Tomorrow is the big day. The day of cuts. People are so nervous about getting cut. I have not decided how many boys to keep. At the most 35, but I'm leaning for fewer so that I can keep more girls.

Not much has been happening. Last night I had my parent night to explain what was going on. Had a ton of people there. did I tell you that we have been taking two buses to practice?

Your dad fixed Chili last night, and it had a little bite to it. We decided that it was the tomatoes he used. He probably didn't read the label and used something wierd.

today, he is Portland all day and won't get home until 6pm. I think they will have BLT's and I'm going to have a chicken salad. Kristin gets to pick out the soup.

Kristin is very excited about the movie on Sat.

We will only get 2 hours or so at Washington Square. They open at 10am. She needs to be at work by 1pm.

Ready for youto step it up on Monday and Tuesday.

The puppies are ready for you to come home. they miss their sister.

Talk to you soon. (now wasn't that exciting?)

IT'S THE WEEKEND (and it's almost over)

We had a very nice weekend full of laundry, golf and shopping.

Yesterday (Saturday), the puppies got up really early,but your dad slept in. He got home the night before from New Mexico after 9pm. We didn't do much in the morning. I did laundry, fixed eggs and acon for breakfast and read the paper. We went to play golf for 1pm and teed off a lilttle early. It was sort of slow so Dave Wolff goinged us on #4 for the rest of the round. He asked about you. He would good for you to play with. Great attitude, very even.

Your sister was working and Dave had the last cart, so at 4:45 she was done and we went into the bar to have dinner. When we walked in they had the U of O game on. Speaking of the U of O, they canned their women's golf coach as of 11/11. She is working in the athletic office until the end of the year, then she is done. They made the statement that they wanted their program to go into a different direction. Anyway, we had fish and chips, Kristin had the bacon cheeseburger and watched the game. The Ducks almost lost it. Had dessert, went home and your dad was asleep by 8am. Needless to say he was up at 4am this morning watching TV.

Today, after he finally went to sleep, we got up at 7:17, (after the puppies were up from 4-5:30 on and off) and read the paper. We all left for the golf course at 8:15. I was the big loser today. Gee guess what, I even got the phone chip. I wonder why.

Had a drink, went to Roths and now your dad is mowing the lawn.

for dinner, it's bobli bread, ceasar salad and french bread. We will be watching football tonight. It's the redskins and cowboys and we want the redskins to win.

It is cold here too. We have the gas stove on for the first time this season. The fog is just lifitng and it is after 3:10.

HOpe you have had a nice weekend. Have a great week and we will see you Friday.

MOM

IT'S THE WEEKEND. Yahoo. Just got done eating Pita Pit and started doing this.



the last couple of days have been uneventful. Wake up, FEED THE PUPPIES, go to school, go to practice, go home, FEED THE PUPPIES, eat and wait for your dad to call. Wasn't worth blogging for that.



Swimming: I'm cutting to 75. That's almost 30 people. I think I'm going to do a time trial 50, take a certain amount, and the rest to make it have to swim a 100 of another stroke. They also need to dive. WE did relays tonight and there were quite a few newbies that couldn't dive in. That will be an automatic cut. I'm going to have a parent meeting on tuesday and explain everything.



WE are waiting for your dad to come home. I got a text at 6pm saing he was on the plane in Phoenix. Did he text you and tell you that he saw your girls BB team in New Mexico? Any way, he should be home around 9pm tonight. I already have the alarm clock turned off for tomorrow (not the puppies).

Tomorrow, we only have golf planned for 1pm. your sister has to work so it is just your dad and me. He might try and work in the yard in the morning. It needs to be mowed.

Hope your furniture looks good in the appt. Tell Ally's parents hi for me.

Only one more week until you have to put up with us. Sorry.

MOM

Tuesday: Day off. But, let's back up to Monday.

Started out like any other Monday. Had 5th period prep. Was going to get alot done, but my computer was sooooo slow. Finally got new weight sheets for women's weights run off and got attendance sheets for swim team made up as well as lane assignments.

The teaching day went well. Had a quick pep assembly for the boy's soccer team.

Practice. took two buses to practice. filled up 2/3 of the bleachers. Haven't made an offifical count, but had about 85 in the pool, 5 absent and three sitting because they not all complete.

Had 40 start down in the deep end and Erika ended up working with about 25 down there. There were some that could not breathe to the side. One boy said he couldn't do it because he was hungry. What an excuse.

Down in the main pool, the first 4 lanes did a nice workout. In lanes 5-6 there were close to 15 people. I had Tyler Duran working stroke with them. I didn't get to see much last night trying to keep everyone busy. It went well for the first night. Your team cheer was awesome at the end of practice. I gave them the day off today.

Today: your dad and I went shopping in Woodburn and saws some neat stuff. Bought a few things but if I told you what they were, I would have to kill you.

We came home and had lunch and watched a couple of war movies. I read for awhile and took a small nap and I'm sure your dad took a nap too.

Tonight, we are have a pot roast from Costco with red potatoes and corn.

Tomorrow: your dad and a counsilor from school are going to Santa Fe, New Mexico to a conference on dual language schools. He leaves home at 5am and gets home Friday evening around 9pm. I don't think he is overly excited about going, but it does get him out of the building.

I think the boys soccer team lost 1-0. Cleary texted me with about 9 min. left and I haven't heard since, so I'm sure they lost.

