Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Block Party...
We're having a "block party" at church tonight. I am trying to be positive but it is really hard because I have so much to do to get ready for school tomorrow. I am sure a lot of parents feel the same as me. The night before school starts is just not the best time to make big plans. There will be food, crafts, inflatables and balloon animals for the kids and I am sure mine will be nice and wired and unable to get settled for their first night before school. I am trying to be positive, really, I am...
Friday, August 22, 2008
Aw, shucks....
You people are so nice! To be honest, I do wonder sometimes if anybody reads this. I have been doing several other things online lately and I will have to say that the blog has taken a back burner. And now that I've had to rejoin the working world, I can't promise that things will get much better. It feels good to write and get things off my chest sometimes. I think I tend to write more when I have lots of stress, which I am happy to say I didn't have a lot of this summer! I am sure the stress will return with the job and I will have the need to write more again. Lately when I sit down to write, Lily climbs up on my lap and wants me to go to jigzone and do a puzzle with her. Then I get started doing puzzles and before I know it I need to get up and do something else. You know, there really aren;t enough hours in a day!
So, as I said, I have rejoined the working world. I will have to admit that, although I didn't want to go back, part of me was actually glad to be there after a while. I have the "bestest" work buddies and we have a ball together. I missed them a lot. I also enjoyed the peace and quiet of my classroom after having been in the midst of screaming and fighting with Spongebob in the background this summer. That will all change Monday morning when the crazies arrive. I hope I have good kids this year.
I took Sam to meet his teacher yesterday morning and that seems like it will probably be a good situation. I had to take him to the doctor after that because he has had a terrible croupy cough for a few days and, lo and behold, he has an ear infection. Glad I got that taken care of this week instead of having to fit a doctor's appointment in next week.
Speaking of Sam, he started baseball practice this past week. He LOVES it! I was a little worried about him having never played before but he has done just fine! His first game is September 2nd...
Liy starts dance class again on September 2nd, as well. When I asked her if she wanted to take dance again, she said no, but she DID want to dance on that stage at the fair! Well, you can't dance on the stage at the fair if you don't take dance, so...
I had to go to UNCC today for a meeting and I was absolutely AMAZED at how much that place has changed. I also was hit with a wave of "I want to go back to college" syndrome. Even the smell triggered nostalgia. All the kids were moving into their dormitories (which I don't miss) and they seemed so free and happy. Maybe I need another degree...
Well, thank you to those of you who do comment on my posts. It does motivate me to write when I know someone is reading. I know that sometimes I don't really have that much of interest to write about, but I try! Here's a quick little funny before I go...
Lily and Sam were playing with a piece of rope yesterday and apparently he hit her and left a little red place right above her panty line on her stomach. She cried so I gave her a couple pieces of ice in a ziploc bag, wrapped it in a paper towel and tucked it into the top of her panties to hold it in place. You know it is amazing how a piece of ice can IMMEDIATELY stop the hurt! Anyway, this morning when I took her to Grandmomma's house she went up to Granddaddy to show him her boo-boo and I said "Yes, we had to put some ice on that yesterday." She said, "Oh yeah, here that is mom!" and she pulled the wadded up ziploc bag out of her underwear!!!! She took a bath last night, changed panties and I guess stuck the "ice pack" back in her panties and slept on it. Her underwear was soaked! She cracks me up! Crazy child!
So, as I said, I have rejoined the working world. I will have to admit that, although I didn't want to go back, part of me was actually glad to be there after a while. I have the "bestest" work buddies and we have a ball together. I missed them a lot. I also enjoyed the peace and quiet of my classroom after having been in the midst of screaming and fighting with Spongebob in the background this summer. That will all change Monday morning when the crazies arrive. I hope I have good kids this year.
I took Sam to meet his teacher yesterday morning and that seems like it will probably be a good situation. I had to take him to the doctor after that because he has had a terrible croupy cough for a few days and, lo and behold, he has an ear infection. Glad I got that taken care of this week instead of having to fit a doctor's appointment in next week.
Speaking of Sam, he started baseball practice this past week. He LOVES it! I was a little worried about him having never played before but he has done just fine! His first game is September 2nd...
Liy starts dance class again on September 2nd, as well. When I asked her if she wanted to take dance again, she said no, but she DID want to dance on that stage at the fair! Well, you can't dance on the stage at the fair if you don't take dance, so...
I had to go to UNCC today for a meeting and I was absolutely AMAZED at how much that place has changed. I also was hit with a wave of "I want to go back to college" syndrome. Even the smell triggered nostalgia. All the kids were moving into their dormitories (which I don't miss) and they seemed so free and happy. Maybe I need another degree...
Well, thank you to those of you who do comment on my posts. It does motivate me to write when I know someone is reading. I know that sometimes I don't really have that much of interest to write about, but I try! Here's a quick little funny before I go...
Lily and Sam were playing with a piece of rope yesterday and apparently he hit her and left a little red place right above her panty line on her stomach. She cried so I gave her a couple pieces of ice in a ziploc bag, wrapped it in a paper towel and tucked it into the top of her panties to hold it in place. You know it is amazing how a piece of ice can IMMEDIATELY stop the hurt! Anyway, this morning when I took her to Grandmomma's house she went up to Granddaddy to show him her boo-boo and I said "Yes, we had to put some ice on that yesterday." She said, "Oh yeah, here that is mom!" and she pulled the wadded up ziploc bag out of her underwear!!!! She took a bath last night, changed panties and I guess stuck the "ice pack" back in her panties and slept on it. Her underwear was soaked! She cracks me up! Crazy child!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Long time, No talk...
We just returned Sunday from Myrtle Beach. Brad had a conference and the family tagged along to make the most of the location. We had a really good time. The kids were good and they have finally reached the age where the beach can be fun. It's not relaxing like it used to be, but it is fun. Sam loves the ocean and likes to play in the waves. I feel confident enough in his swimming abilities that I don't feel like I have to be out there with him all the time. As long as I can see him, I'm comfy. He usually stayed reasonably close to the shore and conveniently enough, a tidal pool formed right in front of where I was sitting and Lily was content to play in that most of the time. This all worked out nicely for me since Brad was in meetings all day long and I had the two of them by myself.
After spending a day on the beach, I convinced them to spend the next day by the pool. That's where most of the kids their age were playing anyway and I thought they had a better chance of finding a friend there. Also, there was a water slide right next to the pool that they really liked. The hotel had an awesome pool. It was huge and there were plenty of chairs and complimentary towels. There were even waiters to bring things from the pool bar if you needed. I could definitely have spent a lot more time there.
We went out to eat each night we were there. We always go to the Original Benjamin's, which is a huge seafood suffet with all you can eat crab legs. My boys like those. Another night we went to the Dixie Stampede. It was outrageously expensive but the kids really enjoyed the show. Lily is really into horses and cowgirl stuff at the moment. As a bonus, she thought the Southern belles with their big hoop skirts were really princesses, so she loved it. Sam was his usual quiet self, but you could tell by his expression that he was pretty enthralled in the show. The last night we ate at old reliable... The Outback. We just cannot go anywhere without eating there but we always leave so happy and satisfied. It is truly our favorite.
We also spent some time at the Ripley's Aquarium. It was so neat. We got to see a dive show where a lady scuba dove into the tank to feed the fish. The sharks were out and about and really easy to see and the stingrays (my very favorite) were as beautiful as ever, although I was a bit disappointed in their touch tank. You had to reach way too far into it to reach the rays, so it was next to impossible for the kids to touch them. The best touch tank I have come across is at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (at least I think it's Fort Fisher). The rays come up and "wave" at you and the tank itself is shallow enough that you don't have to get your clothes all wet to reach in.
So this is my last week home before school starts. I have never been so sad to see summer come to an end. I know that I haven't spent much time on here elaborating, but I have had a really full and enjoyable summer. The time with my kids has been good overall and I have had plenty of relaxation time. I have spent quality time with my parents and my brother, and especially my husband. It has just been great. My goal is to try to keep myself from getting overwhelmed and caught up in work and try to hang on to my positive outlook. It makes such a difference in who I am when I don't have work bogging me down. I have to learn to balance that better, I suppose.
I do have a lot of stuff coming up soon. I am working on a baby shower for my friend Katie, a scrapbook weekend with my gal pals is in the works, Sam is going to give baseball a shot, Lily will be starting dance again soon, Wednesday night church activities and school are both going to start back up soon as well. I am trying to get a head start on my Christmas shopping so that won't stress me out at the last minute.
But for right now, school is coming quicker than anything else. I will have a student teacher this year, which I am really excited about. I've never had one before and I hope to be able to provide her with a good experience. We have a new principal and I have a new teammate. Lots of changes to keep things interesting. I desperately need to go clothes shopping for "teacher wear". I wish we'd go to uniforms SO badly!
Well, I am currently downloading several new sets of pictures to Winkflash if you're interested in checking them out. Lily's birthday at the "cowgirl restaurant" (Sagebrush), Discovery Place, Beach pics, Scheile Museum, etc. I finally broke down and bought myself an external hard drive this summer too. You can never have your pictures in enough different places. I would die if I lost my pictures. It is a thought too scary to fathom.
