"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

Well, Alicynn had her tonsils and adenoids removed on Friday. She is such a trooper. All of the nurses commented that she acted so grown up for her age...not once did she complain. She took Peaches with her to the surgicare center. Peaches is her build a bear pig that has been through a lot with her. (Peaches was with her in the emergency room when she cut her foot on glass.) Peaches accompanied Alicynn into the surgery room, and she slept holding Peaches in recovery. Today she definitely was feeling better...she was doing things she knew better about doing. Her appetite is coming back...I thought she was going to eat us out of house and home!

I have finished typing and submitting my AP Literature and Composition Syllabus for approval by the College Board. Working on this has been a large task. The final product was 18 pages long. I should teach a college course now! I have never felt so relieved about a school project in all my life as when I hit the "submit" button on the computer tonight! Now, I just have to wait for approval.

Nine Years and Going Strong

Happy Anniversary to Greg and Me! We love our anniversary day. Today is our ninth anniversary. Tina was the first to acknowledge...good thing I maid her my maid of honor in the wedding! I think our anniversary should be a national holiday just like my birthday, but no one else will vote it in. Anyway, we are going to celebrate on Friday evening because Alicynn has her first softball game tonight! She has become a busy little girl with two sports this spring, soccer and softball.

So Many New Things

On Saturday, Faith began to learn to ride a bike without training wheels (actually she has never had training wheels). She can ride in the grass from one end of the yard to the other. She is very proud of herself. Faith has been determined to do it since last fall.

Alicynn, yesterday, made her First Holy Communion. She looked beautiful and was really excited. Greg and I hosted a celebration party for her in my mom's backyard. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and we were so happy that the rain held off. It did get chilly after the sun went down!

I took Alicynn to the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor today. She will be having her tonsils out. Alicynn has requested not to know when the procedure will take place, so she doesn't worry about it. I think this is a really great idea. Tina actually gave her the idea.

Silence...

Yes, I have lost my voice completely. The girls are happy because they can't "hear" me when they get in trouble. Greg is happy because I can't ramble on and on for hours at him. Our house is pretty quiet right now! I may go crazy by the time my voice comes back. But, just wait...when it returns I WILL have a lot to say.

Coach Delancy

I thought for sure Greg would post his good news. I waited for a week, and since he has not shared it, I will! Greg has been named Memorial Head Cub Football Coach. He is really excited...I would say giddy, but he would not like that very much. Greg has really worked hard to earn this title. Each year he adds more experience and eventually his dream of being a head coach of a bigger program will become true. Alicynn and Faith want to be his head water girls for the team!