I first want to start off by saying I am sorry I didn't post last week. I was having some Internet troubles so I couldn't get on and update. My apologies. I had plenty to post about. (Like how thankful I am for my hubby who took a day off to do yard work! He laid mulch, plant flowers, and working his butt off. He is a good man!) Hopefully I won't have problems this week because I have lots to post about!
So back to the weekend...
Friday I had the privilege of going to a retirement party for two fabulous teachers from the preschool. You may remember reading about them last year...you can do here and here to refresh your memory. Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Zembower are retiring at the end of this year! They both have been teaching at the preschool for over 20 years and are super special ladies. So much so, that at their party, they gave all of the other teachers gifts! They wrote a poem about each individual teacher and then gave them a gift. It was so sweet and fun!
Saturday we had a soccer game and then headed to the amusement park for the afternoon! It was the first time this season I had been. We had a good time. Mostly thanks to the people watching. Oh goodness...there is some good people watching!
Sunday was mother's day which means the day was ALL about me. We went to church and had a great service. I was encouraged and inspired to continue to strive and be a more Godly mother. We had lunch at my choosing and then did a little shopping. Pizza and movie night followed, again...my choice! It was a great day hanging out with my family. I was reminded of what a great support system I have as a mom. Not every mom has a wonderful husband. Not every mom has a great mom, mother-in-law, sister and sister-in-laws. Not every mom has great friends. Not every mom has healthy, happy, loving kids. I am truly a blessed momma!
The weekends over and it is back to a busy week. I told the kids we only have about 18 more days that we have to wake up and get out the door! I am sooooo excited for summer! This school thing is draining me. I am sure the kiddos feel the same way!
Have a great week friends!!!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
WeekEND News
Can you believe it!? It is Monday and I am actually posting! Shocker, I know.
Maybe it is because I had a really fun weekend. Maybe it is because I have 10 minutes. Maybe it is both!
The weekend started off with dropping Carys off at Grandma's. She spent the weekend at the camper. Just her and Grandma! She had a blast!
Broderick, Rob and I went out to dinner Friday night. Well, let me rephrase that. We sat down to eat, ordered, then I cancelled my order, then I sat in the car while they ate. I was feeling really sick. After they ate, we went and bought Broderick a new bike. He is so excited because it has a kick stand. He is also super excited to ride it to school one day. We even bought a lock for it! This is a big deal. Do you remember the first time you rode your bike to school? I do. I loved to ride my bike. I can't even imagine how my mom felt the first time she let me go by myself. the thought gives me a panic attack. Broderick will not be riding by himself. I will be walking with him.
Saturday was a boys day. They went Broderick's soccer game (I have yet to see one. I am a terrible mother...I know.) then they headed to the Amusement Park. And I got to spend the day with Ricki, Maria and Carrie to celebrate Carrie's birthday. It was a full day of shopping, eating, laughing, a surprise dinner for Carrie and a late movie. Carrie said she had a great day and I am so glad!
Yesterday, we had family pictures. You read that right. We have never had professional family pictures. It was a great experience. (Except for picking out the outfits. That kind of stressed me out a bit.) At the photo shoot the kids did great! Here is a sneak peek! Kate did an amazing job!
So now it is Monday. I am only working this afternoon so I have plans to get a lot done!
Hope you all have a great week!
Maybe it is because I had a really fun weekend. Maybe it is because I have 10 minutes. Maybe it is both!
The weekend started off with dropping Carys off at Grandma's. She spent the weekend at the camper. Just her and Grandma! She had a blast!
Broderick, Rob and I went out to dinner Friday night. Well, let me rephrase that. We sat down to eat, ordered, then I cancelled my order, then I sat in the car while they ate. I was feeling really sick. After they ate, we went and bought Broderick a new bike. He is so excited because it has a kick stand. He is also super excited to ride it to school one day. We even bought a lock for it! This is a big deal. Do you remember the first time you rode your bike to school? I do. I loved to ride my bike. I can't even imagine how my mom felt the first time she let me go by myself. the thought gives me a panic attack. Broderick will not be riding by himself. I will be walking with him.
Saturday was a boys day. They went Broderick's soccer game (I have yet to see one. I am a terrible mother...I know.) then they headed to the Amusement Park. And I got to spend the day with Ricki, Maria and Carrie to celebrate Carrie's birthday. It was a full day of shopping, eating, laughing, a surprise dinner for Carrie and a late movie. Carrie said she had a great day and I am so glad!
