Sparkly Christmas Land

We took the kids out to Longview Lake last night! It was a lot of fun. Jaron enjoyed all the different displays of lights! He was giggling and carrying on in the back seat with his Sister.

They had such a good time! Here are some really not so great photos of the various displays. If you are in the area you should go and see the lights.. One tip from us to you if you go try to get there as close to 5:30 when they open so that you are in line for a shorter amount of time!

I didn't want too

Ever have one of those times when you don't want to do something and you whine and complain and throw an inner tantrum cuz what 30 something looks good throwing themselves on the floor and crying? I had one of those today. It was a tough day at school. The kids were crazy and cranky, I was tired and cranky, it was just a cranky day! So I get home from this what seems like extra long terrible day and wouldn't you know it I can't crawl in bed and watch TV and turn off the world like I want it's Wednesday and that means AWANA. And I don't wanna go! However this is my ministry and God wants me there and I need to be there since I am the director and the kids are important. So I rest for a while and then go...well I am now glad I did go. One of my kids needed me to be there to hug on her and love her and another boy had a rough night and needed me to be there and hug on him and love him...I didn't want to go but I did and I am glad for it!

We talked about being thankful and doing stuff even when we don't wanna. God loves us no matter what and Jesus died on the cross when He knew that it would be terrible and He didn't want to do it but He did and I need to be reminded of that when I don't want to do something little like wash dishes, or clean or stuff.. Sometimes we just need to do it! It's important!

And the Winner is....

Janea Jonathan!

Janea won the 3rd grade division of Hillcrest Elementary Schools Spelling Bee!

yeah!!!!!!!!

I'm one proud momma!

Day One of my December Challenge

My challenge is to complete what I need to in order to not put off things...here's a rundown on stuff...

1.Completed decorating our Christmas Tree...looks good...forgot camera will post picture later!

2. Ran dishwasher...after loading full sinkful!

3. Vacuummed the livingroom...my children are pigs...I vacuummed just 2 days ago...I hate vacumming!

4. I switched out the laundry! Still need to fold and put it away...hopefully will do this before bed....to complete my challenge!

Contemplating Goodness and Changes

Tomorrow starts a new month...December...one that will be extra full of special things and events. However, as I sit and think about it I am again aware that my focus may be in the wrong place. Our pastor preached on Stewardship this morning and I got to thinking today about being a proper steward of everything and that includes my time.

I am good at putting things off, if I don't feel like doing something I am really good at putting it on the back burner and then forgetting about it. Since I have gone back to work I have been failing at my mantra of keeping up with my housework. I use the excuse of being tired and then decide to do something else.

My goal for December is simple...don't put off what needs to be done regardless of how I am feeling. I don't want to get to the end of the month and feel like a failure. Instead I want to build momentum to start the new year on the right foot with a plan in place to make 2009 a really profitable year. The end of 2008 is approaching and I have been thinking about the past year and boy did God meet needs in extraordinary ways!

*We had a huge flood and our baby is still with us. God protected her and helped her to get out of a flooded basement without getting caught in anything harmful or being electrocuted...Thank you God for my daughter.

*We made the decision to put the kids in public school and I prayed fervently that they would be placed with good teachers. God has answered this prayer and I am pretty sure that Janea's teacher is a Christian. They both have teachers that fit them well and are helping them to learn and grow in their educations..Thank you God for answering prayers.

* I used my time when I wasn't working to focus on Sparks and Awana and it has made such a difference. I am prepared and ready each Wednesday night and I have been blessed with good leaders who are committed to doing a good job and honoring God! Thank you God for great Sparks leaders!

* We moved to a place where we can again be our family of four. It's a good place to be, we are more focused on spending quality time together enjoying each other's company and having fun! It's been sweet! Thank you God for my wonderful family!

Family Fun???? I think not!

Jaron woke up on Thursday morning throwing up and having bad intestinal issues. Janea started getting sick around 2:30 Friday afternoon...I got home from shopping cleaned up my living room started putting up our Christmas tree when I was hit with it...I started throwing up last night around 7:30....then Dan got it around 11:00 last night....oh my word, it's been bad and it appears that life is returning to normal...the kids feel better, Dan and I are on the mend and so I think that the storm has passed....not my idea of a great Thanksgiving but that is okay!

Black Friday...bring on some good deals!

Well, we braved the crowds and got a few good deals and had a good time together! YEAH!

