Back to School (from a Mom's Bittersweet Perspective)

1 Timothy 4:12

12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.


I always feel such a mix of emotions pulling me back and forth on the first day of school each year. I am excited for the kids because I remember the freshness of it all....new teachers, friends and so much to learn. The eagerness is contagious. With that said, I also feel somewhat melancholy. I take the same photo of the kids in the same spot each year and watch them grow. While I couldn't be more proud of what my children are becoming, I miss what they were. Does that make sense to you? It just pulls at my heartstrings.







So now it's back to volunteering for me too. I've already been asked to help coach the cheerleading squad for the Algonquin Middle School. That should be fun! I'm also already thinking about the theme for the Talent Show for this year. I've got that down to a science. And sports, sports, sports...football, basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, track, paintball. I love the fall! A sweatshirt and jeans, a football game, tailgating, a bon fire....so much fun. And I should be going back to work soon....yea!






Ok, so I'm off to throw a pot of beef stew on. That is one smell that my kids love to come home to every "first day of school".

My Sister, the Surg Tech!

I am so proud of my sister, Tina. She recently graduated as a Surg-tech from Baker College. She got a job right away with Henry Ford Macomb, which is the Hospital that she externed with. She really enjoys her job and I couldn't be happier for her. Although, I could do without the disgusting stories....seriously.

Congrats sister. Much love and keep up the good work!

Austin James Wirgau- Super Sixteen

Where does the time go? I wasn't fully prepared for today. Austin got his drivers license and actually drove off without me. He and Colton went to football practice all by themselves. I prayed really hard for their safety, God is good! This is a strange sensation, the kids getting older that is. In one sense, I'm so sad that the time has moved so quickly but in the other, I just sent him to pick up Allie and I don't have to....ha ha ha ha

Austin bought himself his first car on Saturday. It is a stick-shift, I think that everyone should learn how to drive a stick-shift. It is a white Hondai Accent and he is already looking for those Delorean doors that lift up, ground effects and such. He will be teaching guitar for DRC again so maybe he can start saving up. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful, young man.

We love you Austin!!!!!!

Ok, yeah, so I'm a Detroit Lions fan. What's it to ya?

My BFF, Teresa and her BF, Duane (can you tell I have teens by the lingo?....LOL) invited us to a pre-season Detroit Lions game on Aug 23, 2008. The new Ford Field is fabulous! What a nice stadium. The game was great, Detroit won 26-6 over the Browns.

I know that Detroit has a reputation that may tend to scare many but I love it there. I love the sights, smells and sounds of Detroit. There is always excitement going on everywhere.

After the game, we went to a phenominal restaurant in Greektown called, Fishbones. I had a vegetarian roll (avocado and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice)...so good and a pasta dish that was filled with different veges and pesto. And the rest of the table had chicken and fish...carnivores! I even found out that Wendy Williams ("How you doin'?") sat in the same chair that I was sitting in just prior to our visit. I just love her!

So, all in all, we had a wonderful evening. Good game, great dinner and excellent company! Thanks Teresa and Duane!

For Bloggin' Out Loud!

Ok, so I'm finally giving in to the world of Blogs. I figured it might just be the easiest way of letting everyone know what is going on with the Wirgau family, share photos and just keep in touch.
I will start adding to this soon...Thanks for stopping by.