The other night I took the time to read through my posts. Especially the ones concerning family. I skipped some of the political rants. Wow, our lives have certainly come full circle in the past 10 1/2 months.
My first post last year was "Spring Has Sprung." I considered it for today's post but thought again as I can certainly be more creative than that. Okay, so "Spring is in the air "is not exactly a stroke of creative genius.
The other day, Glenn pointed out a beautiful yellow flower blooming next to our house. It was more surprising than last year's red tulip. Last year we lived in a big farmhouse in the country. This year, we live in the city, on a busy road with lots of diesel fumes. Who would expect the flower to survive one year, let alone bloom again.
This afternoon, I was doing dishes and looking out at the area where we live. Today is quite rainy. Most would consider it a dismal day. I saw beauty and green everywhere I looked. Don't get me wrong, I don't live in a fancy suburb. I live on a busy city street surrounded by businesses and a burned out house. But looking up the hill behind Tony's (our boss) house I saw a luscious green lawn. Yes, our boss lives directly out of our kitchen window. I'm not usually one to be struck by things like green lawns and flowers. I'm more of a true city girl. Find me somewhere to shop and I'm good.
Since I've moved to Pennsylvania, I've discovered the beauty of slowing down and smelling the proverbial roses. Since I don't work full-time, I can listen to the birds sing. I heard them for the first time yesterday morning. I can take time to hear my child playing with his cars, the clanking is somehow comforting.
I'm not a garden person. I've never grown a garden of any sort, nor do I plan to. I'm not the get your hands dirty, dig in the dirt kind of girl. Some love it and find it peaceful. Me, not so much. However, I love flowers. I get mine from the local florist. Obviously, not very often. I don't even notice gardens. I'm not a fan of walking through a garden looking at all the pretty flowers. It's just not relaxing to me. Maybe I should try taking a book and sitting in one. Never mind, the bees and other flying things would bother me. That's just the kind of girl I am. Indoors all the way.
Years ago, my grandmother planted a garden on the rear side of her trailer, not the back section, just the side opposite the front door. Every time I visited her, I parked on that side of the trailer. Months later she mentioned her garden and I remember asking "what garden?" she replied the one behind the house and that it had been planted months before. That's the kind of person I am. I don't notice the little things. I have a focus and usually at Gram's it was getting inside to see her.
There is so much planned for this Spring. I'm delighted it's finally here. I look forward to the nice weather. We are taking Cameron on a field trip to WPXI studios in April. Cameron and Glenn are going to their first "Opening Day" MLB game, we will visit the zoo for the first time. At least Cameron and my first time. I'm fortunate to be able to experience these things with Cameron. Well, except the baseball game. We don't like baseball. Cameron does. I think it's a Daddy and son thing to do so it got me out of going. I will probably read a book while they are gone. Cameron got his VIP Buckaroo Pack from the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday. He put the hat right on and wore all through Occupational Therapy. He is extremely excited for this entire season to get started.
Some days we really miss our life in Florida. Glenn made better money owning his own business. I worked full-time. Every year we had season passes to one of the major amusement park chains. The year we got married it was Disney World. Cameron's first trip to Disney was at 3 weeks. By 3 months he was sleeping through the fireworks. The following year we moved over to Universal Studios. If you asked, this is our favorite chain. Islands of Adventure is our absolute favorite park. Cameron reached for his first toy, a Cat in the Hat stuffed animal at Islands of Adventure. Another professional picture moment. Then we moved on to Busch Gardens/Sea World. Glenn and the kids really enjoyed the animal parts of these parks. Cameron attended his first major concert at Sea World, Montgomery Gentry. He is sensitive to loud noises so he did not enjoy it so much. The rest of us loved it. In 2005, we got season passes to Disney World again. I bet I have the only 2 children in the world who do not ask to go to Disney World. IofA they would gladly take any day though. Anyone planning a trip to Florida, skip Mickey Mouse and head over to Universal Studios. You won't regret it. We are a family who loves roller coasters. I even bribed Cameron with $20 to get on a baby coaster at BG. Hopefully, one day he will love them as much as we do. For now, we'll let Glenn sit them out with Cameron as Glenn gets motion sickness now. :< I'm not quite ready to give up the thrill.
Glenn and I have been discussing using his boat cleaning money to take a family vacation this year. As I've mentioned we are going to do it over Christmas. I've decided that even if school is not out yet, I'm taking Cameron on December 18th and leaving town. I've tentatively scheduled our trip. It will take just over 2 weeks. There will be many educational opportunities as we are planning several National Parks. Our list of sites to see and places to visit as of now are:
I'm off to start dinner. My shows start in 15 minutes so I must make something quickly. Happy Spring everyone. Warm weather is coming!
The other day, Glenn pointed out a beautiful yellow flower blooming next to our house. It was more surprising than last year's red tulip. Last year we lived in a big farmhouse in the country. This year, we live in the city, on a busy road with lots of diesel fumes. Who would expect the flower to survive one year, let alone bloom again.