My mom, my sister Wendy and I went shopping early this morning. We left later than the early morning crowds since we didn't need absolute door busters...my dad had left earlier to get some stuff that he wanted to pick up but we were still out the door before 7am. We started at Kohls where I picked up Dan's big gift from me and Wendy got my dad's gift and my mom got some stuff for her sister. We also got a gift for Janea and some stuff for ourselves. Then we went to Michaels where Wendy was looking for frames for a painting she has been commissioned to paint. I got Janea and my co-teacher a gift too. After that we went to Gordmans where I got a new purse for Fall and winter and Wendy picked up a present for Jaron. We then were kinda tired so we went to Mc Donalds for a late breakfast and met up with my Dad before we went to Hobby Lobby and Mardel. My folks stayed together to do more shopping and then I went home with Wendy to make sure the kiddos were okay since they were staying home with Daddy this morning. All in all a productive day of good deals and fun! Tonight we will hang out more with Aunt Wendy since my Mom and Dad are going to a wedding tonight!

A new Scrapbook!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Look what we made!

Yummy! Right out of the oven!

Mom and the kiddos!

The kiddos and Grandma make some yummy apple pies!

The pumpkin pie made by Grandma and Jaron

The pumpkin pie made by Janea and Grandma



We had a lot of fun making apple and pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving! I love hanging out with my kids and my mom! It was a super fun yummy day!

WHOO--HOOO!!!!!

5 days off! Hip Hip Hooray! A 5 day stretch to recharge my batteries, eat tons of food, do a little bit of shopping and just relax! YEE HAW!!!

I think I am a little bit excited!

Thanks Mom!

Do you know what to do when you buy pants that fit everywhere except the waist? You call your mom and have her help you take them in!

Janea is a hard fit in pants, her waist often doesn't fit the pant and they will fit everywhere else. Well I found cute pants for $5.00 a pair and I couldn't pass them up but they were 2 inches to big in the waist. So I called my momma and she put extra elastic in the back of the 3 pairs and now they stay up and they still look good! I am so Thankful that my momma knows how to tailor clothes, that way I get a good deal and Janea benefits too!

Kids say the Darndest...part 3

Yesterday at school one of our students was asking why we have to learn Phonics. My co teacher explained that we study Phonics to help us learn to read, and know how to spell things...well on his way back to his seat he replied..."well turtles have shells!"

Today another child was not sleeping during naptime and we play a naptime CD that plays Kum ba Yah...and all of a sudden this child starts singing...Kum bi yi....on Lord...Kum bi yee! We just burst out laughing!

Also, I think one of our parents may hate me because I sang the song...Found a peanut, found a peanut, found a peanut just now, just now I found a peanut, found a peanut just now...well one of the boys is running around singing...found a peanut, found a peanut, peanut, peanut, peanut...over and over. Oops...

All Peaches and Roses...

I always say life can't be all "peaches and Roses" but so far this has been a good week.!

Issues at school are being worked out and solutions are being made...and I may end up with my own classroom...so I can really do things my way(evil laugh inserted here)!

I am by no means a full time domestic but I am doing a good job of making some yumminess to enjoy in the cold weather.

The kids are doing good and enjoying life and being pretty good so life is good again. It's getting closer to Thanksgiving and here are the big things I am thankful for.

My Fabulous Family

Our little house that we fit in nicely

My job

My class and the kiddos

My church who has been so supportive this year.

So it's all good....I like that

A different sort of day

I got to sub in the kindergarten class today! It was a nice change and the kids were extra cooperative in the morning and then they slowly got more chatty since it was Friday!

Dan had an adventure too today...I got a call from my kids school during lunch today...Jaron had soiled his pants! So I had to call over and over to wake Dan up since that is the middle of his night and then he had to quickly go and pick Jaron up from school. They got to do a project together and hang out till Janea got home!

We had a nice yummy dinner or turkey, stuffing and cranberries...prelude to the beginning of Thanksgiving! It's been a good day

When you really wish it's Friday

Today was a day that I wish had been a Friday so I wouldn't have to be at school tomorrow. It was a super long day!

We have a student whose mom is in the hospital today to have a baby and so he was worried about Mommy all day and needing lots of extra attention. That's hard on teachers, the kids, and the student. I was glad when he got picked up earlier and got to spend some extra time with a family member. I've been praying for an easy delivery and easy transition for the whole family. We are having a big brother party tomorrow at school to celebrate!

