Today was picture day...for Kinsey and Kaitlyn. We are so fortunate that our child care provides picture day four times a year. This is very helpful for us because photo places around this time of year are CRAZY, to say the least. As soon as you walk in there are kids crying, parents getting frustrated, people even camp out like it's American Idol I think. Certainly not a place for Christmas spirit, even though children are forced into that itchy holiday dress and are made to smile like they love those horrid tights.
We have not ordered pictures in quite a while. And by quite a while, I mean Kaitlyn had no hair in the last set of pictures we have and she now wears her hair in a pony tail..well, I put it up in a pony tail only for her to take it down within exactly 3.5 minutes.
So this morning I gave Kinsey the task of making sure Kaitlyn kept her pony tail in until after pictures. I told Kaitlyn that she could take it out as soon as her pictures were done. She told me ok but in the back of my mind I prepared myself to get the proofs back with her hair down.
The whole drive to pick them up from school today, I was ready to hear that Kaitlyn didn't keep her hair up. Much to my surprise that was not the case when I walked in. Kaitlyn still had her hair up! But that was the least of my worries...
She had on her spare set of pants. You know...the ones you throw in the school bag that they never wear. The night before, I carefully picked out their outfits so they would coordinate and have matching jeans. Imagine my shock when I saw Kaitlyn wearing her PINK CAMOFLAGUE pants!! I asked the dreaded question..."Kaitlyn, did you have an accident today?" When really I wanted to know, "Were these pink camo pants in the picture?" Amy so politely informed me that Kaitlyn had her accident 20 min. before pictures so she didn't have time to wash her jeans before pictures. Awesome! She said that they had to do some creative positioning so that Kaitlyn's pants didn't show in the picture. Doesn't she know...You don't pee your pants on picture day! I can't even remember the last time Kaitlyn had an accident. Here I was all worried about her hair when I should have been worried about packing another set of jeans that would have worked better than pink camo. Next time I'll try to plan for everything!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Fun Filled Weekend
Since Times are Tough...
I decided to save a little bit of money and get the off brand laundry soap. I did very well at buying the "Sun" brand because it was only $1.94. I bought that brand for about three months and saved a lot of money. Recently, I have noticed that our laundry just didn't have that fresh out of the dryer smell that I love! Nothing makes me more unhappy than doing laundry all day and having it smell the same as when it went in. So yesterday morning, as I was perusing Target for any good deals, I broke down and bought my favorite laundry soap for $10.99. It was not a good deal but I spent all day yesterday doing laundry and it was so worth it! My laundry smelled so good I forgot that times were tough and at that moment, I really didn't care. I will probably not go back to "Sun" brand every again.
In Other Good News...
I got another whole section of assignments done for my online class. Only six more meetings and I will be done...in May!!
Finally...
Yesterday Jason and I watched Emma, the daughter of our good friend. She is one of the sweetest girls ever. Kinsey and Kaitlyn love playing with her. I thought we would do something fun so I made some sugar cookies. I bought white frosting and had the girls mix in food coloring to make different colors of frosting. They wanted purple, pink, hot pink, and orange. They frosted their cookies and topped them with different kinds of sprinkles. They were a mess when we finished but had so much fun! As soon as Emma got here, she put on one of Kinsey's ballet outfits and refused to take it off until it was time to go. It was so cute!
Hope everyone has a great week. Only 9 days until Christmas break!!
I decided to save a little bit of money and get the off brand laundry soap. I did very well at buying the "Sun" brand because it was only $1.94. I bought that brand for about three months and saved a lot of money. Recently, I have noticed that our laundry just didn't have that fresh out of the dryer smell that I love! Nothing makes me more unhappy than doing laundry all day and having it smell the same as when it went in. So yesterday morning, as I was perusing Target for any good deals, I broke down and bought my favorite laundry soap for $10.99. It was not a good deal but I spent all day yesterday doing laundry and it was so worth it! My laundry smelled so good I forgot that times were tough and at that moment, I really didn't care. I will probably not go back to "Sun" brand every again.
In Other Good News...
I got another whole section of assignments done for my online class. Only six more meetings and I will be done...in May!!
