SOOOOO SORRY!
I haven't been able to update my blog because my wireless hardware in my computer doesn't work so I'm on Amy's computer. I would update but I don't have my pictures on her computer. But be patient I'm taking in my laptop after the holidays because I was told I will be without my computer for at least 2 weeks!! So I thought I'd wait since I didn't want the holidays to delay my separation! Any ways, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Love Ya All!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Declaration of Independence for the Eldest (Olivia)
I just thought I would post an essay Olivia turned in & I stumbled across last week. At first when I read it I couldn't stop laughing. Then I thought to myself (for a second) " Are we that bad?" Nahh! I asked Olivia if that's how she really felt and if so she needed to print a retraction or an amendment or something. But she reassured me that it was an exaggeration. Well it better be! Got to love teenagers!
Olivia Mora
AA-sophomore
26 Aug. 2008
Declaration of Independence for the Eldest
When in the course of family events it becomes necessary for us to become one and resolve the conflict between certain members of the family. We should work to have an environment which involves creativity. When things get so bad at home a declaration of freedom becomes necessary and an explanation of the reasons.
I hold these truths to be self evident: that all siblings are loved equally; that there is equal allowance; that there is a fair share of leftovers; that I am responsible for my own intake of sugar; and most importantly, that the oldest does not get blamed for mostly everything.
The history of the present parents of the Mora family is a history of unnecessary arguments and quarrels having absolute tyranny over the family.
They have refused to allow time with friends on weekends. This requires at least a week of heads up and close examination to test endurance to be perfect. If I do one thing that is not permitted the thought of social time is rejected.
They have distributed Christmas presents unfairly. The youngest gets the largest of the gifts while I get the smallest ones.
They have discriminated due to age and punish for saying so. If any of my siblings are caught doing something wrong in my presence the fault falls on me for not preventing the situation.
They have taken away the right to watch television, especially during the good shows. The shows are mostly always my favorites and ones showed for one hour only on Saturday nights.
They have forced the practice of sports and extra-curricular activities at all times, which leaves hardly any time of the day, and when there is there is no energy to do much of anything due to exhaustion.
In every state of these oppressions I have raised objection to what I believe to be wrong and punished for doing so. I have tried to see reason in the laws and restrictions by questioning the meaning but getting the useless answer of “because I said so”. I have pointed out that I, being the oldest, gets in far more trouble than the three others have. I have also reminded them that although I may be the first born my brothers and sister of lesser age should be accountable and responsible for their own actions. I have said that times of today regarding teenage practices are far more developed and complex than those back in their day.
I therefore, the eldest, solemnly publish and declare freedom in the home and to be equally part of the family. I should be tried for reasons other than line of birth and to have a say in what I practice. I should be a free teenager and have full power to do all other things other teenagers have the right to do.
Olivia Mora
AA-sophomore
26 Aug. 2008
Declaration of Independence for the Eldest
When in the course of family events it becomes necessary for us to become one and resolve the conflict between certain members of the family. We should work to have an environment which involves creativity. When things get so bad at home a declaration of freedom becomes necessary and an explanation of the reasons.
I hold these truths to be self evident: that all siblings are loved equally; that there is equal allowance; that there is a fair share of leftovers; that I am responsible for my own intake of sugar; and most importantly, that the oldest does not get blamed for mostly everything.
The history of the present parents of the Mora family is a history of unnecessary arguments and quarrels having absolute tyranny over the family.
They have refused to allow time with friends on weekends. This requires at least a week of heads up and close examination to test endurance to be perfect. If I do one thing that is not permitted the thought of social time is rejected.
They have distributed Christmas presents unfairly. The youngest gets the largest of the gifts while I get the smallest ones.
They have discriminated due to age and punish for saying so. If any of my siblings are caught doing something wrong in my presence the fault falls on me for not preventing the situation.
They have taken away the right to watch television, especially during the good shows. The shows are mostly always my favorites and ones showed for one hour only on Saturday nights.
They have forced the practice of sports and extra-curricular activities at all times, which leaves hardly any time of the day, and when there is there is no energy to do much of anything due to exhaustion.
In every state of these oppressions I have raised objection to what I believe to be wrong and punished for doing so. I have tried to see reason in the laws and restrictions by questioning the meaning but getting the useless answer of “because I said so”. I have pointed out that I, being the oldest, gets in far more trouble than the three others have. I have also reminded them that although I may be the first born my brothers and sister of lesser age should be accountable and responsible for their own actions. I have said that times of today regarding teenage practices are far more developed and complex than those back in their day.