One of my students broke out in hives today....all over his stomach, back and face. He just wasn't feeling good and really didn't have a good day because of the way that he was feeling. He was itchy and hurting and that makes me feel extra sad for him.

My co teacher and I work long days and work hard at getting everything done with little planning time or time without our students. Well today, another teacher was being rather selfish and took advantage of a situation so she had plenty of planning time and we had an extra 5 kids in our class. She has also spent a large portion of the week complaining about the changes in schedule and how they stress her out and that the situations are unfair and frankly we are tired of it. It's sometimes hard to work with people who only think about themselves. It's even harder when you are teaching the same grade and her child is in your class and her child tends to cause trouble because he knows there are no real consequences. I've been the staff kid and I have had staff kids and they can either make or break a year. Right now we are approaching the breaking point of needing to speak with the boss about the lack of consideration that she shows to others. It's hard to be Christlike and loving when you want to slap her silly!

Sorry to rant, but I am tired and needing to get things out. Please pray that I will check my bad attitude at the door and treat the person who is treating me the way I don't want to be treated in a loving and Christlike way!

I'm going to have a good day

I decided that no matter what happened to me today at school, at home or at church I was going to have a good day even if it killed me!

Well, today had its ups and downs but I do feel like it was more ups than downs!

So all in all a good day

Kids Say the Darndest Things...part 2

Today we were playing Duck Duck Goose with our class, now I think Duck Duck Goose is boring so I always switch up what we say it makes it more fun! Well today we were playing chicken chicken Rooster! Here's a little of what I heard

Chicken, chicken, chicken....goose!

Chicken, Chicken, Chicken, Duck?

and the funniest, I laughed so hard

Chicken, Chicken, Chicken.....egg!

I think we needs some more practice!

Also we were going to the gym today and we had to go through a hallway we don't usually use since they were in the process of setting up what looks like a 100 Christmas trees in the lobby of the building, and we passed the choir suite where they had some rather pretty praise and worship music playing( Our school is located in a church building). One of the little boys made the following comment:

"that is the most wonderful music, it is the most wonderful music I ever heard"

Not what you usually here from a 4 year old!

My new favorite song

This morning in church I got the opportunity to minister through special music. I sang my Favorite Thanksgiving Hymm with the totally awesome soundtrack from Barlow Girl. Really reminded me that I have to be thankful and give God all the glory for the things He has done for me.

"For the Beauty of the Earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth,
over and around us lies...

Lord of all to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of Grateful Praise
Lord of all to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of Grateful Praise.

For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on Earth and friends above,
Through all gentle thoughts and mild

Lord of all to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of Grateful Praise
Lord of all to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of Grateful Praise

For thy church which evermore
Lifteth Holy hands above
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of Love

Lord of all to Thee we raise
This our hymn of Grateful Praise
Lord of all to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of Grateful Praise!

It's Time...

to run the dishwasher--we're out of clean dishes...in 2 days...how does that happen?

to go grocery shopping...we're out of a lot of things.

to do laundry....we're running out of clean clothes....especially socks and underwear...I guess I didn't find all the dirty stuff last week!

to change the sheets on the beds---haven't done that for at least 2 weeks and its needed!

to remember that life moves even when I would rather have stayed in bed!

Darn Near Friday

I wish this week was over! It's been a long.....long.....long....long....long...week!

I am ready for the weekend! I want to sleep in....past 7:30! I want to not have to get dressed if I don't want too! I want to see my husband for longer than just a few minutes or when he crawls in bed at 4:30-5:00! I want to enjoy longer periods of time with my kiddos...and get to do something fun...even it's just reading a book that's not for homework!

Tonight I have to get a jump on house cleaning...I think my house is in need to a thourough cleaning...I need to become Superwoman and get it done!

Thank you God..

I was driving to work this morning listening to talk radio and the election recaps and all that and I was getting really angry about Obama winning. I don't like the man, I don't like his policies and I really didn't want him to become President, that is my opinion if yours is different that is fine. So I was talking to God and praying about my attitude and asking why he would let this happen. Then I saw it! There was a beautiful rainbow in the sky right in the direction I was driving. I watched the rainbow for 10 minutes and it really reminded me that God is in control of everything, He loves us, wants us to love Him and has promised that He will not destroy the earth by flood again and yet He hasn't promised us that life will be all peaches and roses. I won't always to get to have things my way, the world does not revolve around me! So Thank you God for the beauty of Rainbows and the way you always keep your Promises!