This afternoon, I was doing dishes and looking out at the area where we live. Today is quite rainy. Most would consider it a dismal day. I saw beauty and green everywhere I looked. Don't get me wrong, I don't live in a fancy suburb. I live on a busy city street surrounded by businesses and a burned out house. But looking up the hill behind Tony's (our boss) house I saw a luscious green lawn. Yes, our boss lives directly out of our kitchen window. I'm not usually one to be struck by things like green lawns and flowers. I'm more of a true city girl. Find me somewhere to shop and I'm good.
Since I've moved to Pennsylvania, I've discovered the beauty of slowing down and smelling the proverbial roses. Since I don't work full-time, I can listen to the birds sing. I heard them for the first time yesterday morning. I can take time to hear my child playing with his cars, the clanking is somehow comforting.
I'm not a garden person. I've never grown a garden of any sort, nor do I plan to. I'm not the get your hands dirty, dig in the dirt kind of girl. Some love it and find it peaceful. Me, not so much. However, I love flowers. I get mine from the local florist. Obviously, not very often. I don't even notice gardens. I'm not a fan of walking through a garden looking at all the pretty flowers. It's just not relaxing to me. Maybe I should try taking a book and sitting in one. Never mind, the bees and other flying things would bother me. That's just the kind of girl I am. Indoors all the way.
Years ago, my grandmother planted a garden on the rear side of her trailer, not the back section, just the side opposite the front door. Every time I visited her, I parked on that side of the trailer. Months later she mentioned her garden and I remember asking "what garden?" she replied the one behind the house and that it had been planted months before. That's the kind of person I am. I don't notice the little things. I have a focus and usually at Gram's it was getting inside to see her.
There is so much planned for this Spring. I'm delighted it's finally here. I look forward to the nice weather. We are taking Cameron on a field trip to WPXI studios in April. Cameron and Glenn are going to their first "Opening Day" MLB game, we will visit the zoo for the first time. At least Cameron and my first time. I'm fortunate to be able to experience these things with Cameron. Well, except the baseball game. We don't like baseball. Cameron does. I think it's a Daddy and son thing to do so it got me out of going. I will probably read a book while they are gone. Cameron got his VIP Buckaroo Pack from the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday. He put the hat right on and wore all through Occupational Therapy. He is extremely excited for this entire season to get started.
Some days we really miss our life in Florida. Glenn made better money owning his own business. I worked full-time. Every year we had season passes to one of the major amusement park chains. The year we got married it was Disney World. Cameron's first trip to Disney was at 3 weeks. By 3 months he was sleeping through the fireworks. The following year we moved over to Universal Studios. If you asked, this is our favorite chain. Islands of Adventure is our absolute favorite park. Cameron reached for his first toy, a Cat in the Hat stuffed animal at Islands of Adventure. Another professional picture moment. Then we moved on to Busch Gardens/Sea World. Glenn and the kids really enjoyed the animal parts of these parks. Cameron attended his first major concert at Sea World, Montgomery Gentry. He is sensitive to loud noises so he did not enjoy it so much. The rest of us loved it. In 2005, we got season passes to Disney World again. I bet I have the only 2 children in the world who do not ask to go to Disney World. IofA they would gladly take any day though. Anyone planning a trip to Florida, skip Mickey Mouse and head over to Universal Studios. You won't regret it. We are a family who loves roller coasters. I even bribed Cameron with $20 to get on a baby coaster at BG. Hopefully, one day he will love them as much as we do. For now, we'll let Glenn sit them out with Cameron as Glenn gets motion sickness now. :< I'm not quite ready to give up the thrill.
Glenn and I have been discussing using his boat cleaning money to take a family vacation this year. As I've mentioned we are going to do it over Christmas. I've decided that even if school is not out yet, I'm taking Cameron on December 18th and leaving town. I've tentatively scheduled our trip. It will take just over 2 weeks. There will be many educational opportunities as we are planning several National Parks. Our list of sites to see and places to visit as of now are:
- Lincoln's home in Springfield, IL
- Deadwood, SD...this is due to the Big & Rich DVD Glenn has
- Mount Rushmore, SD
- Yosemite National Park, WY
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Route 66 in Arizona on Christmas Day
- Grand Canyon, AZ
- Danielle *my best friend* in Chandler, AZ
- War Eagles Air Museum, St. Teresa, NM, what's a trip without airplanes for Cameron?
- St. Louis, MO just to see the Arch
- Graceland, Memphis, TN...Cameron discovered Elvis last year and wants to visit his home. He asks about it alot.
- Nashville, TN we plan to spend New Years Eve and New Years Day in Nashville.
I'm off to start dinner. My shows start in 15 minutes so I must make something quickly. Happy Spring everyone. Warm weather is coming!
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