Caroline
"I think Daddy is grumpy sometimes cause his daddy died" (23 years ago)
Andrew
"Girls mostly like me because of my body" (OK)
Blake
"Mom, did you know when Thomas Edison invented the light bulb it didn't look anything like bulbs look today? It was shaped like...(this is where I started to trail off and stop listening!-oops!)
Leah Beth
"What kind of snacks are we having before dinner? How about after dinner? Ok then what's for dinner?"
This morning Blake wasn't getting up for school so I ask, "Andrew would you stick your head in Blake's room? I haven't seen him this morning." (meaning would you see if Blake is up and if he's not ask him to get up.)
Andrew walks over to the bedroom door, opens it, sticks his head in and closes it back. I looked at Andrew in a few minutes and said, "I still haven't seen Blake did you wake him up?" Andrew, " NO mom you just said stick your head in!" Ha that's what I get!
My hub has lost 58 pounds with the Rutherford County Biggest Looser competition. He doesn't look the same! Wow He has seven weeks left to go. Way to go steve I am so proud of you. One day I'll take his picture and post it.
I am almost done with classes. I have my 4th final today and two more next Thursday the 7th. I am so sick of school and to think I start back to summer school on the 11th. At least I get a day off!!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Good Luck Blake!
Blake left yesterday for nationals! I miss him already it didn't feel right dropping of the kids minus one today! Minus one lunch box-reminder to make your bed- minus one...hurry up and get ready-minus one stinker aggravating me!
Good luck Blake..I hope this is a good learning experience for you and you enjoy every minute of the ride. We are cheering you on and can't wait to get text messages in between matches(so that means-do not leave us hanging). You are amazing!
Good luck Blake..I hope this is a good learning experience for you and you enjoy every minute of the ride. We are cheering you on and can't wait to get text messages in between matches(so that means-do not leave us hanging). You are amazing!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
So I hear "CHICKS DIG SCARS"
Since when does he care what chicks dig!!!
One week and a half till nationals...blake's face and another wrestlers knee came in contact this past weekend. 7 stitches OUCH but it doesn't matter cause did you know chicks really dig scars!!!!(mommy's don't dig scars)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Passing Passing Passing!!!
Over the next couple of weeks it is vital that I pass an important test so that I can continue my early childhood education. I hadn't intended on writing about this simply because it is kind of embarrassing but as I thought about it I wanted to remember how hard this day-week-month in 5 years from now and the purpose of my blog is to journal /scrapbooking any way so I guess the embarrassing parts along with it all are just as important.
The test is called the Praxis I. Some colleges call it the PPST. Once I am finished with all my classes I will have to pass a Praxis II before I can actually teach but for now passing the Praxis I is very important. If I don't pass it I will be not be admitted to the next part of the teacher education program. With only 12 classes left...I sure don't want to give up now.
If I were 19 again I would've taken this test all in one-it's cheaper and you only give up one of your days. But for me who has huge test anxiety and loss of major brain cells I split my test up into three parts. A passing grade is a 173 in math, 174 in reading and 173 in writing. Some of my college buddies have had to take it several times until they passed it and knowing this gave me some anxiety plus it is not cheap-$80 a individual test. I took the writing in Jan. thinking writing would be the easiest of the three and FAILED-made a 170. I was so discouraged. I seriously had doubt if I couldn't pass the writing portion how could I pass any-During my spring break week I fasted, prayed-and prayed some more!!! I passed writing with a 174! I was so excited. I took the math on Monday and failed...but knowing the writing was behind me I still felt like I maybe can get it!!! Today I went back and was scheduled for the reading. I pushed myself to the limit this entire week-after the kids were in bed I would do my regular homework and then study hard hard hard for this reading portion. Before the test I found myself in a mess thinking why am I spending all this money...what am I doing...who am I kidding-I should just give up now! I was seriously a mess! I tried to clear my head and remembered my goal of being a teacher not this crazy test. I was in the bathroom trying to pull myself together when I felt sure I needed to pray. So here I go kneeling in the bathroom floor at the testing center praying for mercy on this test! I had the most powerful peaceful feeling come over me as I pleaded with the Lord to take away my anxiety and help me to pass this exam. I took the test and past with a 177. I sat in the test seat and cried!!! I was totally lead by a greater power! The man in charge of the testing center said "uh are you ok?" (embarrassing) So 2 down and 1 to go. I may have to get a math tutor in the next few weeks for this crazy math one but at least I feel more confident that it can be done. My heart is full as I feel sure I am about to move on to the next level. My kids have been amazing as they have prayed for mommy to please pass her important test. Steve has stepped up to the plate to help me meet this goal we have set together. I can't wait till I can blog that the math is behind me! What a great day that will be!!!
