Saturday, August 27, 2016

10 Back to School Lessons from Wrestlin'

Somehow I got "roped" (excuse the pun) into going to another wrestlin' match.
Connor begged me all day to go.
(It was a special cage match.)
Darren had to work early the next day, so against my better judgement I agreed to take Connor (and B.) for one last hurrah before school started back.

Who could refuse these two?


Of course, NO ONE told me the location moved to a much smaller building and it had ZERO air condition.
(Connor just better be glad I didn't know that fact before hand.)
It was small, crowded, and so very stuffy.


I felt sorry for the Russian manager who had to wear a fur hat and polyester jacket (maybe that was suppose to resemble a Shuba?),


but you gotta do what you gotta do.


I was so hot I spent half the time standing in the same doorway the "wrestlers" came in and out.
I could tell I was not welcome but they could also tell I could take them in the ring,  so they didn't make me move.


I think I even spotted a teacher in the crowd.   I don't know but who else would carry a 31 lunch tote and work nonstop during wrestling?!? Only a teacher.

You know, she really should have paid attention because wrestlin' can teach you a whole lot about going Back to School.

For example, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going....


Please enjoy this video entertainment as much as I did.

10 Back to School Lesson 
from
Wrestlin'

1.  Have Balance
Back to School requires delicate balance, if not successful, it could hurt.



2.  Overcome
Stubborn Doubts?  Knock em' down.



3. Save Money
Don't take it personally, when it comes to copies & supplies, it's every teacher for themselves.




4.  Be a Team Player
The only way to accomplish the impossible:
Teamwork




5.  Be Humble
No matter how old:  
Don't be afraid to ask for help.



6.  Pay Attention
Meetings? Stay Focused



7.  Go Big
Showmanship counts for a lot 
(especially with a limited budget).


8.  Resolve Conflict
When faced with conflict, 
just close your ears.




9.  Pretend
Fake it until you Make it!



10.  Show Appreciation

No matter what teachers... 
You are #1!



Happy Back to School


Sunday, August 21, 2016

Summer Parties


Excuse the mess, we were busy making memories.....

Please enjoy our summer parties
(I'm beat):

Happy Birthday C.!

Go get those ticket blasters Kel!  
whooo. hooo.


"We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun."


"Memories are special moments that tell a story."



Happy Birthday P.
#5




"Collect beautiful moments."

Welcome T.
We certainly got our money's worth out of this little pool!!
BFF



"Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's enjoying what you have."

Welcome Cousin A!







Karaoke



Welcome Cousins K, A, H, and L

what sport is happening here?
"Cherish these moments, tomorrow they will be memories."


Welcome Cousin T.!



& Uncle C.
"Happiness is taking pictures and making memories."

Sparkle


Pool Party



 Happy Birthday M.





"Making memories with you is my favorite thing to do."

Welcome Teacher Friends
"It's the moments together that change us forever."

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Two Girls and a Hot Day

It is so HOT outside.
It was a good day for the Splash Pad.


Just looking at these pictures make me feel cooler 

(and these miniature girls are just too darn cute).















There was even time to warm back up!





We love summer!