Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
september 11.2001
NEVER FORGET
W.H. Auden. This is actually what I want to say: "Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone. Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone. Silence the pianos and with muffled drum, Bring out the coffin... let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle, moaning overhead, Scribbling on the sky the message: He is Dead. Put crepe bows 'round the necks of public doves, Let traffic policemen wear black, cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East, my West. My working week and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I thought love would last forever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now, put out every one. Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun. Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood, For nothing now can ever come to any good."
W.H. Auden. This is actually what I want to say: "Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone. Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone. Silence the pianos and with muffled drum, Bring out the coffin... let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle, moaning overhead, Scribbling on the sky the message: He is Dead. Put crepe bows 'round the necks of public doves, Let traffic policemen wear black, cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East, my West. My working week and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I thought love would last forever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now, put out every one. Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun. Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood, For nothing now can ever come to any good."
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
First Day
Yesterday was the first day of school. K entered 2ND grade., it's always been so easy for her, she has been reading since she was 4., school is not challenging at all for her. I don't even think she was nervous about returning. I look at her and she is suddenly so big and looks so grown up. S had his first day of Kindergarten yesterday, he was nervous, and expressed it to myself and his new teacher. I t was a long day without them here at the house, it was silent, they are the ones who make a house a home, they are our life, our blessings. I don't know who is more nervous, or worried about letting go.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Vacation
Day one..August 23, 2008 Saturday:
Not the day to travel, unless you like to leave at 6am. We hit traffic everywhere..Hampton tolls, Boston, and all through the South Shore. It was dreadfully long and painfull for all of us.
Normally a 3.5 to 4 hour car ride took a little over 5 freakin hours!!! Stephen unpacks, heads to the cape to see his friend. We had a nice lasange dinner with my folks.
Day two August 24.., Sunday
We wake up early too early 4:30 am..ugh. Have coffee breakfast, yummy blueberry pancakes. We go to the mall to begin school shopping. Stephen is a breeze to shop for he has the perfect little body, and is not hard to please whatsoever. He picked out a few Polo's a pr of jeans and a pr of cargo pants. Off to get new sneakers.. again easy to please here in this department as well.
Kalen on the other hand..oh boy nothing fits in the little girls sizes any longer., so off to the juniors..where everything has something tacky on it, or your ass is an advertisement??? Picked out a few items, that still looked "girlish" and super cute shoes.
Day three August 25,..Monday
We take the commuter rail"t"..into Boston to go to the New England Aquarium. It was fun and strange, because it is brand new to the south shore area.., at least for us because it wasn't there when I was growing up, or even in my late 20's. We arrive at 10am.., and meet my brother and his son.., right at the front of the entrance. We had a fabulous time seeing all the exhibits It was still as I remembered on school field trips. I am so happy that Stephen came with us and that the children were able to explore all that this wonderful museum has to offer. As well as being in the city. We walked over to Faniuel after for a quick lunch. Again just as I remembered it to be, The Black Rose and sissy K's..all the food from everywhere and anywhere served to your delight. And desserts that truly are authentic to the areas of Boston cultures.
The trip home seemed longer, but it was still fun..the kids seemed wiped out too.
Day four August 26..Tuesday..
Stephen went to the cape..brought the kids., my mom brought dad to his eye Dr. appointment.., which happens to be in the plaza which is less than a mile from the in laws. So Stephen stayed he was to go fishing he next day. So my parents too the kids home..
We went school shopping again, and got some more pieces for Kalen.
Had pizzas from Ernie's it was very good.
Day five August 27..Wednesday..
We went out on the Pilgrim Belle Boat out of Plymouth Harbor..It was a little cool and rough on the water but a delightful day full of sunshine and my dad came along as well.. We had a nice time, went to The Lobster Hut for lunch it was great and super fresh chowder and fish sandwiches, grilled cheese for the kids. We went to the beach when we got back to the house. My mom and the kids..in the water too..
Back at the house we had a small BBQ with cheeseburgers, linqucia and corn on the cob. My brother and his son were there, auntie Margie, uncle ed...it was nice. Stephen came back from the cape a little disappointed no fish were caught..
Day six August 27..Thursday..
Time to leave and head for home..
Hit the road at 9:22 am.. There is no place like home.
Not the day to travel, unless you like to leave at 6am. We hit traffic everywhere..Hampton tolls, Boston, and all through the South Shore. It was dreadfully long and painfull for all of us.
Normally a 3.5 to 4 hour car ride took a little over 5 freakin hours!!! Stephen unpacks, heads to the cape to see his friend. We had a nice lasange dinner with my folks.
Day two August 24.., Sunday
We wake up early too early 4:30 am..ugh. Have coffee breakfast, yummy blueberry pancakes. We go to the mall to begin school shopping. Stephen is a breeze to shop for he has the perfect little body, and is not hard to please whatsoever. He picked out a few Polo's a pr of jeans and a pr of cargo pants. Off to get new sneakers.. again easy to please here in this department as well.
