorious, we did play hard until the clock ran out.
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