It is the EVE of the first day of school for my beautiful and energetic Nyla and my kind and gentle Jordan. They are filled with life and excitement. Nyla a newly crowned 5th grader and Jordan a humble 2nd grader. Both with high expectations and a bizillion questions as to what tomorrow will bring. "Maybe we will do this.... or maybe we will do this...." My response is always "we will find out tomorrow but I am sure it will be great!"
Their new school clothes have been carefully chosen and perfectly laid out for tomorrows big day. Daddy has painted Nyla's nails a vibrant shade of green with white smiley faces on them. Jordan is hoping he will be able to sneak some of dads cologne so he can smell "pretty".
What will tomorrow bring....?
I have a different perspective on this day.
Nyla - boundless energy and quick to make decisions. I have hesitation as to if her teacher is the right one for her personality. I must trust this new teacher with my precious child and hope that she understands the Nyla I know and love. I have a heavy pit - in hopes that Nyla will understand the importance of 5th grade and appraoch it with an open mind. She tends to think she knows it all and I fear this will hurt her this year with school and her peers. How do I teach her the importance of slowing down and absorbing what is given to her?
Jordan - patience of a saint and kindness of a lamb. I know that he is in the best hands at this point in his learning. He has a fascinating teacher who understands and looks past the complete cuteness of him and doesn't bend to his blue eyes. She pushes him ever so gently all in an effort for him to be where he is suppose to be. She believes in him. That is what I need most. Belief that he can do it. That he can succeed as a regular 8 year old. With his new diagnosis of Agenesis Corpus Callosum I have new fears of his future, so many questions with no answers in sight.
What will tomorrow bring....?
I will let you know after tomorrow.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
January in Review!
The Gosen's rang in the the year 2010 with our wonderful neighbors at Grand Slam in Burnsville, Mn. We played laser tag, bumper cars, swung a few rounds of balls in the batting cages and even did some put put golf. We had a lot of fun and in the end we did stay up to see "the ball drop" and then had to explain to Nyla what that meant.
On January 10, I had the priveledge to take a week long vacation with no kids and no husband to Ixtapa, Mexico to surprise my parents. I was a little nervous at first but soon realized that this would truly be a vacation - I had not one person to worry about while I was there. No one asked me for a drink or to cut their food or if they could go to the ocean to swim. I reported to myself for an entire week and in all honesty - loved it! Granted I did miss my family by day 5, but the entire trip was memorable. From surprising my parents to experiencing true Mexican culture to just simply lounging by the pool and having cocktails I had a memorable time and can not wait to do it again next year (this time with Andrew).
On January 20 - I turned the BIG 34! At one point in my life I hated aging but always wanted birthday parties! Now I dont mind aging and Love birthday parties! This year my girlfriend Angie planned a wonderful night out at Santorino's in Eden Prairie - I was so excited to go and spend time with my friends and have a nice evening out - well I was sick. I went out for dinner ordered a wonderful looking salad and soup and brought it ALL home in a doggie bag - where it sat for 2 days and then landed in the garbage. I was so bummed that I didnt celebrate the way I had hoped! There is always next year.
On January 30, my mom and sisters and I through a birthday party for my Dad - He turned 60 on January 15. It was a great turn out and Dad grinned from ear to ear the entire night. That night also was my parents 39th wedding anniversary. What great role models to have growing up - I feel so blessed!
On January 10, I had the priveledge to take a week long vacation with no kids and no husband to Ixtapa, Mexico to surprise my parents. I was a little nervous at first but soon realized that this would truly be a vacation - I had not one person to worry about while I was there. No one asked me for a drink or to cut their food or if they could go to the ocean to swim. I reported to myself for an entire week and in all honesty - loved it! Granted I did miss my family by day 5, but the entire trip was memorable. From surprising my parents to experiencing true Mexican culture to just simply lounging by the pool and having cocktails I had a memorable time and can not wait to do it again next year (this time with Andrew).
On January 20 - I turned the BIG 34! At one point in my life I hated aging but always wanted birthday parties! Now I dont mind aging and Love birthday parties! This year my girlfriend Angie planned a wonderful night out at Santorino's in Eden Prairie - I was so excited to go and spend time with my friends and have a nice evening out - well I was sick. I went out for dinner ordered a wonderful looking salad and soup and brought it ALL home in a doggie bag - where it sat for 2 days and then landed in the garbage. I was so bummed that I didnt celebrate the way I had hoped! There is always next year.
On January 30, my mom and sisters and I through a birthday party for my Dad - He turned 60 on January 15. It was a great turn out and Dad grinned from ear to ear the entire night. That night also was my parents 39th wedding anniversary. What great role models to have growing up - I feel so blessed!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Let's Try this again!
Okay - so last year I made a resolution to communicate more and vowed that I would blog regularly - well - for some reason the year flew by so darn fast and my efforts of blogging regularly seemed to fly right along with it.
This year - The Year of 2010 - I WILL BLOG! Yes, It's in writing like a contract.
A close friend recently suggested that if I cant blog weekly I should blog monthly. (She is so smart - love her. ) So my promise is to AT LEAST blog monthly with a recap of events. Please feel free to remind me if I break my promise - If you catch me not blogging monthly I will give you a prize - no idea what but I will think of something to reward you! :)
This year - The Year of 2010 - I WILL BLOG! Yes, It's in writing like a contract.
A close friend recently suggested that if I cant blog weekly I should blog monthly. (She is so smart - love her. ) So my promise is to AT LEAST blog monthly with a recap of events. Please feel free to remind me if I break my promise - If you catch me not blogging monthly I will give you a prize - no idea what but I will think of something to reward you! :)
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