Blizzard Warning? Are you serious!?!? I move 3 hours from home to find myself sitting, waiting, watching for a BLIZZARD to arrive! What a difference 3 hours can make! After speaking to my mother earlier I learned that it was beautiful and 78 degrees at home today..... yet here it was 38! I sat and pondered back and forth all day if I REALLY needed to go to Wal-mart in the neighboring town, or just wait it out.....Surely there was enough to survive on. My day went on, the warnings kept popping up, and Jeremy got called out to work.
Then, later this afternoon my coworkers started expressing concern of this upcoming storm, questioning safety, electricity concerns and my curiousity peaked. Then, my phone rang and it was my husband telling me I better go stock up at the store incase of a so-called "whiteout" headed our way. Do what? Whiteout is where it is just gorgeously WHITE, right!?! Ha! That's a big, No! A whiteout is so much snow that causes electricity to go out! Yikesabee!
So, as I had JUST got Jentri down for a nap, my friend Wendy came over and watched the girls while I ran to the store. You would not BELIEVE the grocery store. Black Friday is the appropriate adjective! No buggies available, no shopping carts, no bread on the shelf left, etc.! Pure craziness and chaos!
So~here's to waiting to ride out our first "blizzard/whiteout" storm in the Panhandle of Texas!
Stay tuned my friends, details to come!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Wishing.....
“We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like.”
~ Dave Ramsey
~ Dave Ramsey
Saturday, February 16, 2013
In a funk!
Have you ever been in a funk? You know what I'm talking about.... just that mood where you just "don't care?". Yup, I'm there, and have been for about a week now. Why you might ask, or what the cause is. That, I can't answer. I've pondered, recently, asking myself "why do I feel this way?" Even had a coworker stop and ask if I was ok this week. I then asked myself "Am I ok?"
I don't know.
First of all, one trigger would be my mother getting a new job. She has spent the past 3 years working away from home, in prayerful hopes of one day returning home. Recently, God fulfilled his plan for her and she now gets to return home and be back in her home, out of the trailerhood, and with her husband. Let me just get it out that I couldn't be happier for her and my stepdad. However, this is my funkiness- I may be just a tad bit jealous that I'm not home anymore. Now with her being there she is able to attend and go to things of my nieces and nephews, yet still be 3 1/2 hours away from my kids. Some may call it selfish, yet some have told me that my feelings are normal. What gets me to feeling this way the most is looking back at my Grandmother and her 4 girls (my aunts). My mom was the one who lived 6 miles from my Grandmother- so my Grandmother was able to attend, do, and give to us (grandchildren) at anytime! Yet, it always had to be a planned trip to go see her other 3 children and their families. She wasn't at their day to day functions. Nor was she at their Sunday lunch table every Sunday. And that's the part that's hurting the worst- Sunday lunch. Everyone sitting around my mom's table, everyone visiting, cousins playing, and yet, we won't be there.
Don't get me wrong- I'm happy where I am in life. I love Canadian, I wish there was an even bigger word for LOVE when it came to my job. I can't wait for Jaylee to start school here next year. I feel like Educationally, we have and are giving our girls the absolute best compared to where we came from. Yet, it's the little things that get me. I know my Mom will make the effort to attend big things like Dance Recitals and such, however, when time goes on and we are playing basketball games every Thursday evening, I know that won't be the case. Yet, if I was home, she would probably be at every one of them.
So, pardon my funky self. I'm just working through some things currently!
I don't know.
First of all, one trigger would be my mother getting a new job. She has spent the past 3 years working away from home, in prayerful hopes of one day returning home. Recently, God fulfilled his plan for her and she now gets to return home and be back in her home, out of the trailerhood, and with her husband. Let me just get it out that I couldn't be happier for her and my stepdad. However, this is my funkiness- I may be just a tad bit jealous that I'm not home anymore. Now with her being there she is able to attend and go to things of my nieces and nephews, yet still be 3 1/2 hours away from my kids. Some may call it selfish, yet some have told me that my feelings are normal. What gets me to feeling this way the most is looking back at my Grandmother and her 4 girls (my aunts). My mom was the one who lived 6 miles from my Grandmother- so my Grandmother was able to attend, do, and give to us (grandchildren) at anytime! Yet, it always had to be a planned trip to go see her other 3 children and their families. She wasn't at their day to day functions. Nor was she at their Sunday lunch table every Sunday. And that's the part that's hurting the worst- Sunday lunch. Everyone sitting around my mom's table, everyone visiting, cousins playing, and yet, we won't be there.
