CA Girl

A couple of days ago, I read this great post from my good bloggy friend Mimi all about praising our kids for things besides the good grades, the perfect attendance, sports, etc.  She gave an excellent post about how some kids struggle just to go.  I highly recommend you read it.  And this is why I love the PMM meme.  It gives us a chance to toot our horns about our kids:  Good, Bad, Silly, you name it! Kristin and a handful of friends have decided to create a movie.  A zombie movie no less.  She was, to say the least, excited about it.  They got a mutual friend to fund the project for things like fake blood, spirit gum, and even the use of his video camera.  Filming for this movie was to begin on Monday.  Kristin asked if they could use our house(mainly the backyard as our fence is broken.)  I agreed to it because I would know what was going on.  I am a control freak nosy person by nature and I like to know what is ...

It was an epic battle that began innocently enough.  Her own mother delivered the first blow.  She never saw it coming.  It was just a small cup of water, but the message was clear.  The water streamed from her hair and down her back.  It was cold.  Her little brother lit up with glee as he quickly filled his own small cup and threw the water at her.  She was under attack.  And then before she knew it, he did it.  He got her too.  She grabbed a cup and quickly filled it, but her mother had already soaked him.   Laughter ensued, it was short lived however, when they were caught in the crossfire of a full water assault.  Her own mother left the battle field and watched from a safe distance.  Her brother continued his assault on her.  Her sister was MIA.  It didn't matter, she had to fight back.  She got a water gun.  It was a good one too.  Long range with a heavy flow.  She got him....

Our cat got out Sunday night.  Such a little monster.  I didn't know it, until I was closing up the door and windows for the night.  He had pushed the screen door open and out he went.  I had no idea.  What a bratty kitty.  Of course he came back the next day because he knows where the food is. Yesterday, Kristin and her friends were supposedly going to start filming their movie.  A Zombie movie no less.  I was expecting at least 8 teenagers.  I had 5 not counting Kristin.  Four of which were boys.  Boys are stupid.  At least most of them are. I mean there are a few exceptions to the bunch of them.  They just need proper training is all. I made cookies.  I think I like to torture myself.  I must...I let 5 teenagers in my house and then made cookies.  Yep.  Torture is something I must enjoy. I am looking forward to this weeks Proud Mommy Moments !  I have got a doozy!  Yep, another...

Graduations, by my standard and experience are long and boring.  Speeches that drone on and on.  Sitting on hard bleachers with no support for your back.  And then reading of the names for diplomas.  It can take forever!!!  So when Kristin's boyfriend invited us, I was less than enthusiastic about going.  However, I support her and well...I get it. Their school is just a baby.  It is a whopping three years old.  This is its Inaugural Graduation.  How exciting.  I was pleased that I got a parking spot inside the school itself!  We got primo seats too.  Before the ceremony started there were prerecorded messages from the seniors.  I was impressed by how many mentioned God and Jesus.  Kristin got mentioned by her boyfriend which of course, made her day.  The speeches were brief and poignant.  Not at all boring.  And with 352 graduates, the name reading went rather quickly.  All in all, it was a very...

I could use this time to brag on Emily for going to school so much better.  It's been rough for her.  But she has been doing it. I could also brag on Ryan for trying his best to stay still but it's hard when your motor never stops. However, I am using this time to brag on Kristin.  I felt so horrible for not bringing my phone to the variety show.  I am just thankful she was a willing participant when I asked her to record herself singing for the sole purpose of putting it here on my blog.  So here she is singing, "When Will My Life Begin?" from Disney's Tangled. I am linking up with EmmyMom and Kmama today and their Proud Mommy Moments!

Three more days left of school.  I am over homework, getting up early, making lunches, dropping off and picking up.  I now need to plan out ways to keep busy so that A) they won't eat me out of house and home.  B) they won't whine about being bored.  C) won't fight--as much. I went and got sick.  I am currently trying to cough up a lung. And my sinuses are packed.  Nice. I tackled laundry yesterday.  Now I need to put it away.  It never ends. A lot of you commented on Kristin's make up from yesterday. The make up was done by a student.  The play was spin on Pinocchio with a Tim Burton twist.  Kristin's character was actually male and very disturbed.  She played it well.  The whole cast worked very well together. It's taxi time.  When I get home, it will be laundry time.  Maybe I can sneak in some blog time.  I sure miss reading them.  I miss my bloggy friends.

It's Not Saturday, even though my mind is insisting it is.  Give me an extra day and I lose my mind completely.  And trust me, it is too small to be wandering off on its own.  It's actually Monday night, as I type this.  And the month is at its  close, which can only mean one thing.  It is time for Emmy's Ten Things To Smile About !  Don't know what that is?  Well check it out here for more info. And without any further adieu.... 1.  I shot Emmy (it's okay she shot me back) 2.  A Facebook poking war with a dear friend that includes pictures.  Epic. 3. Seeing Kristin in a student directed & written play that won!  Those kids rocked it. 4.  Going to Indio with Emmy and her family and having all kinds of fun!!!   Now if you want to know just HOW much fun... you will have to go here !  It's a two part story.  You must read BOTH parts! 5.  A variety show at Kristin's high scho...