Monday, June 29, 2009

A very proud mama!

My oldest son, Chad, was just notified that he is the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Virginia.  STP60624-1 I am so excited and so proud of him.  Chad is not only a great son, loving father and husband, he is also an incredible teacher.  He teaches full time, has written two books and is a guest presenter all over the country. 

Enough about my kid!  I finished most of the blocks yesterday for the three by three swap.  I have to make a few more tonight and then off they go in the mail.  I used scraps from some of my bags so no extra fabric had to be purchased! 

Friday, however, was a different story.  A couple of us from our quilt group went to the barn at Weaver’s Dry Goods in Lititz.  I set a limit on how much I was going to spend so I only got enough fabric to make 6 bags.  The warehouse is open at the end of every month during the summer and also next weekend for the holiday.  I think I will be back on Saturday.  I saw so many pretty fabrics at really great prices. 

I STILL have not finished the quilt for my bed.  Maybe I should start a “to do” list for sewing/quilting projects.  Wonder if that would help?

12 comments:

  1. Congrats to your son from a fellow "Virginian". Although it be a displaced Virginian. :)

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  2. Virginia has the best teachers and it is obviously you have helped influence two of our best!!! Way to go, Chad!

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  3. He looks like a great son and great person. How wonderful to be his mother! I need a life to do list!

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  4. Congratulations to you and your son! Jenn How goes the heat?

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  5. Congratulations to your son! You have every reason to be proud...and he's quite handsome too!
    be blessed,
    Michelle

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  6. Don't ever stop celebrating your kid!!! Congrats to him!!!! It is always great to hear that a teacher is recognized for the hard work, time, and love they put into their job.

    You have every right to be proud.

    Nancy

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  7. Congrats on raising a great son. I never think the Mom gets enough credit! Way to go!

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  8. Thanks to all who commented! This, interestingly, is the first time I have ever read my mother's blog. So, I guess I am not a "great" son, but I do love my mother, my family, and teaching. LIFE is GOOD and the award is greatly appreciated......sadly, not all good teachers get recognized for their efforts,so please do ME a favor and thank any teachers you know for the amazing and important work they do teaching children.
    ~Chad (2009 VAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year)

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  10. How awesome is THAT?!!!! Good job, Mom. Good job, son. And keep it up! We need more like you two!

    Chad mentioned thanking our teachers, I like to thank my kids teachers PARENTS too! (Small community, easier for me to do.)

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  11. Well wasn't that sweet of your son to post on your blog ,you have every right to be proud .Congrats to both of you .

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