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ALEX AND LANDEN
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NO WORDS
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Sep 24, 2010 01:14pm (EST)
Being part of this community has brought me so much joy, but along with that joy it has brought me heartbreak. I have rejoiced in so many triumphs of our kids and watched so many overcome so much. I have cheered people on during their pregnancy and cried tears of joy when they made it full term.
Last night was a somber reminder of why we are all here. We are all brought here because our kids were/are not perfect (at least in other's eyes). In my eyes, we all have the best children the world has ever seen. Last night, one of our own lost her son (4 years old). I have no words for her, my heart is just so broken. I remember sitting with her at Share Union last year and talking about sweet Sammy. Why? That is all I can say to this. Why is this world so cruel?
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (5) | Permalink
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AGING OUT
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Aug 17, 2010 01:03am (EST)
You know, sometimes I wonder "at what age does Alex age out of being a preemie?" She is now 4, will be 5 in December and the hurt and fears are still so real. I can see, hear, and smell everything from the NICU. Being a teacher, I often use hand sanitizer and that smells just sends me spiraling back to those days. Will I ever stop worrying or waiting for the other shoe to drop? Heck, I still check to see if she is breathing at night. Not really sure where this is going, just getting some thoughts out. The kid started day care for the first time ever, they used to stay with my sister during the day, but Alex had to go to pre-k, so they are in "school." I think I was more upset than they were, they had a blast!
Anywho, Alex starts cheerleading tomorrow for a flag football team. Down here in Florida, we start sports at a very young age. There is a competitive team for her age, but we are first going to see how she does to begin with. Landen is doing karate and will test for his yellow belt next week (yes, at 2 years old)! So, that's about it, my students returned today, so we are off and running with a new school year under way!
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (4) | Permalink
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UNSURE
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Mar 01, 2010 01:01pm (EST)
So, as some of you know, I have recently been contacted by a guy that says that he is my brother. My dad finally admitted to it and invited me to New Orleans to meet him. Here is where I stand: I am a people pleaser, so I told my dad yes. My heart is telling me that I am not ready for this and that this is not my place. My dad needs to do this alone. I am not a confrontational person, so I feel like I am being forced to go. How do I tell my dad that I am not ready for this? I have an email written out and saved, I just can't find the strength to send it. I certainly don't want to call him, I am trying to avoid that. I am so worried that he is going to be upset that I don't want to go, it's just not the right time. I think this is why I have been sick all week, I have been dealing with way too many emotions. Not really sure where this is going, I just needed to get it off my chest. My dad seems way too excited to meet this kid, does he realize that hold a little bit of anger for him not telling me for 23 years? We are not and never will be one big happy family like he wants. '
Sorry for the rant, just needed to vent a little.
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (6) | Permalink
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NOTHING REALLY
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Oct 22, 2009 04:50pm (EST)
I really don't have too much to say. I wonder why I am blogging, maybe just to talk because ya'll know I love to talk, too bad I have a mouth like a sailor (doesn't work out too well when you teach middle school)!
Let's see...umm...well we went to Disney this past weekend, actually bought annual passes! The kids had a blast, I was freezing, this 48 degree weather down here does not cut it for me! Alex's new obsession is Belle and we were able to go to story time with Belle, Alex was amazed!
I am at a point in my job right now where I need a break, I need some time to spend with the family. This year has been really tough for me, the kids get rougher and rougher every year and the demands on the teachers get greater and greater. I am looking at job sharing next year, which will allow me to only work a half day. That would prove to be great because Alex starts VPK next year and I would only be paying a half day for Landen, super savings there! Hopefully things will work out for that, but still living in reality here!
I miss you all like crazy. I think that we need to have a Share-aholics anonymous because I think I might have an addiction!
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (7) | Permalink
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SHARE UNION
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Oct 12, 2009 02:58pm (EST)
Holy Cow, has it really been three months since I last blogged?!!!!
Let me start by saying that last year when Share Union was happening, I was secretly happy to not be able to go because I have never left my children, but I vowed that I would have the strength to be able to do it this year. Especially after all of the stories that came back!
Well, I am totally regretting my decision not to go last year, this year was amazing! I met the most amazing women that I now call my friends and close ones at that. We are from all over the US, but we are all so similar in so many ways. We were all there for the same reason, to support and love each other. I have never felt more loved by friends than I did this weekend! I was able to be myself and let loose (and boy did I)!
Thank you Kate St. Clair for putting this all together and allowing me to feel so much a part of something so wonderful. Thank you to everyone else for coming and making this weekend so great. Without all of the amazing women that were there, it would not have been so wonderful!
Pictures to come soon!!!
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (7) | Permalink
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SUMMER
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Jul 07, 2009 06:05pm (EST)
Wow, it has been a super long time since I posted an update. I guess I have really been enjoying my summer! Let's see, what have we been up to...
