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It's Luke's bday on Friday! Everyone wish him a happy day! :)
We're going to meet for dinner at Oskar's in Longmont. Anyone and everyone is invited. We probably won't show up until close to 5, since I have to work up at the Mountain. If you're around and free, we'd love to see you!! |
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Today, I sit on my couch, finishing my breakfast at 11am. How fun is that?! :) I didn't even get out of bed until an hour ago. I can't remember the last time I did this -- and wasn't trying to recover from being sick. It feels REALLY good!
Typically my Saturdays are like my Fridays and I'm up at Eldora teaching kids how to ski. As much as I find that fun, it was nice not to have to go up there. Less whine is good for me, every once in awhile!!
Yesterday was a really fun day, once it was over. I had a rough morning with a crying kid, but the afternoon was really smooth and fun. On Fridays, Eldora has a program called "Eldorables" (I KNOW, isn't that cute?!) where we typically give 4-5 year olds lessons on how to ski. Most of them do a pretty good job, but there are a few who experience separation anxiety and it makes it slightly more complicated when all they want is "mom." :)
So, I had one child who stood in the middle of the lesson area, screaming his head off for his mommy. I did everything I could think of to cosole him - even walking upstairs to where many of the moms watch out the window - and he still couldn't take a deep enough breath to calm down. So, we made a deal... if we couldn't find her upstairs, we'd head back down and outside and he'd do his best to ski. Even though he agreed, it lasted until we got outside and he realized mom still wasn't there. I grabbed the other kids I was supposed to teach and with this crying one, we attempted to learn how to walk up a small hill and then ski back down. Not even an official "run" but just out in our learning area. In the middle of the 3 non cryers and me, this child was still standing in the middle, screaming.
Now, as a side note, it really used to bother me when I first started doing this, that a child would stand there and just cry -- and not change his mind or do anything. I got over that quickly, figuring out that there are some kids who's rational thinking at 5 is to stand there and scream. :) This year, I'm over it. If he wants to stand there and scream, and doesn't want to listen to anything I have to say, then stand there and scream, buddy, because it really makes no difference to me. I've got other kids who want to learn and I'll focus on them for awhile.
So... I'd carry him with me if we moved a decent distance away, but he'd still just stand there. Any convincing on my part and he'd not budge. He wouldn't even put his skis on, no matter how hard I tried.
Finally, towards the end of the lesson -- only 2 hours long!! -- his mom finally came out and he finally stopped crying. We were able to get him to put his skis on and we were able to get him to ski down our "magic carpt" hill -- which was next on the list for the rest in the class. Even though he hadn't learned any skills, he did an ok job holding onto Mom's hand all the way down. He finally stopped wimpering and ended up giggling and laughing for the final 5 minutes of the lesson.
At least it ended well. He's coming back next week (Mom and I talked at length what she thought she should do) and we'll see how he reacts to being left again. I imagine that he'll have fun and join in with the rest of the class because he had a taste of fun at the end; hopefully that's what he remembers. :)
My afternoon consisted of 1 green skier, who could follow me almost anywhere. Enough said! :)
For today, I guess my to-do list for today consists of taking down Christmas decorations (see, told ya I was behind) and cleaning up around the house. My husband is off at an all-day training session, so I'm here alone (if you don't count my 3 cuddly kitties) and have all the time in the world to get things organized and cleaned up. Can I tell you how much I love having things ORGANIZED in my house? Drives me absolutely crazy when there are piles in every room.
Enjoy your Saturday! |
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I'm finding myself wondering what to do next.
I know that sounds absurd - especially since I seem to always have something to do (or so it seems) - but I wonder what is next for me. I know God has a plan, but I'm having a hard time waiting for it to unfold.
My darling husband graduates with his PhD in May! Woo-hoo! I'm truly excited because we'll get to start a new chapter in our lives. I just need May to get here faster than 5 months! ha! We've post-poned having kids because we felt this PhD schooling needed priority and focus. Now, we can start to see the light at the end of that "kids" tunnel and are slowly getting excited for what will happen. I'm just having a hard time being patient. I've already waited 5 years! I know it will be the perfect timing, but again, waiting isn't my forte.
It's hard when I see long-time friends having kids and planning for kids and I can't yet. I don't mind being asked "so when are you guys having kids," really. I just end up thinking about the concept for way too long afterwards and it leaves me wishing and hoping. Not really good for me, since I tend to dwell on things like that for too long. I know the time is coming, but it's hard to just sit here.
I'm also dealing with some family issues that are really putting a burden on me. I'm not at liberty to share everything, but what I can say is that my sister is going through a rough patch and needs prayer! I think about her dilemna almost every day and usually it's more than twice in a day. I'm certain I can't physically help her, but I want to, oh so badly! I just want to give her a big bear hug and tell her everything will turn out OK and then it magically will. At this point, highly doubtful. I've continually said "it's in God's hands now and He will take care of this whole situation." I've put the situation back in God's hands so many times now I'm not certain if He still has it!
:( What I have learned out of this is that my stress revolving around this issue is giving me migraine headaches that are super crazy and psycho. After my last bout, I had to force myself to truly give the situation up, or I'd go insane. Nasty headaches.
So, if you're reading this, and you are the praying type, please keep my sister in your list of things until you hear otherwise. If you're not the praying type, please at least think of my sis and hope for a happy/satisfying ending.
I don't want to end this posting on a sad note, but that's all I have for today. Perhaps the next time I write, I'll be in a happier mood. *grin*
Oh... and check out Ted Dekker's "Black" novel. It'll hook ya, line and sinker! |
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| Tiramisu: the Modern Food of Love |
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Here's the recipe:
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese, see below)
1.5 cup whipping cream
1 cup strong coffee (1 cup boiling water + 6 tsp instant coffee)
2 Tblsp Kahlua or brandy
.5 Tblsp almond extract
2 - 3 oz packages ladyfingers (Vicenzovo brand is good)
2 oz grated semisweet chocolate
Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of the double boiler. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Place over boiling water, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should be thick. Cool slightly. Remove from heat and beat in the mascarpone until smooth.
Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the cheese mixture. Add almond extract.
Combine the coffee and Kahlua in a flat bowl. Dip one side of ladyfingers into liquid, briefly. Don't let them get soaked through. Line the bottom and sides of a 3 quart bowl with the ladyfingers, dipped side in. Spoon in half the filling and layer with half of the grated chocolate. Layer with remaining ladyfingers, dipped in the coffee mixture and then the filling. Top with the remaining grated chocolate.
Cover the bowl and refridgerate. The tiramisu can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Cream Cheese substitute: 8 oz cream cheese, .25 cup sour cream, 2 Tblsp whipping cream. Beat together until fluffy with electric beater.
Enjoy!! |
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How cool is it to spend your 30th birthday in Tucson, Arizona, with the whole family?! Granted, it's not some huge birthday bash, but who can beat a free place to stay for a week with a pool, a view, and endless coffee?
Tomorrow we head to an observatory an hour out of town to view the stars and night sky! I cannot wait! Hopefully we can see some really cool constellations and whatever else is up there.
Well, if I don't get on here again before Thursday, have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :) |
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We met each other:
6 years, 4 months
and 10 days ago |
We were married:
5 years, 3 months
and 24 days ago |
We moved to CO:
4 years, 6 months
and 9 days ago |
We bought our house:
4 years, 4 months
and 20 days ago |
Luke earns his PhD in:
0 years, 3 months
and 3 days |
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