Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

What an awesome day and week it has been! Nick and I went to the doctor yesterday. Grant will be arriving on Jan. 6th. We are so excited to meet our sweet boy. I was glad Nick was with me to ask all the questions I forget to ask. The maternal fetal specialist also told me that I will most likely have GD with every pregnancy.... so Grant might be an only child! :) The shots are almost done for now. I can't wait to eat my first paradise pie from Chilis after he is here. Oh, what a happy day that will be!

Today Nick and I went with Jamie and the kids to go get a picture with Santa. Bass Pro Shop is amazing! I hate hunting, fishing, etc. but this place was cool! The kids looked precious. Then we ate at the resterunt inside the store which was delicious! After, Nick and I took the kids to the movies to see tangled so Jamie could wrap presents. That is how I know I have a good man.... He was a trooper through that movie. The kids had a great time. In the middle of the movie Sara thought she was out of her frozen coke. I told her I would put water in her cup. I ended up shaking the cup because I noticed she still had frozen coke in there and gave it back to her. Her eyes lit up in amazement and she asked me "Jessie, how did you make the water turn in to coke?" lol So cute. Nick and I also got a kick out of listening to the girls singing Christmas songs. They make me so happy.I am lucky to have my babies so close.

I can't wait to see what Nick got me for Christmas. I already bought myself an amazing camera so I didnt think he was getting anything. Then, I saw the credit card bill. I can't wait to see the kids' faces tomorrow too. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. It is so exciting to think this is our last Christmas as a family of two ;)

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have been really slacking on my blogging. I am now 32 weeks pregnant. I am ready to meet little man. I am now becoming a pro at giving myself shots and checking my blood sugar. It is funny how sometimes you feel so sorry for yourself and start asking "why me?" and then things turn out fine. And you look at the big picture and realize that things can be so much worse. I was devastated when I found out about the diabetes and I was in the hospital for three days. I cried constantly thinking about the fact that I would have to live with this until Jan. and face my fears of needles head on. Now I am thankful that there have not been any other issues and that I can now stick myself with no anxiety. It has been pretty hard staying away from my favorite foods and snacks. I give in sometimes but overall I am doing pretty well. I go back to the maternal-fetal specialist next week and I get another 3D sonogram. I am looking forward to it.

The past few days have been pretty great! I love being off of work for the holidays. I am so lucky to have a job that gives me weeks off at a time. Last weekend we went to Georgia for a wedding. My friend Jodi, who I met in Florida, was getting married. We stayed in the BEST hotel! They had a welcome party at a little cabin. The weather was cool, we had smores, and they had a cute little slide show she made. I really enjoyed getting to hang out with another friend, Theresa. It is amazing to me how after not seeing each other in so long we can pick right up where we left off. The next day Nick and I scheduled last minute massages at this great salon in town. It was so relaxing. I only wish they had a table with a big hole in it because I really wanted to lay on my stomach for a change. That night we went to the reception. I got to see a lot of people that I used to work with. They will all hold a special place in my heart. I miss St. Augustine sometimes and they brought me back there in my mind. On Sunday morning we went for breakfast at Jodi's mom's house. It was so good and I am glad we got to say good-bye. The drive home was long... we had to keep stopping every two hours for me to use the bathroom but we made it home.

Jenn, Michael, and Eli came down on Wednesday night. Thanksgiving was amazing this year. By far the best two meals I think I have had (with Nicks family and mine). Thursday night Jenn suckered me in to going "black Friday" shopping with her. I knew this was a bad idea all along but I agreed to go with her just to shut her up. :) First we attempted to go to Toys R Us. Oh my gosh!!!! Never in my life have I ever seen such madness. There was a line of people a half mile long and there were about three parking lots full of people. PEOPLE ARE CRAZY! I would rather spend hundreds of dollars more just to not deal with that crap. We decided that we would be insane to wait in that line and decided to move on. So here I am, 32 weeks pregnant, exhausted and at the place I hate the most in the world... Walmart. This was also insanity but not on the same level. Jenn was so excited. We walked around and scoped out what we wanted. I could not believe that people would go so out of their way to save a few dollars and here I am. These women mean business! The rule was that you were not supposed to put any items in the buggies until 12:00. They had people telling other people to take stuff out of their buggies. They had women flocking around towels with their hands on them so that they could get first dibs. Then all hell broke loose. People stopped following the rules and started throwing things in their baskets. Jenn said "oh, no.... if they are doing it so am I". Jamie and I wanted new towels but these women were grabbing them by the by the tens. Jenn pushed her way to the box and practically dove in to grab towels. It was the funniest thing I have ever witnessed Jenn doing. She meant business! There was a poor little older man standing there. He worked for the store and was supposed to be enforcing the rules. He just sat there and looked scared. So we proceed to throw stuff in our basket. Then, I got yelled at by a lady that worked there. "put it back on the pallet." "But, everyone else has stuff in their basket." "PUT IT BACK ON THE PALLET" "but thats not really fair, look around lady!" "PUT IT ON THE PALLET" um, ok. Psycho! ANyways, I was supposed to be tagging along with Jenn so she could get her shopping done. I ended up buying about 5 times the amount of things she bought. I am Steve Crosbie's daughter and when I see a sale sign I can't resist. I DID get a lot of Christmas shopping done which was great. I must say it was somewhat fun when it was all said and done but I will NEVER do this again.

