Going back to school

I have decided to go back to school. I applied for the asst. secretary job at Nichols elementary, and was called for an interview, which my good, good friend and secretary D.E. there told me I would have gotten!!:( ---but with further thinking I decided to go back to school. I have to pass the wonderfully stupid MATH test that I have taken TOO MANY times to count.

*Actually I have taken the PPST math three times- I missed it by two points, then one point twice. That test is $85 a pop. They wouldn't pass me through because of the "C" I had in college algebra. Even though I had a "B" in my other math 304 for teaching.
*I had taken the C-base math test three times(I hate that test)! at $40 then $28 & $28.

We ordered a PPST book w/cd off of Amazon so I can crash study for this big event! I just want to get it over with and passed so I can go on with my life!
I plan on taking it sometime during the second week of July-Happy Birthday to me!
I talked to one of my advisors, which I say one of mine because my real advisor doesn't advise me to do anything--she usually doesn't know anything, so I go to my "other" advisor that gave me my scholarship. I already have my minor in ESOL. She told me that I can still be on scholarship if I get in this Fall for school.

I have one semester of 13hrs at PSU of my restricted courses and then a semester of student teaching. YAY! I just want to hurry and get finished! If all goes well I will graduate in the Spring of 2007!

I am getting excited! I hope it all goes ok. I have been through too much this past year and need to get moving again.
c-ya

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Puppy I fostered a couple of weeks ago. He was so sweet! I wanted to keep him. so bad. He was adopted on our adoption day though.

Well, I know you all are just waiting on the edge of your seats to see what I weighed at the doctor today. Ya, right.
I only lost 5 1/2 lbs this month. That is 33.5 pounds in three months. The dr that was there today told me to go to the store and pick up 3-10lb bags of potatoes and one small bag--and that would be just about what I had lost. So of course while at Walmart tonight Brady and I did just that. That ended up to be quite a bit!!! I have a long ways to go though.

Brady mowed today and I weed eated, and our doggy got a much needed bath. She was thrilled. (insert sarcasm here) We of course have to give it to her outside since she is very LARGE. She smells and looks so much better.

Friday evening we watched Karaoke downtown and Brady rode some rides at the carnival. Saturday morning bright and early at 7am I helped set up our AWS booth at the "Dog Days" event. I signed dogs up for the dog show and the weinie dog races--sponsored by Buffalo Run Casino. I then helped judge the dog show, which next year I probably won't be judging so maybe our dog will be able to be in it. Everything was over by noon and then my mom and I blew up 70 latex balloons for a birthday party. Halie gets us to do her party every year. We then went and ate chinese (my husband was at home sleeping this entire time, because he works nights and he always tells Brady and I to go ahead and eat if we want, so this time we did). His parents then invite us over for steak. He eats and we get home around 9:30pm. Talk about a full day!

The Oh channel

Welp here I am at 1:48am watching the Oh channel. They are doing liposuction. It hurts just watching the fat being sucked up the tube. ewwie! How do they not puncture something important while their jabbing that canula thing in there??
I'm thinking if I keep losing weight I will need a serious tummy tuck. And yes, I have watched one of those done on the Discovery health channel. I am big into watching these painful things. And yes, it does look very gross when they cut your stomach off and then sew it back together. ewwie!

I went to see Brady at church camp today---after getting lost for about an hour and then finally getting to "Alba" Missouri. Why in the world would they put the town there, I have no idea. Now I can drive right to it, that is after driving 10 miles in the complete opposite direction, around it, in front of it, I almost gave up. Brady got upset and wanted to come home. This is the first time for him away from home where he can't call me. He has been away before but could call me anytime. 2 kids had already gone home this week because they were homesick. I think it would have been different if he had a close friend that had gone with him, but he is better friends with the girls at our church, and there isn't too many boys that are in his age group so he is friends with the boys a year younger--that didn't get to go. He will be back on Friday morning--probably very mad at me. I felt like a bad mom, but he will be ok. .................I hope!!

Brady's at camp!

Brady went to camp this past Sunday. It has been so strange with him not at home. I will be going up there today to see him for church service this evening, and he will be coming back on Friday morning!! Yay!