Election Aftermath

It's not the happiest day in America for me. I'm not happy with the number of people who support a more liberal agenda that are now in control of the White House, and Congress and the Senate. On the other hand my trust is not in the politics of this world. Its firmly in the hand of my God and won't let go or let me down. So join me in praying for our leadership for the next four years and maybe God has something bigger planned than I can see right now. I voted, did what I could but God has other plans and that is okay with me. Thank you God for being in control!

I Voted!!!

I got up extra early this morning to be at my polling place at 6am. The line was around the building...but I perserved and 40 minutes later I was done....so it's all good. I am thankful that I get to influence my country with my vote and I am praying for God's Will in the election...not to say that if my candidate doesn't win that I won't be scared or dissappointed but I know that my life is in God's hands and so I am secure! So did you vote today?

On a sidenote...I even look patriotic in my red skirt, white shirt, and blue jean jacket!

Content

I am content...I am happy...I am thankful for where God has put us and for the people who share my life...I was reminded today about how God wants us to treasure Him and be content with where he has placed you....and I think that is true of me!

I should have called in sick!

I really don't enjoy having school on Halloween. It just makes kids crazy and then they drive their teachers crazy.

On the Pre Kindergarten level we had a non typical day. We did not do our normal curriculum even though we did try to follow some of the schedule. So today I got to plan our day.

We made paper pumpkins and decorated them with silly faces.

We used shaving cream to practice writing our names and writing words!

We carved a pumpkin and then watched it glow at nap time where no one slept!

We roasted pumpkin seeds, and ate yummy treats at our halloween party.

We enjoyed dressing up as different things and oh my word they about drove me crazy!

All in all it was a decent day but it was long...I was so ready for everything to be done! Lucky for us Halloween is on a Saturday next year!

Please can we skip tomorrow?

I am dreading tomorrow...with my whole being!

Tomorrow is Halloween and my gracious it's going to be a LONG DAY! We have a party at school at 2:00 tomorrow. Which means chaos until it starts, chaos when it is happening and chaos when it's over....I want to go to bed and wake up when it's NOVEMBER!

Overbooked Wednesday...

to coin a phrase from Janea! It was one mighty busy day!

I had Parent Teacher conferences today. Both went about the way that I expected. Jaron is doing well academically and is struggling with the social aspects that go along with PDD! His teacher was relieved that I was aware of the struggles and was not stressing about them. We discussed some ideas that may work and she will keep me posted on his behavior. He is not being bad or causing trouble he just is doing things that are not completely typical for a child his age. Janea is doing well, top of her class in every subject...no big surprise. Her teacher is recommending she be tested for the gifted program and I am encouraged and intimidated by that.

AWANA tonight! Janea passed 5 sections...Jaron none. He is intimidated by John 3:16 and is not wanting to memorize it. We will be working on this this week.

The kiddos both had perfect attendence for the first semester and Jaron earned a certificate for being the Perfect Passenger on Bus 36! So all in all I am a happy momma!

One Busy Lady

So I slacked off a little bit last night and did basically nothing so I am making up for it tonight. I cleaned up the kitchen and even scrubbed the drip pans under the burners! I am cleaning up the living room, doing laundry, and I even made soup! It's been a good day! I am thankful that I have the energy and the time to clean up my house.

He's 6!

Jaron turned 6 yesterday!~ I can't believe my baby is so old.! We had a great birthday! We had a party at Grandma's and then partied some more with Daddy at home! A great day with fun presents! Jaron got a Swampfire action figure from one of his favorite cartoons...Ben 10
Daddy bought Jaron a guitar, drum, harmonica, and tamborine!
2 new books!
Grandma made a Spiderman Cake!
My baby is 6 years old!

Halloween Fun

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

It's a busy time of year

I love fall...but we are so busy. We have many different events that are keeping us so busy.

We have school events, church events and then trying to get a few last things in as a family before the weather turns really cold. It's nuts! Add into the mix the last minute stuff like the van repairs and crazy kids and it feels like we are running in 5 diffferent directions at all times. I was so tired last night that I just crashed after getting home from the Fall Festival at my school. It was fun but boy I am tired today...on today's agenda...go pick up the van and maybe carve pumpkins this afternoon while starting Jaron's birthday celebrations!

Another chunk of change...