Today I went and bought myself a fabulous camera. It is one of the big professional kinds. I played with it all day. It is almost too fancy. I feel like I need to take a photography class to learn how to use it properly. I can't wait to take pictures of Grant with it!

I am so glad Jenn will be home for a few more days. Today we all went to Chuck E Cheese. I actually had a great time and so did the kids. It was good spending so much time with some of my favorite babies! Tomorrow dad comes back home from Florida and I think we will be going shopping for Christmas trees. I am excited! And... Grant will be here before we know it. So much to look forward to and so much to be thankful for this year. Sitting here with my hubby watching tv, the fire going and the dogs sleeping....I am loving life. I honestly could not ask for anything more.

My top 10 things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving:

10. My job because I know I am lucky to have one these days.
9. My Volvo that I LOVE... I never thought I would buy a brand new car.
8. My house that is filled with memories and precious things to me.
7. My friends who are there for me.
6. My nieces and nephews whom I love dearly and couldn't live without.
5. My sisters who are constantly there to listen and support me. They love me even though I am the troublemaker!
4. My parents who are always so giving and who taught me to be who I am.
3. My loving husband. Giong on nine years together and he is still my best friend.
2. Grant... I can't wait to meet him. I am already in love with this little person we made.
1. My health because you don't appreciate it until you think something could be really wrong.


Hope everyone had a great one this year!

For Jennifer :)

It has been so long since I have posted anything! My sister asked me to put up links to all of the baby stuff I have been getting for the nursery so that is what this blog will be dedicated to. If you have any suggestions of things that would go with what I already have I would appreciate it. I have been second-guessing myself every step of the way through this. Nick says obsessing. I just want it to be perfect. I know I am crazy. I will be happy when his room is DONE!

I found a few things from The Land of Nod:

This is a link to the nightstand I got to go next to the glider.
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=10063&f=5285

2 long honey colored shelves:
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=10508&f=3569

And a honey colored book bin for the wall:
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=89&f=236

Here is a link to the bedding: http://polkatotdesigns.com/images/Adam.JPG

I bought a navy rug to match the top part of the curtains.

I can't wait to post pictures when it is finally finished!

wonderful weekend minus the ant attack

What a fantabulous weekend! Nick was away for the weekend playing golf and I stayed home. Friday night I went with my friend Micah to Carraba's and we went to the funny bone. We had a really good time! Saturday I took Kali and Sara with me to school to help with my classroom. The kids played "school" and it was hilarious. Kali was the teacher and Sara was "Katelyn". Sara kept "backtalking" the mean teacher and Kali kept moving her clip. Then, I heard Kali say "well, Katelyn now I am moving your clip for walking sassy!" Sara was prancing around. It was hilarious!

Saturday night Kali was sleeping over. Jamie brought the Sara and Alissa over to see Kali because she was missing her little sisters. When they were leaving poor Sara got eaten by fire ants. She had about 50 bites on her back. :(

Sunday Kali and I went to Mellow mushroom, got pedicures, and went shopping all day. Later we went to New Orleans to pick up mom and dad from the airport. On the way home dad flipped out and screamed at some idiot while I was driving and the look on Kali's face was priceless. Poor baby. I told her never to have her paw paws road rage.

