Hoffman's Hideaway: Catching up!

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Catching up!

Since the Tea Party, Cole's swim season has officially ended. He has SEVERAL ribbons on the fridge - which considering I thought he was going to drown for the first several weeks is awesome! He is looking forward to spring break and prepping up for the summer football season.

He's been helping daddy outside. I'll post some wonderful pics of the hole they dug together. Yes, he is officially his daddy's boy when he loves digging!

Shelby has been busy at school and has transitioned nicely to the three's room. She is sleeping in her bed thanks to Joy the wonder pet who now sleeps with her. Joy really stepped up to the plate for this! Joy is now the first kid in bed and the last one out! We have simply taken Shelby's pretty bedspread off and replaced it with old blankets because of the dog hair.

Troy and I are quickly joining the ranks of facebook addicts! Troy has his sent to his phone and uses his Itouch to connect. It has allowed us to connect with classmates and friends we have not seen in years and we're having a great time with it. So between the blog, facebook, email, and myspace I'm beginning to think we're pretty hip.

Cole has taken to playing games on Troy's Itouch. I can see this becoming a present soon if i wasn't so freaked out about him on the Internet.

I am now back in Tipton County as a supervisor, however the job has been posted so they will have their own. I do kinda like the hour drive back and forth and it gives me time to think! Stay tuned for upcoming posts about TROY THE CHICKEN FARMER. Yes, it's as bad as it sounds.

This pic would be Shelby waiting for her bubba to get off the computer and play with her.

Look dad, a hole!

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.