Well, we took our trip with our camper on a small tour on the southeast. We started in Stone Mountain, GA. It was beautiful. We had a blast, we ended up taking the kids to Six Flags one day and spent the other day that we were there at Stone Mountain. Then we took off for Cherokee, NC. I think that was the most fun that we had. The campground that we stayed at was very kids friendly and they had free crafts all day for the kids, then a movie every night. Even Yogi bear and Boo Boo made an appearance for a hay ride with the kids! The kids played in the river, it was just so much fun. We took one day to head over to Gatlinburg, TN for some shopping and a trip to the Dixie Stampede. The last stop was Charleston, SC. We ate at a restaurant that was on Flip That House, and took a carriage ride through the city. The kids loved it. I think that I loved this trip so much because these are the places that I visited over the summers when I was little and now I get to experience it with my kids! I am glad to be home though, there is no place like your own bed.
So, as of today we are on day 2 of taking the paci away from both kids. Alex had a really rough night last night. I had to tell her stories until she finally fell asleep. We are okay so far today, we shall see how it goes tonight. I can only imagine that it gets easier every night.
I guess that's it for now, not really a whole lot going on, we are enjoying the pool this summer and I am really enjoying sleeping in! Everyone is great and Alex starts ballet and tap on Friday.
For some reason, this is telling me that my attachments are too large, so I have posted them on Facebook (sorry Lauren)!
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (3) | Permalink
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I'M HERE!
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May 27, 2009 01:49pm (EST)
I am here, just too busy chasing kids around and responding to other posts!!!!
We just got back from Panama City Beach. We had a blast, minus the rain for two days. My family is uber close (just for you Lauren) and we love to vacation and spend time together, even my extended family. So, off we went to a condo with my Nana, my aunt, uncle, cousin, her husband, and their twin 2 year old boys. It was mass confusion and I loved every second of it! I am glad to be home though and back in routine. The kids had to sleep with us due to the bedding situation, so I am glad to finally have my bed back.
I am back to school, with 5 days left. I am so looking forward to summer, I get to sleep in with the kids and lounge by the pool, sweet!
Alex is now picking up some of my traits, she told John to calm down after he got her in trouble. I had to do all that I could to not laugh because she sounded just like me!
Landen has all of a sudden become this little man, he has matured so much over the past few weeks. It makes me a little sad because I kind of miss my baby, he is so independent. Kind of makes me want another one, kind of! Still not sure if we are done having kids yet or not, I guess time will tell. It may happen sooner rather than later because Alex ate FIVE of my birth control pills. After a call to poison control, I found out that she was fine, but my insurance will not fill a new one and I am on the three month Seasonelle, so I am compromising by skipping one every week, I am so fertile that might pose a problem!!!!!!!
Well, I am off to administer my final. Later today the kids get to watch National Treasure with my advanced students!
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (5) | Permalink
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COPING
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Apr 27, 2009 01:14pm (EST)
My good friend just passed away from breast cancer. She was 33. I have having a really hard time with this. I have watched her fight this for 3 years. She is the most awesome person I have ever met, why did this have to happen to her? Why such a good person? The last thing that she told me was that she was tired of being sick, so on one hand I am glad that this is over, on the other hand, I selfishly am heartbroken. I am at school today, they told us this morning in a meeting and when they called the meeting on a Monday morning, I knew, but it hurts nonetheless. They are telling the kids today and there is a team on standby ready to help the kids. I am just hoping that I can make it through the day, thank goodness for worksheets! When they come to tell my class, I am going to step out, I don't think that I can hear that again.
I just want to thank everyone for their kind words this past week. It really means a lot. It all happened so sudden, they called in Hospice and a week later she is gone. My mom works for Hospice as a counselor, so I immediately called her and she is helping me deal with this.
Please keep her family in your thoughts, she just celebrated her first anniversary on April 7th.
Thanks,
Katie
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Posted by KHolley | Comments: (5) | Permalink
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VOTE
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Apr 20, 2009 02:24pm (EST)
So, I am taking a vote: do you think that Alex is the cutest cowgirl ever or what? You can check the pictures at the bottom to see her!
We had a blast at the Dude Ranch this weekend. We took the travel trailer about 2 hours into the middle of the state, about an hour outside of Orlando. There were horses everywhere. They would walk right up to us so that we could pet them, it was amazing. I can only post three pictures on here, but there are plenty on my Facebook account. We spent most of Saturday at the petting zoo, which really was just a ranch filled with animals that you could pet. There were goats, horses, mini horses, anything that you could imagine, even a llama! The kids were able to ride the mini horses! Then, Saturday night, we topped off the redneck adventure with a trip to the rodeo! It was a blast, there was wild mustang riding, bull riding, barrel racing, roping, everything. Alex was even able to be a part of it. The kids were all placed in the arena and they released a few baby cows, the kids were to chase the cows and pull a tag from their tails to win a prize. There was no prize for Alex, but Dad did drag her through the mud trying to get to the cow! Oh, yes, John felt the redneck flow through him this weekend!!!! We topped the night off with some dancing at the rodeo dance! Alex and Landen had a blast, they also learned how to lasso using the lasso that we bought them. This was a great trip, everyone had a blast and we are already making plans to head back there this summer.
As for the homefront, everyone is doing well. Alex fell off of a grocery cart and bumped her chin, so we now have a wonderful bruise (it is almost black). I think that my poor kids inherited my clumsy gene.
I am off to get ready for the week! 30 school days left!!!!
In the last picture, check out Alex's sweet dance moves!
Katie
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