Drama Day

Today has just been one of those days. Actually it has stemmed from yesterday. One of the teachers has decided to resigned. Well that was the talk of the day at work. Then I found out that one of my teacher friends is not going to be working as a helping teacher for the district. She will be working for another district school. I guess I thought it was weird that we meaning the teachers found out on Facebook. This Facebook thing is starting to be a problem about finding out information. I mean I found out about my grandmother's headstone being spray painted. I found out about other things on here. Sometimes there are things that should not be posted on facebook. Maybe this is a sign that I need to find something else to do.

I am so ready for the school year to be over. I am tired of drama. There are several people at school who is always running their mouth. I don't know why people say things to this person, but they do. I guess they will eventually realize that loose lips sink ships.

Women are just talkers and just can't keep their mouths shut. Like someone said to me that they are like hens clucking.

I need to put my life in perspective. Things are going great right now. Keep my fingers crossed that everything worksout for the best.

What a week

Easter was great. We celebrated with the Abel's on Saturday. Donovan had a great time being in the country. I know I enjoyed the peace and quiet. Donovan and his cousin Jake hunted eggs. Donovan did not care for the eggs he found because they had chocolate in them. He doesn't like chocolate. When he found an egg he would open it and then see the chocolate eggs and would throw them down. It was so funny.

Sunday we had a quiet day. We just sat around the house since we went to church on Friday. We had a great time. Scott and I cleaned out Donovan's room. We were able to get rid of many things. Yeah!!

Work has been hectic. There are just some people who have no comman sense then we have those I wonder how they got their teaching degree. I try not to lose it but I am thinking that some co workers like to see me stress. It kind of makes me mad. If you don't like your job then quit. Real simple.

Today I went to the doctor. For the past month maybe twice a week, I get real jittery. Today was really bad. I finally broke down and called the doctor. I was able to get in see Dr. Gibbons. I am afraid I might be diabetic. I noticed I have been jittery, migranes, unable to lose weight, extremely thirsty lately, hungry late in the evening, and having to go the bathroom alot to pee. The doctor thinks I might have diabetes. I will testing my blood oh what fun. This is just like when I had gestational diabetes. Man I am praying that I don't have to this for the rest of my life. The doctor did tell me to buy this book "The Insulin Resistance Diet." I have read just two chapters and I see the signs that are leading towards diabetes. I am just so frustrated about this whole thing.

I just tested myself. It was 114. I guess tomorrow we will see what it says in the morning. I am not sure how it will be. Just wonderful. What a way to start off the week and end the week.

Savings today

Today has been a day. I am upset from last night, but that will have to be another post. However, today I went to the grocery store. I spent less than 100.00 on groceries, and my total savings after coupons was 45.29. I am so excited about that. Also I went to half price books to sell back some books. I made 20.00 that I placed in the Disney Savings. As for right now I have 35.00 in loose change and selling things. Of course Scott and I are putting money aside, but I more into how much I can put aside from savings. I hope all goes well.

Back to the Grind

Today was our first day back to work from Spring Break. I was so tired, but that is ok. The kids were actually pretty tame.

We had a PBIS meeting today, and I try to stay positive. It sometimes is really hard. I know we can't change everyone, but we only change ourselves. I try very hard to remember that. There are a lot of issues that I need to bring to Vicki's attention. I will do that in an email. I know there is a lot going on with the budget that will effect next year, so I think an email will be good. I figure if she wants to talk about this Vicki will let me know.

Today I picked up my little Bubba. He was sitting at the picnic table. I could tell he was upset and had possible gotten in trouble. I asked him what happen. All he told me is that Ms.Wright told him to put his head down on the table. I asked him if he hit anyone. He said no. I asked him if he pushed anyone and he shrugges his shoulders. So of course I assume that he has. When Ms. Wright comes back she tells me that he was walking out to the road where the cars come to pick up, and he got mad when he was told no. So she made him sit down. It is just so sad to see my little one with a sad face, but he needed to have a consequence for not listening. I love that little boy.

This evening I found some websites where I can take survey's for money. Of course you have to do so many survey's in order to get the payout. I am following a blog on Coupon Savings for Disney Trip. I love this blog. It is giving me ideas on how to save for next summer. I want to take Donovan to Disney World for his 5th birthday and before he begins Kindergarten. I am saving all the loose change. We will see how much I can save with loose change. Of course we will put aside money, but just curious on how we can save. I am going to keep reading on ways to save.

Well I need to go finish The Last Song and I also need to get some rest. I think tomorrrow I am going to leave work early. What a day!

Sunday Thoughts

This morning has been a good morning. Other than the wind blowing the satelite. I have to go turn it back. This is going to be a long day. It is just so cold this morning. I wish the laundry room was not outside our apartment, but oh well it is.

