Today was one of the most anticipated days of the school year – Field Day and the annual Marathon! I was up at the crack of dawn for my volunteer shift at the hockey station (of all things). It took me approximately one class through to figure out how to properly manage eighteen groups of twenty-something stick-wielding overly-excited kindergarteners and first graders. Whew! Every time I step foot in that school I am 1) struck by complete awe and admiration for those that devote their lives to teaching and 2) reassured that I wouldn’t last a day in their shoes. Anyhoo… the PCP and his class had a boat load of fun making their way through the stations! 
After a pit stop at home for lunch and to pick up Honey (he took the day off), we headed back to the school for the annual end of school year Marathon! I substituted his standard pretzel rod snack for something more spirited. It is pictured with the sweet pom-pom he bought me yesterday at Economics Day so that I could “cheer him on at his marathon and baseball games and whenever [he does] something really good…which is pretty much every day.” (in the child’s own words) 
The fastest boy and girl runners from each class participate in the races. It’s really quite an honor to run and so much fun! The music blares and every single student in the school lines the track to cheer on their friends, classmates and siblings. John represented his class again this year and brought home the third place trophy. We couldn’t have been prouder!! 
By the time we got home, it was time to load up for our next to last swimming lesson of the year (can I get a hallelujah?). The baby just graduated to the next level up and swam clear across the pool in his new class. And for the second time today I thought I’d burst from happiness!! 
We’re headed to scout a baseball game tonight – we play whoever wins this one in our next tournament game. The boys have been begging and pleading to do this and we finally caved. I suggested perhaps a dinner out instead and was met with blank stares. So… it’s off to baseball we go! xoxo
Project Curb Appeal: Portico Progress
Work is underway on the front portico face lift! The structure and foundation of the original portico checked out a-ok so the project is going just as we’d hoped. The existing roof and columns have been replaced and a new diagonal cross balustrade is already in place! Here’s the plan… Here’s the before before… And… Read More
Mother’s Day + A Winner
Today I’m wishing my Mother the happiest of days. When I say I want to be just like her, I mean it. She’s the epitome of patience, kindness, love, grace and beauty. How on earth did I ever get so lucky as to call her my own?! Mother and Grandmother Me and Mother… Read More
Mom’s Day at School
From the time that I was a little girl tending to my dolls and parading my Taffy-cat around in a pram, it was my heart’s desire to be a mommy. I watched, mimicked and adored my own mother, hoping with every hope I had that I would one day be just like her. So, it… Read More
School Daze
Things are kind of in a tizzy around these parts, with school, baseball and a flurry of things all wrapping up over the next three weeks. Gals, we’re talking a baseball tournament, Muffins with Mom, end of year performance for the baby, Author’s Tea, Field Day, the school Marathon, Awards Day, our anniversary, Honey’s birthday,… Read More
Braves Country
In between days worth of a torrential downpour, the skies cleared up just long enough for us to head down to Turner Field to cheer on the Braves in a big win against the Mets this past weekend. It was a delightful day, we had wonderful seats, and the three boys were just as happy… Read More
Pinterest Power Party Co-host
I am positively ecstatic to be helping to co-host the fabulous Pinterest Power party this week with three other great blogs + another guest host… Do you have a DIY project, frugal gift idea, or delicious recipe you want to share? Well, we want to see them and share them on our Pinterest boards too!!… Read More