We have a couple exceptionally busy weeks ahead. Brian has his final in Omaha tomorrow morning, tonight I have 4 more chapters to read and an assignment to do. Tomorrow is also the last night of scouts for the school year for all practical purposes.
Next week I am working a lot of extra hours and trying to get my homework done and Brian will be trying to get ready to leave for scout camp. We will also spend part of the weekend trying to get the band ready for the College World Series and getting yard work done at all three houses. I'm looking forward to a week of vacation more this year than usual =)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
A Cap, A Gown and a BIG Smile
Saturday was Erik's graduation. Saturday morning we rolled out of bed very early to finish getting the house ready for the party. After spreading mulch, cleaning toilets, making several gallons of ice tea and getting Erik into his cap and gown we traveled downtown and hiked 2 blocks in 93 degree heat to the ceremony. This was the last graduation for Dr. Hunter Pirtle - the LSE principal for the last 19 years. The senior choir sang together one last time and the 4 senior graduation speakers did a tremendous job. I cried through almost all of Alex Rousseau's speech and it was easy to decide that we would have to buy the video.
After the ceremony Erik, Jeff, and Brian went downtown to pick up the root beer keg and all of Erik's grandma's and his aunt Marla helped us finish last minute food preparation. Guests began arriving a few minutes before 6 and the last group left at 10:45. Everyone enjoyed the evening and we served more than 20 pounds of pulled pork, 4 bags of coleslaw, several watermelons, three pans of ice cream lasagna and 5 gallons of root beer. We had a wonderful time and he enjoyed getting to see so many friends and family.
Sunday we spent the afternoon party hopping and Monday we tried to recover after the long weekend.
One of Brian's finals is complete and the other will happen Thursday morning. It looks like we have a busy summer ahead but it will all work out =)
After the ceremony Erik, Jeff, and Brian went downtown to pick up the root beer keg and all of Erik's grandma's and his aunt Marla helped us finish last minute food preparation. Guests began arriving a few minutes before 6 and the last group left at 10:45. Everyone enjoyed the evening and we served more than 20 pounds of pulled pork, 4 bags of coleslaw, several watermelons, three pans of ice cream lasagna and 5 gallons of root beer. We had a wonderful time and he enjoyed getting to see so many friends and family.
Sunday we spent the afternoon party hopping and Monday we tried to recover after the long weekend.
One of Brian's finals is complete and the other will happen Thursday morning. It looks like we have a busy summer ahead but it will all work out =)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Keep it Clean
I remember as a kid getting ready for family holiday parties when my grandmother would clean every square inch of the house and tell me that my job was to keep it clean for the day or two that would lapse before the event. We have nearly reached that stage at our house. There are a few more important but minor cleaning jobs to be done and food preparation is well on it's way. Erik is officially done with school. It feels odd that Erik is done with Lincoln Public Schools and that this fall he will start college. I am SO excited for his future and know that he will have a wonderful experience and a fantastic life ahead of him. In two more days we'll celebrate the end of this experience and prepare for the next phase!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Scent of Cedar
Last night our amazing neighbors Tom and Toni came over and we finished the edging and spread all the mulch in the front flower beds. Tonight before the Senior Athletic Recognition night we will see if there are any spots that need a little extra and the remaining mulch will be used on the side of the house and in the flower bed we did last summer. It's unbelievable that we are down to the last few days before graduation. Tomorrow we'll have pork cooking at our house all day long and then we'll finish last minute cleaning and cooking. Erik has Calculus, AP Lit and Team Sports finals today.
I think the reason that the school's plan senior events one or two nights a week during the last 3 weeks of school is to make parents take a night to slow down and stop frantically getting the house ready for graduation =) At least that's what I'll be telling myself tonight when I'm relaxing in the cold auditorium waiting for my senior to be recognized.
I think the reason that the school's plan senior events one or two nights a week during the last 3 weeks of school is to make parents take a night to slow down and stop frantically getting the house ready for graduation =) At least that's what I'll be telling myself tonight when I'm relaxing in the cold auditorium waiting for my senior to be recognized.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
An Eagle Presentation
Erik is missing all of 6th period, and part of 7th period today to teach therapists at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital to play the drums he built, bought, and had donated for the pediatric drumming circle. Once this is completed, he will turn in his Eagle workbook, go to his Eagle Board of Review and we'll have another party =) It has been fun to watch him think through things and get his materials together.
Last night I had to watch Contagion as part of my homework for the week and then I wrote a paper about lead poisoning. Tonight I have to review a recent news article about a public health issue and then we'll see about some yard work. I really have to finish reading my textbooks too!
Last night I had to watch Contagion as part of my homework for the week and then I wrote a paper about lead poisoning. Tonight I have to review a recent news article about a public health issue and then we'll see about some yard work. I really have to finish reading my textbooks too!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
What a Wookie!
Last night was the very last choir concert. I only cried a little bit!
The last song of the night for Court Choir (varsity co-ed) was a Star Wars Trilogy. Erik auditioned for Chewbacca and got it so we made arrangements to rent the costume. He looked really good in it and did a good job in his first role on stage. Even though the costume was VERY hot. Brian put a short video on Facebook and I'll try to get a picture on here. It has been a great end to his high school experience.
The shampooing of the carpets has begun and I'm done planting - tonight Brian and Brian Spatz will be going to get the other cubic yard of mulch and I will commit the night to homework.
The last song of the night for Court Choir (varsity co-ed) was a Star Wars Trilogy. Erik auditioned for Chewbacca and got it so we made arrangements to rent the costume. He looked really good in it and did a good job in his first role on stage. Even though the costume was VERY hot. Brian put a short video on Facebook and I'll try to get a picture on here. It has been a great end to his high school experience.
The shampooing of the carpets has begun and I'm done planting - tonight Brian and Brian Spatz will be going to get the other cubic yard of mulch and I will commit the night to homework.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Preparing for the Future
This morning while getting ready for work I thought about the differences between Erik and I at high school graduation. I finished a semester early and started to work full time, I actually had to take vacation for my graduation ceremony. I also had a toddler, we celebrated my graduation and Erik's 1st birthday one weekend apart. I wasn't sure what I wanted when I finished high school but Erik has as much direction now as I did at 25 or 30.
I know that he will do well in college. Of course I worry, every parent worries when their child leaves for college, especially when they move 4 hours away, but I have confidence that he will do well and find himself.
Today I'll be off work early to shampoo carpets and continue efforts to prepare the house for graduation. I'm sure his party will be a fun night for he and his guests and we are starting to receive lots of invitations so we'll have a busy weekend to celebrate. Instead of thinking about all the work getting ready, I'm trying to think about this like I did with our wedding, it's only 11 more days until we get to party and have fun, and all of this hard work will be worthwhile!
I know that he will do well in college. Of course I worry, every parent worries when their child leaves for college, especially when they move 4 hours away, but I have confidence that he will do well and find himself.
Today I'll be off work early to shampoo carpets and continue efforts to prepare the house for graduation. I'm sure his party will be a fun night for he and his guests and we are starting to receive lots of invitations so we'll have a busy weekend to celebrate. Instead of thinking about all the work getting ready, I'm trying to think about this like I did with our wedding, it's only 11 more days until we get to party and have fun, and all of this hard work will be worthwhile!
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