I hate asking questions to anyone, but I did today and seems to get a yeah why? Well someone made a comment about it. I wondering if not being close to people is the best way to go. There are too many that you have to keep your guard up on. I mean think I keep my guard up with Scott's family more than my own. I mean I can't understand their concept of family. I am thinking more of his sisters. I mean growing up with only a brother I was so excited to have sister in laws. I thought man the sisters I never had. Well I know why I didn't have them. I think I will stick with what I have. Even though we have no communication.

I think this tension we have with Scott's mother is causing a lot of dislike towards Scott and I. Wait more like me. I am always getting blamed for anything that goes wrong with his family. All I do is agree with Scott and of course all of it started from me. I don't know if Donovan having contact with her is good at all. I mean which grandparent doesn't acknowledge their grandchild at all. Karen. I mean you are pissed at Scott and I. Wait let me rephrase that me. I guess this is bothering me now, because my friend Leslie and I were talking the other night. I told her when we started the One Month to Live series, I made my apology to Karen. However, I don't know if I want to apology to her now. I mean I still can't figure out why she is pissed at me. Well only because I speak my mind. Thank God for my mother teaching me not to let others step over you. Besides on this case I do agree with Scott.

Family...why is it so difficult to be in one. My family doesn't live here in Texas. I am starting to think at times that is a good thing. However, I do miss them.

Great day

Today has been a very relaxing day. I just wish there were more hours in the day. It would make things so much easier today.

This morning I was in so much pain. I guess from working out last night. I took a break from The Biggest Loser. Scott made breakfast today. It was nice to sit in the living room and hangout with Donovan today. He is so funny and cute. Gosh, I love that little stink pot.

This afternoon I had my orientation for Cypress Assistance Ministry. I want to volunteer this summer so I thought it would be great to go to CAM. I told them I would like to start the week after next due to the fact that I am returning back to school after Spring Break. I can't wait to start volunteering and helping others. It will be very rewarding.

This evening Scott came to church with Donovan and I. I usually don't go on Saturday but Scott said he would go with us. It was a prayer answered. I was so glad to have him come with us. It was nice to do something like church as a family. I think he enjoyed it. I know I did. Too bad that the electricity was out, but that is ok. The service was awesome. I loved it. After church we went out to eat. We went to Ruby Tuesday's. It is not somewhere I would go again, but it was nice. Donovan did a great job of eating his food. I told him he was making a happy plate. Do you know what that little stinker did. He used his cut up sandwich for the eyes, and the nose. Then when with his two french fries he made a happy face. He said there momma, happy plate. What a cutie!!!

It is so cold here in Houston. Oh my word, I thought we were going to get blown over by the wind. It is 40 something degrees right now, and can hear the wind blowing outside. What a chill tonight. I hope Monday doesn't start off like this. I hate cold weather. Cool is one thing, but cold is another.

Oh well...off to try to finish The Last Song. I really do like it just haven't had time to read.

The Zoo

Today Donovan and I went to the zoo with some friends. It was actually pretty nice for the most part. I loved seeing Donovan's face when we went. He is so funny. We saw most of everything. We got there about 9 am, and left at about 1 pm. It was a long day for me. I was so tired. I have to make sure that on Sunday I go to bed early. Here are a few pictures from our outing today.

Donovan and I had a great time today. He walked a lot, and got upset many times, but that is ok. He can do that. He was also very tired. We have been on the run all week. I know Saturday we are staying home and relaxing with his daddy. I can't wait for the summer so I can stay home with my little one. We are going to have a lot of fun.

Monday..Spring Break

This morning I actually slept in till 8:45. I mean how often does that happen. I think my body is finally catching up with all the sleep I have not been getting. I have been staying up to finish books. I need to find a happy medium.

My sweet boy Donovan played in the house today. We read a few books, he used his Tag Jr. and it read to him. He loved it. I will have to give him the other two books. He really loves dinosaurs. One of the books I have from him is a dinosaur book.

Donovan and I made it to the library today. They had reading day. The librarian was reading "Where the Wild Things Are" Of course this is my all time favorite book. They had two of the characters of the book. The Wild Thing and Max. Donovan loved it. It was great to hear the story during storytime. I think I will try to do this more with my little one. It was just nice to share this time with Donovan. I can't tell how great it was. Donovan loved playing musical chairs. We didn't win, but that is ok. He had a great time.

I am sitting here just thankful for Spring Break. I found out my daughter who is 18 is going to San Antonio with some friends. I am a little worried. I mean I hope her father knows what he is doing by letting her go. I will just say a lot of prayers on Wednesday.

