In my Facebook life, I usually publish my status update with a song. It usually reflects my mood or some of the lyrics state what I am doing that day. I need to get a few more blogs posted to see how I will let my creative side (little as it may be) shine through!
For now, here's a chronological account to share with the family.....and my song of the week will be MAMMA MIA...Here I go again!
WEDNESDAY....I had my biannual check-up with my PCP...and, YIPPEE my blood pressure remains stable...capped off the night with, you guessed it...swimming. I finally got my act together and had dinner prepped in advance (made a turkey Tues night) and took it to the pool in my little handy-dandy Tupperware bowls. Michael John had a little difficulty adjusting, "Mom, broccoli is not supposed to be eaten at the pool. That is a home food!" He finally acquiesced, meanwhile Patrick was proud to show him how to eat the little "flowers."
THURSDAY....Our budding little actor Michael John performed in the 1st grade play, "Everybody Smiles in the Same Language!" He shocked his teachers and family and was quite the little performer...singing and dancing! Here are a few video clips of his moment in the lime light!
After the play was over, I had my boot camp session....and finally gained some street cred with the "Howard County Housewives!" I do an intense conditioning class with Jeff Friday who was the Raven's Strength and Conditioning Coach. He takes us through a variety of stations, and on the one minute stairmaster drill (at resistance level 125), I tied for 2nd place for the number of floors climbed...this is a huge accomplishment for me! I have always done quite well with endurance activity, but have never been great with upper body strength, lifting, and these one minute full intensity excercises.
That evening, we got rained out for swimming practice, and had some spare time to pick up Carolyn's new glasses....with PINK frames...a girl after my own heart!
FRIDAY...my bike ride got rained out, so I did the next best thing...got a mani/pedi...thanks to one of my little Girl Scouts who gave me the gift card! Once again, swimming got rained out...as did the outdor campfire for the Cub Scout bridging ceremony. The ceremony was moved indoors, and my little Tiger bridged to a Wolf.
SATURDAY...Carolyn's last tap class of the year...a quick trip home...and then back to the studio where she auditioned for the Tap Competition Team...we should hear early next week. She is ready to take the plunge...I'm not sure I am ready to turn over 4 Winter/Spring weekends to competitions (not to mention 2 weeks of dance camps, summer practices, and 2 more classes during the year)! Afterward, we went to Annapolis for a 40th birthday party for my "old" backyard friend from my childhood, Sue. It was an 80's theme and she answered the door in an 80's style prom dress and a tiara...GO SUZANNE! Then, we were off to Towson for Michael's childhood friend's outdoor movie night...I think we logged 110 miles in our travels last night!
SUNDAY...My Michael John celebrated his magic birthday....7 on the 7th! We had his friend party at Shadowland where a group of 15 played laser tag. All I can say is, "I feel for the teachers!" These kiddos are well beyond focusing and listening in June!!
I hope everyone has a great week.
