Hi Everyone,
Let me say I was SOOOO impressed with ALL the folks that showed up to our...15th Annual Thanksgiving Day class! We had almost 60 people present and it was AWESOME!
We are SO thankful for everything you give us each day-bringing your friends to class, smiling, laughing, working hard...you enrich our lives every day and THANK YOU!
On a personal note, I'm very thankful for my family-my super duper geek husband (thank God, or else we'd be computer-less right now!), my cute puppy dog daughter and all my fabulous friends-especially K, Mista, Little K and Little Mista. And, the W family (you know who you are Mrs. Manilow)...and all the other special people in my life.
I am HUGELY thankful for our fabulous teaching staff who make it possible for me to take the time to take care of myself and my 'defective' hips-so that I can keep teaching into my 50's...it goes without saying you are all daughters to me!
I know how blessed I am and I thank God for that every day.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and we'll see you ALL in class tomorrow and over the weekend!
(Oh, and for those going out Black Friday shopping tomorrow-be careful, be smart and have fun!)
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Happy 13th Birthday Little K!
Hi All,
Today is Little K's birthday and she's 13, can you believe it? I figured I'd write her a little letter here...
Dear Little K,
Thirteen years ago I remember it was a Tuesday, cold and a bit overcast. Your Mom called to tell me 'this is it' (you had given her a hint the night before) and it was time for Daddy to take Mom to the hospital and for your big day to come. I was working outside of J then and had to go to work but really didn't want to. I was so worried something would happen to you and Mommy...I couldn't even concentrate!
I think Mommy and I talked on the phone until she was really in pain and then I went off to work finally.
They sent me home early and, by then, you had arrived on the scene. Thank God everyone was safe!
I talked to Mommy and she wanted one thing-DIET COKE! I stopped and got some and then raced to LGH to see you. I was SOOOOO excited to finally meet you in person. I'd be talking to you in Mommy's tummy for months and months and to finally actually see you was so fun!
I held you when you were a few hours old and said what I'd said for months, "HELLLLOOOO Baby". You turned your head and looked at me like you knew me and that was it-love at first sight.
Fast forward 13 years and I can hardly believe you're a teenager now. I got to watch you learn to walk and talk. I got to watch you learn about the world and make your Mom smile like I've never seen. You've thrown up on me, made me laugh and made me cry telling me (when you were a toddler), "I love you THIS much Anna" (holding your little arms wide open).
In knowing your Mom all these years, I know all the dreams and hopes she's had for you-that you be kind, generous, funny, accomplished in sports, in school and in life. She hoped you'd be articulate, healthy and beautiful.
Well, you are all those things and more.
You are a great person, kiddo. I love you and I'm honored to be in your life and I can't wait to see what the next 13 years brings...
-High school
-Driving
-College-ARRGGHH
-Your first job
Lord. By then your Mom and I will be....wait for it...59! Honestly, I can't wait.
You make us all proud...so Happy Happy Birthday, Little K! Here's to MANY MANY more!
Today is Little K's birthday and she's 13, can you believe it? I figured I'd write her a little letter here...
Dear Little K,
Thirteen years ago I remember it was a Tuesday, cold and a bit overcast. Your Mom called to tell me 'this is it' (you had given her a hint the night before) and it was time for Daddy to take Mom to the hospital and for your big day to come. I was working outside of J then and had to go to work but really didn't want to. I was so worried something would happen to you and Mommy...I couldn't even concentrate!
I think Mommy and I talked on the phone until she was really in pain and then I went off to work finally.
They sent me home early and, by then, you had arrived on the scene. Thank God everyone was safe!
I talked to Mommy and she wanted one thing-DIET COKE! I stopped and got some and then raced to LGH to see you. I was SOOOOO excited to finally meet you in person. I'd be talking to you in Mommy's tummy for months and months and to finally actually see you was so fun!
I held you when you were a few hours old and said what I'd said for months, "HELLLLOOOO Baby". You turned your head and looked at me like you knew me and that was it-love at first sight.
