Soccer Games and an Improv Band

Here are some pictures of the games today. We also attended a "Mermaid Heart Day" party for Olivia whose story I mentioned yesterday. LOVED the improv band!

A New Heart

I LOVE that one of my precious students was given a new heart when she was an infant 6 years ago today. Her angelic fairy-like spirit is a joy to be around and I hope that her donor's family knows what love this little girl is bringing to the world!

Yes, I Am a Soccer Mom

Ok, I'll admit it. I L-O-V-E being a soccer mom. My gentle persona turns into a loud yelling machine once I get on the sidelines. So far, my daughters haven't minded that their mother gets stares from other parents. And I make sure to only yell "go, go, go" and "great kick" as opposed to running along the side of the field acting as a pseudo coach. 

I am so proud of both of my girls who have come such a long way in their soccer skills. Brooke has switched from a butterfly watching defender to a hard kicking goal scorer. Maya has turned into an amazingly aggressive player this year due to a sudden swell in confidence. 

Pictures to follow soon after Saturday's first game. I don't know who is more excited.....the girls, Coach Tony, or me!

Phone Call From a Friend

I LOVE that a simple phone call from a friend can shift my perception of life in an instant. I am so very grateful for my girlfriends!!!!

Made with Love

Today one of my new students gave me this picture that she painted for me. My favorite parts are the two figures (her and I) standing underneath the rainbow holding hands. Not sure if I am the teacher in the relationship or she is!

"The Way of the Happy Woman: Living the Best Year of Your Life"

One of my friends recently bought this book and sent me an email thanking me for being a part of supporting her during this past, most trying year of her life. She also shared these quotes from the pages that she has read in the book so far. I loved them so much that I ordered the book today. Enjoy!

“Another world is not only possible, she’s on her way…on a quiet day, if I listen very carefully, I can hear her breathing.”   --Arundhati Roy

“If we forget, we can remember again”  --Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Este’s

Oxytocin (love hormone, and blessedly released in multitude when giving birth)

“The benefits of the love hormone in women continue to be discovered.  A UCLA study revealed that when women are under stress and gather for support, the tend-and-befriend response kicks in and oxytocin is secreted, helping to curb the fight-or-flight response,.  In short, science now supports what girlfriends have always know.  We need one another.” 

Roller Skating Fun

Thoroughly enjoyed one of my former student's roller skating birthday party tonight......kids and parents alike skating at Skateland....one of my former hang outs. Loved the determination of all the children even after falling time and time again!