Sunday, Sunday

I just didn't want to go to church today. I don't know why...just didn't. But I went. Usually when I follow through like that, I end up feeling better. Not so much today. It's a holiday weekend and I think that instead of half our ward going somewhere else, they all invited people here this time. There were extra kids in primary and it was a bit chaotic. I ended the block with a headache and really needing a nap. For two nights in a row, I've been up for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. I think it's caught up with me. I could feel my brain zoning out while I was playing the piano in primary. Usually I can play and talk at the same time--couldn't do that today.

So...I think I'll fall asleep to some baseball and then work on my genealogy again. I need to get back to the temple. Maybe we can get back in our summer schedule of going every Friday. That would be nice. Ok...now I'm rambling. Good grief.

Speaking of Houses

This is the house we're seriously considering. In the first picture (kitchen), off to the left is another living area which, I think, has the same tile--but I honestly can't remember. It may have the laminate like the rest of the house. The next two pics are the same front room/dining room area. All of the bedrooms and hallway have the same laminate flooring. I'll need lots of area rugs if we get this house. The bedrooms are kinda small and I'm not sure where we'd put the computer, but it's in our price range and doesn't need too much "love." We'll see....

Ramblings at the End of Another Week

We're down to the last few days--eight to be exact. I took my choir to Sandy Lake on Wednesday. They sang well and received a 1st Division rating. So now, I'm really on the downhill slide. They're supposed to sing for the 4th and 5th grade awards assemblies, but beyond that...I'm done! Woo hoo! Sandy Lake went well except for the two kids who threw up. What's up with that? I've never had that happen before. At least their chaperones had to deal with it and not me. :-)

We looked at houses on Wednesday and we're going again tomorrow to look at another one. I wish we could afford what we really want, but we'll have to settle for what we can afford and what we need. Found one that has good potential. It's empty, so it shouldn't be a problem to paint and fix up before we move in. We'll just have to see. I'm excited about seeing the one tomorrow. It backs up to the lake which would be great for Richard and the boys especially. It's a little bit more than we really wanted to pay, but we'll just have to wait and see. It's such a huge decision. We don't want to settle, but I don't want to be "house-poor" either. Eh...we've got some time. We'll keep looking and praying and see where the right place is. I know it's out there.

Stealing Ideas

I had the best Kindergarten class today and it was all due to my friend, Suzanne. I stole her idea of choosing songs that she used in Primary on Sunday. Figured I'd steal it exactly, but then realized that I didn't have time this morning to cut out and laminate the pieces I needed. So...I just made a list of songs, cut them out into individual song titles and put them into a big ole hat that I have from a different game. The kids loved it--they loved the excitement of seeing which song would be next. And we didn't even get to all of them! Guess I know what I'm doing for the next three weeks of Kindergarten! LOL

So...THANKS, SUZANNE!!! I plan to be stealing ideas from you for the rest of our primary time. :-)

Changed Some Things

Okay...only one thing. Changed up my playlist. Enjoy!

Ramblings

Thirteen more days...thirteen more days...thirteen more days. Can I really make it? At least there are some fun parts in there. The choir goes to Sandy Lake on Wednesday--and a couple of friends from church are chaperoning. So that's a whole day away from school. (Whoops...guess I should make up some kind of lesson plan for my classes that day.) But it's my evil Wednesday classes. Yay! I honestly can't remember if I scheduled it that way on purpose or not, but I'm grateful!

Then there will be awards assemblies and play days and things like that. Hopefully the next three weeks will fly by. Oh! And Memorial Day. Next weekend is a long weekend! Woo hoo!

Looking for houses. Haven't heard from our realtor since Spring Break. Happened to see her today since her daughter was auditioning for the Honor Choir. So after the audition I just asked her if she'd found any houses for us yet. I gave her my email again and we made a tentative date for house hunting next weekend. There are a couple that have come up in the last week that look promising. And I know that Richard doesn't want to have a garage sale, but I want to move as little as possible. Seriously. If it doesn't belong in the new house, I don't want to move it! So...we'll see. Can't really do anything yard-sale-wise until after the reunion.

James passed his belt test yesterday. He's not an 8th keup yellow belt. Someday I'm going to figure out how to d/l pictures from my phone onto my computer so I can post them here. Someday. Anyway, he hadn't tested since September! Ok...I'm going to have to be more on top of that. That's just dumb. At $155/month, he ought to be progressing better than that. Oh well.

So...those are my ramblings for today. Ready for your nap now?

Great Website

So I discovered the Church's latest familysearch website yesterday. It becomes available at different times in different temple districts. I LOVE IT! It makes me excited to get back to the temple and get the work done for my family. This website shows you what needs to be done and where you are in the process. It makes it much less daunting than before--at least to me. I've been playing with it all weekend! Happy Mother's Day to me!