Finally...
Yesterday Jason and I watched Emma, the daughter of our good friend. She is one of the sweetest girls ever. Kinsey and Kaitlyn love playing with her. I thought we would do something fun so I made some sugar cookies. I bought white frosting and had the girls mix in food coloring to make different colors of frosting. They wanted purple, pink, hot pink, and orange. They frosted their cookies and topped them with different kinds of sprinkles. They were a mess when we finished but had so much fun! As soon as Emma got here, she put on one of Kinsey's ballet outfits and refused to take it off until it was time to go. It was so cute!
Hope everyone has a great week. Only 9 days until Christmas break!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Kacina and the terrible horrible no good very bad day
I received a text from Tim, my principal, telling me "don't panic...your classroom flooded." So of course my first reaction was to panic. He told me there was "minor damage, maybe a few books." How in the world does a classroom flood? I kept retracing my steps and asking myself if I closed all my windows. Apparently I wasn't thinking logically because there is no way my windows being open in my classroom would flood the entire room unless there was a tsunami (not likely in Indianapolis, IN) that happened to pass by. I tried to put the whole thing out of my mind until the next day when I could go in and assess the "minor damage" myself.
I got up early the next day and went into my room to find no "minor damage" but HUGE DAMAGE!! Obviously Tim doesn't understand how essential my English/Spanish area rug is to my day. Somewhere in my mind, between real facts and dramatizations of my imagination, I believe I read a study that shows that when students have been sitting for 17 minutes, their minds shut off. So this year I have been doing a very good job of utilizing all of the space in my class. I have a book center with a very large area rug (that I fought very hard to get, and eventually had to steal). This is one of the most important places in my room because I hold Writer's Workshop and sometimes other things in this area. It's such a calming place and my students seem at peace there--weird, I know. But it's one of the only areas that they are quiet when they sit there. So...like I said HUGE DAMAGE!
At this point I really didn't care that my books for my class that starts in December were completely ruined because they were sitting on the floor behind my desk. Yeah, that didn't phase me like my area rug did.
I talked to our head custodian, Ed, and he did tell me that he was able to save it and was drying it. So hopefully it comes back to me in tip top shape because it means everything to me!
But that's not all. Also when I walked in that morning, I saw that the Front Row people came in and installed our new microphone technology. I fully admit that I was not very pumped about this. When I was told that I was one of eight classrooms chosen to pilot Front Row systems, and that I would have to wear a microphone...I may have made a few jokes about it with my other friends who also had to wear one. So this was not a good day to see my brand new microphone sitting at the front of the class waiting for me to put it on. I couldn't possible have to test this out on the same day I thought I lost my area rug.
I clipped it on and started talking to my students and they were so silent. So I continued through writing, then reading...soon enough we were through our whole day. They all said they liked the microphone and it helped them pay attention better. It is really awesome! There are speakers all around the room so all students can hear equally. It was really nice when I was writing on the Activboard, I could still talk and they could all hear me perfectly. It even comes with a hand held mic for the students to use. We did some reading out loud and everyone wanted to use the microphone to read! It was amazing. Students who normally don't like to read, wanted to use it and try. I was really skeptical of this system, but I swear by it now!! I think these things should be in every classroom. It even runs through my computer so when we are watching our Social Studies and Science videos on the Activboard, we don't have to strain to hear them! Check it out here!
I got up early the next day and went into my room to find no "minor damage" but HUGE DAMAGE!! Obviously Tim doesn't understand how essential my English/Spanish area rug is to my day. Somewhere in my mind, between real facts and dramatizations of my imagination, I believe I read a study that shows that when students have been sitting for 17 minutes, their minds shut off. So this year I have been doing a very good job of utilizing all of the space in my class. I have a book center with a very large area rug (that I fought very hard to get, and eventually had to steal). This is one of the most important places in my room because I hold Writer's Workshop and sometimes other things in this area. It's such a calming place and my students seem at peace there--weird, I know. But it's one of the only areas that they are quiet when they sit there. So...like I said HUGE DAMAGE!
