Must say I have the best Blog Followers ever!
After my last post I got texts and FB messages of ladies who wanted to attend
my Favorite Things party. We all had a blast. We all gave one piece of advice
on raising children. And I got emotional while giving my advice, but I think we
all went home with something to think about. It was good to share and listen to other mommas on what they have learned and learning. So thank you to the everyone who
came and the ones who had to cancel at last minute I hope that you can make the
next one.
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| My Favorite Things Party |
Life in Hammettville has been busy nonstop since
August. As you know (if you follow me on FB) it is Cross Country Season. AND
Cheerleading season.
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| MSU XC Meet |
I was counting down the days that I got to go
see my Twin fellas run in Wichita Falls. I went 34 days without seeing my
fellas and it was tough. But I got to scream and cheer them on as they ran. Got
my pictures, and hugs and saw them ride off back to OPSU. Trav and I left
that meet that day realizing that XC in college is so different. There are no
cheering parents, and so we made the tough choice to not attend every single
meet. The guys are doing something new and were trying to be with their team
and visit with us, and I think it put a lot of pressure on them. So we told
them we would not go to the other meets but would definitely be there for the
big one at the end of the season. So the guys text me their times and I look
for pictures online that other colleges may have posted. Those that know me,
know how hard this was on me. But gosh I am still so dang proud of them. And
how much they have improved already in their times.
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| Jazzy Freshman Year |
Our Jazzy girl made Varsity her Freshman year.
She of course wanted to medal in every meet, and she did at some of them. But
she was so hard on herself for not breaking a certain number she wanted to
break half way thru. We tried and tried to explain to her that she is just a
freshman and running with older girls. But she is competitive and stubborn like
her daddy. Lol I am thrilled to say they actually had enough for a team, and
Jasmine made some great friendships this year. Thank God for answered prayers,
and for the Bowen girls. The Twins surprised her and came home the day before
her District meet, she was so excited. She went 3 months without seeing them,
and she missed them so much.
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| Friendships are Special |
It evidently motivated her because she ran a
13.20 at district and that was her best time of the year. They placed 5th
as a team and she got 18th place. But no Regionals for our girls. Maybe
next year!
I would be lying if I said I am getting the hang
of this College life for the guys. I still miss them like crazy and have my
days where I want to go ahead and move to OPSU with them. Lol
They were taken advantage of a few weeks ago,
and someone took Aaron’s Xbox 1 and some other things. Only down fall of
growing up in a small town where you are so trusting. But they will live and
learn and move on.
But, I must say it gives me peace when I see how
well they are settling in and thriving. They are making some great friendships,
and good relationships with their professors. Cameron my "mister shy kid" is now
the Representative for his dorm hall, I asked him if I should call him "Governor
Hammett" and he said no it's "Senator Hammett". He is learning how to speak in
front of people and how our lovely government works. Aaron has joined the Theatre Arts Department for the upcoming play. Which I am hoping he eventually
auditions for a part, because I know he will be great at that. They are staying
busy with traveling with their team and practice and of course classes, and
keeping those grades up like we expect. They have only been home once, and I
was a nervous wreck about them driving the long drive on their own. But they
did good and went back home Sunday.
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| District XC Meet |
While they were home, we soaked it all up.
Stayed up late talking and laughing. Ciera and Vijay came over and spent the
day with us and we played a hardcore game of Uno, and just enjoyed family time.
They got to see their “squad” and went to Winstar with them and their dad.
They
kept saying “How good it was to be Home” and that makes my heart so happy.
But
I am also happy that they are loving the college life too.
But I am definitely counting the days till
Thanksgiving and end of the semester.
My house feels better when all my babies
are there!
