The other night, after I had read to Sophia, before bed, we just laid there and talked. I love those times when she just starts talking, about her day. Nothing particular, just about what is in her head.
That night, she was just talking. She announced, "I just love being a girl." I tried to get her to explain why she loved being a girl, the fancy dresses, painting toe nails, dressing up at play time, etc. But she could not tell me why. She just knew that she loved "being a girl."
She shows how much she loves "being a girl" everyday. At school, her teacher, Ms. Sarah asked what type of an athlete she would like to be. Her obvious answer was, "princess". Ms. Sarah was not aware that was a type of athlete, Sophia will continue to work to prove her wrong. Sophia is as dedicated as an athlete to being a princess. After swimming, her hair must be combed, out of her eyes, and not too messy. Shoes must match the outfit, comfort is less of a concern. And she wears dresses everyday in the summer. She is a girly girl. I know that she will really love her b-day that is coming up. We are getting the girls hair done, letting them dress up like princesses and then taking their pictures. How much fun for 5, 5 year olds.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
We are having a wine tasting fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Please come to the great party and invite a friend. see the add below!
Please join us for a
Wine tasting fundraiser
On Saturday August, 9th, 2008
From 7:00-9:00 p.m.
At Simplified Wines
8730 Moreland Street, Powell OH 43065
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Advanced Tickets: $25 single/$45 couple
Tickets at the door: $35 single/$60 couple
Space is limited, please buy tickets early
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Drawing will be held with over $1500 in prizes
A sampling of fine wine will be served
with cheese and crackers
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Attendees must be 21 or older. Sorry, no children.
All proceeds to benefit the Walk Miles for Miles American Heart Association, Heart Walk Team
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Please contact Riann Taylor at 614-565-4689 or rianntaylor@hotmail.com for tickets and more information
Must R.S.V.P. by August 1st, 2008 for advanced tickets
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Simplified Wines
At the Corner of Sawmill Parkway and Seldom Seen Road located in the Golf Village Retail Center (just north of Seldom Seen Road on Sawmill)
Wine tasting fundraiser
On Saturday August, 9th, 2008
From 7:00-9:00 p.m.
At Simplified Wines
8730 Moreland Street, Powell OH 43065
~
Advanced Tickets: $25 single/$45 couple
Tickets at the door: $35 single/$60 couple
Space is limited, please buy tickets early
~
Drawing will be held with over $1500 in prizes
A sampling of fine wine will be served
with cheese and crackers
~
Attendees must be 21 or older. Sorry, no children.
All proceeds to benefit the Walk Miles for Miles American Heart Association, Heart Walk Team
~
Please contact Riann Taylor at 614-565-4689 or rianntaylor@hotmail.com for tickets and more information
Must R.S.V.P. by August 1st, 2008 for advanced tickets
~
Simplified Wines
At the Corner of Sawmill Parkway and Seldom Seen Road located in the Golf Village Retail Center (just north of Seldom Seen Road on Sawmill)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
5 weeks and only 1/5 of the way there
The heart walk is quickly approaching and I am no where near my goal ($10,000). I am not even close to my goal last year ($3,000). I know my goal this year was lofty, and I felt like i started on a good foot by doing the pasta fundraiser last year before Christmas, but that only netted $300 towards the fundraiser. I question if i will get to my goal and i would hate to let Maria down, but i do feel that a lot of people are just not in to donating this year. With the change in the economy, i find people are very resistant to donate. I have learned a few things which will hopefully make my fundraiser better for next year:
1. Raffle- a good idea, but harder to implement than i thought. I have collected over $1,800 in prizes, but i am not having any luck to selling the tickets. Not sure how best to get the word out.
2. Personalize letters seem to help. I have taken my families address books hostage and written letters to each person in them. Next year, i will have my close friend give me their address books and mail letters to all of their family and friends.
3. I have a hard time asking people to help me raise money. It is a close fundraiser to my heart, but it is hard to explain that to others and for them to in turn be willing to help raise the money.
4. Start early. I thought that starting in October of 2007 would help for a fundraiser in August of 2008, but that has not worked yet.
5. Those that gave last year, have given this year. There are some tried and true donors that continue to give. I thank you, but next year i will probably be asking for more.
6. Try other fundraiser: if i can swing it, we will be doing a wine tasting this year and possibly an event at California Pizza Kitchen. Hey, S.D. do you know anyone that can play for free at the wine tasting, such as a violinist, harpist, acoustic guitar???
7. i need to ask people that I know, to ask people that they know to donate money. I need to figure out how to use my resources more wisely.
I am sure that i have learned more, but i cannot remember right now. My mind is swimming trying to get this all together. It is a good thing that i do not work full-time. I have always enjoyed volunteering, this is just a more organized form of volunteering. Happy donating!!
and thank you.
1. Raffle- a good idea, but harder to implement than i thought. I have collected over $1,800 in prizes, but i am not having any luck to selling the tickets. Not sure how best to get the word out.
