Queenies Little Kingdom

I know, I know….I'm too old to be a senior in High School.  But a girl can wish, right?  The cold hard truth is that hubby & I work the prom every year.  He parks sweet cars and I check in all the fancy dressed punks who show up to party.  

This is my long-time table checking partner.  We have it down to a science.  Not really, I just wanted to use some educational words and science sounded uber smart.  However, we do know what we're doing…even if the rules of the game change up a bit.

This fella was only there for the prom court nomination he was not interested in dancing or partying.  While he waited for the crowning of the new king he found a good spot to relax.  Listen, the prom can wear ya out.

I loved seeing so many of my students all dressed up.  It's a fact, not one of us will look nearly as spiffy Monday morning.

Prom court.  What a nice group of juniors!

More of my students.  Notice the loss of tuxedo clothing…..it gets a little warm on the dance floor.

This is the first year in a loooooong time that I didn't have a child going to the prom.  My youngest who graduated at midterm this year was not interested in the least regarding prom.  She had been to two in the past and just didn't want to do it again.  I think she thinks she's too old.  Pish posh!  

Less than 1 month until graduation.  I'm hoping she's not the only one moving on…I'm praying it's my senior year too.  Fingers crossed.

Or as some would call it… Dinner with the Republican bigwigs. It was a fun night out with these guys–

It’s fun being a mom to grown up kids who care about politics.

I love watching them … Enjoy themselves.

This guy is a governor worthy of respect. I’m grateful for Godly leaders. Governor Mike Pence (R)

This isn’t too weird is it? Since I didn’t get to meet him personally…this is my only chance of a photo with my Indiana governor. Score!

That’s how I spent my Wednesday night. How about you? Do anything exciting?

I'm mission minded these days.  Every little task I need to accomplish….I face it with determination & grit.  Maybe it's because I'm staring down the road at age 47!  All I know is that life seems more manageable when I have the attitude of "get it done"!

I think my hubby might be feeling the same way.  He's been beating his body up regularly by doing big house jobs all by himself for the last few months.  He's built flower beds, chopped trees, re-created our pond, demolished and rebuilt a complicated outdoor stairway and still managed to tackle all the other big needs our family has encountered.  Like changing a whole car engine out for our daughter, working on my car & his, and endless yard work.  He's a beast!

It's important to be on mission when tackling jobs otherwise most of us will dwindle down in enthusiasm.  Especially if you are good at finding something much more fun to do (like me).  But what about the mission that God has for you & me?  How determined are you (and me) to fulfill all that He calls us to do?  I admit, there are many days that I totally miss the mark on being USED by God.  I let the world creep in and steal my joy or I just plain out don't do what I know I should when I know I can.

As I'm nearing the end of a long school year (15 more days) I realize how exhausted and burned out I feel.  Perhaps long days with young busy teenagers can do that, huh?  But I'm rejuvenated at the thought of a summer filled with resting back up and doing things that make me feel awesome.  In that, I'd like to focus on a real mission.  A mission that involves reaching out beyond just me & my survival.  So, look out!  I'm getting all geared up — I want to make this summer….MY BEST YET!

It’s state test time here in Indiana which means lots of pressure on students and staff in the land of education. The state requires high school students to pass this test in order to graduate. So perhaps you can imagine the intensity of emotions…

I count myself very blessed to have kids that not only passed but excelled above the expected scores. They’re smart (like their dad)!

I’ve been thinking about failing lately. Not state tests but regular old life stuff. The things everyone around you pressures you to succeed at whether its important or not. Who cares? What difference does it make in the big picture HOW anyone gets to their dream? The path God has for me (or my children) may not look like yours. And that’s okay!

So, if you are struggling yourself or having a tough time watching your kids scraggle along life’s path… I’m happy to tell you to step back. You have permission to fail and so do they.

Sometimes just knowing the world isn’t going to come crashing down on your head can make all the difference. Success doesn’t look the same for everyone. Especially in the real world!

Happy Monday peeps! Only 3 more Monday mornings for me. Not that I’m counting… Hehe