Don't get me wrong- I'm happy where I am in life. I love Canadian, I wish there was an even bigger word for LOVE when it came to my job. I can't wait for Jaylee to start school here next year. I feel like Educationally, we have and are giving our girls the absolute best compared to where we came from. Yet, it's the little things that get me. I know my Mom will make the effort to attend big things like Dance Recitals and such, however, when time goes on and we are playing basketball games every Thursday evening, I know that won't be the case. Yet, if I was home, she would probably be at every one of them.
So, pardon my funky self. I'm just working through some things currently!
Monday, February 4, 2013
And don't it feel good?
Remember that song.....Walking on Sunshine? Although it's probably more of a love story song, I just have that one line stuck in my head.... "and don't it feel good?"
"I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!! "
Why am I walking on sunshine? Well, I'll give it to you in one word- FORGIVENESS!
Wow- I finally have experienced a very low valley in life, with someone I never thought possible, and after 6 long months without having that relationship, I finally forgave and am on to rebuilding that relationship.
Someone once told me that "I have forgiven that person, but I don't have to have a relationship with that person"..... Really? That's a big pile of BS in my opinion! If you can't have a relationship, then you haven't forgiven.
I recently was told If we receive forgiveness from God, we must give it to others who hurt us. We cannot hold grudges or seek revenge. We are to trust God for justice and forgive the person who offended us. That does not mean we must forget the offense, however; usually that's beyond our power. Forgiveness means releasing the other from blame, leaving the event in God's hands, and moving on.
So my friends, I'm moving on! I feel so much better having that big ol stuffy cloud above my head, daunting me to let it go, get it out, forgive Brittany, and move on!
And just as soon as I let it all go- I immediately had this song in my head....
"I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!! "
Have a great day, friends!
"I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!! "
Why am I walking on sunshine? Well, I'll give it to you in one word- FORGIVENESS!
Wow- I finally have experienced a very low valley in life, with someone I never thought possible, and after 6 long months without having that relationship, I finally forgave and am on to rebuilding that relationship.
Someone once told me that "I have forgiven that person, but I don't have to have a relationship with that person"..... Really? That's a big pile of BS in my opinion! If you can't have a relationship, then you haven't forgiven.
I recently was told If we receive forgiveness from God, we must give it to others who hurt us. We cannot hold grudges or seek revenge. We are to trust God for justice and forgive the person who offended us. That does not mean we must forget the offense, however; usually that's beyond our power. Forgiveness means releasing the other from blame, leaving the event in God's hands, and moving on.
So my friends, I'm moving on! I feel so much better having that big ol stuffy cloud above my head, daunting me to let it go, get it out, forgive Brittany, and move on!
And just as soon as I let it all go- I immediately had this song in my head....
"I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!! "
Have a great day, friends!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
At home today....
Well, last night was a rough one! Jaylee came home from school telling me that her head hurt, didn't feel good, etc. Gave her a good dose of tylenol and off she went to play with her sissy! Gave a dose of motrin before bedtime and BOOM- 1 Am came along and fever struck! Then came 4 Am and it was up to 103. Then came 5 Am, and she said she didn't feel good, her head hurt, and she was cold. So.....off to school I went! Sub stuff ready by 6 AM, principal contacted, breakfast made for hubby, lunch packed for hubby, and back to bed I went! Yet, my little Jentri knows her schedule at at 7 Am, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed!
We are heading to the Dr. later..... here's to hoping that it's NOT the flu!
We are heading to the Dr. later..... here's to hoping that it's NOT the flu!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Whew, Lawzy!
Girls...Girls...Girls.... I am one tired momma, teacher, wife, and gal! My grandmother, Maw, who is in hospice and slowly getting weak and tired.... used to say "whew lawzy" when she was tired and worn out! I am first of all, exhausted just from thinking, overthinking, and rethinking my lesson for tomorrow. Why oh why must my boss give me a "date" for an observation? Seriously? He's been in and out 20 times this year, sat down a few, got remarkable reviews and I never once fretted. Why? Because he caught me doing "my thing" and not having to prepare some dog and pony show. Whatever...... As I prepared this weeks lesson I tried to keep with my normal realm of thinking. But then i caught myself going "Ok, does this cover all levels of Blooms?" "Is this one of my main TEKS to be covering?" "Will he like this?" Blah..... Blah..... Blah.....