To Mom

Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I miss you. I miss being able to complain to you and you always agreed with me--even if I was probably wrong. I wish I could ask you things--things about growing older, about family, about school districts, about everything! I should have asked more questions, but I was too young to know any better. You knew that--and you told me things even when I rolled my eyes and thought you were wasting my time. I do wish you had made me learn to cook and sew--because now Richard cooks and I have to find someone to sew the patches on scout uniforms--but I understand why you didn't. I have a "strong-willed child" too. You'll be happy to know that the Mother's Curse works!

I'm glad we had that last visit. You recognized me one last time--and I'll be forever grateful for that chance. It was time for you to go. I know you're watching us and probably laughing at the things I go through with my boys. I know that you're pleased with how Dad has been able to keep going even though he misses you terribly. We'll see you again someday. I love you, Mom. Happy Mother's Day.

ESL Certified

I passed the ESL certification test! Yippee!!! I was really excited until...

I found out that I have to pay $77 to *get* the certificate. Then I have to re-up my certification every 5 years--including certification hours. I'm grandfathered in on my music certification--lifetime certificate. Ugh. I don't ever intend to teach ESL. Supposedly the district will reimburse me for the certificate as well as the test. All told that's roughly $200! Thank goodness for the economic stimulus package! ;-)

Oh well...at least I passed and I don't have to take that test again. Wonder which hoop they'll have me jump through next!

It's Time

It's so time for school to be out. We have 4 more weeks. Sigh. I'm just apathetic about everything right now. I still have a 1st grade program and a choir contest to do. Blah.

I try to make sure that I do something fun during the last six weeks. This year it's folk dance. Most of the classes are having fun with it, but one today just stared at me and wandered from place to place. ARGH! So...do I do something completely different for one 4th grade class or do I just push through it? Still thinking about that one. I have another week before I see them again.

I think I'm just tired. I'm tired of being disrespected. I'm tired of arguing. I'm tired of whining--said in a most-whiny voice. I'm tired of children complaining about every...little...thing. When did our children become such wusses? They bump into each other and immediately come running to me to tell me that so-and-so bumped into them. Is it terrible to want to just say, "SO?"

Four more weeks...four more weeks...four more weeks. But only three more Mondays. We have Memorial Day off. I think I can...I think I can...I think I can....

Changes Abound

They formed a new stake today. I kinda figured it was coming--especially with the tri-stake conference today with general authorites and everything! So they formed the Frisco, Texas stake--and put us in it! Ok...I didn't see that one coming. I really thought we would stay in our stake. I'm not totally sure how I feel about it yet. This is a new experience for me. When our ward split a couple of years ago, that was also a new experience. I had no idea I was in for so many new experiences around here.

So, I'll get to see what it's like to form a new stake. All the positions that have to be filled! Will our scouts change councils? (I'm betting so.)

It was also fun to see old friends today. We were in the Denton stake when I joined the church--and that's where Richard grew up--so it was fun to see friendly faces. I laughed when I realized that I personally knew more people in the newly called Denton Stake Presidency than in my own! LOL I think it's going to be hard at first, but the more I think about it and mull it over and just let it *be,* the more it feels right. Now all we need is a stake building! :-)

Sunburn

You'd think I'd learn. I say that I've learned, but every year I have to be reminded. I'm fair-skinned. Very fair-skinned. Extremely fair-skinned. I gave up tanning a long time ago. So when we spent all day outside yesterday for field day--of course I forgot my sunscreen. A friend had some and gave it to me...but for the afternoon. That was okay. Gave me a little sun in the morning and then I thought I was good to go for the afternoon. I sprayed it on and rubbed it in.

This morning I realize that, yet again, I missed some places. The back of my upper left arm. The sides of my neck. And right behind my knees. I sat on the ground with NO SUNSCREEN on my legs hoping for a bit of a tan. Let the sun beat down on my legs--nothing. Nada. Just red right behind my knees.

I know better. I know I'm going to get sunburned. And I know that my legs aren't going to change color in the least. But every year, I try. Just a little bit of color. Just enough unprotected sun for some color and future skin cancer. But I've had my learning experience for the summer. Now I'll hopefully remember to always use the sunscreen and to make sure someone else gets the back of my neck for me. And yes...I look like a goofball.

Field Day

Field day is fun. Exhausting, but fun. We do first and second grade in the morning, then 3-5 in the afternoon. It's a day to be outside all day, go to lunch with my team and just enjoy playing. This morning I was in charge of "catching critters." Take a small parachute and put a rubber chicken on it. The kids can bounce the critter or toss it for someone else to catch. They have a great time. Then this afternoon I was on the big parachute. Even the older kids love the parachute. Only problem with the parachute--now my arms are tired! Plus, I'm a little sunburned. Think I'll just relax and watch TV all evening.