Dear Paul,
Good thing your wife reads blog posts, otherwise your boxes would have waited a long, long time. Sent two boxes the other day to decrease the mess in the family room. No pretzels tho. Had them made but not sealed. Also, have more coffee and will get tea bags soon. Would be nice if you remembered your manners and did the duty calls to relatives. And this is a Grandma complaint. After all, that is what we are for. To keep grandkids in line.
I do occasionally have to keep Mady in line too. She has learned to ride her bike and being something new brings it to visit with her. She insists on riding around our neighborhood. If you recall this area is fairly safe and enclosed but new bikers don't always watch for cars so I have to accompany her (on foot - poor feet) around and around. When she was very small I took her for rides in a very nice wagon and she even remembered where we turned and how far we went. Amazing how some things stick in their memories. She is just busy, busy. But a joy just the same.
Spring is trying hard. We had a low temp last night and I forgot to bring my hanging baskets in but they survived nicely. They are close to the building so I guess there is some heat radiating and keeping them at least somewhat safe. I tell you once the spring air arrives I just get the itch to plant. Not to weed tho. But, have to keep the ground ivy in check. We had such a fine fall last year and such a reasonable winter the ivy weathered well. Had to cut it back yesterday and that is a lousy job. I want it to fill in the area by the fence but it keeps crawling into the yard.
Mr. Mikey has been busy with the grass and it looks great. Can't have a dandelion in the yard or he goes bonkers.
But what a great love he is.
Haven't been to Michigan for a visit for some time. Only seven weeks to Mackinac and that should be great fun. Mike and Tannie are coming with Todd and Rachael. It's a good relaxing time for all and I hope for good weather again this year. The men take their cigars and selves up to the top of the island to watch the sunset and the big boats that go through the straights. That is real special to see. They all ride around the island on their bikes but I just stick to walking. It's especially lovely in the early morning to walk to a point of land and watch the dawn break. It is some sight. If I make it up in time I walk down to see the sun rise.
Oh well, babble, babble. Do send a post now and then. Take care and don't dwell on what is happening to your old job. Just make the best of what you are now doing and use it as a learning experience. (another grandma suggestion) Love and hugs, Grandma B.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
From Erin
Hi Everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't put anything on here recently. Things have kind of been crazy and they will continue to be until school gets out.
Paul was home for R&R from March 17th until April 5th. I am sorry if he did not call you while he was home. I kept telling him to call his family, but you know how men are. He made it back safely to Iraq and is getting back into the swing of things there. From what I understand he is busy now that they are getting closer to returning. Awards and other things have to be written which is now what his job consists of.
We had a good time while he was home. We just relaxed the first couple days. Hung out with some friends here, then went to Vegas for a week. We enjoyed ourselves there, but don't think we will ever go back. The shows were a lot of fun, but the gambling part was just not for us. We would either get bored or not want to loose all of our money. When we got back from Vegas again we just took it easy. I had surgery on my wrist on the 1st. They had to remove a Ganglion Cyst. Everything went good, but I was very happy to have Paul home to help me out. The first three days my arm was wrapped from my nuckles of my fingers up to my elbow. There wasn't much I could do!
I have gone back to work after having those 3 weeks off. It has been an adjustment for the students and myself. My second week back we had the state mandated tests, which made for a very long week. We have a lot of things coming up before school gets out. May 1st we have a field trip, May 2nd we have field day, May 6th we have a reading picnic all day. School gets out on the 22nd of May. All of the teachers have to have their room packed up. We will all be moving rooms. Our school is becoming too small for the number of students. They are building a new high school, but only one wing will be finished when school starts. 3rd and 4th grade will be moving into the complete wing of the new high school for one school year. With them out of our building the elementary school will be just K-2 Even with only 3 grades, if we get many new students we will be right back to being full again! They really need to build a new elementary.
As for our plans for when Paul comes home, we have to stick around Fort Sill until October 16th. There is a ball that day. If anyone would like to come to Fort Sill for Paul's homecoming I will let you know as soon as I know when the ceremony will be. All I know right now is it should be sometime the last week of September. They are really pushing for them to be home before October 1st. After the ball, Paul and I would like to take a trip to Greece. Then we will most likely be moving to Virginia for him to go to the Captain's Career Course which will last for about 9 months. As with the Army, this could always change. If Paul happens to get a command here at Fort Sill then we will be staying here, but right now it looks like we will go to school when he gets back.
I know Grandma Brown was asking about Paul's address. It is still the same as before. If you need it again, just send him or me and e-mail and we will put it in there. He doesn't have the government cell phone anymore since switching jobs, so it is harder for him to call now. If you get a call that is restricted, or from area code 703 it might be him.