I have the night off!

What to do???------- Brady is at his Oma's house for the night and Steve goes to work. OhMY.
I will probably end up cleaning.
And then watch a movie.

I haven't posted in awhile so here goes--

*Brady has started swimming lessons this week, I wanted him to be all up to date on everything before he goes off to church camp in a few weeks.

*VBS starts next week.

*I made the most delicious low carb soup this evening. Steve won't eat it because it is cream soup though. It was wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

*Tony hurt his shoulder really bad a couple of weeks ago while racing. He then tried to race the next day and had a flat, hit the wall and was out of the race.
This last Sunday we went to a bowling tournament and didn't get to watch, but he only did about 37 laps and then had Ricky Rudd drive for him. Hope he gets better fast!!! They said he broke his shoulder blade during the race he got hurt in and they can't take pain killers or anything because it will interfere with racing. He is still 5th in points going down from 4th. He'll be back up there!

Thats about all of my excitement for the time being.

I'm a Zen Mom too!

This is the quiz I got off of Irish Divinity.

Your quiz results make you a Zen Mom.

How do you do it?
Even when explosions are all around, you are able to take a deep cleansing breath and chant your mantra "this too shall pass."
You are a calming influence on your kids in a hectic world.

YIPPEEEE

I went to the doc today and I have lost 13 more pounds! YES!
That is 28lbs total. I guess now I realize how much I was eating before. WOW!
Cutting out all of the bread has really helped me.

Thats my exciting news for the day! :)

Go Taylor!!

YES!! TAYLOR WON!!!

I know I have said it before, but I LOVE his voice!

Hurry and make your CD so I can go buy it!

This was the best American Idol yet. I really liked Chris and Katharine too, but Taylor caught my eye when they auditioned at the very beginning.

-----The start to my Wednesday evening of TV----- We DVR'd Dr. Phil primetime from 7-8 while watching the first half of American Idol. At 8 we watched LOST while DVRing the second half of AI. LOST was on from 8-10pm. So then we finally got to watch the rest of AI! Why is everything always on at the same time? We love you DVR! :)

OH! And PRINCE was there---How AWESOME was that?! :)

I was a bum all day today. I didn't do anything but hang some clothes up and put towels in the dryer. I sat on the couch all day. I had an exhausting couple of days--I will get into that tomorrow.

Taylor's got it going on!

I just LOVE Taylors voice!! I think he will win tomorrow night on American Idol! Anyway that is who I voted for. OOPS, I forgot to place Kat's votes. I really did. Steve likes Katharine and I was supposed to place some votes for her. I also think she is very good, but I think Taylor is going to win it. Go Taylor!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Today is Tony's Birthday! May 20! Yes,
I know it is now the 21st.
He turned 35! YAY!!
He came in 12th place tonite. He got caught
in the middle of a mess, then ended up third,
then got into it again, a BIG CRUNCH!
Which ended his race.
Here are some pics from the race.
Thanks to YAHOO Nascar news.

Isn't he a cutie?? OMYGosh!!

Katharine or Taylor?

Who will it be? Kat or Taylor? I hope there are more than just me and my husband that are American Idol junkies out there. Who do you think Keith and Alyssa??
I thought for sure that Chris would have been in there. I think people just stopped voting for him because they thought he was going to win it anyway and thought he already had enough votes. I can't wait until he has a cd coming out! he is great!! I voted and voted for Taylor Monday night and Steve voted for Kat.
I just love Taylor's voice! Love that Joe Cocker voice... LOL

Steve gave blood today at our church....................................... I watched and cheered him on. :) I went over and watched the blood spin around and around and be separated from the plasma, which was pretty cool and interesting-------and then felt nauseated so I left him and went over and sat at my table where I couldn't see the blood anymore. I wish it didn't bother me to donate. Brady and I have the same blood type, B+, so at least I know that much. If he ever needs any I will be there first in line!!! Even if I am fainting and throwing up! Steve's is O+.

That was my exciting day.
Oh, ya, yesterday I went to the doctor to check my bp and see if my bp medicine is doing ok and I have lost 6 more lbs!! YAY!!
21 lbs total !!!!!!!!!!!! I really need to start exercising though!