Opinions

Oh my word. This dumb women really pissed me off today. I will call her JT. JT posted a link on facebook today about breast feeding. She feels that you should be able to breast feed in public. I am ok with her opinion. However, I disagree. I think that is something private. From my understanding that is a bonding time for mom and child. Well her horrible friend started to let me know that some people think it is disgusting. As this reply between the two us kept going on she let me know or stated that I said it was disgusting. I said no such thing. Then she made a comment that I was not offended by a man jiggling he junk. I don't even know where that came from. I thought we were talking about breast not junk. Anyways, I made sure to say that this is something that will be debated for a long time.
Well JT's friend made me so darn mad, I called her friend a "bitch". I know I should not have said that, but I hated being on the defense because I should be the one who decides what my son is exposed to. I mean they made it sound like I wanted them hidden away. I said it should be done discretly and in an area designated for them. She then says I said the bathroom. I never said that, besides that is disgusting doing that in the bathroom with a child. Oh my word.
I wish I would not let my temper get the best of me at times, but good grief. It is an opinion and to put it down is stupid. I let her know that. I also let JT and her dumb friend that I appreciate them making me feel like crap. I mean that is what we need more women putting down women. Good grief. If I could of slapped her or punched her I would of. Both of them. I mean don't post stuff if you know that it will cause problems and you are looking for an arguement.
Gosh why do people get stupid. I am just so mad about this.

Spring Break..Begins

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Scott and I took Donovan to the rodeo. It was actually a great day. Donovan got to see the pigs, which informed us stink. He saw the cows. They were big. He collected several traders cards taht he really enjoyed and it was just so neat to see his face when he got a new one. Just seeing Donovan's face and the fun he was having made my day. He loved the rides, but there was one ride he loved the best. It really wasn't a ride. It was a maze that he climbed through to get to the top. At the top you just slide down. He really loved it. All in all a great day. I would of taken more pictures but realized that my memory card was in the computer. That really stinks.

Here are a few pictures from our rodeo day.

Childcare

I am so tired of hearing others tell me how they don't have a babysitter but they parents always have their kids. Do they really understand not having someone to help you out when your child is sick or just need a babysitter.

Scott and I only have each other to watch Donovan. If Donovan gets sick one of us has to take off. We don't have the luxury like others to call parents or aunts. I mean I am not jealous but wish Scott and I had the luxury of calling someone to help. I mean when I had my c section I had no one to help. I only had Scott and he eventually went back to work. It was hard.

Scott and I pay childcare every week. It starts to add up, but we don't complain because we are so lucky to have Building Rainbows. Unfortunately a few people I know don't have to pay for childcare. I guess I am just frustrated to hear people tell me they know how I feel but they don't. I mean my brother and the mother of his children have free child care from my parents. Part of me is pissed and part of me is glad the kids have my parents. When the kids get sick my parents take off. I have no idea what the parents do but it isn't taking care the of the kids. I just don't understand.

Well I am glad to know that we have no been away from Donovan much. I just would hate to know I missed out on things.

Never think things are going well

I am not sure what to think anymore. I find that sorry is just a word. It has no real meaning to some of the people I come in contact with. I mean if you say sorry for something I think you would try not to do the thing again.
I guess I am trying to figure out what makes people tick. I mean how can you say one thing and do another. I am trying not to say to much, but I feel like I am always getting the run around so I am not questioning things.

What causes people to get addicted to things? I mean I know there are many who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. However, I mean other addictions weather it be shopping, hording,etc. I can't quite figure out how people get addicted. Is it low self esteem. No confidence. I mean what is causing them this. I probably should have some sympathy, but I have none. What causes people do get into bad habits.

I listen to my friends and their issues weather they be with their spouses, family memebers, children at school, parents of children, financial,etc. I wonder how they deal with it. Then I think maybe they are just not sharing.

One friend is unable to be alone. She is in the middle of a divorce. Her husband left her. I have told her many times that she needs to find herself, before she gets involved. However, I think the advice is falling on deaf ears. However, she only knows what is best for her. For me when I finally was away from a relationship, I need to get my life in order. Of course it took me a while, but feel like I somewhat have my life in order. Her first husband had some issues, then her second husband had issues with unmentionable sites on the internet. What made these two men do it? I mean I know they apologized, but it didn't stop them. How much does a person take when it comes to stuff like this.

I know that right now if I didn't have the word of God to believe in I would of already given up. I know my main goal in life is to make sure my children are taking care of. God's word allows me to see this, but there are times I am wondering why is he not working on my husband to see it. You know when things are good things are great, but when things are bad, they are oh so bad. I just want to scream right now. I want to write what I really mean, but I can't.

Another thing what makes someone so mad that they only have revenge on their mind. I mean get mad at me, but don't do something that your actions will get you in trouble. I mean when I get mad, I get mad and eventually get over it. I don't go looking for things that could cause a demise of things. I just don't know anymore. I am sure there is more to come later.

