This term has been a tough one, in between my job, my kids, homework I had to keep reminding myself I am doing the best I can. Unfortunately, I am having a hard time accepting my best leaves me feeling unkempt and disorganized. My husband believes I have set my standards very high and I need to prioritize and delegate some of my work. He is right but I feel uncomfortable delegating work to my co-workers or disappointing my kids. Everyone has been very supportive and encouraging so I guess it is up to me to get over myself.
Another lesson I learned this term is I am not a bad a writer, I need to continue working on grammar but I can write interesting paper. Since in my future there will be a lot of writing I have gained the confidence and skills to be a good writer. I don’t have to worry about my writing skills.

Proud Mama

I was blessed to watch my daughter compete in public speaking forum with a speech titled, “Feel sorry for yourself, not me”. My teenage daughter is the average teenager that thinks their parents are ATMs but she has one minor difference - she is profoundly Deaf. She took my breath away with her poise, eloquence, and maturity. Who was this graceful young woman?
She told the audience she has grew up with peoples sad eyes which showed the sorrow for her deafness. That she was happy and proud to have parents that speaks her language and acknowledges her deafness but refuses to let it be an excuse. My parents have the courage to allow me to fail and the love to pick me up to try again.
It was wonderful to get a glance of the adult she is becoming.

What Luck!

This weekend I bumped into the parents of a good friend that I keep in touch by e-mail who knew I wanted to get away and have a family time weekend. They graciously offered the use of their “beach cottage” for free. What luck a beach house not a long drive from our home and many kid friendly activities in the area. We were shock when we got to the cottage. Their definition of beach cottage and mine is very different. A house on oceanfront property with a large heated indoor pool with gourmet kitchen is not a cottage. Mansion is what comes to mind.
We had a blast and they have given us our own set of keys to the manse with the orders to enjoy.