The Stone House Primitives: Never Again!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Never Again!

Last night was an interesting experience for me. Jene called at around 11am and told me that I needed to be at the JH after school because neither he nor the coach was going to be able to be there right away for practice. I thought OK no problem, after all I was a lunch lady for 7 years how hard could this be. Plus I know all these "young men" (12-14 year olds), they are all respectful, and the coach or Jene should be there within a few minutes. Oh my word!!! I told Jene that next time I will go and finish delivering the mail for him and he can be there with the wrestling team! He laughed and laughed. I was serious! The boys were all wired and punchy and silly and...12-14 year old boys! I even promised to bring snacks for after the meet today! I am still bringing snacks but not because they straightened up but because I know that if they are all anything like J and Hiney when that bus gets back into town it will be full of dead JH boys because they will have all "starved" to death! One of them came up to me during all this and asked "what should we call you, Coach?" "No, Mrs. Burno will be fine" I told him. I swear it was hours before Jene got there (actually 30 min) and he had the nerve to say to me last night "oh, come on it couldn't have been that bad" Yah right, he wasn't there...he just threw me to the wolves!!! After I had them all stretch and run a little I couldn't for the life of me remember what Jene had called the move that he wanted them to practice...anyway, I am surprised I didn't have nightmares last night! I am the mom that spoils them with food, clips their nails before a meet, gathers up and finds out who left what behind, keeps score...anyway, you get the picture, I am not the "coach mom"! I'm thinking I may need some more flowers again sometime soon!?!

Kendra

6 comments:

Sassafras and WinterberryFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Oooo, you did have a "trial by fire" didn't you? You have to be tough...with a heart...to deal with 12 year old boys! Especially after school...when they are at their most antsy!! Good for you for going into the fray and being a good sport!! Most boys can respect a good intention Mom a mile off, though, and cut some slack! ;-)
Hugs,
Courtney
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Raggedy CreationsFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM
UMMM yes I think that would have been a little difficult. still you found some humor in it didn't you.

Felicia
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Faye HenryFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Your're funny... grin.. I can just see you..
Blessings dear friend..
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MichelleFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Kendra, Your such a good mom! Sounds like a nightmare to me but you did great I;m sure. I am going to email you, I have a question.
xoxo
Michelle
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CynFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Hehe..I know NOT funny!!! I say next time have them do ballet while they wait for their "coach" :)
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Linda ★ Parker's ParadiseFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM
You were such a good wife and Mom to stand in like that! Honestly, I can't see me doing that. Glad to hear you took it in stride and learned a valuable lesson. You gave me a smile.:)
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.