Life and its joys

I haven't written in a while so I am sure I have a lot to catch up on. I will do my best, but doubt that I will get everything down. I am at awe how my son cracks me up everyday. Here are a few examples:

1. He was laying in my bed with his daddy. I told Donovan he was not sleeping in my bed. His reply to me is.....mom..my ears are not listening.

2. Donovan knocks over some books. Who does he blame? Toto the dog. Poor Toto is getting blamed for everything.

3. Donovan doesn't want to pick up so he let me know I was crazy.

4. Yesterday we told Donovan he could not have a toy. He let us know we were not his friend and not to talk to him. I was more than happy to honor his request. Then he apologized.

He is growing like a weed. He keeps me on my toes. I wish I could bottle up his energy, but don't see that happening. I am assuming that if I could and every other mother we would be rich.

Today Donovan and I went to celebrate Liam's birthday. It was such a beautiful day. I will have to add a few pictures. We had a great time. He just was such a cutie. I was really proud of him of being nice and sharing with the other kids.

Here are a few pictures of us when it snowed here last week. He didn't want to look. It is really hard to see it snowed, but it did. He was being a little pill. At least he is my little pill.

Idiots

I am trying to figure out why we have so many idiots in this world. Do you wonder if you are married to one. Do you wonder if you work with any? What about if you live near idiots. Could you possibly be related to an idiot. I think I work with a few, and related to a few.

Promises are not promises if you can't keep it. Oh man. Sometimes I wonder if people know what is coming out of their mouth. I just want to scream. I want to scream very loudly, but everyone is a sleep.

Frustrated beyond no avail

Today was a teacher workday. I try really hard not to allow dumb people to make me mad, but didn't happen today. I am trying to figure out why a teacher is still at our school. I try my hardest to get along with people, but it ain't going to happen.

I have no problem of understand the team concept. However, I do have a problem when people say they are going to do something, but they always drop the ball. I wish I had the "I don't care" attitude. I just can't. I guess when people drop the ball it not just effects me, but it effects my kids.

Last week the reading team took off the day, to plan for TAKS and the 5th six weeks. Do you think we got that done. Well of course not. That would be too much to ask. I ended up helping Anna get her stuff done, because I don't think she understood what we were looking for. Once Anna was planned out, I just assumed my other co worker would work on Level one stuff. Well heck that would of been too much to ask. She spent most of her time emailing and just doing nothing for our reading students. I just wanted to scream. I also felt like I wasted the districts money on a sub when nothing was done.

Now fast forward to today. Well last night I planned out the rest of the six weeks that only took me about 30 to 40 minutes. We just need to put things down and finalize things. I get thank you for doing that. Which informed me of the things she said she would do she didn't. What a shock? Anyways she dropped the ball again. As we are talking about TAKS stuff for next week, she has not done her share. I am so livid because she gets away with doing nothing as usual. Why is that ok? I am so tired of complaining about it that I have decide as of today I am not saying anything more to her. I will do my own copies and things. I mean I have kept my tongue, but let me tell you my fist would like to do some talking. I have to go Zumba to get my aggression out. I am not sure how much longer I can take this. I am just going to be very laid back. ARGH!

Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day. I woke up to Donovan telling me "Thank you mom!, Thank you momma!" I was trying to figure out what this child was thanking me for. Then he gave me a hug and showed me the Valentine's day heart candy we got his dad. There was a note I left Scott with the candy. It said this is from Donovan. Happy Valentine's day. Well that goofy child saw his name and thought it was his. It was actually really funny. However, I had to fix that. I went and got Donovan's gift bag of Valentine's stuff. He was a little upset until he saw what was in there. He was happy and started telling me Thank you mom. I love it. Gosh I love that little boy. He is definitely a cutie.

Donovan and I went to the grocery store. It was actually fun even if he was a little aggravating with the little one. He picked out what he wanted for his lunches.

Scott bought me roses. They are beautiful.

Donovan and I played the Wii Fit. When he gets tired he lets me finish it for him. We laughed a lot because we were running so fast that the runner was tripping and falling. Such simple things to make my little one laugh.

Library Time

Yesterday after school I took Donovan to the library. He was so intrigued with the library that I was excited. He picked out three books. It was so sweet. He even put the library card in the reader to check out our books. I hope he becomes a great reader. I can keep my fingers crossed.

Donovan is having issues with sharing. I can't seem to get him to understand that he does not need to get frustrated with stuff. Hopefully everything comes in tomorrow that I can get him registered for school so he can go to speech class.

I actually went to bed early. It was so nice.

Not alot to write. I feel bad that I haven't been writing. Oh well.

What a weekend !!