Today was my first day back at school. It was a great day. We did a little too much sitting but it feels pretty good to be back and I am looking forward to starting the new year with a new group of kids. I feel energized and ready to do my best. I am very thankful for the group of teachers I get to work with this year.

I should dye my hair blonde after today!

As I was driving to my boring workshop this morning my head was in the clouds. I was listening to Kid Kraddic in the morning and they were talking about attitude. Basically saying that your attitude can shape the way you see your life. They gave the example of a flat tire. One can either say "woe is me" or "thank goodness it didn't happen on the interstate". "It was bound to happen sooner or later". Attitude is a very pwerful thing. And the best part is that we have all control over the way we react to the things that happen in our lives. You can choose to look for the positive in things. I was thinking about all of the people who always talk about how miserable thier lives are and put it all over Facebook. Every status says something about their bad day or how they have no luck. We are all guilty of this sometimes.
So this was all floating through my brain and as I was pulling down the street towards my SCHOOL I realized that I had training today. My mind immediately went into the oh crap mode. I'm going to be late! Then I reminded myself that it was ok, I need to just get there safely. Kunch time rolls around. As I am pulling onto the side of the street to park I run into a street sign in my brand new car. I made a consious effort to say to tell myself it could have been a lot worse. It sucks I scratched my car and broke my side mirror but at least I didn't dent my car right? :) Then, as I was leaving the mall I was walking around the parking lot in the rain for about ten minutes wondering who stole my car. I realized I was in the wrong parking lot on the opposite end of the mall. Instead of thinking what I typically would think "crap, my feet hurt and now I have to walk to the other end of the mall" I thought "at least my car WASN'T stollen." I just had to laugh. What a good day this has turned out to be. I am going to continue o work on this~
I called my wonderful mother to ask her to come help me learn how to cook. She came to my house and taught me how to cook steak with rice and gravy. It was really good! I am starting to think I may be able to cook! Thanks again, mom!
I also had a great time at the mall. I bought school shirts and new school shoes. I feel like a little kid. I also got to get a new purse that I LOVE. Nick said he wouldn't be mad if I get it as long as I cook for a week. :) It made me laugh out loud to myself in the mall. I am really loving life.

Alissa Ann 7 lbs 13 oz

So we have a new addition to the family. A beautiful little girl named Alissa Ann. She has long black hair! 7 lbs. 13 oz 20 inches long. My sister is a she-woman! Everything went smoothly and they are both doing well. I had the girls sleep over last night. Kali, Sara, and I were sleeping in my room and Nick slept in the guest room. I was up until about 4am and decided to switch rooms. At 7 Sara came strolling in asking where I was fully dressed with her shoes on and everything! :) That child doesn't miss a beat. I tried to talk her in to going back to sleep but that didn't work. Too bad! Granny came to save the day, though.

I have also been working on my new classroom all week. I am excited about the way everything is looking. I like the layout a lot better than last year. Hopefully, I will have it done within the next few weeks.

My precious baby book also came in. I ordered it from Ruby Love Los Angeles. I googled "modern baby book". I wish I could fill out the whole thing but I can only do a few pages.

Great weekend!

What a great weekend! 9 Weeks pregnant has been good to me. I have not been nearly as nauseated as I was the past three weeks. Nick and I went for my first ultrasound on Friday June 11th. The ultrasound teach said I am a "good incubator". :) I was very nervous at first. She put the little wand over my stomach and went silent. For some reason I thought that I would be able to hear the heartbeat but we heard nothing. I asked her if everything looked ok and when she told me everything looked great it was like a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. The baby was measuring exactly how I predicted it should be. She told me I was 9 weeks and my due date is Jan. 15th. We got to see the little heart flickering really fast which was so cool. Nick just sat there completely speechless. It was a pretty cool moment. It makes all the crappy things that come along with pregnancy so sweet. The heartbeat was 165 which she told me was high and strong. After we left I was dieing for Outback so we went there and looked at the ultrasound pics over and over again.

Friday night my sister got in from Ruston with her husband and son. Eli is completely precious. He is also very smart. He can name almost all of his body parts. I love when he shows where his teeth are because he starts clicking his teeth together. It is so funny.