Happy Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to ALL the Mommies out there!!

I can't remember where I found this, either someone posted it, or it was off the baby board, but I love it and it always makes me cry!
I am so thankful for my family and everything that I have! I LOVE you Brady & Trey and I am PROUD to be your mom!


Can you be a mommy

if your baby is not with you?

I thought of you and closed my eyes, and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother, and I know I heard him say:

A mother has a baby, this we know is true.
But, God, can you be a mother, When your baby's not with you?

Yes, you can he replied, with confidence in his voice.
I give many women babies, when they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime, and others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb, but there's no need to stay.

I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here.
He took a breath and cleared his throat, and then I saw a tear.

I wish that I could show you what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile, with other children who say;

We go to earth and learn our lessons, of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a mom, who had so much love for me.
I learned my lesson very quickly, my mommy set me free.

I miss my mommy oh so much, but I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep on her pillow where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek, and whisper in her ear.
"Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I am here.

"So you see my dear sweet one, your children are okay.
Your babies are here in my home, they'll be at heavens gate for you.

So now you see what makes a mother. It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love that you had so much of, right from the very start.

Though some on earth may not realize your are a mother, until their time is done. They'll be up here with me one day, and you'll know that you’re the best one!

-Author Unknown-

UUUHH!

UUUHHH! Thats what I have to say. just a warning............proceed at your own risk. edited..

It is so hard being married sometimes!! I get so discouraged, he makes me so mad. We can't agree on anything.

I get so sick of politics and talking about them. My family is democrat, his is republican---(with the exception of his brother and sister-in-law) but they live in Virginia so that doesn't help much. Mine watch CNN... his watch Fox. His have books about George & Laura Bush and all the wonderful heroic things he has done (lol)sorry but I am just not a fan..........mine have books on Bill & Hillary Clinton. Which I believe Clinton was a very good president, he just messed up a little. We even went to Bill's book signing in Fayetteville AR a couple of yrs ago. We camped out all night at Walmart. My husband went with us. He sold his signed book on ebay. My book and Bradys' is on the shelf. His family have a talking Bush doll.....mine have a talking Clinton doll. Where does it end????????? My husband leans more toward the conservative side-he watches Fox, but says he isn't a republican. ha. I am not all the way democrat when it comes to the majorly big elections, but about as far as you can get from being a republican. Does that make any sense?
Voting season is just going to plain suck.

I am so sick of doing everything.
I wish Trey was here, I really need him right now. I can tell I haven't taken my meds in 2 days. I thought I may be able to wean myself off of them, but I guess not yet.

I have to go iron now, cya! Sorry about the crappy post. :) guess I wanted to get some of it out.

OMGosh will the rain ever stop?

I can't believe it is STILL RAINING! I think its gonna stop and then wake up the next morning to RAIN! My boxwoods are getting flooded!!!! My hanging basket of flowers is doing good though.
At least it is cool today and not very humid. So, I might have a half way decent hair day. :)
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I have been subbing the last 2 days at the middle school. Sixth grade so far is the best--eighth, not so good. I had tech ed., and social studies.
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I wasn't going to sub today, and they didn't call me anyway so that was good! Friday I can't because Brady has his 5th grade promotion. :( I don't want him to go to middle school yet! I know how you feel Divinity!!! I am right there with ya!
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Yesterday was the Science fair at Nichols. Brady got first place. YAY!!!! I can't post pictures on here because for some reason our camera won't hook up to the computer anymore.

I'll post more later. I need to start cleaning my neglected house.

YAY

I guess I will go ahead and post it...................................................
I lost 15 lbs last month! YAY! I am doing low carb and so far I am doing very well. I can have 30 carbs a day. Today I had more though this was really the first day I have cheated. Brady and I went to see Akeelah and the Bee. It was very good. Anyway I had popcorn at the movie. That is how I cheated---No candy though!! We also went to Petsmart to see all the puppies and kittens, to Factory Card Outlet, Target, JR Learning, the movie, Kohl's, and to the Book Barn. All of this in the RAIN. I must have had a lot of energy today, huh? Usually I only make it to a couple of places. I feel so much better lately after losing some of it. I had never been this heavy before. I gained around 20lbs when I was pregnant with Trey, so it is almost gone, and now I can fit into my other clothes. Thank Goodness!! But I have a lot more to lose.
I have been trying very hard though!!!

