This is just about our lives - four cats, two kids, a musician and a preacher.
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This is where you stick random tidbits of information about yourself.
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Friday, July 25, 2003
Here is an article about my friend Kerry:
http://www.bgdailynews.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?/200307/16+sharer20030716_news.html+20030716+news
9:34 AM
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Tuesday, July 22, 2003
My friend Kerry died last week. We came home from vacation today, and there was an email saying that she collapsed at home and died.
I can't believe that my friend is gone. We played together in Owensboro Symphony viola section. Kerry taught 60 violin students in Bowling Green. Every time we talked about teaching, she would tell me how much she loved teaching. When I met her students a few weeks ago, I could see how she touched their lives in such a positive way.
Two summers ago, we went to Kerry and Marty's wedding. Kerry's mother made her wedding dress, and sewed a tiny handmade bear into the bustle. I keep replaying the images of Kerry and Marty on their happy day, and I can't imagine the magnitude of Marty's grief.
4:25 PM
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Tuesday, July 15, 2003
I've been meaning to write this for a while. It cracks me up every time Nathan says it. A few weeks ago, I was reading Oprah's exercise/lifestyle change book. I can't remember the title, but it has a picture of Oprah and her trainer, Bob, on the cover. Nathan studied the cover dilegently for several nights, and we talked about "Ah boke and Bob." Then we moved on.
We were turning into our subdivision on our way home, and I told Nathan to get ready, we were turning onto Oakbrook. He tested that out, and it came out very clearly. "Oak book." Then he added, "And Bob!" Oprah, Oakbrook. . .same difference! So now when we turn onto Oakbrook, we always talk about Bob.
We're getting ready for our vacation week. We're leaving tomorrow to trek across Kentucky. We're staying at General Butler State Park for a few days, then on to Louisville to stay with friends. Then we're headed to Bardstown to ride Thomas the Tank Engine!!!
I haven't told Nathan that we're going to ride Thomas. We'll probably save that for when we're on the way. Then after we ride Thomas, we're going to Grandmommy and Gramps' for a few days. It feels like forever since we've seen Mom and Dale. I think it has been a month.
Mom is having a small birthday get together for Nathan. With balloons. Nathan has seen birthday parties at "the club" and he knows that all parties must have balloons. And party goers should share their balloons with all interested babies. (Fat chance!)
I can't believe he's almost two! His words are getting much clearer, and I already miss some of the cute baby stuff. He said "beeshies" for so long, and now "fishies" sounds so grown up. I am hoping that "Na Na" hangs around for a while longer. I know he can't go off to college calling himself Na Na, but it's so cute!
9:32 AM
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Saturday, July 12, 2003
Well, I finished Harry Potter last night! It was every bit as good as the first four. Now I'm antsy for J.K. Rowling to finish (start?) the next one. Hopefully, the wait won't be as long as the last one.
Nathan talks about "Ah Pottah" often. "Mommy wead!" He must know that it's special, because he let me read some while he nursed. He actually saw the second movie in the theater last Thanksgiving. I don't think I would let him watch it now. He notices more now, and worries more about people getting hurt.
I had the best time teaching in Bardstown this week! I met a Suzuki teacher, Cathy Mejia, at Annual Conference, and she invited me to teach the viola students at their camp. 28 kids from Costa Rica came to participate in their camp. Three viola students came from Costa Rica, and I saw them over two days. I had never taught with a translator before!
Nathan went with me, and stayed in the room with me while I taught on the first day. Cathy translated and entertained Nathan. She gave him a practice viola (box with ruler) so he could play along. He has one at home, but tired of it months ago. But the new one was still fun. When the kids played together as a group, Nathan shouldered his way in. He held his box up and bounced away while they played!
I'm all fired up to recruit some students. I need some former students to come up and play a concert or two. I'm convinced that people need to SEE before they'll sign up. Getting ready to make some calls. . .
12:51 PM
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Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Can't write today - Harry Potter beckons! Randy is antsy for me to finish before we start our vacation next week. Today turned into a no nap day, so Randy has Nathan out running errands. I think I'll take Harry to the Y with me tonight, too. After I work out, Nathan can stay in the nursery for a while longer while I read!
12:04 PM
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Monday, July 07, 2003
I can't seem to keep up with my blog. I mean to update it more often, but I get sucked down into that "where did the time go" black hole.
We survived the 4th! I really despise outdoor pops concerts. The hot sticky weather, trite pops music, crowded playing conditions, wretched intonation. . . Maybe I'll be pregnant next summer and have a good excuse not to play!
We did get to visit with family on the 4th. For the first time in a long, long time we had all of my cousins together! We gathered at Nanoo and Grandaddy's tiny retirement apartment in Mayfair Village. Nanoo was in her usual fine form. Randy and both brothers tell me that she seems as ornery as usual, but no worse. But I disagree. I don't think we'll be going back to their place anytime soon.
But back to the cousin part! Jennifer flew in from Seattle and brought her boyfriend Chris. Jennifer is 8 months younger than Graves and 7 months older than I am. She used to visit for part of every summer, and usually go on vacations with us. She's so much fun to be around!
Nathan had a big time playing with Olivia, my cousin Kate's little girl. Olivia was 2 on June 28. She liked to hug Nathan, and he liked to kiss her. She's fun to chase, too.
I have to tell you the funniest thing that Nathan does. He loves to read an Arthur book that we have. For those of you not up on your PBS shows, Arthur is an aardvark. I really don't like the show - the kids' language is disrespectful. But I edit the book as I go!
Anyway, the Arthur book is Nathan's current favorite. Arthur's sister is named DW, and Nathan has a hard time saying that. His pronunciation is a hoot!! I can't write it, so I'll have to describe it. Take your tongue and flap it back and forth over your upper lip. Now make a little noise. "Uhla uhla uhla." Nathan calls DW "D uhla uhla." It cracks me up! I try not to let on just how funny it is. I really want that one on video!
11:45 AM
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