First week of School

So far so good, no one has got into trouble in school. Steven has already got sick; he had a mild case of chicken pox or allergic reaction to "Zest Soap". The doctor isn't sure because he had his chicken pox shot. His spots didn't look like regular chicken pox, but with the vaccine shot for chicken pox can make the spots look like anything. I hope it was the soap. He was able to go back to school today.

Stephanie is loving school so far, her friend is Gwen. She said Steven's friends Aaron and Preston was asking for him yesterday.

It is so funny hearing them tell us about school. They have no idea they are learning. When we get up from the table, Stephanie will say, "Don't forget to push you chair under." And they both make sure we thank God for our food.

They love their teacher, Ms Trull. She has made them feel safe and loved. It really helps when we have to live them.

We go for our first teacher parent meeting tomorrow night and they are having a big school picnic on Thursday. I hope it doesn’t rain us out.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Today was the first day of school. Both Stephanie and Steven got up really good, even though Steven would have like to stay in bed. Steven wouldn't eat this morning; we finally got him to eat his bacon. When we got to school, Stephanie was talking a mile a minute and Steven was white as a sheet and looked scared to death. He didn't cry, but we could tell he wanted to. Steven acts so big, but deep down he just a little boy. I think it was harder on Steve, he has been watching them during the day. He had to go home to an empty house. He called me at work, he said it was lonely. I told him to get busy cleaning. They get off at 12:00 today, so I am going to take the afternoon off and spend the day with them.



UPDATE:

When we went to get the kids from school they were playing and didn't want to go home. They had a really good day and can't wait for tomorrow. I am so glad.

OPEN HOUSE

Last night we went to our first open house, Stephanie and Steven starts school on Thursday the 24th. They had fun playing and getting to know their teachers and some of the other kids. The teacher ask them which color table would they like to sit at, Steven picked the "Green Table" and Stephanie picked the "Red Table". Steven told her he only pick Green because she didn't have a Brown Table.... Stephanie can't wait to play with some Girls. I hope there is another prissy girl like Stephanie. We have a parent meeting on the 31st to go over all the rules for their class rooms. Boy, I can't wait.

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Last Weekend Before School Starts

This the last weekend before my kids start school for the first time. I am so scared for them; they have never been away from me, daddy, or grandparents. I know I have to let them go, and it is part of growing up, but my heart hurts anyway. I have been blessed that their Daddy was able to watch them while I worked during the day and me at night and weekend. I know they are going to a good Christian School and I feel safe, but it still hurts. I have asked God to be with them and help them adjust to their new life.

Daddy Lion

Yesterday, my DH fell asleep on the cough watching TV with the kids. He woke up with two kids laughing and pointing at him. He asked them “What are you doing?” They start laughing even harder, they said, we are playing Zoo and you are the Daddy Lion and we are your cubs. He said and why am I a lion, they said while laughing because your snore’s sounds just like a lion’s roars.


He thought to himself, what all do they do to me when I‘m asleep.


I was thinking when he told me "what a big imagination."

CLAYTON L. PATTESON

Clayton Leroy Patteson, 77, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Aug. 10, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel. Burial will follow in Guilford Memorial Park.



Mr. Patteson was born in Speedway, WVA, the son of Jesse R. and Exie V. Gore Patteson. He then moved to Greensboro in 1957. He retired as supervisor of the pressroom after 34 yrs. of service with the Greensboro News and Record.



Clayton was a member of the Willomore Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, fishing, and playing golf. His family was his special love and the grandchildren were his biggest enjoyment.



Clayton was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Lester Patteson; daughter, Carolyn Grubbs (Harry) of Climax, NC; sons, Clayton R. (Deana) of Julian, NC and Charles (Dawn) of Ruffin, NC; grandchildren Leigh Ann Ridge (Dennis) of Pleasant Garden, NC, Matthew Grubbs (Laura) of Climax, NC, Kristin Pooley (Chris) of Durham, NC, Justin Patteson of Atlanta, GA, Nora Patteson and Brittany Patteson of Greensboro, NC and Drew Patteson of Ruffin, NC; great grandchildren, Audrey Ridge, Dennis Ridge III and Abigail Ridge of Pleasant Garden, NC and William Grubbs of Climax, NC.



Brothers surviving are Crozier Patteson (Annie) of Bluefield, WVA, Kyle R. Patteson(Betty) of Summerfield, FL, Tommy Patteson (Zula) of Princeton, WVA, and James R. Patteson (Jean) of Roanoke Rapids, NC



Sisters surviving are Pearl Fortner of Princeton, WVA, Ruby Carroll and Betty Long (Jim), all of Bluefield, WVA, Sue Lilly (Clinton) of Spanishburg, WVA, Rosella Bird (Larry) of Gretna, VA, and Launa Barrett of Greensboro, NC. Many nieces and nephews also survive.



Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or the American Cancer Assoc., 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407.



The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.

PLAYING AROUND

HERE IS A FEW PICTURES OF THE KIDS PLAYING AROUND WITH A BLONDE WIG, THEY GOT FROM THERE GRANDMOTHER. THEY HAD FUN PLAYING WITH THE WIG, PRETENDING TO BE SOMEONE ELSE.

Clayton Patteson

Sunday night I found out they called in hospice for my Uncle Clayton. His enzymes count was high and his kidneys isn't working good. Last night mom went and spent time with him; they had a nice talk and visit. I have cried all day today thinking of my dad and missing him. I know he would be there for my mom; he would have been the rock that she needs now. I know he is with her and is giving her the strength she needs to get her though this. I have blog before how close her and her brothers and sisters are, they all are having a tough time with losing one of them. I know with God the brothers and sister will be ok, but it his family I am worried about. My Aunt Betty is in denial. I know she is not giving up hope and that is a good thing, but is it good for her. Today, I got a call from my brother at work and Clayton had a rough night and his having a rough day. They had to call in the hospice nurse. Today all the kids, grandkids, 2 brothers, 5 sisters are with him. They are having a prayers session with him and God. Since I can’t be at their prayer session here is my prayer for my Uncle Clayton.

My prayer to God:

Dear God,

I pray that you will place your hands on Clayton and what every your well is to be please help Clayton. God please be with his wife, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, they are going to need you. Please don’t get upset with them if they start questioning your doings, they are just upset and they are hurting. God I ask you to be with his brothers and sisters, they are losing the circle they have been fighting to keep together since they lost their parents. I know God, with out you know of us would be here. God I am now giving my uncle to you. Please open your doors for him and greet him with open arms. He is a good christen man.

In God I pray, Amen.

WEEKEND RECAP

We had a busy weekend; I had to have the Van in Greensboro at the KIA Dealership at 8:00 am. Saturday Morning for a routine oil change, tire routing, and check all the fluids levels. After dropping off the van we went out to eat at Golden Corral for breakfast, and then we went shopping.

There was a Bike shop in Chapel Hill that Steve wanted to visit. Bike Performance had a big clearance sale. Steve was able to find him a new helmet, jersey and socks at a very good price. Plus we didn’t have to pay sales taxes.

Then off to store looking for school clothes for the kids. We went to Hemricks, Old Navy, Kmart, Target, and Wal-Mart. I hit a gold mine at Kmart for Steven. I had to shop around for Stephanie, but was able to find some clothes. I bought them both five new outfits for $40.00. I could have gotten Steven enough clothes, which he could have, wore a new outfit until the weather got cold. I stopped at five. We were on the go all day, didn’t get home until 8:00 pm. I couldn’t ask for two better kids, they were will behaved.

Sunday morning we sleep in until 9:00, then ate breakfast and went and got grocery for the week, watched movies with the kids and played games.


We had a nice family weekend spending time together.

CELEBRATION

Steve stopped smoking one year ago today, I am so proud of him. I know it was hard on him, and took a lot of will power. At one time he was up to 3 ½ packs a day, he did cut back some before quitting. He said he can tell the biggest difference in his daily actives, plus now the kids isn’t giving him a hard time.


Why to go babe, I love you. Good Job.....

A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY

Steve and the kids made my birthday really special yesterday. I got off work at 11:30, when I got home they were all hiding and jumped out yelling “Happy Birthday”. Even Abby (dog) barked. They kids really thought Abby said “Happy Birthday”. They made me a cake and got me a pair of tennis shoes. We went to eat at Fire Mountain Grill Buffet for lunch, and then we went to Wal-mart and Toy R Us. When we got home from eating my mom had called and sang “Happy Birthday” on the answering machine. She is at the beach this week with two of my brothers.

It was so hot yesterday, we all went and lay in bed watching movies. After the movies, we let the kids play in the water sprinkler.

I loved just laying around the house spending time with my kids.

BIRTHDAY WISH

There is one birthday wish, I wish I could have! As far back as I can remember, my dad would wake me up and sing “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to me. He couldn’t hit a note, but boy; he loved to sing to us. As a teenager, I would think “Please Stop”, but now, what I would give to hear that beautiful voice.

I MISS MY DADDY………

PRAYER REQUEST

Last night we got a call my Uncle Bill (Dad Older Brother) was rush to the hospital. He had surgery on the 24th of July to have his lower left lung removed. Yesterday afternoon, he had a sharp pain in his leg and fell. His daughter took him to the locale hospital, where they found he broke his ankle and also found blood clots in both legs and some in his lungs. They rush him to a bigger hospital in Idaho, where his blood pressure was as low as 42 over 0. The last report my mom(at the beach) got they had his blood pressure stable, but his heart beat was still irregular. He is in ICU, in very bad condition. Please say a prayer for him, asking God to take Care of him.