Oh my...!

Today, I volunteered to help out at my daughter's school since they were a little short on help. Boy, am I worn out! Keep in mind that I used to work in a preschool for about 10 years. Don't ask me how I managed then because it's tough work...twenty-six 2- and 3-year olds? WHEW! My mom (who is the director) asked me how it was going and I told her that I didn't remember it being THIS tough. Things have definitely changed since I was in this profession about 7 years ago. Some kids these days are so much "busier" and more defiant! I could not believe how many times I heard the word "NO" when these children were asked to do something. I do my best to raise my daughter to have proper manners and she really does an awesome job MOST of the time. There are times that she forgets...it's to be expected with a 3 1/2 year old and I don't expect her to be perfect all the time. I find it "funny" though that after only half a day in this environment (again), you can totally tell which children are taught to respect their elders and which ones probably rule their household. I've got to hand it to the gals at the school, and to teachers everywhere. It takes a special kind of person to take children, young and not-so-young, and mold them into respectable young men and women. As they say, a teacher touches a life, and a heart, forever.

just another manic monday

So here we are...another Monday. Back to the early morning routine of getting my little monkey ready for school. I hope to be back in the swing of things as far as work is concerned. I've applied for an opening with the courts, so please pray for me that it all works out. If I am a candidate for the position, I should hopefully hear something either this week or next. For now, it's housework with my nana; i think she appreciates the help. I do hope to make it out to Disneyland sometime this week. I am so excited for "Summer Nightastic" down there at the resort. There are some fun and exciting things taking place starting this Friday. Well, that's all I've got for now. Stay cool!

1 down...2 to go

Top pic: George of the Jungle

Bottom pic: Surfin Safari

Plummer Auditorium

Sophie and her friend, yes the one
she would later take the prop from.

There's that personality!

On Saturday, June 5, my daughter dazzled family and friends alike with her dancing. It was Sophie's first dance recital with Webby Dance Company and she did an awesome job! I know my description here won't do it justice because she did some things that you just HAD to see in person. Her first dance "Surfin' Safari" was so delightful and started off great. About halfway through, Sophie was hit on stage because the girl next to her would not move when they were supposed to. She took it as Sophie pushing her and reacted. As they say, the show must go on and Sophie just kept on dancing. It could have gotten pretty ugly up there, but Sophie had a goal in mind...MUST FINISH DANCE. Towards the end of the dance, the girls were supposed to grab a pair of oversized sunglasses, put them on and do their end pose. Well, Sophie was left scrambling for her prop and her only choice was to grab the only pair left on the opposite side of the stage...or so we thought. She casually walked up to the girl next to her, took them off her face and proceeded to finish the dance the only way she knew how...sunglasses on! Like I said...this girl had goals! It was quite hilarious and I am just glad that her friend and "dance partner" was as gracious as she was.

Her second routine was the gymnastics one to the tune of the old cartoon theme song "George of the Jungle". Again, some remarkable moves were enjoyed by all, especially Sophie's silly walks. The whole audience got a kick out of her and laughed at the entertainment she so willfully provided. I could not be any prouder of her at that moment. For those of you that don't know my daughter that well, Sophie marvels in the fact that she is one unique little girl with a personality as big as a mountain. For those of you that do know her, well this should not surprise you at all...she's just bein' the typical Sophie that we all know and love.

After her recital was over, she was showered with beautiful flowers from her Oma, auntie Gloria and me. Her nana gave her a ballerina princess Cinderella doll. We all went out to eat at Mimi's; it was a perfect ending to a most entertaining night. For now, we are done with recitals until July, hence the "1 down...2 to go" title of this particular blog. Up next? How about some boot scootin' fun and a romp with the king of the jungle? Can't wait!!!