HOpe you get everything figured out with your group. It you have a good group, things can work out well, but if you have dead beats, it can be nasty. Hang in there.

Say hi to Dylan for us. We are looking forward to seeing him in Dec. We might even have to play golf on news year if the weather is good. I'm sure he would be up for a little free golf if there are not any good football games on. And don't forget the pork, sauerkraut, and potatoes in the crock pot. Fun times will be had by all.

the reno trip is shaping up to be a family affair. Nanny and Papap are going for sure as well and aunt merilee and uncle bob and derek. We don't know about Morgan yet.

That's all for now. Hang in there.

Kristin: I'm not sure exactly what she did today. I do know that she was on the computer. she decided not to play golf today. Said she wanted to start on her paper. When we left her, she was in the prone position watching TV. I think she also read some of the 3rd book of the Twilight series. She did vacuum too. Right now, she is cleaning her room.

Mom and Dad. golf this morning. for some reason, I ended up with the phone chip. We went food shopping on the way home (after drinks, of course). No one got a birdie, so your dad payed. Came home, did some laundry and took a nice long bath and read. That was nice. Called Mimi and Poppi and they are doing fine. Watched a little football. We are getting ready to go pick up Primetime Pizza. Will watch a football game tonight.

Later tonight I will begin preparing for practice tomorrow. I have been thinking about it. I'm going to work them pretty hard for the first week so that maybe some of the hangers on will quit. 90 is just too many.

I'm ready for a day off on Tuesday.

Ordered the turkey today. Will pick it up after practice that Friday night that Katie comes home.

Got to go pick up pizza. HOpe you had a good day.

This is a twofer.

Friday: Uneventful. Went thru classes. Have over 90 on my list. It will be interesting on Monday to see how many cannot swim and there will be some of those.

We went to the game last night and the end was exciting with 8 seconds to go. We play Tualatin next Friday. That will be a tough game.

Today: got up at 5 with the puppies and couldn't go back to sleep so read a little then fell asleep. Woke up at 7:15 and did a load of wash and read the paper. Your dad and I left for Portland around 10, went shopping, stopped at Camping World then were going to stop at the outlet stores but it wasa really busy. Came home and had tuna sandwiches and now your dad is asleep.

We are having barbequed ribs in the crock pot. Your sister is working in the rain. They had a men's club tournament today. What a mess. We are watching football. The Ducks are not very good.

Not much else is going on. WE are going to try and play golf tomorrow unless it is just pouring.

We are all ready for thankgiving and going to the coast.

I forgot to ask you--when do the golf courses close there?

Have a nice weekend, what is left of it.

MOM

another ho hum day.

there are now over 85 people signed up for swimming, ready to go. wow. I guess I will have to scare them off.

Actually cleaned up my desk today. Had to do some grading, finish some staff wear stuff and surf the net. I really did get stuf done.

Classes went fine. so far my classes are really good. They are alot of fun, even the freshmen classes. I bet watching 7th and 8th graders is fun.

Woke up to ants today in the kitchen so your dad came home early and cleaned the kitchen floor. He was on his hands and knees doing it. Then I fixed BLT's but had to throw them away. It was bad bacon. WE ended up having peanut butter and jelly instead. Whole your dad was cleaning the floor, I bought the new Brad Paisley album. I will listen to it tomorrow at school.

It is now 7:49 and your dad in in the bedroom asleep with the puppies. I don't think he has been sleeping well. His stomach has been bothering him a bit. Right now watching pro football on tv, doing this. Your sister is upstairs almost done with the second twilight book. I cannot believe how many girls at school are reading those books. They stand in groups in the halls talking about the books. It's amazing. I have heard that the tickets for the movie are going fast.

don't know what we are doing tomorrow night. Might go to the McNary football playoff game. They play roseburg. The boys soccer team is in the quarater finals and play Saturday. They play Putnam. Kraig is pretty excited. It's neat that they are only 1 of ;8 teams left.

That's about it. Again not a whole lot. Stay warm.

MOM

Katie bringing the puppies from pooping. Katie even has a tan.

Wednesday. Nice day except for the rain. We have had alot of rain from the last couple of days.

Started out with step aerobics. they did a good job. Had a living history assembly next. I stayed in the ofice and got stuff done for the rest of the day. 3rd and 4th period I taught the thing I hate to teach the most to frosh: basketball. We did dribbling drills and they did a great job. Went to the weight room for the second half of class.

Had a swim team meeting after school. Over 70 people were in Borreson's room. I now have 81 on my list ready to go.

At 3:30 I met with this years captains. We met at Round Table at Keizer Station. I bought them a pizza. I talked about leadership and how to be a good leader. We discussed attitude and good sportsmanship and leading by example/vocal leaders. I think I have both in that group.

After that, Kristin and I went to Panda Express. WE only get that when you and your dad are not around.

Your dad is at their fall sports awards night. He should be home by around 8:30.

I'm glad our lesson went over well this morning. I'm sure we will get a great grade. I know you will let me know how we did. HOpe you had a good nap too.

You have two puppies that are waiting for you to come home. I made reservations at Pac Shores for Thanksgiving. I told them that we would like close to the bathroom down in the cheap seats. We will see where we end up.

That's it for now. As you can tell, not much changes around here.

Hang in there and stay out of trouble.

MOM