Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

It's been three weeks and I am now used to the "ding" of test messages alert from Lauren's phone. She is only down $7 for her bill but I am confident that she will get the other seven by next week... I hear Dan has some mulching in his future and is looking for a helper!! I went on an interview this past week in a district not to far from home. I have a second interview this coming week. Funny thing is that I may not need it. I am about 90% sure that I will have a position in my current district but will talk about that when it is official. I don't want to jinx it. We have been SUPER bust with softball and I love it. It fills my heart to see Lauren excel and love something that was so important to me growing up. We were at her practice the other night and she was pitching to her coach. Her coach was having a hard time hitting off of her so I thought I'd give it a whirl. So, I get out of my chair, put my latte down, and throw a helmet on. Hey, I'm no dummy, it would be a perfect opportunity for Lauren to throw one at me and ...ooops...miss! I have to tell you that Lauren can pitch! She's pretty fast for an eleven year old. But, have no fear, I still got it! Look out if we ever find a mother/daughter team to play on. Until next time...

The Great Cell Phone Debate

April 2, 2010 is a day that will live in infamy. This is the date when Lauren got her first cell phone. She has been asking for one since she was eight. At eight I told her that we'd talk about it when she turned ten. On her tenth birthday she asked to talk about it. We talked and it was a very short conversation. The conversation kind of went like this... Lauren: I'm ten now, so can I get a cell phone? Me: No! That was it. She still wasn't ready for one. Where is a ten year old going to go that she would need one? Well, fast forward one year and 3 months. She's been going to the park alot. It is the neighborhood hangout for fifth graders. She always asks to bring the twins....uh, alright! Well, I ran into a situation that I was going somewhere and I wanted her to bring my phone, just in case. Well, if I gave her my cell phone, then what was she going to call me on? After all, I wasn't going to be home. Anyway, Dan was NOT happy that she went to the park and I was out. So, We did a little research, went to the store, signed some papers and off we went. I wish that I had a video camera..rats, there's one on her phone, because she was SHAKING with excitement. It was kind of scary to tell you the truth. So, now Lauren is looking for some babysitting jobs because she has to come up with $40 a month to pay her bill. That was the deal and I'm sticking to it. No pay, no phone. Luckily one of my friend's is happy to hire her at least once a month to pay for it. So, if anyone is looking for a babysitter, I know a cheap one! So there you have it, my eleven year old won the great cell phone debate! Now, I need a better phone because the eleven year old has a way better one than I do.