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Tony was 6th in tonite's race. I didn't get to watch all of it because we didn't get home until around 8pm.
Then Steve was being gripey! He is such a grouch sometimes!

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Talk to ya soon!

Nascar race

I knew there was a good reason why I didn't sub today. I am watching the Nascar race that was rained out yesterday. Currently Tony is in the lead after hanging back all day. Ok, the race is over. Tony got 2nd place!! YAY!

I AM GLAD I DIDN'T WATCH THIS RACE!! It was on Saturday, and we had to drive to Bartlesville that day for a bowling tournament that Brady and Steve were in.

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED SATURDAY Tony was driving his #33 car in the Busch race at Talladega. His car flipped and landed on the roof skidding across the track! He was ok though, still smiling after getting out of the car! I saw the replay today, and I am very glad I didn't see it when it happened. GO TONY!

I wish Mr. Rogers lived in my neighborhood!

Oh we have LOVELY neighbors! The neighbor across the street just mowed and now he's sweeping all of his grass and &*(**% into the street. And you know where it will end up? In our yard. Everything finds it way to our yard it either gets stuck on our tree or against the fence. I just want to build a big privacy fence around our whole place and not have to look at anyone. LOL!
The other new neighbor that moved in next to the house directly across ran out her front door yesterday while I was planting my other boxwood in the front and yelled to ask me if I could call an ambulance. Of course I asked why? She told me her son had cut his eye. So being the wonderful neighbor that I am, I call 911 to tell them they needed an ambulance over there. I don't know these people--I walked over there to their house to make sure everything is okay, their house is filthy. I try to keep mine clean and it is cluttered, but mygosh how can people live like that????
The ambulance comes, but do I get any kind of "Thank You"??? NO!
fun fun!
Hope they don't need another phone call made.............................................

Good or Bad?

I have been subbing at the middle school this week. I am wondering when the kids are coming in saying, "Oh Good, our favorite sub is here" is this a good thing or a bad thing?? I do let them talk some and try to keep them quiet--they get their work done or I make them turn them in unfinished with their name on it and then they can explain to the teacher why they didn't get it finished. I do write names down to give to the teacher and Monday when one 8th grader punched another one in the face, and then he threw a book at him I did call down to the office for the principal. He wasn't there but a coach came up to deal with them. I don't let them get away with much. I know they like to talk and thats fine, but when they start running around the room, coloring their teeth with black sharpie pens, foul language, not listening---ok that gets their name down on my sheet! I guess its good that they like me. I like the middle school, they crack me up! I'm just not ready for Brady to be there next year. I still think 6th grade is too young to be at the middle school.
I have transitional 1st grade on Friday, so that will be a change for me.

My day

I have monitored Tues. and Wed. of this week in the elementary school for testing. I didn't realize how hard it is for me to keep quiet that long. I walked around the room not saying a word, thought I was going to go nuts!! I was supposed to substitute in the elem. school today, it got cancelled so I somehow told them I would do the high school. OH MY! Talk about a mess! A woman I know was subbing there too, and she loves the high school. I guess it just seems like kids are so different nowadays (is this really a word?) Talk Talk Talk thats all they did 3rd and 4th hours. But I guess it really didn't help that we had to watch a movie on Edgar Allen Poe and there also was the Senior talent show today too. What a day to sub! I had already told them elementary and middle school only (although ms is hard too).
Wish me luck next week--may I get good classes!!!

70's

Oh this is scary!!!
I'm sitting here singing along with Greg Brady's 70's music infomercial.
I am getting OLD. Just plain OLD.

I wore a belt to church Sunday and my son Brady told me I was too old to be wearing a belt like that. He said, "Girls in my class wear belts like that". Thanks Bray! just add to my oldness.

I'm gonna go enjoy the infomercial---cya later!