It is hard to believe how quickly the years go by. Let me see if I can sum the year up...
January
Marx T starts his last semester of school and begins the job search.
Marx D starts wrestling.
Lori--working, working, working
February
Marx T--school, school, flinching at wrestling tournaments
Marx D--wrestling, tournaments, school
Lori--working, nearly stroking out during wrestling tournaments
March
Marx T--School, job search, flinching a bit more, especially as Marx D. gets better, loves watching him win
Marx D--wrestling his heart out and getting good grades
Lori--working, suffers from serious butt cramps while seating at tournaments, voice completely gone
April
Marx T--more school, more job search, some interviews, enjoying watching Marx D come in 5th at State
Marx D--Freestyling wrestling now. Just practice, no tournaments. (Mom's heart couldn't take it). Working on Lacrosse
Lori--working, butt is feeling better, likes watching Lacrosse cause she don't know anything about it!
May
Marx T--Graduates from Trade School with a Certificate in Building Maintenance, trying to fight off the large honey do list, finds a job.
Marx D--Loves Lacrosse, a little bummed there isn't Lacrosse in high school, decides that Football and Wrestling are his two sports and wonders if he can do both in college!
Lori--Relieved that Marx found a job, just realized that the school year is almost over, just figured out that the wrestling season next year will be much, much longer! (Blood pressure pills anyone???)
June
Marx T--Messy radiator tech. Likes the shop, bummed about no vacation!
Marx D--School's done, lacrosse is done, wrestling and football camps are in full swing. Wins awards at football camp and enjoys working with the Griz Football players
Lori--Comatose this month--probably working--oh yeah, was promoted at work to Admin.
July
Marx T--Radiators, radiators. Buying tools, and tools and more tools.
Marx D--Hates lawnmowing, but it earns him some money. Volunteer lifeguard--at least the girls are cute. Saved a cell phone!
Lori--Vacation! Working with the wrestling club for fundraisers.
August
Marx T--Radiators are a little slow, but still buying tools.
Marx D--Been doing conditioning and wrestling technicque all summer. Can't wait until football starts
Lori--Needs another vacation. Gas too expensive to play on the waverunner all day.
September
Marx T--Radiators really slow. Football here, still loving that Snap On Guy.
Marx D--Yahhh football is here! Making touchdowns and lots of money.
Lori--Thinks she might need a part time job just to pay the football contract. Working
October
Marx T--Radiators are over. Found a job breaking toilets. Still trying to convince the wife he needs more tools.
Marx D--Football is over, wins Offenive MVP. Was leading scorer for team and second for the league. When does wrestling start he askes???
Lori--Working and flat broke. Working on new contract. Looking forward to the break. Foot hurts.
November
Marx T--Likes the cookies and free lunches at work. Doesn't need to buy anymore tools. Finally has 2 of each.
Marx D--Hitting the mat three times week. School is a chugging along. Wishing there were some tournaments close by.
Lori--Went from a little foot pain to maybe Lupus. How the heck did that happen?
December--Noodles arrived!
Marx T--Not liking all this snow. Had a little fender bender--barely a scratch. Traffic cop hit him responding though. If that isn't luck and a way to get out of a ticket.
Marx D--Not liking all the snow either (shoveling might have something to do with it). Still hitting the mat and counting the days til a tournament.
Lori--Something that starts with an L knocked me on my butt, but I am getting up and dusting off. Learning to say no and relaxing a little too.
2009 Wish List
Good health
Job stability
Good grades
Successful wrestling season
Love and Laughter and a little "sludge" wouldn't hurt either!
