He wore these light up reindeer antlers that he had to keep switching on constantly throughout the concert because they only blinked for 20 seconds or so after pressing the button. So, of course he had to keep reaching up and pressing the button. I don't know who bought him those antlers. *whistles innocently*
Well we got home from Virginia last Sunday night and I jumped right into working, and all those other things that happen during the week that suck up time like a dry sponge.
What HAVE I been doing the past week? I don't even know...
This trip really exhausted me, so I've been falling into bed and sleeping hard every night... dragging myself out of bed in the morning, literally not being able to keep my eyes open long enough to get the coffee started. Isn't that interesting? No? Well, that's my excuse for not posting. :)
The tournament was amazing. I spent a lot of my time in the library atrium of Regent University watching Luke and Sarah play and freezing, freezing, freezing! I think the A/C in that place was set to like 30 degrees or something. When I got a break from babysitting I watched speeches. And blinked in awe. For a girl like me who can't speak in front of a crowd to save her life and has always been of... let's say "average" intelligence :) the things I saw these kids do was astounding. Talent by the bucket loads, and I'm not even exaggerating.
Just for a little taste... This is the Duo Interpretation that won first place.
I was actually in the room watching this exact performance and when they were done Mom and I turned to each other with huge eyes and said "WOW." These kids are AMAZING. It's a little intimidating to be surrounded by so much talent, let me tell you.
I wish I could explain more about what NCFCA is... but I know I wouldn't do it justice. If you are interested you can poke around the website and see more of what it's all about. There are so many different speech categories that I don't really know all of them, not to mention debate. I got an opportunity to watch some "Persuasive" speeches, and that may have been my favorite part of the event. I saw 8 students give speeches that they had researched, written and performed themselves on whatever subject they felt strongly enough to speak on. The whole point is to be able to persuade the judges of your point of view. I saw speeches on everything from Sarcasm to Homosexuality in the Church, Autism, Being a "Doer", Gun Control, Terrorism... I was in awe. They all persuaded me. :)
We also got to do fun things like go to the beach, visit Monticello, Richmond, swim in the pool (or, in my case, watch Luke and Sarah B, swim in the pool) :) It was a good trip. Long, but good.
I know this excuse is as old as the hills, but I honestly mean it when I say, my life has been CUH-RAZY!
Things of note before I rush out the door this morning:
Work has been very, very, very busy. This is a good thing, of course, more business means more revenue, more revenue means more job security... you know. Anyway, I've been working a lot more than I normally do. So, that's part of my busyness.
Also, My parent's kitchen is being re-modeled as we speak. This adds a whole new level of interest and complication.
I've been working in my yard, it's that busy time of year when the weather turns warm, the perennials start coming up and I start frantically trying to get a lot of things done all at once. I've already made one trip to the greenhouse and anticipate several more. :)
This weekend my brother and mom are out of town at my brothers speech tournament. Pray for him if you think of it. Of course, I think he's amazing and should win every award they've got to give. But, I suppose every family member feels that way.
Due to the ^ above reason I've been helping out with watching the two littlest siblings, Luke and Sarah Beth. Yesterday they came to work with me for a little while. Luke organized practically every roll of ribbon in the place. This is not an easy job, let me tell you, but he rose to the challenge and even gave us all a great motivational speech about "Never giving up" and "What do you do when you're stuck and you don't know what to do?" Sarah Beth answered easily that of course, you "Call Mom." Which I thought was a great answer, but turns out the answer he was looking for was "Ask God to help you." Which is also a good answer.
I have not been getting much reading done, sadly.
Going to visit Grandparents this weekend and plant some flowers for them. Then home again bright and early Sunday morning to make it in time for church and Luke's spring choir concert.
My sister Katie is working on her Senior Violin Recital. That will be on Tuesday and then... after that....
begins a flurry of many things... most of which I am looking forward to. :)
It's probably going to be a very busy week, but I promise to do my best to get on here everyday and post something interesting for you all, wonderfully faithful blog readers!
