Another Fabulous Poem

Written by Alexis

You stick to what you believe in
I always hear you say
That's what keeps you grounded
on the worst of day

It is the way that's right
and the only way at that
You filter out all other people
like you're some diplomat

I hate how you're not open
forever a closed door
If only you could see
it's all the same at the core

Religions should be pure
no guilt or exclusion
But the way you make it seem
there is only one conclusion

Remember when we were babies
and we had no opinion to tell
If only we could go back
to a world where no one yelled

Well, because this won't likely happen
You can at least try your best
To not just be open to your religion
But yours and all the rest.

--Alexis

Happy Mother's Day to Me

A Special Poem Written by Alexis

I have a special Hero

I have a special hero
a truely selfless soul
She tells me countless times
I only have one goal.

To help lift you bitty bird
to spread your wings and fly
So you do not need me
when I meet my eternal lie.

And to give to you your future,
to set you up for life
I promise I will make it, sweetie
and relieve us of our strife.

My goal bitty bee, when you're up and gone
is to be a friend for you
and give to you the support
you need to always make it through.

Because you see, darling child
you must understand
When I was young like you
I could not comprehend.

This was for I did not have a mother
no one to hold my hand.
Now, you see little girl
why I am here with you to the end.

As she would say these things to me
I could not help but make the connection
That she is the most unique hero of all
the one that provides protection.

She takes her personal experiences
and turns them into good
She learns her lessons
then passes onto me, while in my childhood.

All of us should respect
such a wise woman to learn from
But if you have not noticed already,
this woman is my Mom.

--Alexis

Mitch Albom Quote

Written by Leslie

Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it.
You're just passing it on to someone else.

Mitch Albom

Sleepy Classroom

Written by Alexis

Bedtime naps, but in the day
no light, no illuminous burning sun ray

With navy walls and comfy floors,
built-in pillows on the doors.
My eternal contentment is in my sleep
where I am lying down and off my feet.

I wish this is what a classroom could be,
this is a perfect classroom to me.

--Alexis

My Big Epiphany

Written by Alexis

So here I am one month and two weeks later. Different schedule, differnt habbits, different perspective. With a few arguements and plenty of focus I am back on track to a completely healthy tween. That wrecked teen bug is out of my system with a doctor signature. Since I have been back from spring break, I have been on top of my assignments- not one late so far this quarter- and my grades are all A's! It feels incredibly impowering to not get those dissapproving looks from mom, but instead, those proud smiles. Seeing my grades and my moms encouraging face, gives me not only a sense of accomplishment, but also a willing to do more.

There is a saying that when you do something the first time, the second and third time is only easier. It just takes a little push. By doing something over and over, it makes the next time that much more effortless. The problem is that many of us(yes even you moms!)give up the gave too quickly to see results. We get impatient and frustrated because it is "too hard", which believe me, this is my first reaction! But after a couple deep breaths and a few tears; I dust myself off, get focused, and try again. That is exactly what I did in this last month- dusted my self off, got focused, and tryed again. After the first week back to school of really being serious about my work, it only made the next four easier.

Exspecially for tweens, it's crucial to start developing your own personal study habbits. In an earilier entry, my mom talked about a certain way of studying that is proven to get the knowledge through our stubborn, distracted tween head. I applyed this to my dailly rutine. I would do my homework, pack my lunch, and review science notes, past math problems, literature questions, whatever was relevent to an upcoming test. Only three big, chapter tests (in these subjects) taken so far and I have aced every one of them! I highly recomend this way of studying!

Now as many of you know, I am not by any means an avid reader.

Out of all my grades, literature is probably my lowest. Books and I, we just aren't friends. Either I love 'em, or I hate 'em- no in between and it takes a lot of searching to find one I like. But lately, I have had this weird empowerment to read a variety of books. It could be my big epiphany or just getting lucky in the books I pick, but if you see a young girl at the library, yeah, that's me!

Okay so the book thing is a little cheesy, but it's true! Ever since my ahah moment, I feel so much clearer and more motovated to be diligent with my studies. Not to mention how much more time I have had on my hands!