It has been a horrible weekend. Friday I came home to my husband drinking. He was on a tangent about the UPS man. I couldn't understand why he was getting so upset. I mean the guy didn't show up so just relax. I was so pissed at him. I mean why does he have to drink every Friday. I mean are you that dependent on alcohol. Trying to talk to him is like talking to the four walls. He is always Mr. Know it all. I mean I don't understand this. I hate that Donovan has to be around this. I mean I want Donovan to have someone around who doesn't drink to get through stress. I just want to scream. I just don't understand Scott. I mean he has other issues, but I just don't know about putting that on here. Like it matters. I just continue to pray.

Saturday my baby girl turned 18. I can't believe she is a beautiful young lady. I am so proud of her I just can't express it. She is everything I dreamed she would be and she is definitely going to achieve her goals. I sent her two dozen roses for her birthday. She loves them. I did text her at midnight to wish her a Happy Birthday. She told me since she was 18 she bought a scratch off. LOL. I thought that was funny.
My day got worse to find out on facebook that my grandparents headstone was spray painted. I don't know who did it but that is absolutely evil. I hope they get what is coming to them. It is just depressing for that to happen.

Then today. I am so mad with Scott over other issues that I have failed to post on here. I then have to deal with drinking again. He can't understand that I would think it is cool to be drinking this much. I mean I wish I could drink all the time, but someone has to be sober for Donovan. The sad thing is when Donovan sees a beer bottle or can, he says that is daddy's. Are you kidding me? I mean what the heck. Even God took a day off for rest.

I am so glad I went to church. The things that are being shared at church is what I need to hear. I wish Scott would think about going to church. I wish he would quit drinking. I mean I am sure his liver is not in the best of shape.

I need to re evaluate things in my life. That includes my marriage. I have changed some things with work.

God help me make it through the week.

Exhausted of the blah blah blah blah.

Today is Friday and I haven't blogged since Wednesday. I have a lot to share and a lot to keep to myself. I wish I could blog it, but there is just somethings you just need to keep to yourself and God.

Wednesday my precious little boy went to the doctor. I finally got him to the doctor since his speech testing. The diagnostician thinks Donovan's congestation is making Donovan's speech difficult. He snores like a bear, and he breaths through his mouth. Bless his little heart. So the nurse took Donovan's temp, blood pressure, checked his heart, etc. Donovan was so happy. Just the best little one. Then Dr. Kravitz came in and checked his adnoids. They are a little swollen. Then we talked. Dr. Kravitz decided to have a x ray done on his adnoids and then a blood test. Now the x ray and blood test I was not sure how Donovan would do. Dr. Kravitz said we would see the results and go from there. I hope nothing serious. I just want to know he will not need any type of surgery. We go to get the x ray and Donovan was great. However, we did the blood test. I told the nurse the last time Donovan needed blood taken he was held down by 4 people. She asked how old he was I told her. She said oh he will be ok. Well I held my little doodlebug. He was trying to see what the nurse was doing. Well we thought it was all clear and she stuck him. My poor baby was crying. I started to cry too. I hate to see my son in any pain or crying. Well the nurse had to pull the needle out because Donovan was so tense it was affecting the blood being drawn. So she asked if Scott could hold Donovan. Well after all that was said and done, Donovan did get the blood drawn. He was crying...."No want, no want" Poor baby. When he was finished they gave him stickers. As we were walking out, my baby says, this sucks. I nearly fell out. He was walking with both his arms sticking out that you would of thought we hurt him. After this we went to the Backyard Grill and had dinner. It was nice. Donovan got to play in the sandbox.

Thursday Donovan and I just sat around. He did the basketball game, and he was very good. We came home and did nothing.

Friday- Today seemed to be good, but I have been somewhat aggitated with the kids and things in general. I found out one of my students got in trouble. I will have to say a little prayer this sweet little boy. I made my one parent call. That was not fun, but it had to be done. I just don't understand why boys don't think before they do stuff. Then after work I went to help Charlotte with her grandmother's house. Poor girl, has so much to do, and no one to really help her without wanting something in return. It is sad family can be so greedy.

The doctor's office called me today. They informed me they received the x ray results. His adnoids are swollen and he will need to take the prescription they are calling in for him. Also his white blood count was a little high. I hope these precautions will help with him

I came home tonight to the same blah blah blah. When is enough alcohol enough. I am so tired of Donovan having to see this. I don't remember ever growing up dealing with seeing my parents drink. I mean drink till you are past out drunk. I will continue to pray that God will help me find a peace. I don't know how much more of this drinking I can take. I say this all the time, but eventually I will.

I am sitting here watching my little one asleep in the recliner. He is such a precious angel and hate that he doesn't see a father who is not drinking on a Friday. I am sure I will hear some dumb excuse. Ok, give me results not excuses. Besides I am tired of being told I will stop. That is just a lie.

