Since we have no equipment for icy roads schools are closed tomorrow. We have a lot of bridges that will freeze over. Thankfully I only have one bridge to cross in the morning and it's a small one.
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
I haven't seen Lily post at all today. I wonder if she's sick.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
Well, we are finally back home! Whew! We went through 6 states in 3 days and toured DD's top 2 college picks. She was offered a scholarship and a place on the team at each one. During the 10 hour ride home, she made up her mind based on academics alone. She chose the place she felt an immediate connection to, she can see herself there regardless of sports and they have the better program for her intended major. So - one email sent to a coach to thank and decline, and one phone call placed to thank and accept and we will be finished with this whole college selection process!!! So glad to have this finished up!
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Out of all the lies I have told, "just kidding" is my favorite !
Well, we are finally back home! Whew! We went through 6 states in 3 days and toured DD's top 2 college picks. She was offered a scholarship and a place on the team at each one. During the 10 hour ride home, she made up her mind based on academics alone. She chose the place she felt an immediate connection to, she can see herself there regardless of sports and they have the better program for her intended major. So - one email sent to a coach to thank and decline, and one phone call placed to thank and accept and we will be finished with this whole college selection process!!! So glad to have this finished up!
Do the thanks and accept call (and confirm in writing) before sending the thanks but decline letter. (just a thought.)
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There is no "in writing" in this situation. It is all verbal until February of their senior year when they can sign the National Letter of Intent. Until the NLI, it's a verbal commitment by each party. Coaches don't change their offers - it would ruin their chance of getting any recruits in the future. It just isn't done. Recruits can and have changed their minds and backed out of a verbal commitment. It's just part of the game. The coach DD has chosen is also someone DH has known professionally for some time.
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Out of all the lies I have told, "just kidding" is my favorite !
My kids haven't had school since last Tuesday. Ugh.
That's a HUGE ugh!
Oh boo! That stinks, msrock!
No snow here NJN, it was all sleet. My street looks like you could go ice skating on it! (Not that I'm going to try!)
I feel sorry for the poor birds. I'm afraid to walk across the patio, to get to the bird feeder. So, I just open the door, and throw the seed out on the patio.
The birds are eating it up. My cats want to get out there and chase the birds so bad. (Sorry kitties. That wouldn't be nice. Not going to happen!)
Well, in all honesty our snow isn't exactly SNOW. It's a few little pretty flakes but when it lands it just sticks to the ice that's already there. It's unusual for us to have weather like this. The problem here is that we have it once maybe every other year. It's just not feasible financially for our cities to own snow removal equipment like it is up north. When I lived in Chicago the plows would come out every morning. I remember. I remember watching them as a kid to see if they'd plow our street so we could go to school. Now that I live so far south when this type of weather happens we just hole up until it goes away.
I once read a quote from the mayor of a small town, who said, "Got put it here, and God will take it away."
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Thanks! I am happy it's over. It's a lot of pressure for her (and the other players) and when they finally make a choice it's a huge weight off. Time to celebrate ! The best part - her academic record is getting her tuition reduced by almost half! We will still have to pay a bit after her athletic money, but not much.
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Out of all the lies I have told, "just kidding" is my favorite !
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
And, UNT is waiting until Noon tomorrow to start classes. Paul's only class on Tuesday starts at 11, so he gets the day off.
And, Keller ISD has cancelled school for tomorrow. That's good news for Jessi, since her school will be closed, too. It will give her another day off to recover from her stomach bug.
I guess the bad weather came at a good time for her.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate being able to brag a bit here. Everyone here is amazing at something and when a kid gets a great opportunity it's almost expected.
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Out of all the lies I have told, "just kidding" is my favorite !