And to think that it really is pretty simple of just deciding. It all starts when we get off our lazy bottom, stop pouting in the corner about how we "can't do something", and push ourself a little.

To kick that teen bug out of your system, all it takes is a little push.

She's a Talent!

Written by Leslie

One of my favorite things about my daughter is her modesty and humbleness. She reminds me of my own desire to have such a quiet leadership (working on it!! : ) keyword desire). Others are naturally drawn to her; longing for the same light that shines through her very core. Her writing skills exemplify her ability to connect on a deep, mature level by her ability to express an honesty that is unmatched for her age. She is an inspiration to me. This is just one of a few of her recent works.

I love you Bitty

and as always, proud.

Love Mom

The Rosemary Sea By Alexis

No troubles on The Rosemary Sea. It has gentle waves, as smoothe as silk and the hovering seagulls whispering in your ear, "Relax, little girl, you are safe".

As you look into the sky, a smoggy mist fills the horizon of the evergoing sea.

The Rosemary Sea is like a whirlpool of navy water, but never drawing you in. Like a carnival ride, it goes round and round, calmly spinning, keeping you at arms length at all times.

You feel motionless.

As your heart rate goes down, your breathing gets deeper as you drift asleep.

In your dreams, the thoughts of your most charished memories sickle back, dripping into your mind. It is as if someone is floating over you pouring your most personal memories into your head, but when you look out- no one.

But don't be scared, you are safe.

All is good in the world... this is where I belong.

--Alexis

Teen Bug

Written by Alexis

Well, if you have not noticed, lately I have not been writing in. To be honest, it has been a stagnent place of just not getting things right. I mean forgotten school assignments, forgetting chores, not doing what is expected, dropping things, friendship drama, and just a loss of who I thought I was. . My mom and I have butted heads on these circumstances several times lately.

I mean she knew that I was capable of being responsible..... I knew that I was capable of being responsible. That was who I was for my whole life. I was so used to hearing, "Oh, Lexi is so responsible!" But lately I have been hearing, "Lex, come on! I have told you this before, you need to be more on top of your work! Geez!". For some reason everything just changed...

If you haven't guessed it already, I had hit the start of a teenage personality. Even though I am still a tween, I have started developing teenage habits. Like being glued to my phone, blocking everyone out, not hearing people, rotten attitude, not helping out, laziness. I think all tweens go through this before actually becoming a teen. I call it the teen bug. Well, to be honest, it sucks! I feel like I can't do anything right! I mean I am constantly getting into arguements with mom- and if you have ever been in an arguement with her, you know you can never win!- and after awhile I felt like a loser. Defeated.

Being the prideful person I am, after a week of this nonsense I just had enough. I was tired of being a loser. So I turned off my computer, phone, and the TV- I had felt better already!- At that moment I decided to get all of my homework done and clean the dishes (without being told)

and read before my mom got home. I wanted to prove to her that things were going to be different this week. It was the start of a new attitude.

I knew that it was important to have that balance between work, school, and fun, so my mom and I decided that weekends are when we can bring out the phone, computer, and TV as long as I am concious about my responsibilities.

Now even though I was only stuck in this loser hole for like... a week, I realized how much being this lazy bum downs my energy. Although, when I corrected my faults, it made me feel so much better. Like these huge weights of stress had been lifted.

I knew that I had not all of the sudden changed to this teenage slacker.

It really is as if this bug has infected you and eats you alive until you officially become this lazy, egotistic person who does not have a care in the world for anything else but your social life. Yes, the bug had bitten me, but I caught it early and stopped it in its tracks. I know it will come back, but not today!

Today I am on cloud nine finishing my homework and writing (one of the many things that makes me feel good).

The only way to kill the bug is to realize it is there and just remind yourself that you are NOT a lazy, egotistic person and counteract it with being mindful of your responsibilities.

and....don't be suprised if your parents want you to get the teen bug vaccination frequently for years to come!