Ok, I have rambled enough for now! Hope everyone is doing well. I am hanging in there. It has been much harder since R&R. Love to all!
Erin
I'm sorry I haven't put anything on here recently. Things have kind of been crazy and they will continue to be until school gets out.
Paul was home for R&R from March 17th until April 5th. I am sorry if he did not call you while he was home. I kept telling him to call his family, but you know how men are. He made it back safely to Iraq and is getting back into the swing of things there. From what I understand he is busy now that they are getting closer to returning. Awards and other things have to be written which is now what his job consists of.
We had a good time while he was home. We just relaxed the first couple days. Hung out with some friends here, then went to Vegas for a week. We enjoyed ourselves there, but don't think we will ever go back. The shows were a lot of fun, but the gambling part was just not for us. We would either get bored or not want to loose all of our money. When we got back from Vegas again we just took it easy. I had surgery on my wrist on the 1st. They had to remove a Ganglion Cyst. Everything went good, but I was very happy to have Paul home to help me out. The first three days my arm was wrapped from my nuckles of my fingers up to my elbow. There wasn't much I could do!
I have gone back to work after having those 3 weeks off. It has been an adjustment for the students and myself. My second week back we had the state mandated tests, which made for a very long week. We have a lot of things coming up before school gets out. May 1st we have a field trip, May 2nd we have field day, May 6th we have a reading picnic all day. School gets out on the 22nd of May. All of the teachers have to have their room packed up. We will all be moving rooms. Our school is becoming too small for the number of students. They are building a new high school, but only one wing will be finished when school starts. 3rd and 4th grade will be moving into the complete wing of the new high school for one school year. With them out of our building the elementary school will be just K-2 Even with only 3 grades, if we get many new students we will be right back to being full again! They really need to build a new elementary.
As for our plans for when Paul comes home, we have to stick around Fort Sill until October 16th. There is a ball that day. If anyone would like to come to Fort Sill for Paul's homecoming I will let you know as soon as I know when the ceremony will be. All I know right now is it should be sometime the last week of September. They are really pushing for them to be home before October 1st. After the ball, Paul and I would like to take a trip to Greece. Then we will most likely be moving to Virginia for him to go to the Captain's Career Course which will last for about 9 months. As with the Army, this could always change. If Paul happens to get a command here at Fort Sill then we will be staying here, but right now it looks like we will go to school when he gets back.
I know Grandma Brown was asking about Paul's address. It is still the same as before. If you need it again, just send him or me and e-mail and we will put it in there. He doesn't have the government cell phone anymore since switching jobs, so it is harder for him to call now. If you get a call that is restricted, or from area code 703 it might be him.
Ok, I have rambled enough for now! Hope everyone is doing well. I am hanging in there. It has been much harder since R&R. Love to all!
Erin
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Address please
Hello Paul,
I presume you must either back in Iraq or almost back. No matter, please update address or comfirm old one. The boxes on the floor are multiplying fast and I still have both tea bags, Kona coffee and pretzels in wait for shipment.
Nothing too new here. Spring threatens on occasion, but winter just doesn't want to let go. Such is the midwest. Deb and Rachael are going to Disney in a couple of weeks. Those two must be something together. They get along well and Deb - even tho she won't say so - enjoys having the company when visiting. And Rachael enjoys being away too. Both are confirmed Disneyfiles.
Hope you had a fine home visit. You know, Mr. A. Bell some many years ago found a way to speak to friends and family using a peculiar gadget called a telephone. Hmm, must have been lost in Army training. At least send an e-mail with your address. Otherwise I might just be tempted to open the coffee and enjoy. And you might just update your new position.
Take care and sending love and hugs. Grandma B.
I presume you must either back in Iraq or almost back. No matter, please update address or comfirm old one. The boxes on the floor are multiplying fast and I still have both tea bags, Kona coffee and pretzels in wait for shipment.
Nothing too new here. Spring threatens on occasion, but winter just doesn't want to let go. Such is the midwest. Deb and Rachael are going to Disney in a couple of weeks. Those two must be something together. They get along well and Deb - even tho she won't say so - enjoys having the company when visiting. And Rachael enjoys being away too. Both are confirmed Disneyfiles.
Hope you had a fine home visit. You know, Mr. A. Bell some many years ago found a way to speak to friends and family using a peculiar gadget called a telephone. Hmm, must have been lost in Army training. At least send an e-mail with your address. Otherwise I might just be tempted to open the coffee and enjoy. And you might just update your new position.
Take care and sending love and hugs. Grandma B.
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