Tomorrow is my precious angel Stephanie's 18th birthday. I ordered her flowers for her birthday. I can still remember the day she was born. She was a gift from God, and I am so glad that I was able to be her mom. I love her with all my life, and would do anything for her or Donovan. How did I get so lucky to have wonderful, funny children.I am sure tomorrow I will be crying. It just hurts that I can't be there to celebrate her birthday with her.

I guess I have blogged enough about my problems.

Tuesday at work

Today was a slow start to the day. Donovan was up at 3:30 because his daddy was. He stayed up watching television and I slept. I know bad. However, he lays right beside me wathcing Tom and Jerry this morning. I am so glad he climbs over me to get out of the bed, or I would never know when he gets up at times.

The morning classes were somewhat great. I had a small problem with the brochure the students are creating, but we fixed it. I think the students will enjoy the activity. I hope it goes over well. I will need to double check their work to make sure they do what they need to.

This afternoon my workshop classes were great. I did rotation with my students and it went well. I really do like this group of students. I so want to see them succeed. I will say a special prayer over them everyday. I know they will do great on TAKS.

I actually left work early today. Yeah! I don't leave early very often but this time it was very early.

Made an appointment for Donovan. The doctor will check his adnoids to see if this is effecting his speech and articulation. While I am in there I will discuss his umbilical hernia. I hope things can get fixed. I pray Donovan doesn't need to get his anoids out. I will cry like a baby.

Oh well another day and another night. Things are looking great for the first month of 2010.

Monday ....Working but not working

Today was my day to relax and meet with a friend for lunch today. Donovan was so sweet this morning, but didn't want to go to daycare. My sweet little angel.

I met with my friend Stephanie today. Stephanie's school will be doing PBIS at their school She wanted my notes and stuff that I had for PBIS. It was just nice telling her how it works at our school and the big changes we have since the new administration. It was great.

Stephanie had a great lunch at The Black Walnut Cafe in the Woodlands. Great food. I had the Greek Salad. It was so good. It was really hard for me stay good. I was wanting to eat something fatty, but didn't. So I was excited to be able to hold out on temptation. Yeah!!!

I came home and made a new recipe. I did stuffed manicotti shells. It was stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. I am sure I can do a low fat one, but didn't. I should of, but only had two and I am sure that was not good. However, I restrained myself from eating any more.
As soon as this show is over I am going to make some WW cookies. I will see how they turn out. I really should go to bed, but I want to make them.

I am not wanting to go back to work. I have enjoyed my vacations days so much. I can't wait for the summer to come. I want to spend it with my precious little one and my other precious one before she heads to college.

Sunday....Sunday...Sunday.

Today has been a great day. At least in my eyes. Donovan and I were able to go to church today. Great lesson today. Mark talked about getting FITT-Emotionally, Physically, Spiritually. I am so excited about the next 12 weeks, I just don't know what to say. I did sign up for the daily devotionals. I can't wait to get a daily motivation. Get it on.

Donovan had a mental breakdown. We went to Walgreens to get a few of their sales items. Donovan say the toy section. I told him no and we continued around the store. I mean I ignored the toy thing. I told him I would get him some candy. He was ok with that, but as we were getting ready to leave which was past the toy stuff, he wanted the toy. He kept asking and I said no. I told him we got him a toy yesterday. He was not hearing it. He was whining behind me. Then we get to the checkout and he cries for the toy. When I tell him no he just throws himself down. I told him to get up. I did tell him he had 3 seconds to get up or I was going to put the candy up. I guess he didn't believe me. So I counted, and I did it slowly thinking he would stop. Ha....that was not happening. So I popped his butt and put up his candy. Well that just made him mad. I paid for my stuff and went to the car. He cried like I had just killed him. I mean I have seen Donovan cry but not like that. I felt bad, but good grief he can't get things all the time. I know that is my fault. I have given into my children, and I can't help it. I just try to do my best to give them what I can. Sometimes I go overboard. I know I should stop. I will.

Made dinner tonight. It was not the best thing. It was Pork Loin with sweet potatoes and apples. Now the apples were good, but the sweet potatoes and pork loin were ok. I am not sure I would say great, but edible. I did do a great little dessert. I made a box of jello pudding. The flavor was Turtle. It was good. I put them in parfait dishes with lite whipped topping. It was so good.

I have finished about 2/3 of my book The 8th Confession by James Patterson. It is starting to get good. I have missed reading. I hope to make this part of my evening routine. There are so many things I want to do. I just don't know if I have time.

Just a wonderful day today.

Just another weekend

I am sitting here wondering why we put up with things that we really shouldn't have to as an adult. Just something to think about.



I am so glad I have a three day weekend. I need the rest from a hard week at school and home. I am wondering how to rejuvenate myself from the week. I plan on just resting, resting, resting. Now how am I going to do it.