DH has a motorcycle. He's had it since the day I met him. He keeps it at his dad's house and has never ridden it in the six years we've been married. He's talked about selling it before and I talked him out of it. Now he wants to sell it to his brother to pay for some college classes he wants to take. I keep telling him I have little money saved up and we can use that but he doesn't want to. He says he's selling the motorcycle. Why do I feel so bad about this. He doesn't even seem to care.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
DH has a motorcycle. He's had it since the day I met him. He keeps it at his dad's house and has never ridden it in the six years we've been married. He's talked about selling it before and I talked him out of it. Now he wants to sell it to his brother to pay for some college classes he wants to take. I keep telling him I have little money saved up and we can use that but he doesn't want to. He says he's selling the motorcycle. Why do I feel so bad about this. He doesn't even seem to care.
If he doesn't ride it - don't feel bad. Right now it's an unused asset just sitting there. Let him put it to use if he wants to and don't feel badly about it. It's his to do with as he wants!
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Out of all the lies I have told, "just kidding" is my favorite !
DH has a motorcycle. He's had it since the day I met him. He keeps it at his dad's house and has never ridden it in the six years we've been married. He's talked about selling it before and I talked him out of it. Now he wants to sell it to his brother to pay for some college classes he wants to take. I keep telling him I have little money saved up and we can use that but he doesn't want to. He says he's selling the motorcycle. Why do I feel so bad about this. He doesn't even seem to care.
Well, if he hasn't ridden it in six years, maybe he's just over it. And ready to sell it.
That would be my guess, NJN.
If he doesn't seem to care, I wouldn't worry about it. Let him do what he wants with it.
DH has a motorcycle. He's had it since the day I met him. He keeps it at his dad's house and has never ridden it in the six years we've been married. He's talked about selling it before and I talked him out of it. Now he wants to sell it to his brother to pay for some college classes he wants to take. I keep telling him I have little money saved up and we can use that but he doesn't want to. He says he's selling the motorcycle. Why do I feel so bad about this. He doesn't even seem to care.
If he doesn't ride it - don't feel bad. Right now it's an unused asset just sitting there. Let him put it to use if he wants to and don't feel badly about it. It's his to do with as he wants!
He has never ridden it as long as I've known him. I just feel like I'm making him sell his toy even though I'm the one that says don't sell it. I know I should just let him sell it. I guess I don't want him to regret it later.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
DH has a motorcycle. He's had it since the day I met him. He keeps it at his dad's house and has never ridden it in the six years we've been married. He's talked about selling it before and I talked him out of it. Now he wants to sell it to his brother to pay for some college classes he wants to take. I keep telling him I have little money saved up and we can use that but he doesn't want to. He says he's selling the motorcycle. Why do I feel so bad about this. He doesn't even seem to care.
Well, if he hasn't ridden it in six years, maybe he's just over it. And ready to sell it.
That would be my guess, NJN.
If he doesn't seem to care, I wouldn't worry about it. Let him do what he wants with it.
That's the thing. I guess he is over it. I don't want to be the wife who makes the husband give up his fun. But he is ready to be rid of it. I should stop feeling bad.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
Well, we are finally back home! Whew! We went through 6 states in 3 days and toured DD's top 2 college picks. She was offered a scholarship and a place on the team at each one. During the 10 hour ride home, she made up her mind based on academics alone. She chose the place she felt an immediate connection to, she can see herself there regardless of sports and they have the better program for her intended major. So - one email sent to a coach to thank and decline, and one phone call placed to thank and accept and we will be finished with this whole college selection process!!! So glad to have this finished up!
If he doesn't care about selling it ( and doesn't ride it) I think you should let yourself off the hook for feeling bad, NJN :)
LOL Thanks!
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
Just finished making brownies. I'm waiting to see if church group is going to be cancelled tomorrow. I didn't make a lot because I was tired and didn't feel like it and didn't know if we'd have it. I'll make something nice next month. If they cancel we have a plate of brownies to eat.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
I usually try to make a main dish type thing but I didn't have a lot to throw together. I had a bunch of brownie mixes so I did that instead. I'll cut out shapes and dust them with powdered sugar to make them look pretty.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou