Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Dirty Thirty Party
My BFF and I threw our hubbys a birthday party last night. My hubby turns 30 on Wednsday and Jeremy turned 29 yesterday. We started out here at the house with many rounds of SingStar. Then we headed out to a dance hall. We had a great time!!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Paradise Lost
Today started out so great. I got to sleep in since basketball is over and I didn't have early morning practice. I got to school and was ready to start the day off with lots of positive energy. I was apart of a group of 8th graders science fair experiment. They are testing the effects of caffeine on heartrate. They took my resting heart rate (66) then I drank a cup of coffee. Then 10 minutes later they took it again (84). Then they took it again 30 minutes later and it was back to 66. Then they told me they would check it out around lunch time. After my contribution to sciencec, I headed down to athletics, which went great. I then decided to treat myself to Target. So 2nd period I headed over to Target. I browsed through the clothes and picked up 2 "wear them on the weekend" vintage tees and Valentines for my babies and hubby.
"Man what a great day this has been!!!"
Key word "has" because it went all down hill from there. Once I returned to school I was bombarded with the crazy menopausal teacher from across the hall. She proceeded to tell me what a failure I am at my team leader position and that I am too busy to do my job and that I should start delegating things out to others. (Even though she so conveniently didn't delegate anything to herself) She actually delegated something to two teachers without their knowledge. As the conversation continued, I am getting upset - crying upset - and I just want this butt chewing to stop. So I get up to go to the bathroom and this lady wants me to hug her. I tell her no I just want to go to the bathroom. As I turn, I see my AP standing in my door with his file folder that symbolizes that "I'm up next" meaning I am going to get evaluated. GREAT!!!! Luckily my kids had A lunch and my class wouldn't start for 30 minutes. But I knew he would be back. So after she left my room, my friend came and ate a quiet lunch with me (Taco Bueno). I wasn't really in the mood to talk about it because I was trying to calm myself down before my evaluation. Lunch is over and kids come in. I guess my friend had told my class that I was having a bad day because they were especially nice to me. Well right on cue my AP walked in and my formal observation began. My kids were phenomenal. I think the best that any class has ever been. They were on task, helping each other, working well in groups, and being attentive. However, I did have two interruptions...a teacher wanting to talk about ESL modifications and the lab rats who needed to take my pulse. Remember them from the morning. Well I was the good teacher and let them take it. I was shocked at the reading...101!!!!!! Who needs to exercise?!?! Just need to get a butt chewing and unexpected observation every day will keep the fat cells away. Oh well.
The rest of the class period went fine. Hopefully my evaluation will read that I am a great multitasker.
The day got somewhat better. I went on to entertain 4th period and babysit 5th. Then I had to do the hardest job, watch 12 girls on the soccer field for an hour and get paid 20 bucks. After that I headed to TJMaxx and shopped for a shirt for this weekend's Dirty Thirty party. I found some great bargains. After sifting through the sale racks, I headed to my sister's to help my niece with her math. I finally got home at 10.
I also miss my babies. They are at Gammaw and Pepaw's until tomorrow. It is so quiet around here. I even got up last night to go check on them like I normally do. I know I should be thankful they are getting to spend time with their grandparents. I just miss their smiling little faces and those adorable giggles.
I am going to try to be on board the Positive train tomorrow as cliche as that sounds. But I can not let someone else control my day and my attitude.I need to bring the paradise back!!
:)
"Man what a great day this has been!!!"
Key word "has" because it went all down hill from there. Once I returned to school I was bombarded with the crazy menopausal teacher from across the hall. She proceeded to tell me what a failure I am at my team leader position and that I am too busy to do my job and that I should start delegating things out to others. (Even though she so conveniently didn't delegate anything to herself) She actually delegated something to two teachers without their knowledge. As the conversation continued, I am getting upset - crying upset - and I just want this butt chewing to stop. So I get up to go to the bathroom and this lady wants me to hug her. I tell her no I just want to go to the bathroom. As I turn, I see my AP standing in my door with his file folder that symbolizes that "I'm up next" meaning I am going to get evaluated. GREAT!!!! Luckily my kids had A lunch and my class wouldn't start for 30 minutes. But I knew he would be back. So after she left my room, my friend came and ate a quiet lunch with me (Taco Bueno). I wasn't really in the mood to talk about it because I was trying to calm myself down before my evaluation. Lunch is over and kids come in. I guess my friend had told my class that I was having a bad day because they were especially nice to me. Well right on cue my AP walked in and my formal observation began. My kids were phenomenal. I think the best that any class has ever been. They were on task, helping each other, working well in groups, and being attentive. However, I did have two interruptions...a teacher wanting to talk about ESL modifications and the lab rats who needed to take my pulse. Remember them from the morning. Well I was the good teacher and let them take it. I was shocked at the reading...101!!!!!! Who needs to exercise?!?! Just need to get a butt chewing and unexpected observation every day will keep the fat cells away. Oh well.
The rest of the class period went fine. Hopefully my evaluation will read that I am a great multitasker.
The day got somewhat better. I went on to entertain 4th period and babysit 5th. Then I had to do the hardest job, watch 12 girls on the soccer field for an hour and get paid 20 bucks. After that I headed to TJMaxx and shopped for a shirt for this weekend's Dirty Thirty party. I found some great bargains. After sifting through the sale racks, I headed to my sister's to help my niece with her math. I finally got home at 10.
I also miss my babies. They are at Gammaw and Pepaw's until tomorrow. It is so quiet around here. I even got up last night to go check on them like I normally do. I know I should be thankful they are getting to spend time with their grandparents. I just miss their smiling little faces and those adorable giggles.
I am going to try to be on board the Positive train tomorrow as cliche as that sounds. But I can not let someone else control my day and my attitude.I need to bring the paradise back!!
:)
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Boppin' to the Doodles
We were so lucky to get 16 free tickets to see the Doodlebops Live today. One of my basketball player's mom worked for a radio station and they had 16 tickets that were not used. She asked if we wanted them and of course I said Yeah. My BIL, SIL and their 10 month old went with us as well as a coworker and his family and my neighbor and her friend. It was a really fun show. It was just long enough. Buggers loved it. She danced all night. AnnRee did too. She danced so much she fell asleep the last 15 minutes of the show. It was a great time to hang with friends and family. Plus it was cheap fun...only cost $5 for parking. Sorry someone had to pay $10 (heehee)
Bubby and his friend Owen
The Brainiacs
BIL, SIL and AnnRee
Our neighbors
Friday, February 01, 2008
Big Girls need love too
As most of you know I have been battling my weight for years now. My body never quite recovered after having two kids within 18 months. In college I mostly stayed around a 12/14. I got down to a 10 right before the wedding. That was probably the smallest I have ever been. After having two kids I squeezed my big booty into a 18W. I realized in July 2006 that I had to do something to get my weight under control. I have been working out and cutting calories for a while now. It is nice to finally have my new "diet" as a lifestyle. I try to adjust my calorie intake so I can enjoy the good things in life i.e. Chuy's creamy jalepeno dip...yum.
I decided to post some before and after pics. I haven't wanted to post these due to the shear fact at how big I was. I have worked very hard and it has taken me a year and a half to get back to that 14. I am almost into a 12 and I think 5-10 more pounds will do it.
My weigh in pic for school's Biggest Loser. I weighed in at a whopping 201!! Funny I had already lost about 15 pounds in this picture. I don't have any pics of when I was that big.
Funny I actually thought I was looking pretty good here at my 27th birthday. This is a year ago in January. And no I am not pregnant even though it looks like I am in my 3rd trimester.
Here is me now...
I decided to post some before and after pics. I haven't wanted to post these due to the shear fact at how big I was. I have worked very hard and it has taken me a year and a half to get back to that 14. I am almost into a 12 and I think 5-10 more pounds will do it.
My weigh in pic for school's Biggest Loser. I weighed in at a whopping 201!! Funny I had already lost about 15 pounds in this picture. I don't have any pics of when I was that big.
Funny I actually thought I was looking pretty good here at my 27th birthday. This is a year ago in January. And no I am not pregnant even though it looks like I am in my 3rd trimester.
Here is me now...
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
What will a boy do for a Popsicle?
I asked Bubby if he wanted a popsicle and he of course replied in his cute little voice "Okay". Then I followed it with the inevidable condition. "You can have a popsicle if you go potty." Much to my surprise he said ok. So I hopped up from the computer chair to follow him to the potty. But I was quickly told to "No sit down Momma right there in the chair". Bubby was very adament about going to the bathroom alone. He did not want me to go to the potty with him. Once I knew he was in the potty, I did what any mother would do...I tiptoed to the bathroom and listened by the door. Then I heard the greatest sound (well to a mother who has been trying to potty train a 3 year old) water to water contact. He finally tee teed on the potty. I ran back to the chair so he would not catch me easedropping. He then ran up the stairs I assumed to grab a Dora pull up. (Yes I know the Dora pull ups are meant for girls but he loves Dora so much I got them for him). As he came back down the stairs he yelled for me to come help. He had gone up stairs and gotten some "nundies". I of course at the moment took the opportunity to become his biggest cheerleader and praised him for going on the potty. He then got to pick out his popsicle.
This is a huge moment for us. We have been trying to potty train him in a passive manner. I did not want to force or scare him into going to the potty. I was told by several people to just let him do it on his own time. There are no kindergarteners in diapers or pull-ups. Hopefully this is the turning point and we will be on the road to "Diapers for one" pretty soon.
This is a huge moment for us. We have been trying to potty train him in a passive manner. I did not want to force or scare him into going to the potty. I was told by several people to just let him do it on his own time. There are no kindergarteners in diapers or pull-ups. Hopefully this is the turning point and we will be on the road to "Diapers for one" pretty soon.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Wack-o Time
We traveled to Waco this weekend to visit the madre and padre and their new house. They moved in a week ago and it looks like they have been here for years. Mom is always so good at getting the house from 0-60 in about 48 hours. She acts like she still has a long way to go but I call her bluff on that. There is not a box in sight and everything is in its place. She has always been really good about that. I guess with practice there comes perfection. The kids were so excited when we told them that we were going to Nana and Papa's. They played all day with the all the old toys that my sisters and I used to play with. It is really neat to see your own children play with the toys that brought you many moments of enjoyment as a child yourself.
I finally got to go to the little antique shop in the little town today. I have been here 3 times now and have wanted to go each time but seemed to run out of time to do it. Plus no one but me likes going into those type of places. I found a great desk in there that would go great in our front room to replace our computer armoire. And it was only $75!! It was a great deal. I didn't buy it though. Not real sure that I need it. The lady in there had her items priced so you didn't feel bad that you were buying something used and not new. She had taken the time and energy to repaint and refinish most of the furniture in there.
We headed out to the site of the Branch Davidians compound in the late afternoon. There was such an eerie feeling in the air while driving out there. It is way out in the middle of now where. Hubs said it reminded him of Children of the Corn. He joked that if anyone comes walking out of the field to floor the minivan and burn some rubber. There is a small monument at the site. There is also what looks like a church building and even about a half a dozen houses still on the property. Mom had heard there were still followers out there. The monument is very small considering the mark in history that event made. Almost as if they want to ignore the fact that it occurred..if the tribute is not significant then neither will the memory of it. A statue noted all the 82 people who died that day. Then on either side was small stones with each person's name on it with their age of death. I was the only brave one to get out and walk around plus I had the camera phone (we forgot our cameras so that is why the picture quality is horrible). I looked twice and could not find David Koresh's stone. It was so sad to see the stones of the children some as young as 1 and 2. They also had stones for the "aborted fetus" of so and so person. I guess these were the babies of the pregnant women. It was really sad to stand there on that property knowing the atrocity that occured. I have been reading up on the event ever since mom and dad moved here. I am anxious to read on it some more and get some information on the actual people that perished and those that survived. Sorry pics are not that great again they were with my camera phone. Mom said she wants to go back out there and get some more pics.
Anyway we also played Yahtzee. That has become hubby and my's favorite game lately. We are going to head home tomorrow just in time to catch up on laundry, grocery shop and get ready for the week. It is always nice to break away from the mundane daily life and have a change of scenery. I know the kids enjoyed it and so did we.