Fast forward 13 years and I can hardly believe you're a teenager now. I got to watch you learn to walk and talk. I got to watch you learn about the world and make your Mom smile like I've never seen. You've thrown up on me, made me laugh and made me cry telling me (when you were a toddler), "I love you THIS much Anna" (holding your little arms wide open).
In knowing your Mom all these years, I know all the dreams and hopes she's had for you-that you be kind, generous, funny, accomplished in sports, in school and in life. She hoped you'd be articulate, healthy and beautiful.
Well, you are all those things and more.
You are a great person, kiddo. I love you and I'm honored to be in your life and I can't wait to see what the next 13 years brings...
-High school
-Driving
-College-ARRGGHH
-Your first job
Lord. By then your Mom and I will be....wait for it...59! Honestly, I can't wait.
You make us all proud...so Happy Happy Birthday, Little K! Here's to MANY MANY more!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Rude
Hi Everyone,
We hope you had a great weekend. (Excluding last night's Pat's game-which we are NOT discussing...)
I heard something on the radio today about the rudeness level in our daily lives and I agree it's way too high.
Here are some things that bug the snot out of me:
-If someone holds a door open for me in a store or something I say, "Thank You". Do you? If I hold the door for someone and they blantantly walk by me saying nothing or not even making eye contact I say (loudly), "You're welcome". Just say thank you-why wouldn't you? I mean seriously.
-If you pull out in front of someone in traffic and do not make eye contact it does NOT mean they don't exist. Just so you know. I try not to pull out in front of people because it causes accidents!
-If I have to take a call on my celly in public I try and call the person right back or keep the convo short. By the way, I do not want to hear your entire fight with your man while you're in Home Goods shopping. And, when you yell in public WE CAN HEAR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-We've never made a rule about turning off your celly at the Center but, could you unless you're on call for work? Thanks.
-And just because you're older than 60 does NOT entitle you to:
1. cut in front of me at the deli or register at the store
2. pull out in front of me as if you do not see me
3. stand with your cart blocking an entire aisle at CVS and then pretend you can't hear me when I say 'Excuse me' to try and get by you
4. Litter
5. Pull out a coin purse full of change and start counting out $5 for a purchase when there are thousands of people in line and I can SEE the $5 bill in your wallet! Jeez, have one of your kids teach you how to use the Coinstar machine for God's sake.
And, my advice to you if cell phones are new to your generation-DO NOT TALK AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME.
Let's all try and remember that there are other people in the world (other than ourselves) and let's see some consideration people. It takes 28 days to change a habit so if we all work together we can make the world a LESS rude place.
Thanks!
We hope you had a great weekend. (Excluding last night's Pat's game-which we are NOT discussing...)
I heard something on the radio today about the rudeness level in our daily lives and I agree it's way too high.
Here are some things that bug the snot out of me:
-If someone holds a door open for me in a store or something I say, "Thank You". Do you? If I hold the door for someone and they blantantly walk by me saying nothing or not even making eye contact I say (loudly), "You're welcome". Just say thank you-why wouldn't you? I mean seriously.
-If you pull out in front of someone in traffic and do not make eye contact it does NOT mean they don't exist. Just so you know. I try not to pull out in front of people because it causes accidents!
-If I have to take a call on my celly in public I try and call the person right back or keep the convo short. By the way, I do not want to hear your entire fight with your man while you're in Home Goods shopping. And, when you yell in public WE CAN HEAR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-We've never made a rule about turning off your celly at the Center but, could you unless you're on call for work? Thanks.
-And just because you're older than 60 does NOT entitle you to:
1. cut in front of me at the deli or register at the store
2. pull out in front of me as if you do not see me
3. stand with your cart blocking an entire aisle at CVS and then pretend you can't hear me when I say 'Excuse me' to try and get by you
4. Litter
5. Pull out a coin purse full of change and start counting out $5 for a purchase when there are thousands of people in line and I can SEE the $5 bill in your wallet! Jeez, have one of your kids teach you how to use the Coinstar machine for God's sake.
And, my advice to you if cell phones are new to your generation-DO NOT TALK AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME.