The test is called the Praxis I. Some colleges call it the PPST. Once I am finished with all my classes I will have to pass a Praxis II before I can actually teach but for now passing the Praxis I is very important. If I don't pass it I will be not be admitted to the next part of the teacher education program. With only 12 classes left...I sure don't want to give up now.
If I were 19 again I would've taken this test all in one-it's cheaper and you only give up one of your days. But for me who has huge test anxiety and loss of major brain cells I split my test up into three parts. A passing grade is a 173 in math, 174 in reading and 173 in writing. Some of my college buddies have had to take it several times until they passed it and knowing this gave me some anxiety plus it is not cheap-$80 a individual test. I took the writing in Jan. thinking writing would be the easiest of the three and FAILED-made a 170. I was so discouraged. I seriously had doubt if I couldn't pass the writing portion how could I pass any-During my spring break week I fasted, prayed-and prayed some more!!! I passed writing with a 174! I was so excited. I took the math on Monday and failed...but knowing the writing was behind me I still felt like I maybe can get it!!! Today I went back and was scheduled for the reading. I pushed myself to the limit this entire week-after the kids were in bed I would do my regular homework and then study hard hard hard for this reading portion. Before the test I found myself in a mess thinking why am I spending all this money...what am I doing...who am I kidding-I should just give up now! I was seriously a mess! I tried to clear my head and remembered my goal of being a teacher not this crazy test. I was in the bathroom trying to pull myself together when I felt sure I needed to pray. So here I go kneeling in the bathroom floor at the testing center praying for mercy on this test! I had the most powerful peaceful feeling come over me as I pleaded with the Lord to take away my anxiety and help me to pass this exam. I took the test and past with a 177. I sat in the test seat and cried!!! I was totally lead by a greater power! The man in charge of the testing center said "uh are you ok?" (embarrassing) So 2 down and 1 to go. I may have to get a math tutor in the next few weeks for this crazy math one but at least I feel more confident that it can be done. My heart is full as I feel sure I am about to move on to the next level. My kids have been amazing as they have prayed for mommy to please pass her important test. Steve has stepped up to the plate to help me meet this goal we have set together. I can't wait till I can blog that the math is behind me! What a great day that will be!!!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
House for sale!!!
The house went on the market Monday! This is a big day for our family after spending weeks getting it ready. Still there are things on our to do list...but we decided we may never sell if we don't get it at least on the market! We have been crazy busy trying to clean up and clean out...while I am trying to take test and write papers! The kids have been amazing and goal oriented. They have been motivating me and keeping my focus in check. They love going to the land and can't wait to get there for good. Everyone seems so excited..I however have been sad tonight as I sat in my studio room. I have spent so many hours in my room. This is why I loved this house so much when we moved here!!!! Bitter sweet!!! I know it's the right thing-sometimes it's just hard to let go...me and change...it takes awhile for me to adjust!
Although I will still take pictures I won't have an indoor studio once this house sells...big bite for me to chew!!! I am planning to close the business as I get closer to graduation. I still have 3 semesters so I am still trying to pay my way through but I will be doing that as an outdoor photographer after our home sales!!! And though I can't wait to have the same work schedule as my kids when I am teaching and I look forward to never working a saturday-I won't miss the hurry up and clean up someone's coming for indoor pictures.... I will miss the convience of walking down the stairs to work and not worrying about the weather to make extra money!!! I am excited for our new phase and look forward to meeting the family that will enjoy this house as much as we have!!!
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