I finally got to go to the little antique shop in the little town today. I have been here 3 times now and have wanted to go each time but seemed to run out of time to do it. Plus no one but me likes going into those type of places. I found a great desk in there that would go great in our front room to replace our computer armoire. And it was only $75!! It was a great deal. I didn't buy it though. Not real sure that I need it. The lady in there had her items priced so you didn't feel bad that you were buying something used and not new. She had taken the time and energy to repaint and refinish most of the furniture in there.
We headed out to the site of the Branch Davidians compound in the late afternoon. There was such an eerie feeling in the air while driving out there. It is way out in the middle of now where. Hubs said it reminded him of Children of the Corn. He joked that if anyone comes walking out of the field to floor the minivan and burn some rubber. There is a small monument at the site. There is also what looks like a church building and even about a half a dozen houses still on the property. Mom had heard there were still followers out there. The monument is very small considering the mark in history that event made. Almost as if they want to ignore the fact that it occurred..if the tribute is not significant then neither will the memory of it. A statue noted all the 82 people who died that day. Then on either side was small stones with each person's name on it with their age of death. I was the only brave one to get out and walk around plus I had the camera phone (we forgot our cameras so that is why the picture quality is horrible). I looked twice and could not find David Koresh's stone. It was so sad to see the stones of the children some as young as 1 and 2. They also had stones for the "aborted fetus" of so and so person. I guess these were the babies of the pregnant women. It was really sad to stand there on that property knowing the atrocity that occured. I have been reading up on the event ever since mom and dad moved here. I am anxious to read on it some more and get some information on the actual people that perished and those that survived. Sorry pics are not that great again they were with my camera phone. Mom said she wants to go back out there and get some more pics.
Anyway we also played Yahtzee. That has become hubby and my's favorite game lately. We are going to head home tomorrow just in time to catch up on laundry, grocery shop and get ready for the week. It is always nice to break away from the mundane daily life and have a change of scenery. I know the kids enjoyed it and so did we.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Mi Cumpleanos
28 years ago today my parents surprised the world with a cute little red headed baby girl
Thank you to all the "Happy Birthdays". I had a great day and hope for many more birthdays to come.
Thank you to all the "Happy Birthdays". I had a great day and hope for many more birthdays to come.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Rock Stars Take 2
We have played SingStar 2 weekends in a row. We had some new competition last weekend when some friends of mine from work came over to test out their skills. GB was one notch up from awful. But so was I that night. I was having trouble staying on key and my voice was pretty gone. Brother in Law is getting better...he has improved from "jitterbug" to singing "white orchid" pretty flawlessly. I'm looking forward to my rematch with Sleeza on Hubby's Dirty Thirty party in a few weeks. She is my only true competition. She thinks she is reliving her days as a choir girl when she steps onto the SingStar stage aka our living room. So there is the challenge to you Sleeza...You better bring your A game girl!!!
Monday, January 14, 2008
1 800-Dial-a-Friend
I just signed up for Twitter. It is a website that you can post updates of your ever so mundane life. As if anyone cares. But anyway I feel like I have to stay hip with the rest of the Intenet cliques. It is pretty neat and my friend swears it is addicting. Between myspace, facebook, myyearbook, twitter, blogs, text messages and instant messages there is no need to have actually face to face or voice conversations with friends and family. I can imagine that I will call my bff and ask her how things are going. And her irritated response, haven't you checked my twitter today. I know I am guilty of being irritated with friends and family who have blogs that don't update them on a regular basis. Silly me I guess I forget that people have regular daily lives.
Who has time for all this anyway?????
Wait I guess I do since I do all of the above (except myyearbook...I leave that to hubby)
I challenge all myself and my internet addict friends and family pick up the phone and actually call someone. You might be surprised your verbal social skills might still be on the up and up.
Who has time for all this anyway?????
Wait I guess I do since I do all of the above (except myyearbook...I leave that to hubby)
I challenge all myself and my internet addict friends and family pick up the phone and actually call someone. You might be surprised your verbal social skills might still be on the up and up.
Sister Red Beard
Nothing says that you like your dinner when you wear it!!!! And still smile about it.
Three Amigos
Bubby and Buggers had their friend Jillie come over to play on Sunday. She just turned 2 so she is right between my two kiddos. It was so cute as the kids lead her into the house. It was a kodak moment.
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