So, the plan is done. Everything is ready and I am ready for tomorrow to be OVER! I hate these types of things. Just walk in, unannounced, PLEASE! After all, I feel like that is the best way to get an overall picture of a teacher!
Aside from all that exhaustion, I just am not getting to bed as I normally do. My girls have been out of their nightly routine the past few nights, therefore making me later to bed. I then like having a little bit of quiet time after they go to bed, just talking to my husband- an ADULT conversation! I'm also getting busy preparing for Jaylee's 4th birthday. Please do not even ask about birthday parties. I go above and beyond and do way to much. (You know those stories of a deprived childhood..... that would be me with birthday parties)
I'm also trying to keep my family on a strict budget, I'm counting calories (Wahoo- 15 days with less than 1300 calories/day, and most days under 1000!). I am doing really well, so far, with both things. I have only spent $118 at walmart for TWO WEEKS of groceries, and I did spend an additional $23 in between the two weeks replacing milk, fresh salad ingredients, and fresh fruit. If you know me and my girls, we eat fruit like nobody's business!! So, keep me in your prayers! I'm trying to balance alot right now!
So, the plan is done. Everything is ready and I am ready for tomorrow to be OVER! I hate these types of things. Just walk in, unannounced, PLEASE! After all, I feel like that is the best way to get an overall picture of a teacher!
Aside from all that exhaustion, I just am not getting to bed as I normally do. My girls have been out of their nightly routine the past few nights, therefore making me later to bed. I then like having a little bit of quiet time after they go to bed, just talking to my husband- an ADULT conversation! I'm also getting busy preparing for Jaylee's 4th birthday. Please do not even ask about birthday parties. I go above and beyond and do way to much. (You know those stories of a deprived childhood..... that would be me with birthday parties)
I'm also trying to keep my family on a strict budget, I'm counting calories (Wahoo- 15 days with less than 1300 calories/day, and most days under 1000!). I am doing really well, so far, with both things. I have only spent $118 at walmart for TWO WEEKS of groceries, and I did spend an additional $23 in between the two weeks replacing milk, fresh salad ingredients, and fresh fruit. If you know me and my girls, we eat fruit like nobody's business!! So, keep me in your prayers! I'm trying to balance alot right now!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Tear.....Tear......My break is over!
Yuck! You know that horrible beeping sound that comes every 24 hours....... happened this morning. ALARM CLOCK....you are NO friend of mine! As I heard that obnoxious beeping this morning..... I wanted to gag, throw up, and roll right back over and sleep in another morning. Yet, I got right up and got to it. (I hate dwelling on things, hitting the snooze, hem-hawing, etc--- my motto is- get on with it!)
So I got myself ready, got the girls up and ready, and off to daycare. I went to my classroom, wishing that Christmas fairy had magically put away all of my Christmas classroom decor. You can guess that I was very disappointed when I walked in! However, I kept on with my "Get it done!" attitude, and had the tree down, the decorations down in a t-toal time of 30 minutes! go me! I was onto new things, planning for things, rearranging things within no time at all!
I had it going on! I had things copied off, planned out, and passed out to my collegues all before lunch time! I was pretty excited! I even have my reading and math lessons ready to go for the following me.
As sad as I am to kiss my break goodbye, I love returning after the break. Aside from all the "I got this and I got that", I love to see just how much my kids have grown up in 10 days. This is my first year for 1st grade, and maybe I won't see it. But I was always amazed after Christmas at my 3rd/4th graders at how much they had matured over the break!