So Dan called last night and tells me that the van died...the serpentine belt fell off. We got it towed to a mechanic and not only does the belt need to be replaced but the tensioner is loose...so it would cost about 283 to fix it...we can handle that! So I have them make the repairs...and tell me it'll be done tonight. We go to pick it up and low and behold the power steering pump also needs to be replaced since its what's causing the belt to slip and come off too...so that'll be an extra 317 and now it won't be ready until tomorrow...it makes me stressed!

5 things I love about Fall...

1. Cozy jammies, hot chocolate with reddi whip and lazy afternoons....

2. Sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts and cozy socks on chilly days

3. Pumpkin patch trips with the kiddos!

4. Raking the leaves and jumping into them...

5. Being able to bake yummy goodies that make your kitchen too hot in the summertime!

Family Fun Scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Family Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

This being a most beautiful weekend here in the Midwest we decided to spend the afternoon at the local pumpkin patch! We could not have asked for a more gorgeous day! We had lots of fun!

Jaron with the sun in his eye!

Jaron picks out a cute little pumpkin

Following Daddy across the pumpkin patch!

Hurry Mom, the suns in my eyes!

Some of our little pumpkins

I fell in a hole!

Sliding through the straw!

The Pumpkin Popper--launches pumpkins at high speeds!

Pumpkin flying through the air!

Dan and the kiddos watching

Janea is so cool!

Jaron going through a hay maze!
Riding a big rig!

Milking a cow!(pretend cow)

See I was there too!

Fall Field Trip

We took the students from school to a local pumpkin patch for some Fall Fun! Here are some pictures of the beautiful day we got to enjoy! It was a lot of fun...as a teacher I am unable to post the pictures of the kids without parental permission so here is some scenary pictures. We had a great day!

Hooray

The phone rang off the hook today...I hate that!

Good News...the furnace is going to be looked at tomorrow!

My mom and dad came over for dinner! It was really nice to see them and enjoy a nice meal. I made turkey, stuffing and potatoes and green beans!

Good night of Awana...both kids passed their sections and did a good job!~ Jaron absolutely went nuts at Game Time.

BZZZ..

That's what we hear when we turn on our furnace. BZZZZZZZZZZZ in this loud obnoxious sound that is headache inducing...the only problem is its getting colder and the house is colder and I can't stand the noise so I am not turning it on and it's kinda cold.! I really hope that we can get it looked at in the near future...we were supposed to do a test for our community and report any problems so I let them know and I hope that it gets looked at in the next couple days! In the meantime...warm blankets, socks and comfy clothes will help us stay warm!

Fair???

I give Dan credit...he stepped up took the day off and watched the kiddos today since they did not have school. Plus he has been working some incredibly long hours..50-54 hour weeks...that'll wear you out. Well, he got sleep today, didn't do a whole lot, and he's resting again...whereas I worked an 8 hour day and then cooked dinner when I got home and I am doing laundry...so I'm asking the question...is this fair??? I don't want to complain but sometimes it's harder at night when he's home for the day then if he had just gone to work! I'm tired so I think I will be going to bed earlier tonight! I do appreciate him watching the kiddos, they hadn't broken anything and everyone was happy tonight when I got home so it's not all bad...I'm just jealous!

Saturday Fun

We took the kids to the local pumpkin festival this weekend. We toured all the different booths, played a few games, ate some food, had a good time but spent more than we like but its hard to say no to everything and food is over priced for what you get. All in all a fun day. The kiddos won some prizes, and had fun so I guess that's all that really matters.

Before and After...

Since I didn't have to work today I spent the day cleaning house and I went out and got my hair cut~! I also got a few new fall decorations

So here is my hair before...

And my messy Kitchen table before...
Here's me and my snazzy shorter 'do!
and my festive fall Kitchen table!



I bought Smarties for the kiddos since they both like them!

Thursday...or Friday?

It's technically Thursday but since I don't have to work tomorrow it's really my Friday! YEAH!

The kiddos and I decided to celebrate(and since tomorrow is payday) and go get McDonalds for dinner! We also had to run a couple of errands and rolled all those into one.

Tomorrow I am cleaning house and going and getting my hair cut! Yeah for a day off! I like my job and class but a day off is always appreciated!

Today is finally over

Our sweet morning turned into a chaotic evening and I am glad to get to go to bed and relax!

Awana was good tonight and Jaron passed a section. Janea had to buy a new AWANA book since we can't find it anywhere. She had to pay for half of it with her own money. Hopefully she will take better care of this one. Goal for next week...finish Discovery 2!