At this point I really didn't care that my books for my class that starts in December were completely ruined because they were sitting on the floor behind my desk. Yeah, that didn't phase me like my area rug did.
I talked to our head custodian, Ed, and he did tell me that he was able to save it and was drying it. So hopefully it comes back to me in tip top shape because it means everything to me!
But that's not all. Also when I walked in that morning, I saw that the Front Row people came in and installed our new microphone technology. I fully admit that I was not very pumped about this. When I was told that I was one of eight classrooms chosen to pilot Front Row systems, and that I would have to wear a microphone...I may have made a few jokes about it with my other friends who also had to wear one. So this was not a good day to see my brand new microphone sitting at the front of the class waiting for me to put it on. I couldn't possible have to test this out on the same day I thought I lost my area rug.
I clipped it on and started talking to my students and they were so silent. So I continued through writing, then reading...soon enough we were through our whole day. They all said they liked the microphone and it helped them pay attention better. It is really awesome! There are speakers all around the room so all students can hear equally. It was really nice when I was writing on the Activboard, I could still talk and they could all hear me perfectly. It even comes with a hand held mic for the students to use. We did some reading out loud and everyone wanted to use the microphone to read! It was amazing. Students who normally don't like to read, wanted to use it and try. I was really skeptical of this system, but I swear by it now!! I think these things should be in every classroom. It even runs through my computer so when we are watching our Social Studies and Science videos on the Activboard, we don't have to strain to hear them! Check it out here!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
This Is Our Story...
Jason and I are approching our second year of wedded bliss in early December. However, we have been together for just over seven years. When ever I say that, I always pause and think ... Really? Seven years? Already? It always makes me think back to how it all started. So sit back, pop some popcorn, and enjoy. This is our story...
I just graduated high school and chose a small private college in the middle of no where. It was a big step because no one was going to Manchester with me. I literally knew no one! However, I worked with a friend, who had a roommate, who played baseball with some guys at Manchester (did you follow that?). Somehow I got invited to a "party" in Garrett where a bunch of Manchester people would be. I thought it might be a good idea to go and meet some people before I start my freshman year..you know, just so there would be at least one familiar face on campus. I was promised that I wouldn't be the only girl there. As soon as we showed up, I quickly realized that I was the only girl there. Feeling very out of place and a very uncomfortable, Jason befriended me and asked if I wanted to play eucher. I was a little sketchey of this guy. Mainly because he was wearing a "I love truckers" hat. However, he was nice and very funny!
Somehow he got my name from one of the other guys there and we started talking online. When I got to campus for freshman orientation, I found out Jason was on campus early for baseball. One day I ran into him in the Ad building and I hit his arm and said "Hey, I know you!" I thought to my self 'how awesome! I know someone and I have even hung out with him before.' Much to my disappointment, he totally ignored me and kept walking. I was so mad!
As soon as I got back to my room, he tried to talk to me online and explained that he thought I was very pretty and just didn't know what to say when he saw me. I thought that was honest and we went out on a date that weekend. Might have been one of the worst dates because we went to see the movie "Jay and Silent Bob." Not a good movie by any standard but we really got to know each other.
After that weekend, we pretty much spent all of our time together and grew closer as friends. Although we've been through a lot together that has tested us, I can't imagine being with anyone else!
I just graduated high school and chose a small private college in the middle of no where. It was a big step because no one was going to Manchester with me. I literally knew no one! However, I worked with a friend, who had a roommate, who played baseball with some guys at Manchester (did you follow that?). Somehow I got invited to a "party" in Garrett where a bunch of Manchester people would be. I thought it might be a good idea to go and meet some people before I start my freshman year..you know, just so there would be at least one familiar face on campus. I was promised that I wouldn't be the only girl there. As soon as we showed up, I quickly realized that I was the only girl there. Feeling very out of place and a very uncomfortable, Jason befriended me and asked if I wanted to play eucher. I was a little sketchey of this guy. Mainly because he was wearing a "I love truckers" hat. However, he was nice and very funny!
