Silence. . . It's the sound of silence in the house. The little people who have been such good company all summer long have loaded their backpacks, donned their new clothes, and took happy steps onto the big yellow bus which steals them from me each year. The oldest is beginning first grade and the wee little man is soon to begin preK. Honestly? I am more concerned than they ever will be. Not because I think they will be bullied or will struggle with the class work. But because these little lives of theirs seem to keep marching by at an ever-increasing pace. I mean, wasn't the first one just born? Wasn't that like, um, 47 minutes ago? How is she in first grade now? It makes me angry a little bit, how fast it all goes. I feel gypped. I want some time back, to make sure I memorized her baby smell or the sound of his toddling voice cheering with glee as he knocked over YET ANOTHER tower of blocks. I want to pinch those chubby cheeks in the highchair and run my fingers through her hair after the first big-girl haircut. I want to play with that excited three- and one-year-old in the park again, only this time, I'll not sit exhausted on the bench. I'll get up and chase them. I'll hug them tight through their laughter, and tickle those round bellies with kisses when I catch them. I'll forgo the Disney babysitter just this once and cuddle them to my chest, breathing in their sweaty sweetness, and make up story after story about princesses, dinosaurs, and firetrucks. I'll not make such a fuss when their little muddy hand prints appear on the wall. I'll bend down and look at more ladybugs in the dewey grass. I'll hold them tight. And never let go. Because you know what? They really don't stay like that for more than a minute. I never would have believed you if you had told me that when I was counting the minutes until they were out of diapers or putting them to bed early so I could have JUST THREE MINUTES TO MYSELF ALREADY. Well, I've got those three minutes now. And then some. And I think I'd happily trade them if I could. I got this from my Mom's Group. I loved it so much I had to share it!!!
Do you hear that?
Feel free to read this again and insert the grades of your own sweet little munchkins. Time is ever fleeting. Have a great school year!
The U.S. coastline gets struck by an average of five hurricanes every three years. Hurricanes bring winds as high as 100 miles per hour and water surges reaching heights of 20 feet. These tropical cyclones can be dangerous, so it is smart to be prepared for hurricane season, which runs from June to November.
Things You'll Need:
· Cellular Phones
· Canned Foods
· Flashlights
· Battery Radios
· Blankets
· Bottled Water
· Cellular Phone Minutes
· Cellular Phone Services
· Cellular Phone Batteries
Understand that each hurricane is different, and be prepared for the worst.
Make a list of outdoor items, such as lawn furniture or yard tools, to bring inside during a hurricane watch.
Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed.
Make sure your gutters and drains are clear to prevent flooding during the long bouts of heavy rain that often accompany hurricanes.
Use permanent hurricane shutters on windows and doors. This is much safer and more effective than taping the glass, which does not prevent breakage. Protect the outside of windows with shutters or plywood.
Develop an evacuation plan. Contact your local emergency management office or local chapter of the American Red Cross for information about the safest evacuation routes and locations of nearby shelters.
Have blankets or sleeping bags available in case you need to go to a shelter.
Determine in advance what you will do with any pets.
Stock up on disaster supplies such as flashlights and extra batteries, a battery-operated radio, a first aid kit, emergency food and water and a handheld can opener.
Invest in flood insurance for your home because home owner's policies do not cover the damage caused by hurricane-related floods.
This information was provided to me by Gordon Fox.
| Keller Williams Realty 14515 Briarhills Parkway suite 100, Houston, TX US | |
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| When: Thursday, December 11, 4:30PM | |
| Phone: 832-877-9393 | |
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A free home buyer/seller workshop will be held from Wednesday, September 10th from 7 to 9p.m. at La Madeline in Town and County, 700 West Houston Parkway, Suite 100 at Kimberly and Sam Houston Parkway. Cindy Blustein, ABR, CRS, GRI with Keller Williams Realty will present the seminar along with Marcy Wolf, with Action Mortgage.
The seminar will cover the home-selling and home buying process and how to avoid the costly mistakes that often go unnoticed; preparing a home for sale; pricing; marketing; understanding contracts; inspections; home warranties; and the negotiation process. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Seating is limited. For reservations, e-mail cindy@soldbycindy.com Include your name, telephone number and number of reservations. Or leave reservation information at 832-877-9393. A free credit report will be provided for buyer's that get pre-qualified for a loan.
A free home buyer/seller workshop will be held from Wednesday, September 10th from 7 to 9p.m. at La Madeline in Town and County, 700 West Houston Parkway, Suite 100 at Kimberly and Sam Houston Parkway. Cindy Blustein, ABR, CRS, GRI with Keller Williams Realty will present the seminar along with Marcy Wolf, with Action Mortgage.
The seminar will cover the home-selling and home buying process and how to avoid the costly mistakes that often go unnoticed; preparing a home for sale; pricing; marketing; understanding contracts; inspections; home warranties; and the negotiation process. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Seating is limited. For reservations, e-mail cindy@soldbycindy.com Include your name, telephone number and number of reservations. Or leave reservation information at 832-877-9393. A free credit report will be provided for buyer's that get pre-qualified for a loan.
I have been a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty for over 12 years. My business takes me all over Houston, but I do most of my work inside Beltway 8.
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