Big News!

A couple of post back I talked about Craig having some changes at work. Well it was made official yesterday that Craig is one of the new assistant football coaches at Southside. He is already at all the games bc he did the teams stats(he is a stat guru) so getting paid to be there will be even better. As many hours as Craig puts into baseball he will be getting paid more for his position as assistant football coach then he does for head baseball. He will of course still be head baseball this is just an add on to his contract. With the economy the way it is this is a blessing for us. It is a huge financial gain for our family in a much needed time. He is so excited to take on this new adventure and loves all the coaches he works with so he is really looking foward to it. Now, wonder if I can talk him into that pool we r wanting................. :0)

Meant to be

Today I attended a workshop in Fort Smith on Attachment Disorder for a child we have this year that is struggling. I know it was meant to be for me to be there today not only for her but for Pate. If I had a check list I would have checked over half the things she said today that applied to Pate. Even though we got Pate when she was so young the attachment mechanism in your brain starts developing at birth until 18 months. We got Pate just a few months shy of that and I have always worried that would be a problem. I have to say she has gotten better (knock on wood) but she still has her moments that really worry me. She always has a fear of leaving me, if its to go to school or when I just run to Walmart but I was hoping it was just her age. After today I know different. The good news is it can be fixed and she can learn to trust and not have the worries she has of us leaving. Belive me we aren't going ANYWHERE. We are here for the long haul no matter what obstacles we have to overcome. Its a learning process for the whole family. This is all so different for us, JT has never had these issues so its new for us all.
On another note, baseball is starting this week!! Our house is a little stressed and chaotic but its a good kind of nervous energy. The weather looks like it will be beautiful for the games. JT starts this weekend so the kids and I will be in Fay while Craig is finishing up his tournament. Ive been getting in alot of running lately and hope to get in atleast 4 more days this week. Im glad my parents are here to help take the kids here and there for me when I need them to so I can get my 45 minutes to myself to run. Medicine for my soul.

The Calm After the Storm

Ive always heard it said there is a "calm after the storm". I went on a run today after school and that was the exact thought that came to my head. It was pouring as school let out today but by the time I got home it had quit and the sun was trying to peak through. As I ran it seemed unusally quiet and all I heard was birds. The weather was cool, perfect for running. It made me think about how you sometimes think that when something bad happens in your life and you cant see the end of the tunnel and you wonder if things will ever go back to normal, that if you have trust in God there will be "a calm after the storm". I have finally come to that point in my life. I feel normal again and the "storm has passed". The little things will soon pass and what really matters in life outweigh the nonsence things.

Feb. 21st, 2008

I was hoping to get to blog this yesterday but busy busy busy with everyday life. Yesterday was the three year anniversary that Pate came into our lives. We got her when she was 14 months old. I remember it like it was yesterday. She was so quiet and yet so willing to go with me. No tears, just looks of curiosity. I know I have blogged all about our adventure and journey with Pate but I did want to recognize this day and let her know how thankful every day we are to God for bringing her into our lives. She has touched everyone she has come to know in a different way. She is our blessing that we prayed for for years. Pate was in our "plan" of life and I will forever be greatful to be her mommy. We love you Pate!

On another note, JT went with me today on my run. He was cracking me up. He kept saying "mom your killing me". I had to keep reminding him that I was the one running, he could atleast glide down the hills. It was nice to have the one on one time with him that we rarely ever get anymore. I hope he joins me more often.
Next week is opening baseball for Craig and JT. Craig is starting to lose sleep like he does every year about this time and it last through May. Craig starts next Thursday with a 3 day tournment and JT starts next Friday in Fay. I guess I will be with him all weekend. It's a crazy time of the year for us but I love every minute of it.

Busy weekend

Baseball has officially taken over our lives. Craig and JT both had practice Sat and Sun this weekend. Today JTs lasted from 1:30-6:00!!! I have to say they did take about a 45 minute break and grill hotdogs and play a little basketball. Just a few games left with basketball and I cant say I'm too dissapointed. Basketball is just not our thing in the Jones house. Its a take it or leave it kindof game. I got a run/walk in yesterday which was wonderful and hoping for a few pretty days this week. Next month starts all the 5k/10k races again. Im really looking forward to that. Its seems easier to get out there on the days I want to be lazy if I know I am doing it to train for a goal.
I feel like Im leaving alot out today but Im tired, its been a long day and Im ready to get in my "biscuit" (my bed). I saw a quote on facebook this week that said "why be friends with someone that makes you an option and not a priority". It made me think about my life and thank God I have the friends I do. What a sad and lonely life that could be. Here's a few pics I took with my phone today out at the field.

Hotdog Break

Theses may be the most onery bunch of boys!

A great group of siblings that play GREAT together.

Everyday could be like today!!

What a gorgeous day. I could do without the wind but I will take these temps any day. I ended up running 5 1/2 miles and could have went longer but the kids were on their way home from being with their Grandma so I needed to get home. I know theses temps are too good to be true, and will be gone as quick as they came, but I will take what I can get. JT is getting into the swing of things with baseball. He was supposed to actually play in his first tournament this weekend but it didnt make. Maybe next weekend. Pate finally got to go back to tumbling yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks. After being sick and then two weeks of snow it had been a while. Not that that stopped her any. Our house is her all the time gym. I think Ive said this before but she doesnt walk through the house, she cartwheels.
Some changes are coming to Craig at work that we hope will be for the best. We will find out hopefully sometime soon, so I hope that I can share within the next few weeks. Its in God's hands, so whatever happens, happens. I also found out yesterday that we are getting a nice bonus at work coming soon. So, this week has been a great one for the Jones'. (knock on wood) ;0)

Beautiful weekend and Valentines Day

This weekend was gorgeous!! I finally got to run outside after a week of the treaded tredmill. It was a little hard first time out but its gotten easier each day. I could live with this weather everyday! Saturday Pate had a playdate with Kenzie and they played so good together. The main thing they played was dress-up. I think they each at one time had every outfit on. I was able to snap one pic.

Yesterday I was able to relax, run, go to walmart and get some things done that I was needing to. JT had practice at the same place and time as Craig so he was able to go with him. Pate and I made a cake last night. (which is already half gone). This morning I woke up to a sweet card and AWESOME gift from my hubby and a cookie cake from the kids.(thats half gone too). I had a great day at school today, as an "angel"(haha)  with some of my favorite 3rd graders. They always make these days fun and unforgetable. I got all kinds of sweet gifts and enough chocolate to last me the rest of the year. It was a great way to get back in the swing of things on our first day back from our long break. Here are a few pics from today.

Birthday girl!

Crazy kids!