The Southern Family: January 2011

January 31, 2011

January 26, 2011

Catch Up

Here's what's happened since I actually blogged last, I think. I really don't even know because it's been so long. Heh.

-Grayce won 2 all around first places at gymnastics meets.
-Gavin has played a few basketball games very well. He scored 6/10 points last week.
-I've had the flu for like the whole month.
-I've had bronchitis for the rest of the month.
-I still have a broken rib, hypothyroidism, chronic anemia, and insomnia + restless leg syndrome, among other things. Fun times, fun times.
-I finally got approved to sub Jenks. But I'm too tired and sick to actually sub. So, hopefully that improves soon.
-We had 2 snow days in a week my kids were already out of school 1 day, while I had the flu. Fun times.
-Gavin played in a dodge ball tourney.
-I'm still coughing, which keeps rebreaking my rib.
-I really just want to take naps all day.
-I need to see about 7 movies before Oscar day. I've not seen Inception, Blue Valentine, True Grit, Rabbit Hole, Kings Speech, Biutiful, & Kids Are Alright. If you want to see any, call me.
-I've vowed to be a better blogger.
-But I probably won't be until after February, which will be forever known as the month of hell.
-I can't get rid of headaches that go down into my neck.
-I have not taken down my Christmas tree.
-My house is a disaster of epic proportions.

Things I need to do:
-Hire housekeeper
-Win lottery

January 18, 2011

January 1, 2011

the End

I guess you're suppose to blog about the end of a year and the beginning of new. I think it clichè but I'll oblige.

2010 was the absolute worst year that I can ever imagine, ever, ever, ever. Because, you know what I got? A dead mom. Then, a dead grandpa in law, then a dead close family friend, then a dead a uncle, then just this past month, a other dead uncle.

2011 can only get better, right？

Meet Gavin

Gavin was born 3/24/2000. His age will always be easy to remember- he is a millenium baby. And he has a lifetime of free tickets to see the Globetrotters. Really. Did you know that? Did you sign your millenium baby up for that? He was born a cowboy, and I am not just saying that because we are a serious OK State family. He was born a cow-poke kind of cowboy. Horses, boots, cows, Gunsmoke, you name it, he loves it. This is somewhat of an issue, since we don't live on a ranch or farm. I have had to seek out riding lessons since age 3. He also loves Davy Crockett and military history. I think he may have been born in the wrong era! Gavin also is ADD, diagnosed at age 6 by brain EEG scan. He is on Vyvanse daily. Our doctor specializes only in this field and the scientific measurement and treatment. This is important! We still have daily struggles and challenges. ADD kids do not like structure and schedules. The school year can make him very grumpy. Having a clean room is nearly impossible. But, he's a sweet kid & eager to please. He is very athletic and loves baseball and football- especially throwing! He would play catch for hours.

Meet Grayce

This is my Grayce. She was born four years and 1 day after her big brother, on 3/36/2004. My due date was the same with both, and since I tend to have large children- I get induced. So, of course at the time, Gavin wanted her to be born on his birthday, but thank the good Lord I had the foresight to nip that in the bud and have him pick another day. A day AFTER his birthday. These 2 kiddos are a little competitive in nature. Anyway, she is my girl. A girly girl, a sweetheart and loves to do all things girly. Shopping and dressing and putting on make-up. And bossing, and telling on her brother, and socializing. Socializing. That is a big one. She does not know a stranger, that girl. She is often the belle of the ball. She knows just how to sugar you up with compliments and hugs & kisses. And she has a giggle like none other.