Let's all try and remember that there are other people in the world (other than ourselves) and let's see some consideration people. It takes 28 days to change a habit so if we all work together we can make the world a LESS rude place.
Thanks!
Monday, November 9, 2009
In Memory
Hi All,
One year ago today Ally went to heaven.
We think about her every day and she is actively in our lives with Lilly. We have a lovely photo of her in the living room with her collar on it and her ashes in a beautiful urn too. We talk about her all the time and Lilly actually does know 'Sissy' and when we say, "Let's go say HI to Sissy" she goes right the collar and hits it with her nose. We did not train her to do this-the first time she did we were flabbergasted and I think we both cried.
We keep a gate up to keep her out of the living room most of the time and she will sometimes go to the gate and bark. If I ask her, "Do you want to say HI to Sissy?" and open the gate, she goes right there to the collar. It's really phenomenal and something that gives us a lot of peace. We always feel like Ally is with us every day.
Letting go of someone you love is so hard but we know it was the right thing for her. She is at peace and happy and healthy. We believe she is in heaven, playing and running around with her two Grandpas-Vince and Bob.
So, on this one year date...
Momma and Daddy love you Ally! (Lilly too!)
One year ago today Ally went to heaven.
We think about her every day and she is actively in our lives with Lilly. We have a lovely photo of her in the living room with her collar on it and her ashes in a beautiful urn too. We talk about her all the time and Lilly actually does know 'Sissy' and when we say, "Let's go say HI to Sissy" she goes right the collar and hits it with her nose. We did not train her to do this-the first time she did we were flabbergasted and I think we both cried.
We keep a gate up to keep her out of the living room most of the time and she will sometimes go to the gate and bark. If I ask her, "Do you want to say HI to Sissy?" and open the gate, she goes right there to the collar. It's really phenomenal and something that gives us a lot of peace. We always feel like Ally is with us every day.
Letting go of someone you love is so hard but we know it was the right thing for her. She is at peace and happy and healthy. We believe she is in heaven, playing and running around with her two Grandpas-Vince and Bob.
So, on this one year date...
Momma and Daddy love you Ally! (Lilly too!)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Full Moon madness!
Hi All,
Well, the Full Moon certainly is hitting the P&P house this time around!
Let's see...
Last night our furnace went on the fritz and we knew it'd be a small fix (our system is less than 5 years old) but a PITA! Called Ayotte and the could come between 9-11...I was supposed to have water therapy today so called Mr. P&P and he had to come home to wait for them so I could go.
I got to therapy and they had messed up my appointment so...no therapy. Basically I drove there and back and Hubs came home for nothing! (Although he got a nice breakfast with Lilly!)
Ayotte got here just as I got home...thank God for Dave! Dave adjusted the system so it's working for now while they get 2 minute parts for the thing.
Then, I turned on the kitchen lights to check email and the bulb blew over the fridge.
One of my instructors has a sick child so we're covering tomorrow.
Thankfully, all LITTLE stuff...
But crazy and PITA nonetheless!
Hope YOU are all having a great Friday and we hope to see you ALL in class over the weekend!
Well, the Full Moon certainly is hitting the P&P house this time around!
Let's see...
Last night our furnace went on the fritz and we knew it'd be a small fix (our system is less than 5 years old) but a PITA! Called Ayotte and the could come between 9-11...I was supposed to have water therapy today so called Mr. P&P and he had to come home to wait for them so I could go.
I got to therapy and they had messed up my appointment so...no therapy. Basically I drove there and back and Hubs came home for nothing! (Although he got a nice breakfast with Lilly!)
Ayotte got here just as I got home...thank God for Dave! Dave adjusted the system so it's working for now while they get 2 minute parts for the thing.
Then, I turned on the kitchen lights to check email and the bulb blew over the fridge.
One of my instructors has a sick child so we're covering tomorrow.
Thankfully, all LITTLE stuff...
But crazy and PITA nonetheless!
Hope YOU are all having a great Friday and we hope to see you ALL in class over the weekend!
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