Somehow he got my name from one of the other guys there and we started talking online. When I got to campus for freshman orientation, I found out Jason was on campus early for baseball. One day I ran into him in the Ad building and I hit his arm and said "Hey, I know you!" I thought to my self 'how awesome! I know someone and I have even hung out with him before.' Much to my disappointment, he totally ignored me and kept walking. I was so mad!
As soon as I got back to my room, he tried to talk to me online and explained that he thought I was very pretty and just didn't know what to say when he saw me. I thought that was honest and we went out on a date that weekend. Might have been one of the worst dates because we went to see the movie "Jay and Silent Bob." Not a good movie by any standard but we really got to know each other.
After that weekend, we pretty much spent all of our time together and grew closer as friends. Although we've been through a lot together that has tested us, I can't imagine being with anyone else!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Changing Taste Buds? Who Knew?
I, by no means, like to try new things...especially new foods. I've never been a big fan of any kind of seafood. I've always thought it smells a little funny and it all tastes like fish. Jason, on the other hand, loves seafood. Specifically, he loves Red Lobster. Being as dramatic as I can, I always turn up my nose when he suggests that we eat there. Somehow I always win out and we go to Applebees or O"Charley's where I feel safe with (you guessed it) chicken fingers.
Last night was no different. He so politely suggested Red Lobster and I so dramatically said something to redirect him to a restaurant that has my safe food. Only, I felt really bad because we NEVER go to Red Lobster but we ALWAYS go to my choice. So I stopped myself and decided to give it a try.
They say your taste buds change every seven years (not sure if this is something I made up or if it's researched based but I used this theory last night) so I felt like it has probably been about seven years since I have been to Red Lobster so I'm bound to like something. As I searched the menu for something safe, I found nothing. Knowing that I could probably only get about two refills on the free cheese biscuits they bring with your meal before they cut me off, I knew I had to order something. I cautiously ordered the JUMBO coconut shrimp (because I know I don't like the little shrimps, so why not just order the JUMBOs?). However, they were the most amazing thing I've ever eaten. They came with a sauce that was very sweet and wonderful. I'm sold. I realized there must be some truth to the whole taste buds changing every seven years. If it's not true, I'm definitely going to look into marketing that idea. Anyway, I can't wait to see what new foods are in store for me seven years from now when my taste buds go through yet another change! I'm marking my calendar.
Last night was no different. He so politely suggested Red Lobster and I so dramatically said something to redirect him to a restaurant that has my safe food. Only, I felt really bad because we NEVER go to Red Lobster but we ALWAYS go to my choice. So I stopped myself and decided to give it a try.
They say your taste buds change every seven years (not sure if this is something I made up or if it's researched based but I used this theory last night) so I felt like it has probably been about seven years since I have been to Red Lobster so I'm bound to like something. As I searched the menu for something safe, I found nothing. Knowing that I could probably only get about two refills on the free cheese biscuits they bring with your meal before they cut me off, I knew I had to order something. I cautiously ordered the JUMBO coconut shrimp (because I know I don't like the little shrimps, so why not just order the JUMBOs?). However, they were the most amazing thing I've ever eaten. They came with a sauce that was very sweet and wonderful. I'm sold. I realized there must be some truth to the whole taste buds changing every seven years. If it's not true, I'm definitely going to look into marketing that idea. Anyway, I can't wait to see what new foods are in store for me seven years from now when my taste buds go through yet another change! I'm marking my calendar.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Meet Kaylee
I'm an AUNT!! On Thursday evening, I had the best phone call ever! It was a call telling me that Jessie's water broke and they were taking her into the hospital. She had a very good and fast labor...one that any woman would be envious of! Kaylee Marie was born at 2:51am on Friday, November 7. She was a healthy 7lb 6oz. She is so precious and I wish I didn't live so far away because I wanted to hold her as long as I could.
Kaitlyn with her new baby cousin! Kaitlyn did not want to give her up. She loves babies!!
Kinsey with baby Kaylee. She was soo excited and waited soo long for this moment!
Kaylee Marie
Aunt Cina with Kaylee! I savored every moment with her because I know it will be a few more years before we are ready to have another baby. I have to say though, holding a baby again makes me realize two things: 1. I want another baby 2. My own kids have grown up very fast!
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