My children will do it better!

Have you ever wondered or thought back to when you were in school, what you would change? I was fighting with my son who insists that school is NOT FUN and doesn't seem to think homework is important, when I came to the realization that I didn't have any ground to stand on. I loved school (the social part) but for the most part, I didn't do my homework, hell I was lucky if I even went to class.

So, I decided that my children will do it better!!!! They will get their butts up and ready, even on the days that it is cold outside, and go to school. I will make sure that they get their homework done, even when they are saying "Mom, you are mean!"....

Now, don't get me wrong, this isn't a dig in the back to my mother, but thinking back now, I knew how to walk over her. I knew the buttons that I needed to push to get my way! And now can say that I finally understand.

So, I will gladly take the title MEAN MOM..... Because being the supportive mom, just isn't enough in their eyes!!!!!

Slacking

So, as I sit here and read all my favorite peoples blog.. I have come to the understanding that not only am I a slacker, they are slacking! This in truth makes me laugh. We all want to let everyone know what is going on with our lives, but non of us have the time!

So, with that said, I will "try" to update more frequently, and let all of you know how my family and I are doing.

Quick update:

Cadyn is learning "Give me Liberty". This has been quite interesting, and he is now on the memorization of the Gettysburg Address. He almost has it done, which in it self is a project.

Eastyn is loving 7th grade. He is in band, he plays the bass clarinet. He is getting real good :)

Gareth is still working in Mesquite. Its a love hate relationship.

Me, well I am working hard at the theatre. We have been slow, but I have been busy. We are currently getting ready for "New Moon", which I have to say- I am excited, but I am not :)

Well, I hope that you are all well.... Love you, Miss you, and GET writing on your blogs

Holly Turns 29!!!!!!!

I know that I am almost 2 months late, but here are pictures of my 80's birthday party!!!! This party was more then I could have hoped for. It was such a great night! I had my friends, family and lots of fluorescent colors there!

Gareth and Kari were wonderful in planning the surprise party, but in the end, they decided it was best for them to tell me about it, so that I could find me an outfit! And the crazy thing is, we actually bought all the clothes... Who knew that the 80's were making a comeback???

Magen, Emily, Kari, Jamie, Karen, me and Brandi

Tony, Brian, Jeff, Gareth & Bryan "Tubs"

Kari & Tubs

Me and Gareth

Emily and Me

Random Update

So, just a quick update on my biggest loser challenge- I am down almost 10 pounds in 2 weeks, so YAY me!!!!

Also, because I have been so good... In return I have gotten a kidney Stone.. Oh yeah, so much fun....

Oh, PS.....

I am now the house manager at the 8!!!!!

Wow... I suck

I just realized that I haven't posted in over a month!!! Sorry...

Well a lot has been going on in the Ewell household. Cadyn is still playing baseball 2 nights a week, Gareth also. Eastyn is happy that it is finally summer, and I have been extremely busy with work.

I have also started the biggest loser with a bunch of friends, so wish me luck.

Short and sweet... WOW, that's not like me :)

A productive week

Ever wonder.....? If so, go read my Holler'N Holly blog and I will wonder with ya,lol....

So, this week has been full of fun activities and projects. Choir performances, baseball games, house cleaning, and to think... It is only Wednesday :)

Yesterday Eastyn had his 1 and only choir performance at school, he did a fantastic job. The only thing that I wish would have been different, is I wish they had the A/C on in the school. When you get 100 kids and 200 adults in one little auditorium, it gets extremely hot! Right after his performance, we went to Cadyn's ball game. He got to play 3rd, and did a fantastic job. Sad to say they lost the game, but they gave their all!!!

This morning Cadyn had his last choir performance, one of the songs almost made me cry. They sang You raise me Up..... It was very moving. After I left the school, I came home and started to clean the house. I haven't had a day off in awhile, so this needed to be done! Now, I am relaxing before I go to the store, ugh.... I hate the store.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Crazy

So a lot has been going on in the past couple weeks. Cadyn started baseball, he plays for the Yankee's which makes Aunt Kari extremely happy, and Uncle Jeff extremely upset. He is doing a fantastic job. Eastyn is playing church basketball, and has become a fan of the skateboard. He loves taking it apart and putting it back together again. It is just mind blowing how quickly they are teaching themselves new things. I love to sit and watch them figuring out something new, whether it be taking something apart, or learning to draw something. It truly is amazing!!

I have become the new House Manager at the movies. This is a honor, and a test all in one. I am sad that the previous manager decided to leave, but am happy that he thinks that I can run the theatre (especially since I have only worked there since January). It is a test, as I am still learning myself, but I have faith in myself, and I know that I will be able to give 100% and get things done. I have this motivation tool for my "movie family", which is..... Wait for it...... Wait for it...... SINGING, lol.... I will sing until things get done. Now, for those of you that have heard me sing, you can understand the motivation to get things done. I am not a good singer by any means, and if they hurry, I will shut up! Now, the downfall to this, is that they have decided to sing also, lol.... So, I guess that keeps me motivated to get my work done, lol.

Well, I will try to post more often, and until I do, just remember this......

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy

Hakuna Matata!

(yes, I am singing- get over it, lol)