My poor baby, K3, is home from school today... against her wishes. She was up most the night with a fever and a cough yet she still thought she could go to school today. Don't misunderstand... it's not that she loves school but she finally found one part of it to be excited about - BAND.
On Wednesday she received her instrument, the trombone. I don't think I will forget that day for awhile. Her bus pulled up in front of the house and didn't pull away right away like it normally does. I wondered what was taking so long so I peeked out. There was K3 trying to get down the bus steps with her backpack, her lunch bag and a HUGE black instrument case. I hurried outside thinking she would need help. When I called out, she lifted her head and had an enormous smile light up her face...eyes were sparkling... "No, that's okay. I have it."
Everyday since she has put it together multiple times and asked if she could practice... nevermind that she doesn't even know how to read a note or if she is holding it correctly. She loves her instrument and can't wait to start playing. This is why she is heartbroken at not being able to go to school today. Today was supposed to be her FIRST lesson... Wednesdays are full band rehearsals and Fridays are lesson days. I had to promise her to email her band teacher and ask if she can meet with him either before or after school or during recess on Monday or Tuesday.
Maybe now she will get some sleep... and mom, too.
I was searching out other people's playlists on Yahoo Music... trying to find some great workout songs. I work so much better with music but had the same songs. Well, one I found has become my new song... I love it which is funny because I have never been that crazy about the artist... Ms. J-Lo herself... Jennifer Lopez. The song is called, Let's Get Loud. When I first heard it, I knew it would be a great workout song... I dare you to listen to it and to NOT move your body.
But it was while exercising to the song that I began to listen to the words.
Let's get loud, let's get loud Turn the music up, let's do it C'mon people let's get loud Let's get loud Turn the music up to hear that sound Let's get loud, let's get loud Ain't nobody gotta tell ya What you gotta do
If you wanna live your life Live it all the way and don't waste it Every feelin' every beat Can be so very sweet and you gotta taste it You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say
Life's a party, make it hot Dance don't ever stop whatever rhythm Every minute, every day Take them all the way you gotta live 'em ('cause I'm going to live my life) You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say
Let's get loud, let's get loud Turn the music up, let's do it C'mon people let's get loud Let's get loud Turn the music up to hear that sound Let's get loud, let's get loud Ain't nobody gotta tell ya What you gotta do
Life is meant to be big fun You're not hurtin' anyone Nobody loses Let the music make you free Be what you wanna be Make no excuses You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say You gotta do it, you gotta do it your way You gotta prove it You gotta mean what you say
Let's get loud, let's get loud Turn the music up, let's do it C'mon people let's get loud Let's get loud Turn the music up to hear that sound Let's get loud, let's get loud Ain't nobody gotta tell ya What you gotta do
Let's get loud, let's get loud Turn the music up, let's do it C'mon people let's get loud Let's get loud Turn the music up to hear that sound Let's get loud, let's get loud Ain't nobody gotta tell ya What you gotta do
I'm not sure exactly why this song is speaking to me now but I think it has to do with the changes in me this past year. I have become more adventurous... flying to Atlanta and Philadelphia to meet people I only knew from the internet. This would've been unheard of just a few years ago. There was so much I wouldn't do because I hated doing things alone. And I did not live close to my college friends. Then being a SAHM, I didn't get out and meet new people. I didn't know how... I was always too scared to take that first step. Not anymore...
Then there's the whole take charge of my health and fitness. I have always wanted a quick fix before... hard work, it definitely wasn't for me! Yet here I am exercising daily... counting calories... making better health choices. How can I live my life fully being overweight (obese according to the insurance company!)? I was tired... I couldn't fully participate in my kids lives. I wasn't fully enjoying my life.. I was wasting it. But by taking charge of my fitness goals, I am "getting loud"... I am livin' my life.
I am not the same person I was a year ago. I have changed... I am changing. I am not afraid... although I will admit to being wary. I am willing to try more... do more. I don't automatically sit down and say "I can't."
Next year I will turn 40... if I don't start living my life now... when will I start?
Here's a live in concert video of J-Lo singing my song, in case you don't know it. Take a listen...
And I'm new to this whole tagging business but doesn't it work similiar to a chain letter... I now have to tag other bloggers? Yeah, well, considering you tagged the only bloggers I know... I guess it ain't gonna happen. Oh no, I hope no terrible fates befall me for breaking the tag. Oh and by the way.... my chain letters and emails always go into the trash.
But just to show what a FUN person I am... I will participate and respond to your tagging... :) Can you repeat the question? Oh, that's right... list my favorite bands (this better mean singers, non-bands, as well) in ABC order. Okey dokey...
A - All American Rejects B - Big & Rich or Big Bad Voodoo Daddy C - Counting Crows D - Dan Fogelberg or Dixie Chicks E - Eric Clapton F - Faith Hill G- Garth Brooks H - Hollies (hey, they sing MY SONG) I - INXS J - Jimmy Buffet K - K.C. and the Sunshine Band L - Lonestar M - Montgomery Gentry N - Nylons O - Olivia Newton John P - Prince Q - Queen R - Rascal Flatts S - Smashmouth T - Toby Keith U - CarrieUnderwood V - Vanilla Ice... no, how about Villiage People...nope... Violent Femmes W - Wreckers X - ?? Y - Trisha Yearwood Z - ZZ Top
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