No I'm Not Crying

 I don't know what it is about this spring season, but my allergies are out of whack and sinuses are out of control.  I'm sneezing LOUD multiple times a day and running out of tissues.  I think I've woken up at least three separate times with swollen eyes.  Once the weather starts feeling pleasant, the first thing I want to do is get outside, do yardwork, and take some walks.   A co-worker/friend and I have been walking almost weekly at Russell Sims after work, but I've had to put a pause on that because of these allergies.  I do love all the blooming trees, greening grass, and signs of life popping up!  Ugh, why does nature torture me?

Nothing too exciting to report in the ol' blog!  Our days used to be filled with so many of the kids activities, events, and celebrations.  I felt like there was always something to document or write about.  I'm not sure any of my readers out there would care if I got a new crown on my molar or our taxes filed this week, binge watched Love is Blind Season 6, went to my nieces volleyball game, or that Matt got some new golf clubs.  Work is work.  Life is routine.  Part of having two college kids, who have both moved out, is an extra quiet house.  Miles, of course, is still at home but stays pretty active with school, the gym, hanging out with his friends or girlfriend, going to the golf course, and working at Southern Lanes.  

These THREE sweet faces!

Earlier this month, both college kids came home for the week.  Oddly, both of their Spring Breaks lined up at the same time.  Isaac had considered going to Ft. Lauderdale with his fraternity, but I am super thankful he chose us instead, especially if anyone was following the Riley Strain case.  Outside of Life 360, there is part of you that feels helpless with your college-aged children. You hope they are safe and have a good support group around them. It's much easier for my heart/mind to feel calm and peaceful when both of them are at home.  

Matt and I attended South Warren High School's production of Guys and Dolls this month on opening night.  Let me say, this performance was phenomenal.  Not only was the cast amazing, you could tell extra elements were added to make the experience more "theatrical" at the school.  They had assigned seats that could be purchased ahead of time with price points.  During intermission, there were special drinks and concessions for the audience along with a merchant table.  There was a lot of effort put into those details making it a special for the show kick-off!

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Women's Leadership Conference at the Corvette Museum.  It was a treat getting out the office and listening to some incredible speakers which included former SWHS Spartan and Miss Kentucky, Mallory Hudson along with Governor Beshear's wife Britainy who was poised, elegant, and incredibly humble in her delivery and message.

The SWHS Bowling Team hosted a banquet last Saturday honoring the players this season.  Miles was welcomed with open arms by Coach Radford and Coach Goodwin and made to feel part of this extra special team of talented bowlers.  While his efforts were no where near some of these players, he was a contributor making small improvements throughout the season, earning a 200+ game twice and having some competitive scores posted.  For someone that has never bowled at this level and has spent all of his free time on the golf course, I was a proud parent!

 

Coach Radford awarded him with the Most Improved Spartan bowler award at the banquet.  He also earned a bowling patch for his jacketless letter.  Miles is a hoodie sort of guy and has never wanted a letterman jacket.  I've asked him multiple times, and his reply is always, "nope, I won't ever wear it."  I'm thinking about having the insets and bars sewn onto the letter and maybe doing a shadow box or something as a keepsake.

Both college students plan to come home this weekend for Easter and to celebrate my birthday along with my dads!  Looking forward to another fun Deaton family of 5 reunion!  I've already began working on adult Easter baskets, hah!