Like I said last time I wrote, I have become an insatiable reader. I read the final Twilight series book and the new Evanovich book while at the beach. I have deliberately NOT started a new book yet because the kids have Vacation Bible School this week and I really want to get some things done around the house while they're gone to that. Monday I got my bathroom and laundry room floor scrubbed... something I cannot do with them here because they walk all over it. Yesterday I froze tomatoes and finished catching up laundry from our beach trip. Today I spent a lot of time in the computer downloading pictures from my camera and editing those. It is rainy outside today so it is a good day for me to scrapbook if I can find something to keep the kids entertained for a while.
OK, so I guess that is it for a while. A few prayer requests before I go... Please pray for my friend Shelby's cousin who is very sick. She is 28 years old, has a 1 year old, and has been told she will not survive without a liver transplant. Also, my friend and fellow teacher Karen was diagnosed with cancer and needs your prayers. You can just never have too many people praying for you. Thanks.
After spending a day on the beach, I convinced them to spend the next day by the pool. That's where most of the kids their age were playing anyway and I thought they had a better chance of finding a friend there. Also, there was a water slide right next to the pool that they really liked. The hotel had an awesome pool. It was huge and there were plenty of chairs and complimentary towels. There were even waiters to bring things from the pool bar if you needed. I could definitely have spent a lot more time there.
We went out to eat each night we were there. We always go to the Original Benjamin's, which is a huge seafood suffet with all you can eat crab legs. My boys like those. Another night we went to the Dixie Stampede. It was outrageously expensive but the kids really enjoyed the show. Lily is really into horses and cowgirl stuff at the moment. As a bonus, she thought the Southern belles with their big hoop skirts were really princesses, so she loved it. Sam was his usual quiet self, but you could tell by his expression that he was pretty enthralled in the show. The last night we ate at old reliable... The Outback. We just cannot go anywhere without eating there but we always leave so happy and satisfied. It is truly our favorite.
We also spent some time at the Ripley's Aquarium. It was so neat. We got to see a dive show where a lady scuba dove into the tank to feed the fish. The sharks were out and about and really easy to see and the stingrays (my very favorite) were as beautiful as ever, although I was a bit disappointed in their touch tank. You had to reach way too far into it to reach the rays, so it was next to impossible for the kids to touch them. The best touch tank I have come across is at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (at least I think it's Fort Fisher). The rays come up and "wave" at you and the tank itself is shallow enough that you don't have to get your clothes all wet to reach in.
So this is my last week home before school starts. I have never been so sad to see summer come to an end. I know that I haven't spent much time on here elaborating, but I have had a really full and enjoyable summer. The time with my kids has been good overall and I have had plenty of relaxation time. I have spent quality time with my parents and my brother, and especially my husband. It has just been great. My goal is to try to keep myself from getting overwhelmed and caught up in work and try to hang on to my positive outlook. It makes such a difference in who I am when I don't have work bogging me down. I have to learn to balance that better, I suppose.
I do have a lot of stuff coming up soon. I am working on a baby shower for my friend Katie, a scrapbook weekend with my gal pals is in the works, Sam is going to give baseball a shot, Lily will be starting dance again soon, Wednesday night church activities and school are both going to start back up soon as well. I am trying to get a head start on my Christmas shopping so that won't stress me out at the last minute.
But for right now, school is coming quicker than anything else. I will have a student teacher this year, which I am really excited about. I've never had one before and I hope to be able to provide her with a good experience. We have a new principal and I have a new teammate. Lots of changes to keep things interesting. I desperately need to go clothes shopping for "teacher wear". I wish we'd go to uniforms SO badly!
Well, I am currently downloading several new sets of pictures to Winkflash if you're interested in checking them out. Lily's birthday at the "cowgirl restaurant" (Sagebrush), Discovery Place, Beach pics, Scheile Museum, etc. I finally broke down and bought myself an external hard drive this summer too. You can never have your pictures in enough different places. I would die if I lost my pictures. It is a thought too scary to fathom.
Like I said last time I wrote, I have become an insatiable reader. I read the final Twilight series book and the new Evanovich book while at the beach. I have deliberately NOT started a new book yet because the kids have Vacation Bible School this week and I really want to get some things done around the house while they're gone to that. Monday I got my bathroom and laundry room floor scrubbed... something I cannot do with them here because they walk all over it. Yesterday I froze tomatoes and finished catching up laundry from our beach trip. Today I spent a lot of time in the computer downloading pictures from my camera and editing those. It is rainy outside today so it is a good day for me to scrapbook if I can find something to keep the kids entertained for a while.
OK, so I guess that is it for a while. A few prayer requests before I go... Please pray for my friend Shelby's cousin who is very sick. She is 28 years old, has a 1 year old, and has been told she will not survive without a liver transplant. Also, my friend and fellow teacher Karen was diagnosed with cancer and needs your prayers. You can just never have too many people praying for you. Thanks.
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