Right now, I just want to say a couple of things (or, to use Sarah B.'s new word "several" things)
1. I love my town. Really. Good, down to earth honest people, and I love feeling like I'm part of the community. Seriously, people, get involved in your community if you can. It's good.
2. I have some new books from the library, but I don't forsee much reading time in the near future and that is a VERY disappointing feeling.
3. I love my babies. Love 'em! Story of the day: Yesterday while eating hamburgers and french fries Susie was putting a bib on Sarah. Which was a good thing, because the girl loves her ketchup. Sarah (ever the mindful motherly type) said: "Does Lukey need a bib, too?" to which Susie replies: "No." and Luke jumps in: "No, Sarah Beth, brother doesn't need a bib, he's a big boy." At this point I turned around to look at him, just in time to see him using his napkin to wipe ketchup off his shirt all the while explaining that "brother is a big boy." LOL!!! to his credit though, he VERY quickly realized the contradiction in his words and actions and started laughing. I tied a napkin around a neck.
4. I wish I had more time to study the Bible.
5. Pray for me? I'm still not feeling 100%... or even 50% sometimes... and I have a LOT going on this week...
hopefully, a Dr. Jak's fashion post coming tomorrow... :)
Our local newspaper interviewed the future class of 2020. They asked the kids what they wanted to be when they grow up. My favorite was the little boy that said:
"I wanna be a farmer, and have lots of horses and cows, and, if I can get one, a donkey too. Are donkeys real?"
lol!!
oh, and Sarah Beth's latest word? "Humongous!"
"Look it! Look it! I made it! (a tower of blocks) It's HUMONGOUS!"
if I'll be around much the rest of the week. Sorry, I'm not organized enough this week to have posts made up ahead of time...
It's just one of those weeks... you know? you probly never have them... :)
We've got guests coming this weekend, and the play all weekend too. So, that's 3 performances, plus dress rehearsal, plus guests to entertain, food to make, besides fitting in the normal work schedules...
Stephanie and I and another friend are in charge of filming the play... so that should be interesting.
On another note, I spent all night tonight baking for the weekend, Sarah Beth helped me, she was so cute!! I wished I had a camera! I gave her a little bowl with some sugar in it and she stirred it very diligently for an hour. She kept asking for new things to put in her "cookies" but I just let her have the sugar. At one point I turned around to find her with sugar on her fingers, and her fingers in her mouth, she looked quite guilty, so I only reprimanded her a little... she was very quiet, and then she said: "Becca? I love you." Oh!! so sweet!! I love you too, sweetie!!!
So, anyway, hopefully next week I'll have play pictures for you all!! And I'm working on a book review and a movie review, too, so those will be coming up!
I would hate to admit this but I'm not one of our babies' favorite people. I'm really not sure why... she likes me well enough, but usually prefers one of the other girls. And I usually have to plead to get hugs and kisses.
Saturday was a different story!! She gave me lots of love and big hugs!! When Lydia came over and asked Sarah B. to come to her, Sarah said "No, I'm with Becca, MY Becca"
*goofy grin*
Yeah, that made my year....
oh, and I chopped myself some bangs... Do they look ok?
The other day I called home in the middle of the day to talk to mom.
Mom answered the phone: "Hi Honey."
Sarah yells: "Hi Becca!"
I was astonished. "Mom, how does she know it's me?"
Mom said: "I have no idea."
So, then last night we were talking about it and Katie had this brilliant idea.
"Maybe Mom only calls you 'honey' so that's why Sarah knew it was you. Stephanie, what does Mom call you?"
Stephanie: "Sweetheart."
Katie: "See? She only calls Rebecca 'honey'. I know how to prove it. Sarah, where is 'honey'?"
Sarah immediately pointed to herself and said: "Me."
We thought this was hilarious and so Katie continued to ask her: "Where is 'sweetheart'?"
Again, Sarah points to herself: "Me"
Katie tried one more: "Where is 'dear'?"
Sarah pointed to herself a third time, then changed her mind and pointed behind her at the man on the couch: "Daddy"
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