Today I want to just relax. I want to stop by the resale shop. I hope to find a new pair of pants, or a nice blouse. I was hoping to do something fun with my family, but don't think that is going to happen. I will have to go run and do something so I have something to write on here. Hopefully something exciting.

Well it is 10 pm and I am sitting watching the news. I know the purpose of the news is to inform us of what is going on in the world. However, it is so sad to hear what is going on in Haiti. I sit here and wish I could help them out. The children of Haiti are sad to see and to hear their stories. Hopefully this will past soon and Haitians can get things in some type of order, but I know that will take time.

I did my grocery shopping tonight. Did pretty good. I am dying to know how much money we will save. I know Donovan has cut down on milk. That helps. That boy could drink milk. I say too much, but at times that is all he would do. He is drinking more juice and water.

I need to find a hobby to stop me from playing games on the computer. It really sucks because it is so easy to just plop on the couch and play games. Before the desktop was not anywhere comfortable so I would not stay online long.

Oh well another day down. Next Saturday I will have a lot to look back on. Stephanie will be 18.

Sunday...Football and Rest

I have not blogged for several days. I have not been feeling too well. I guess I need to make an appointment with Dr. Benge. The last time I had this type of pain Scott had to take me to the emergency room not fun. It feels like I have a knife in my side turning at times. Saturday I just sat around. Actually I laid around. Scott took care of Donovan and I this week and it has been great.

I laid around again today. I started my power point for the faculty meeting on Wednesday. I had to put the data in the powerpoint. I think it looks good. However, I have to add more things. I am so dreading this meeting. I have not even done the agenda.

I have really done absolutely nothing today. I did get my grocery list done for my shopping trip this weekend. I need to find recipes that are healthy. I am not sure if I did a great job on it, but will try. I also need some sweet treats that are not fatty or put the fat on me.

Donovan has been funny today. He kept telling me he loved me, if I was his friend, and give a big hug. He is such a sweet boy. However tell him no and he turns into a evil child. I just adore him and love him to death. He is definitely my little man.

On Friday I did pay Stephanie's deposit for the dorm. I am trying to figure out how I will cut spending money. I just want to save money for her college. The dorm is 8 thousand dollars I have to figure out how we are going to pay that and come up with the money. God will provide.

Speech Testing

Today Donovan was tested for speech. He did qualify. He has a slight problem. The tester noticed that his articulation was a little difficult to understand. Also that he was congested and that is not helping his articulation. Donovan did great.

Classes were great. I am so tired that I really can't keep my eyes open. I will write more tomorrow.

First day at work

Oh my word. What a boring morning of inservice? I seriously think that the presenter was a consultant for Mac Computers. I mean that is all he talked about when it came to technology. Ok too bad we don't have mac's in the classroom. I think me and a few co workers played "I Spy", counted how many times certain people asked question. We watched another person sleeping. We also texted one of the AP's to see why they were not in the inservice suffering like the rest of us.

Now if the inservice would of showed us the technology and how a classroom incorporated it, I would of been more receiving. I just heard a lot of talk, and not much on what we could do with it. I would of loved examples.

Now the second part of the inservice day was awesome. My ex mentor gave the inservice with one of her ex co workers. It was awesome. I took away a lot of stuff. I hope to incorporate it tomorrow. I can't wait. I really want to try to do more with the kids. Last semester was some what hard, but I plan on making this the best half of the year for them. I want them yearning for reading and dying to come to my class.

Tonight I went my friend Charlotte's grandmother's viewing. Her grandmother passed away. I feel so bad for her. She was her grandmother's caretaker. Charlotte was handling it well. I am sure tomorrow after the funeral it will hit her.

Now on to the little tornado that is running the household. He has a bad habit of throwing these horrible tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants. It is driving me crazy. Scott and I placed him in his room when he had a meltdown. He did stop eventually and ate dinner.

Tomorrow Donovan will be tested for speech. I am not sure how he will do, but hope he follows the directions that he is given. He doesn't interact well with people he doesn't know. Wish us luck.

Monday...work day

Today I got up to exercise for thirty minutes. I was a little worried I would not do it, but I am so excited I did. I will exercise again. Thank you again Fit TV. I will try a new exercise show tomorrow.

Went to work. I think we got a lot accomplished. We were able to complete the 6 weeks grid. I am excited about that. The six weeks is planned. So now I will do my reading workshop grid. It shouldn't take too long since there are several things I want to do with the kids.

After working I went to Walmart to get a few long sleeves shirts. I was hoping to find a waterproof matress pad, but they were a little expensive. I went to Anna's Linen. I found a new shower curtain, shower liner, and waterproof cover for the bed. Donovan had an accident in my bed and of course it was on my side of the bed. I can't deal with that anymore.

