B-Boo - It's a Vivas Thing!

Sep 25 2010

Teenagers!

More than a few times this month, I’ve had others tell me how they just don’t understand teenagers; aren’t comfortable around them; don’t know what to say to them; and how they just can’t relate to them.

I think they’re great! I had a chance to get to know more of them this week at my work; Loved it!

This weekend we had some fun teen time! Friday night was spent at the homecoming game watching B-boo perform at half-time. Then it was food. I’m sure I got several looks as I walked in with a group of them. And then we had fun playing hearts until I just couldn’t stay awake another minute!

But, what people may not know about *my* group of teens is how awesome they really are! You see, their purpose for spending the weekend at my house? It was to give up their Saturday so they could come help clean up my back yard. And it’s a HUGE back yard.

We had fun raking leaves, trimming rose bushes, digging up stray palms and using a chain saw! Oh..and breaking the chain saw. Which led to the following video!

They were trying to break off the dead branch without a chain saw! Hubby did get it going again, but not before the above incident! LOL

After several hours of work, I finally asked them to pose for a group picture. And I got this:

The first was too dark, because they were in the shade.

So I asked them to pose in the light. Notice the three on the right doing what I asked; but the other three..not so much.
So I ask them again, to pose. The three on the right….still posing.

B-Boo & Twin are goofing off & causing problems.

Notice the girl on the left…she’s getting irritated!
And the next thing you know….

WHACK! This was the best picture I could get.

Teen on left looks triumphant…three on the right are still posing…

And I gave up on B-boo and the Twin!
BTW-My back yard looks beautiful! Thank you!

Sep 05 2010

Quotable Quote #14

B-boo and I were watching, "Say yes, to the Dress."

Some of the dresses are very expensive. I told her not to count on a $10,000 dress.

Then I told her not to count on a $5000 dress.

Her reply?

"I'm not getting married, Mom."

I replied she would.

Her reply?

"I don't want the responsiblity of dealing with an emotional man."

Ya gotta love her!

Aug 28 2010

Talk about new seasons!

I will officially have THREE teenagers in my home soon. Yup, three of them…and then the Diva/Drama Queen.

It's been very quiet around my house without my niece and nephew. Definately an adjustment, but with me working full time now, the days move quickly. Because I'm not home all day, I feel the need to enjoy the moments I can with my family. Tonight was spent painting the Drama Queen's pretty little toes in prepartion for her singing with Punky tomorrow at church. She's very excited about this!

But that's not what I came to post about….you see, I WANT to enjoy those little things as much as I can, because they are growing up way too fast. My oldest son sent me at text the other day reminding me that it was his last full year of college. I will soon have a son with a college degree! As if that isn't enough, about the same time, I'll have another entering college!

But let's come back to this year; this week.

Because this week, we are the proud parents of not one, but two more drivers. Yup, the Talented One and B-boo now have their permits to drive. Unfortunately for them, our two main vehicles are sticks, so they have to learn how to drive them well before they can drive us around town.

A definite different season in our lives…

and for those who live close by…well.,..aren't you just so happy for my teens?!

Aug 19 2010

Quotable Quote #13

B-boo cracks me up! She has some serious issues when it comes to people not walking straight. It's hysterical to walk with her in a group of people because it drives her crazy to have people walking crooked in front of her. Sometimes, just to have fun, I'll purposely start walking at an angle, pushing her over a bit…and it drives her bonkers. She's a very organized teen (that's why she's been working with me all week!), even when it comes to something as simple as walking through a mall…or a store.

Take Costco, for instance. We were walking down the aisles today and I need to go left. So, I started to curve to the left; only she didn't like that. So we have the following conversation:

B-boo: "Mommmm, walk straight!"

Mom: "I am walking straight. I needed to turn left. I'm curving."

B-boo: "You're curve isn't straight! Your making a swurvy curve instead of a smooth curve."

I never knew there was such a thing as a swurvy curve. Ah…she makes me laugh…and that brings me joy.

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Jul 11 2010

My Kids

There is just nothing better than having children. Really. And a day spent with them is especially fun! We started off with the Smart One getting his long hair cut. What a shock! He looks older, and we can see his beautiful eyes again! He was at camp all week, so it was really nice to have him back and listen to him as he talked about his week; what he liked, what moved him, etc.

I spent this evening with B-boo at her dance pool party. We took along a couple of her friends and the Drama Queen. I got a kick out of watching them tumble in the grass. It brought back memories of when they used to compete together in gymnastics.

After, we went home and the Drama Queen put on a concert of us. My dearest friend was there to share it with me. It brought tears when she sang, "The Climb." When she was finished and her voice could sing no more, the Talented One lowered the lights and graced us with his music. I cannot tell you how much his music moves me. When he plays, a peace just comes over you. It is beautiful. Sitting there in silence while he played is about the best way to end a day. Even more, watching his younger brother sitting there beside him, just listening, while he plays, and his sister on the other side, again, sitting and listening.

I love how supportive my kids are of each other and their talents. We are so blessed with wonderful children!

Tomorrow I leave for camp and my blog will be shut down for a week. I love spending a week at camp with my favorite teens, but I also miss my family while I am gone.

I'll see them in a week though, for a much needed vacation with my older brother, all of my kids, and my parents.

It doesn't get much better than that, either!