Kalen on the other hand..oh boy nothing fits in the little girls sizes any longer., so off to the juniors..where everything has something tacky on it, or your ass is an advertisement??? Picked out a few items, that still looked "girlish" and super cute shoes.
Day three August 25,..Monday
We take the commuter rail"t"..into Boston to go to the New England Aquarium. It was fun and strange, because it is brand new to the south shore area.., at least for us because it wasn't there when I was growing up, or even in my late 20's. We arrive at 10am.., and meet my brother and his son.., right at the front of the entrance. We had a fabulous time seeing all the exhibits It was still as I remembered on school field trips. I am so happy that Stephen came with us and that the children were able to explore all that this wonderful museum has to offer. As well as being in the city. We walked over to Faniuel after for a quick lunch. Again just as I remembered it to be, The Black Rose and sissy K's..all the food from everywhere and anywhere served to your delight. And desserts that truly are authentic to the areas of Boston cultures.
The trip home seemed longer, but it was still fun..the kids seemed wiped out too.
Day four August 26..Tuesday..
Stephen went to the cape..brought the kids., my mom brought dad to his eye Dr. appointment.., which happens to be in the plaza which is less than a mile from the in laws. So Stephen stayed he was to go fishing he next day. So my parents too the kids home..
We went school shopping again, and got some more pieces for Kalen.
Had pizzas from Ernie's it was very good.
Day five August 27..Wednesday..
We went out on the Pilgrim Belle Boat out of Plymouth Harbor..It was a little cool and rough on the water but a delightful day full of sunshine and my dad came along as well.. We had a nice time, went to The Lobster Hut for lunch it was great and super fresh chowder and fish sandwiches, grilled cheese for the kids. We went to the beach when we got back to the house. My mom and the kids..in the water too..
Back at the house we had a small BBQ with cheeseburgers, linqucia and corn on the cob. My brother and his son were there, auntie Margie, uncle ed...it was nice. Stephen came back from the cape a little disappointed no fish were caught..
Day six August 27..Thursday..
Time to leave and head for home..
Hit the road at 9:22 am.. There is no place like home.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Live: in Maine
I Work: with a smile
I Talk: everyone
I Wish: some things were different.
I Enjoy: all forms of communication.
I Photograph:my children a lot
I Look:deeply though people.
I Find: some things hard to believe.
I Smell: roses.
I Listen: to what others have to say.
I Hide: some things that are private.
I Pray: not enough.
I Walk: and talk at the same time.
I Write: not enough.
I See: so much beauty.
I Sing: to cash songs.
I Laugh: all the time.
I Can: handle the truth.
I Watch: people go by.
I Yearn: for stimulation
.I Daydream: faraway places.
I Fall: but get up again
.I Want: to understand the unknown.
I Cry: when everything goes wrong.
I Burn:when I feel betrayed.
I Read: everything.
I Love: my family
I Rode: on a motorcyle.
I Sometimes: talk way too much.
I Touch: everything.
I Hurt: but heal.
I Fear: for others.
I Hope: for the future
I Break:some things.
I Eat: too fast.
I Quit:wrting like I used to.
I Bathe: at least once a day.
I Drink: coffee.
I Stop: to smell the roses.
I Save:every little thing.
I Trip-out: on people sometimes.
I Hug: warmly.
I Meditate: to calm my spirit.
I Play:the part.
I Miss: family.
I Hold: memories.
I Forgive: myself.
I Drive: other people crazy sometimes.
I Learn: from others.
I Dream: more while I'm awake.
I Have: because I give.
I Remember: the way she once looked at me.
I Don't: fear my death.
I Made: so many mistakes
I Kiss: with deep passion.
I Believe: in love.
I Wait: patiently.
I Need: water.
I Owe: more than I can ever repay.
I Hate: ignorance.
I Feel: tired.
I Know: myself.
I Wonder: if anyone read all of this.
I Applaud: fireman.
I Work: with a smile
I Talk: everyone
I Wish: some things were different.
I Enjoy: all forms of communication.
I Photograph:my children a lot
I Look:deeply though people.
I Find: some things hard to believe.
I Smell: roses.
I Listen: to what others have to say.
I Hide: some things that are private.
I Pray: not enough.
I Walk: and talk at the same time.
I Write: not enough.
I See: so much beauty.
I Sing: to cash songs.
I Laugh: all the time.
I Can: handle the truth.
I Watch: people go by.
I Yearn: for stimulation
.I Daydream: faraway places.
I Fall: but get up again
.I Want: to understand the unknown.
I Cry: when everything goes wrong.
I Burn:when I feel betrayed.
I Read: everything.
I Love: my family
I Rode: on a motorcyle.
I Sometimes: talk way too much.
I Touch: everything.
I Hurt: but heal.
I Fear: for others.
I Hope: for the future
I Break:some things.
I Eat: too fast.
I Quit:wrting like I used to.
I Bathe: at least once a day.
I Drink: coffee.
I Stop: to smell the roses.
I Save:every little thing.
I Trip-out: on people sometimes.
I Hug: warmly.
I Meditate: to calm my spirit.