Words for Wednesday

This morning it was cold in the house and Jaron woke up really early. Dan was home from working a 12 hour shift and unwinding watching TV in the recliner and Jaron decided he needed some good ol daddy time. So I came out this morning to find them sitting in the recliner, watching TV and under a blanket...such a sweet picture but my camera was not available this morning and I missed the shot...gotta love cold mornings and warm blankets!

Totally Tuesday

It's been better than Monday still rather hairy!

Thank the Lord that my co teacher was back today...made the day go a whole lot better but we had a major weather change that wreaked havoc on the classroom!

I love going through my thick socks and pulling out my fall wardrobe...clothes I haven't worn for months are much more appealing than tank tops, shorts and my hot weather clothes! I know I will be tired of them in 3 more months but right now I am ready for the change!

Good News Club for the kiddos today! I got an extra few minutes all to myself...bliss!

It's definitely Monday!

It's been a crazy day! Here's a run down of the craziness:

*Overslept, on a cold morning!~

* Go to pack Jaron's lunch--can't find his lunchbox!

*Pack lunches, put Jaron,s in a gray bag--he freaks out!

* Jaron refuses to leave house without his lunch box...have to physically help him on the bus!

* Leave for work and call the school to talk to Jaron's teacher...find out lunch box is at school on his desk!

* Get to my work, my co-teacher is sick today and I am on my own, the closet and desk are locked...no lesson plan, no copies nothing. No big deal normally, but I usually just assist, not run things, and I am still adjusting to a new place where I am not the lead teacher... our challenging kids decide to be a little more challenging since things are different!

*Make it through morning, and nap and get things done then told can leave early....get busy forget to leave...stay til 3:25 Find myself already clocked out at work. Not sure how that will effect my pay check but I don't really care anymore!

So that's a little bit of the craziness...Iam so thankful to be home and relaxing! A good nights sleep will make everything feel better! Good news, Jaron brought home his lunch bag! YEAH! Tomorrow should be a better day...and I am completely planned for tomorrow in case my co-teacher is still sick!

"Magic" Bean Soup

Dan made Ham and 15 bean soup. In order to get Jaron to try it we told him it was Magic bean soup and that he could make wishes about his birthday with it. He was very excited to try this new "Magic" bean soup. The plate and bowl of soup and chips

Jaron is so excited to try it!


The first bite

He's tasting, contemplating the flavor!~

Keeps on eating...we think he likes it!

My house needs a bath

It's dirty...unorganized and needs a good cleaning...

I'll post pictures of my handiwork if I get around to it!

In a nutshell

I am feeling overwhelmed at the moment. I am slightly stressed and upset. I am feeling like the world is in the process of righting itself after being topsy-turvy for a long time. It's not a bad feeling nor a good feeling but it is a different feeling. I am adjusting to finding my place in the classroom where I am not stepping on the lead teachers toes. I am adjusting to my new work schedule and the rushing that I now do in the mornings and getting home from work. I am adjusting to finding time to clean house and developing strategies to keep it from becoming a chaos situation. I am trusting God to meet our needs until the two paychecks become a regular occurance. I am struggling with not seeing my husband every day and having to do all our communicating by phone or email again. I am adjusting to being a good mom and not knowing every little thing that happens at school and having to trust that the teachers are dealing with things in an appropriate manner. I am so glad that life is once again becoming what it needs to be, I am working on making it the best it can be and enjoying the place that we are in our life right now.

One day later

Yesterday-- Janea and I spent about an hour together working on the next sections in her T&T book for Awana Tonight. She was ready, worked hard, the works. Tonight we are getting ready to go to AWANA and she can't find the book--15 minutes later we still haven't found the book...now we are going to be late...not a huge problem except I am the Sparks director and I run the club and I'm now late! I hate being late! We still haven't found it, left without it, and she still said all the sections tonight....they made her copies...I was ready to hit something!

So tomorrow she gets to find the book...hopefully once the stress is gone it will be easily found! I'm hopeful!

Kids say the Darndest Things...

I was laughing out loud today at work...

My co-teacher was dipping her snack of pretzals in a cup full of all the extra salt that is in the bag and one of our students asked her why she was dipping her pretzels in glitter...before she could answer him he said so matter a factly " We don't eat glitter...glitter is not a food."

Gotta Love the concrete thinking of kiddos~!