2. Personalize letters seem to help. I have taken my families address books hostage and written letters to each person in them. Next year, i will have my close friend give me their address books and mail letters to all of their family and friends.
3. I have a hard time asking people to help me raise money. It is a close fundraiser to my heart, but it is hard to explain that to others and for them to in turn be willing to help raise the money.
4. Start early. I thought that starting in October of 2007 would help for a fundraiser in August of 2008, but that has not worked yet.
5. Those that gave last year, have given this year. There are some tried and true donors that continue to give. I thank you, but next year i will probably be asking for more.
6. Try other fundraiser: if i can swing it, we will be doing a wine tasting this year and possibly an event at California Pizza Kitchen. Hey, S.D. do you know anyone that can play for free at the wine tasting, such as a violinist, harpist, acoustic guitar???
7. i need to ask people that I know, to ask people that they know to donate money. I need to figure out how to use my resources more wisely.
I am sure that i have learned more, but i cannot remember right now. My mind is swimming trying to get this all together. It is a good thing that i do not work full-time. I have always enjoyed volunteering, this is just a more organized form of volunteering. Happy donating!!
and thank you.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Paying forward
We are truly blessed. We have everything we could want. I look around at our neighborhood and i am reminded that everything can change in an instant. Our neighbor next to us foreclosed on her house and we will be getting new neighbors soon. We are blessed to have a house, in a great neighborhood with good schools and great old neighbors. There are sidewalks to walk on at night and there are kids in the neighborhood for our kids to play with.
This past 2 weeks at work have been trying. The death of a young kid, that i grew to know and be part of his family. And illnesses that should not be. We are blessed to have our health. We may not have perfect health but we have pretty good health. We also have good health insurance. I realize that we are lucky to have this great health insurance, especially with Miles' health issues.
These are the times to remember that we should share our blessing with others. You might be surprised who needs just a little help. The person sitting next to you, your neighbor, or someone that is just a stranger. If you are blessed, take the time to give. Give of your time, give of your money, or just give of your smile. Even the simplest acts can change someones attitude and their life. There is always a very thin line between needing money and having money.
This past 2 weeks at work have been trying. The death of a young kid, that i grew to know and be part of his family. And illnesses that should not be. We are blessed to have our health. We may not have perfect health but we have pretty good health. We also have good health insurance. I realize that we are lucky to have this great health insurance, especially with Miles' health issues.
These are the times to remember that we should share our blessing with others. You might be surprised who needs just a little help. The person sitting next to you, your neighbor, or someone that is just a stranger. If you are blessed, take the time to give. Give of your time, give of your money, or just give of your smile. Even the simplest acts can change someones attitude and their life. There is always a very thin line between needing money and having money.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Today
Well, today was the day, that i thought may never happen. After Miles was diagnosed with his heart defect, everything changed. I was no longer going back to work full time, we did not know when Miles could go to daycare.
Well, today was the day. It went as expected. Drop off was better than expected, no tears from Miles, but there were plenty of tears as I left. When I called, he had cried for most of the morning, but found a new friend, Matilyn (Mattie) that helped him through his day. The only way he would sleep was with his cot lined up next to hers. She is very sweet and protective of him. I know that they will get along great. I picked him up after nap. He was pretty tired and did not even want to go find sister, just "Go home". Those words broke my heart. I hope that next week is better and this gets easier.
I was reminded by a friend that any transition is hard, when you are alone and do not know anyone. But we all make friends and it gets easier. Thanks for reminding me of that. I at least know that he is safe and is slowly warming up and making friends. The best part is the socialization and germs that he will be experiencing.
I am glad that his 1st day is over, the rest will come and be better
Well, today was the day. It went as expected. Drop off was better than expected, no tears from Miles, but there were plenty of tears as I left. When I called, he had cried for most of the morning, but found a new friend, Matilyn (Mattie) that helped him through his day. The only way he would sleep was with his cot lined up next to hers. She is very sweet and protective of him. I know that they will get along great. I picked him up after nap. He was pretty tired and did not even want to go find sister, just "Go home". Those words broke my heart. I hope that next week is better and this gets easier.
I was reminded by a friend that any transition is hard, when you are alone and do not know anyone. But we all make friends and it gets easier. Thanks for reminding me of that. I at least know that he is safe and is slowly warming up and making friends. The best part is the socialization and germs that he will be experiencing.
I am glad that his 1st day is over, the rest will come and be better
Not a problem
After ballet class tonight, i thought that we would do something special. We went to DQ to pick up dinner. When we pulled into the parking lot, Sophia asked if she could have ice cream.
the conversation followed.
mom: "the problem is that we have ice cream at home." (not wanting to purchase expensive ice cream at DQ)
sophia: "that's not a problem!"
she can really make me smile.
the conversation followed.
mom: "the problem is that we have ice cream at home." (not wanting to purchase expensive ice cream at DQ)
sophia: "that's not a problem!"
she can really make me smile.
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