Yesterday, we had family pictures. You read that right. We have never had professional family pictures. It was a great experience. (Except for picking out the outfits. That kind of stressed me out a bit.) At the photo shoot the kids did great! Here is a sneak peek! Kate did an amazing job!
So now it is Monday. I am only working this afternoon so I have plans to get a lot done!
Hope you all have a great week!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Thankful Thursday
I have been working a couple days a week at the preschool lately. Have I mentioned that I love it? If not, I do! I am subbing right now and teaching an afternoon Monday class called "Art, Movement, and Music." It is so fun! Those little kiddos are so cute. And the other teachers...they are wonderful!
Due to this working bit I have fallen behind on a few things. Blogging is one of them and I hate that because I LOVE blogging. (I could fall behind on laundry every week and not really care. Eventually I would because we would run out of things to wear. There was no WeekEND News post on Monday. (Or Tuesday for that matter.) I was all prepared to tell you that we went to the circus and had a blast! But that never happened.
So here we are and it is Thursday at 8:30. I really hate to miss a Thankful Thursday post. It helps me keep perspective. I could have been all complaining about working lately, or all the things I need to do that I haven't gotten to. But this weekly post gives me time to think back over the week about what I am thankful for and I hope it does the same for you. (Leave me a comment because I love to hear what you are thankful for!)
Today I am thankful for...
Carrie. She turned really old on Tuesday (35) so I got to celebrate her. I am so thankful for her. My zumba instructor's BFF is moving to Colorado. Since I found out my heart has been breaking for them. (Let me remind you, I don't even really know these women. I have talked to the instructor like never and I have talked to her BFF a handful of times. They seem like wonderful ladies don't get me wrong. I just don't ever see them except at Zumba.) I don't know what I would do if Carrie told me she was moving across the country!
My sister. She invited me and the kids over today to play on the water slide and make snow cones. She is so fun! She also cut my bangs while I was there. What an amazing sister I have.
Working moms. If this working thing has taught me anything it is that working and being a mom is a tough balance. I am only working at most 10 hours a week, most of the time it is more like 6 hours. I can't even imagine having a full time job and taking care of all the other stuff. I really appreciate the moms that do!
My hubby. While I sit here and type away he is working hard on my new bathroom. (It is looking so good. I can't wait to show you!)
The director at the preschool. She gave me probably one of the nicest compliments I have ever had this week. When I told Rob what she said it brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Meredith!
Rest. I need to do more of this.
So tell me...what are you thankful for this week! I would LOVE to hear!
Due to this working bit I have fallen behind on a few things. Blogging is one of them and I hate that because I LOVE blogging. (I could fall behind on laundry every week and not really care. Eventually I would because we would run out of things to wear. There was no WeekEND News post on Monday. (Or Tuesday for that matter.) I was all prepared to tell you that we went to the circus and had a blast! But that never happened.
So here we are and it is Thursday at 8:30. I really hate to miss a Thankful Thursday post. It helps me keep perspective. I could have been all complaining about working lately, or all the things I need to do that I haven't gotten to. But this weekly post gives me time to think back over the week about what I am thankful for and I hope it does the same for you. (Leave me a comment because I love to hear what you are thankful for!)
Today I am thankful for...
Carrie. She turned really old on Tuesday (35) so I got to celebrate her. I am so thankful for her. My zumba instructor's BFF is moving to Colorado. Since I found out my heart has been breaking for them. (Let me remind you, I don't even really know these women. I have talked to the instructor like never and I have talked to her BFF a handful of times. They seem like wonderful ladies don't get me wrong. I just don't ever see them except at Zumba.) I don't know what I would do if Carrie told me she was moving across the country!
My sister. She invited me and the kids over today to play on the water slide and make snow cones. She is so fun! She also cut my bangs while I was there. What an amazing sister I have.
Working moms. If this working thing has taught me anything it is that working and being a mom is a tough balance. I am only working at most 10 hours a week, most of the time it is more like 6 hours. I can't even imagine having a full time job and taking care of all the other stuff. I really appreciate the moms that do!
My hubby. While I sit here and type away he is working hard on my new bathroom. (It is looking so good. I can't wait to show you!)
The director at the preschool. She gave me probably one of the nicest compliments I have ever had this week. When I told Rob what she said it brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Meredith!
Rest. I need to do more of this.
So tell me...what are you thankful for this week! I would LOVE to hear!
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