I Play:the part.
I Miss: family.
I Hold: memories.
I Forgive: myself.
I Drive: other people crazy sometimes.
I Learn: from others.
I Dream: more while I'm awake.
I Have: because I give.
I Remember: the way she once looked at me.
I Don't: fear my death.
I Made: so many mistakes
I Kiss: with deep passion.
I Believe: in love.
I Wait: patiently.
I Need: water.
I Owe: more than I can ever repay.
I Hate: ignorance.
I Feel: tired.
I Know: myself.
I Wonder: if anyone read all of this.
I Applaud: fireman.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Our mini trip
Tuesday , we leave travel to New Hampshire, arrive by 2pm.., it was a good ride, but very hot, had to use the air the entire way. We met Nana and Papa there too. We check in and try to settle in., my mom takes the kids to the pool indoor water park, and boy after four hours in the car they needed it. We all go to a place called the muddy moose for dinner it was nice.., a bit to loud and crowded for my mom, but the food was good.
Come back and go straight to bed, busy day tomorrow.
Wednesday Up early at 530am go for a quick breakfast with mom and the kids. Juice eggs coffee bagels, fruit salad. Get going at about 845am. We get there at about 915am., I am as excited as the children. I was hot and the day was only getting hotter, but yahoo., no rain at all. We go in no lines because mom printed our tickets on the computer from the business center..
We try to go around and get on every ride but 35 acres and 21 rides and 3 to 4 shows is a bit overwhelming. We had so much fun. Stephen went to check on Buddy and he had trouble with his knee and he was not having fun, so he didn't return to the park. I was a little sad about that, but still had a great time with the kids and my parents..
Return back to hotel at about 3pm...rest a bit.., my mom takes the kids to the pool they have so much fun, the water slides and the kiddie pool is just perfect.
We decide to go separate ways for dinner. After a short thundershower it cleared back up again. Myself and the kids went to the outlet shops at Settler's Green.., got some Lindts chocolates, and we also got two new watches, one for Stephen and one for myself.
Back in the car and drive into North Conway's Main Street, we stop at wonderful toy store and the kids pick out one toy each, The Toy Chest. A great little store.
Off to dinner, a small place called Delaney's wow great service, and amazing food.
I ordered baked stuffed haddock with corn and red bliss potato's, Stephen had baked stuffed shrimp,Stephen had pasta with marinara and Kalen had a burger with fries.
Had back to the room and get right to bed, we are tuckered out. We are sleep like babies. It was a long but very full filled day.
Final Day, We wake up early July 10., Thursday. We met my mom for breakfast. It was nice and quiet even though the hotel was super busy. It was early 720am or so. I wanted to shower and begin packing. Stephen took the children to the water park from 830am till 930 am..
They all thoroughly enjoyed the time there. K even went to the big yellow slide.
We said our goodbyes and packed up the car. I made sure to inform the front desk that the staff and hotel was great, friendly, it was extra nice we were able to bring the dog.
The ride home was long and hot again. It was great though I just love the White Mountains.
Come back and go straight to bed, busy day tomorrow.
Wednesday Up early at 530am go for a quick breakfast with mom and the kids. Juice eggs coffee bagels, fruit salad. Get going at about 845am. We get there at about 915am., I am as excited as the children. I was hot and the day was only getting hotter, but yahoo., no rain at all. We go in no lines because mom printed our tickets on the computer from the business center..
We try to go around and get on every ride but 35 acres and 21 rides and 3 to 4 shows is a bit overwhelming. We had so much fun. Stephen went to check on Buddy and he had trouble with his knee and he was not having fun, so he didn't return to the park. I was a little sad about that, but still had a great time with the kids and my parents..
Return back to hotel at about 3pm...rest a bit.., my mom takes the kids to the pool they have so much fun, the water slides and the kiddie pool is just perfect.
We decide to go separate ways for dinner. After a short thundershower it cleared back up again. Myself and the kids went to the outlet shops at Settler's Green.., got some Lindts chocolates, and we also got two new watches, one for Stephen and one for myself.
Back in the car and drive into North Conway's Main Street, we stop at wonderful toy store and the kids pick out one toy each, The Toy Chest. A great little store.
Off to dinner, a small place called Delaney's wow great service, and amazing food.
I ordered baked stuffed haddock with corn and red bliss potato's, Stephen had baked stuffed shrimp,Stephen had pasta with marinara and Kalen had a burger with fries.
Had back to the room and get right to bed, we are tuckered out. We are sleep like babies. It was a long but very full filled day.
Final Day, We wake up early July 10., Thursday. We met my mom for breakfast. It was nice and quiet even though the hotel was super busy. It was early 720am or so. I wanted to shower and begin packing. Stephen took the children to the water park from 830am till 930 am..
They all thoroughly enjoyed the time there. K even went to the big yellow slide.
We said our goodbyes and packed up the car. I made sure to inform the front desk that the staff and hotel was great, friendly, it was extra nice we were able to bring the dog.
The ride home was long and hot again. It was great though I just love the White Mountains.
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