I am sitting at home watching The Bachelor. I am not sure about some of these cheesy girls. They so need to go home. I think it is going to be very catty. I am not sure who Jake is going to give the first impression rose to, but I think he needs to get rid of at least 15 girls.

I guess I should get things ready for tomorrow. Especially since it will be my second day of workout, getting Donovan's clothes ready, his lunch, and my stuff. I am not sure if I am going to make my lunch ready for tomorrow or not.

Sunday

Today started off wrong. I slept through my alarm and I was not happy. Donovan and I did not make it to church. I hate that we missed. I love Sunday's because I know we are going to church. I will watch the service online this week.

Donovan and I just vegged out today. We played, we did some laundry, and just had a great time. The laughter of a child makes me happy. He is such a cutie, but man does he have a temper. I wonder where he got that from. wink wink ;) ;)

I did stick to my diet most of the day. I made an awesome dinner for Scott. Chicken Enchilda casserole. My house smelled great.

The Cowboys and the Texans won. However after looking at the score of the Jets game, they will not be making it to the playoffs. That stinks. They so deserve to go.

Tonight I went out to dinner with Danielle. We laughed and talked for 3 hours. We talked about our kids. We are so proud of our children. It is just so nice to chat with someone that is not a coworker. It is just nice to laugh and not have any worries. Thanks Danielle.

On a sad note. My friend Charlotte called me this evening. Her grandmother passed away. I know her grandmother had been in poor health, but you always hope that can change. I will say a special prayer for her. Donovan called her grandma.

I am working on going to bed by 10:30. I have 22 minutes. I will wrap this up. Tomorrow is the beginning of the new work week.

Just a Lazy Day

Today we did absolutely nothing. Donovan and Dominic played for the day till Sarah came to get Dominic. She didn't stay long because she had the vehicle and Paul might need her for the day.

I watched the Cotton Bowl today. I was mostly watching to see if I could see Stephanie in the halftime parade. Scott and I think we might have seen her, but are not really sure.I did talk to Stephanie and she said her dad saw her on the Jumbotron. I so wish I could of seen it. I want to cry about that.

Donovan has been such a sweet holy terror, but he is my holy terror. I think a lot of it had to do with the fact that he needed a nap. I love to see him wake up from a nap. The innocent look that he has. I just want to bottle it up and keep it forever. I am not sure if I have a picture of that sweet face, but I will have to post one. I just did.

Tonight Scott and I watched Hangover. I thought it was ok, but not the most funniest movie I have seen. However Scott was snickering...that is the type of laugh he has most of the movie. It had way to many cus words. I am not a fan of cussing in movies. It makes me upset and I can't figure out why you need ot cus to make the movie better. Oh well. That is Hollywood.

I should be in bed, but I am watching Texas Tech vs. Michigan State. I am hoping that Michigan State wins, but Tech just scored. I am just not a fan of Tech since they fired Leach.

Tomorrow is church and I can't wait to hear the word of God. I need something help me make it back the first week of school.

The first day of 2010

Today has been a good day. I woke up about 9:30 and it was so nice. I have not done much today. I have been a lazy person. That is really bad. Donovan has been a pill today. He will only wear his boxer shorts and a tshirt. What is wrong with him? He is such a cutie.

I got online to watch the Cotton Bowl Parade. Stephanie's school was marching in the parade today. I watched the streaming online, but didn't realize that Stephanie was in the first dance group. I thought I missed her, but after talking to Stephanie I didn't. That made me feel good. Tomorrow she will be in the halftime show. I can't wait to see it. I hope I see it. It would be nice to see my baby on television.

We finally took the Christmas tree down. Donovan was not liking that, but we left his mini tree up in his room. I think I will make it a theme tree. Since Valentine's day is coming up in a month or so, I will decorate it with hearts. I think that will be nice.

Donovan's room was touched today. I bought some storage bins for Donovan to place his cars in the bin. The toys are scattered all over his room. I can't take much more of it. I did weed out a few broken toys, and papers. Now to weed out a little more.

We are watching my nephew tonight. At first he was crying but now he is fine. He is very attached to Scott. I see a night in the spare bedroom while the boys all sleep in my bed. Lucky me. LOL. I will put some pictures of the evening later.

Last Night

I guess I will post twice for New Years Day. I will post about my time last night.

Yesterday afternoon we went to Scott's sisters house for New Year's Eve. I am really shocked that Scott would want to get out with all the crazy people on the road. We had dinner, and watched the kids play together. It was very nice to just have a relaxing evening. Of course there was a few drinks. However, they were so early that I was able to drive us home by midnight. Just realized I am not sure staying up for the midnight dropping of the ball is really worth staying up for. I might feel different if we were sitting in our house. Oh well.

Here are a few pictures from last night. I am hoping Becca puts some on that she took of Scott and I.