As some know, our grade lost a very dear classmate over the break. I am sure some of my students will know about it, but I'm praying that those that know are also wise enough to not ask. Isn't that awful? I hate dealing with issues that involve kids hurting. I just want to it to go away. Don't ask me why I am so cold hearted about such things. I don't know. I just hate death. I hate funeral homes. (My uncle is even a mortition....how weird is that!) I hate "How Great Thou Art" and I hate caskets! It's just me, I know. I have lost many many people in my life, I am well aware that death is a normal part of life. I am a very devout Christian who knows that if I die today or if Jesus' comes today, I will be walking into the gates of heaven. I just hate talking about death. I hate explaining death. I hate even acknowledging death. I cry like a baby when no one else is around.......and hate for people to deal with a roller coaster me. I know God will be watching over Celina's friend's tomorrow. I pray a special prayer for Mrs. Slavin as she out of all the teachers is the most affected by this. Losing a student is just as bad as losing your own kid.
On a completely DIFFERENT note..... someone just down right rubs me the wrong way. How do you handle these people? Let me begin by describing the individual: bipolar, unsocial, strangely-odd, yet kind-hearted. I have never dealt with a ROLLER COASTER EMOTION MACHINE as I have had to this person. There are days when this person is just a happy go lucky, bee boppin, etc. then there are days that you get that cold, hard stare and when approached, they look the other way. It has been nice the past 10 days not dealing with the Roller Coaster ride, and as I returned today....BAM! Wouldn't ya know!? I make one remark about MY OWN CLASSROOM and out that person walks! So maybe I have another New Year's Resolution...... DO NOT CARE! I cannot deal with such petty individuals! Grow up and put on your big girl panties! Life is too short for you to worry about what I am doing and HOW I am doing it. So, how do you handle such individuals!? My mother always told me that I would encounter people that I did not like, didn't get along with, etc; but also told me that I had to be nice/respectful of them. I try my best, but it's truly hard some days.
So I got myself ready, got the girls up and ready, and off to daycare. I went to my classroom, wishing that Christmas fairy had magically put away all of my Christmas classroom decor. You can guess that I was very disappointed when I walked in! However, I kept on with my "Get it done!" attitude, and had the tree down, the decorations down in a t-toal time of 30 minutes! go me! I was onto new things, planning for things, rearranging things within no time at all!
I had it going on! I had things copied off, planned out, and passed out to my collegues all before lunch time! I was pretty excited! I even have my reading and math lessons ready to go for the following me.
As sad as I am to kiss my break goodbye, I love returning after the break. Aside from all the "I got this and I got that", I love to see just how much my kids have grown up in 10 days. This is my first year for 1st grade, and maybe I won't see it. But I was always amazed after Christmas at my 3rd/4th graders at how much they had matured over the break!
As some know, our grade lost a very dear classmate over the break. I am sure some of my students will know about it, but I'm praying that those that know are also wise enough to not ask. Isn't that awful? I hate dealing with issues that involve kids hurting. I just want to it to go away. Don't ask me why I am so cold hearted about such things. I don't know. I just hate death. I hate funeral homes. (My uncle is even a mortition....how weird is that!) I hate "How Great Thou Art" and I hate caskets! It's just me, I know. I have lost many many people in my life, I am well aware that death is a normal part of life. I am a very devout Christian who knows that if I die today or if Jesus' comes today, I will be walking into the gates of heaven. I just hate talking about death. I hate explaining death. I hate even acknowledging death. I cry like a baby when no one else is around.......and hate for people to deal with a roller coaster me. I know God will be watching over Celina's friend's tomorrow. I pray a special prayer for Mrs. Slavin as she out of all the teachers is the most affected by this. Losing a student is just as bad as losing your own kid.
On a completely DIFFERENT note..... someone just down right rubs me the wrong way. How do you handle these people? Let me begin by describing the individual: bipolar, unsocial, strangely-odd, yet kind-hearted. I have never dealt with a ROLLER COASTER EMOTION MACHINE as I have had to this person. There are days when this person is just a happy go lucky, bee boppin, etc. then there are days that you get that cold, hard stare and when approached, they look the other way. It has been nice the past 10 days not dealing with the Roller Coaster ride, and as I returned today....BAM! Wouldn't ya know!? I make one remark about MY OWN CLASSROOM and out that person walks! So maybe I have another New Year's Resolution...... DO NOT CARE! I cannot deal with such petty individuals! Grow up and put on your big girl panties! Life is too short for you to worry about what I am doing and HOW I am doing it. So, how do you handle such individuals!? My mother always told me that I would encounter people that I did not like, didn't get along with, etc; but also told me that I had to be nice/respectful of them. I try my best, but it's truly hard some days.
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