Monday, April 27, 2009

Manic Monday #165


What's the best summer job you ever had?

The one that I currently have had for the past 10 years. None! Gotta love being a teacher and having my summer's off.

Tell me about the worst date you ever went on.

Hmmm...don't think I ever really had a terrible one. A few come to mind but they weren't really that terrible.

Do you think the age for a driver's license should be raised (currently 16 here in the U.S.)?

No, I think 16 is OK. Any younger and I wouldn't be happy with it. Of course my opinion might change as my children get closer to 16.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Sick or not? That is the question

You be the judge...
The front office staff buzzes into my classroom today with the announcement that I need to call daycare. My 2nd graders are in the middle of taking a unit language assessment. I give directions for the next section and go stand in the corner and call daycare. The message I receive is that Reed just vomited. OK, next on my call list is Eric. Give directions for the next section of the assessment. Call Eric tell him and he says he will be there to get him within the hour. Since I took off yesterday for Tyler being sick. Give directions to the next section of the assessment. Call daycare back and tell them Eric will be there to get him. Finish giving assessment to my students.
I end up staying at work until 5:15 getting lesson plans done and my classroom set up for teaching tomorrow just in case I am not able to be there.
When I get home Reed is sound asleep on Eric, no more vomiting, no fever, just sleeping. Hmmm...
Cook dinner he decides he doesn't want dinner, OK.
After dinner Tyler plays the Wii and Reed goes into the bedroom to watch Tom and Jerry. I go in with camera in hand...this is how I find him.
Then the poses for the camera start. Here they are...
Before bed the boys always have a snack. Reed wants Cheetos...OK...lets give it a try, oh and he wanted apple juice. He sits on the couch drinks the apple juice and the open bag of snack size Cheetos sits on the couch.
Get the boys in bed and look over at the couch...Cheetos bag still sitting there. I close up the bag and put them in the pantry.
Go in to check on him to see if he is warm and take his temp. Normal temp.
Right now it is about an hour later and he is sound asleep. I am thinking if he sleeps through the night that I am going to work.
What do you think I should do? You know I always have the guilty mom syndrome going on. Work or stay home. I am a teacher and it really is a pain in the rump to get ready for a sub, but then again I am prepared just in case. Just always second guess my choices.
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Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter 2009




I had Eric upload the pictures from my camera card this past weekend last night and I just had a chance to go through them and was pleasantly surprised to find this picture. I am very rarely in a picture and decided to hand the camera over to Eric during this egg dyeing event Thursday night.

We were out of town for the weekend go kart racing and Tyler ended up winning Saturday night. On the drive home Sunday Tyler wasn't feeling very well and we had to make a few bathroom stops along the way. I am home with him today and he is finally starting to feel better.

My Champion!


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Manic Monday post #163


Do you recycle? Why or why not?
I do recycle and feel it is important for the environment and my children's future. The only sad thing I have to say is that it has to be convenient or else I don't. :(
Would you rather be a pirate or a prince/princess?
I would rather be a princess, even though I am not into the thought of looking like a princess and being all frilly.
Are you into astrology? If yes, how does it affect your life?
I enjoy reading it but don't follow it or have to have it in my life daily. I find it interesting to read when I come across it.
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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Random Picture Challenge

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This picture was taken February 12, 2008 and was my 33rd picture for February. I was trying to participate in a 12 of 12 challenge (I was never successful in completing this task other than for this month.). This was a day that my youngest was sick with another ear infection and I was taking my oldest son to school. Normally I don't see this sign on because I am a teacher and already at work when it comes on for the day. Not a very good picture as I was trying to take it through the windsheild as I was driving, very slowly of course. :)
February 2008
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17th folder
33rd picture
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Monday, March 30, 2009

Manic Monday #161

Do you enjoy brain teasers or do you find them frustrating?
I enjoy them, but only after I know the answer. :} When I cannot figure them out on my own I find them very frustrating!

Do you have any unusual collections?
Nope...I try not to collect things because I hate to dust.

What do people notice about you within the first hour of meeting you (other than appearance)?
My first thought was my eyes, but that deals with appearance. So I would have to say that people would think I am shy and quiet, but watch out when they get to know me and I am comfortable in the situation I am in.

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Random Picture Challenge

Hosted by 4 Little Men and Girly Twins


27th folder

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December 2007

27th picture


This picture was taken, December 9, 2007. For Reed's 2nd birthday back in June of 2007 we decided to go to Walt Disney World. We ended up buying a 3 day park hopper and in June only used 2 of the 3 days on the park hopper. We had 6 months left to use it and had to use it before the middle of December. We were cutting it close.

This picture was taken while on the Safari ride at Animal Kingdom. I have no idea what type of animal it is. I am sure I could do some research or maybe one of my readers can help me out and tell me what type of animal it is.

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