I therefore, the eldest, solemnly publish and declare freedom in the home and to be equally part of the family. I should be tried for reasons other than line of birth and to have a say in what I practice. I should be a free teenager and have full power to do all other things other teenagers have the right to do.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Moved Back Home!
Well, I told you the weekly thing would be hard, but any ways as you know work has slowed down and decided to cut down on overhead and move the office back home. I'm just sad that we can't go to Grandma's Kitchen, Sweet Cakes, Picnic Company, Mangos, Guedos or for shopping Domestic Bliss, M&C Paper Co., which were all walking distance, EVERYDAY! On the other hand it's probably a good thing! My sacrifice to the cause!
So we're trying to make my office/laundry room work. It's a working progress since we are waiting for bulletins, dry erase boards, calendars & desks to be hung & assembled. Which if any of you know Lamoni can be sometime next year!!! But we'll see about that!
Working Hard,
Dyna ;)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Saturday PLAYBACK
Well like I said it would be tough to do the weekly thing but it's better late then never, Right! Any ways, Let me give you a playback of events from this past Saturday:
8 am - take Olivia to a Youth Conf. breakfast @ Stake Center (Church)
8:30-11:30 - pick-up LJ & Gaby & Olivia to take back to church to film video (for Roadshow)
Inhale some lunch
12:00 - Take Sebastian to Game 1 1/2hr before game time 2pm
4pm - LJ"s game starts (thank goodness they both played home!) After game go to Esteban's B-day Party (fashionably late 1 1/2hrs)
7pm - Oh did I forget take Olivia to Church dance
9:45pm - Get home & play Rock Band with cousins (Yvette & Danny) until Midnight!!
Score board:
Sebastian's team "Six Shooters #32" Win 28-0 record 2(W) - 0(L)
LJ's team "Lancers #82" Lose in OT 13-14 record 1(W)-1(L). It was close!!
As for Olivia's team "AZ Ravens" (Club Softball)Mon. night got smashed by Gilbert High's Varsity, it was ugly!! If you have ever been to a game and seen how Lamoni & I are, well we were speechless to say the least! We stopped yelling and chalked one up to a learning experience for Olivia.
Tues-Batting practice, Football practice
Wed-Mutual, Cub Scouts
Thurs-Speed & Agility Training, Football practice
Gaby is being a great helper by making the dinners! She's currently taking a break from Softball, LUCKY!
;) Dyna
8 am - take Olivia to a Youth Conf. breakfast @ Stake Center (Church)
8:30-11:30 - pick-up LJ & Gaby & Olivia to take back to church to film video (for Roadshow)
Inhale some lunch
12:00 - Take Sebastian to Game 1 1/2hr before game time 2pm
4pm - LJ"s game starts (thank goodness they both played home!) After game go to Esteban's B-day Party (fashionably late 1 1/2hrs)
7pm - Oh did I forget take Olivia to Church dance
9:45pm - Get home & play Rock Band with cousins (Yvette & Danny) until Midnight!!
Score board:
Sebastian's team "Six Shooters #32" Win 28-0 record 2(W) - 0(L)
LJ's team "Lancers #82" Lose in OT 13-14 record 1(W)-1(L). It was close!!
As for Olivia's team "AZ Ravens" (Club Softball)Mon. night got smashed by Gilbert High's Varsity, it was ugly!! If you have ever been to a game and seen how Lamoni & I are, well we were speechless to say the least! We stopped yelling and chalked one up to a learning experience for Olivia.
Tues-Batting practice, Football practice
Wed-Mutual, Cub Scouts
Thurs-Speed & Agility Training, Football practice
Gaby is being a great helper by making the dinners! She's currently taking a break from Softball, LUCKY!
Tune in for the next highlights and maybe I'll figure out how to upload video clips! Hee Hee!!
;) Dyna
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Attempt #1
OK family, this attempt to write "weekly" about our family is going to be tough! I've been checking up on The Davis' Blog (Molly) lately and thought maybe I can do it too, and let me stress maybe! If any of you know my schedule it's going to be hard but let's give it a try because I think I owe it to my hard working & dedicated family to each it's own accomplishments and how proud they make me feel. So cross your fingers, say a prayer and here we go!
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