Saturday was my sister's baby shower. It didn't start out so well. I went to pick up the cake. The original name my sister had picked out was Alissa Grace. So one the cake they put AGD. Well my sister looked at it and told me that she named the middle name to Ann. So I had the initials wrong. After about 5 attempts at fixing it We finally made it look good. Then the chocolate fountain had a small malfunction. Luckily, my mother came to the rescue and fixed it. Anyways, everything ended up coming together just in time. Everything was beautiful and everyone had a good time. I think Jamie had a good time and got some nice baby gifts also.

Today we all went to the little splash park in Plaquemine with the kiddos. Kudos to the city of Plaquemine for such an excellent job on this. There were plenty of children there and they all seemed to be having a great time. What a great way to improve the park! We all went to mom and dad's house afterward and mom bar-b-qued. It was so much fun.

Overall, a great weekend. I love getting to spend so much time with my family. Hope everyone had a great weekend as well!

Wal-Mart rant

I went off on a little tangent earlier after I left Wal-Mart. People just get on my nerves so bad. Normally, I am good at brushing things off but today it was one thing after another. I was walking through the isles and saw a basket full of kids eating grapes while they were shopping. The first thought that popped into my head was -Gross! Those have not been cleaned! Then I thought about the fact that they also had not been paid for. These people are probably getting free food anyway and then they are stealing it on top of that. Then I was in the produce section and I noticed two other people just eating grapes from the bags off of the shelf. How disgusting. People just amaze me. I go to check out and there are like 3 lanes open. I get behind this obese woman and her obese daughter. I am not using the word obese lightly either. There cart is overflowing with ice cream, frozen pizzas, about 20 candy bars, debbie cakes, you name it and they had it. Junk! Not one green thing in their basket. Not to mention the woman was cursing like a sailor to someone on her cell phone so loud I think everyone in her vicinity could hear exactly what she was saying. Then she pulls out her food stamp card. My next thought was that they are probably on Medicaid so I am not only paying for her fattening foods but also for her health care bills for her and her daughter. Great! I look at the next isle and there is another person whipping out their food stamp card. Then there was a women behind me with five kids and a basket overflowing with shit with her food stamp card ready. All I could think was "Am I the only person in this store who actually pays for my groceries?" Then her son was taking all of the gift cards off of the shelf, scratching off the part that you scratch off when you buy one and throwing them on the floor while his mother saw him and said nothing. I typically get very defensive when I hear people talk negatively about people who receive government assistance. As I do feel it is necessary for some. I am usually very empathetic but not today. I was disgusted. Why do people think that the world owes them something and they do not have to go out and earn a living? I think that there should be tougher restrictions when it comes to things like this. People are obviously milking the system for all its worth. I promise I will stop with all of this negative talk. I just had to put it out there. Ok, I am done with my rant!

On a happier note, yesterday I found the most beautiful curtains for my dining room. I will post a pic when I upload them. I am so excited to see my sister and her family tomorrow and to go to my doctor apt. I am nervous thinking about all of the things that can go wrong but find comfort in knowing that everything happens for a reason so I will have to accept whatever comes our way. My sister's shower is also this weekend. I think I have got everything so far- I am ready to get it over with! Hope you all had a better Thursday than I did. :) will update tomorrow.

just reminiscing

So I am sitting here bored out of my mind (because it is summer) watching junk tv. I am watching true life: we are newlyweds. They are following two couples who had never lived together before getting married. It is actually awkward to watch but some of the moments remind me of when Nick and I first got married. :)It is almost weird to think of how drastically different our lives are now. As I find myself reminicing I felt the need to blog for myself. When we were married I was 21 and he was 23. I was just barely old enough to drink. We lived in Nick's Baton Rouge apartment which was small and dingy. I still smile when I think about it. I was going to LSU with one semester left and Nick was done with school working as a trainer at a clinic in Baton Rouge. I worked nights at the cafe. Nick was still in his black truck and I was in my accord. Just as happy as we could be in that crappy little apartment! That was also when we got our first baby. His name was Duncan. A black Scottish Terrier. I had no idea that that dog would be such a little baby to me in the future. It felt like we just fell right into marriage so easily. About six months after Nick and I were married he went to start PT school in St. Augustine. We were apart for about 2 months which was probably the hardest part of him going to school. I moved to Florida to be with Nick on June 17th. The day after my sisters wedding. I remember crying thinking that I was leaving everything behind. I had no idea what was in our future. Nick studied alllll the time and stayed at school. I would take Duncan to the beach a lot and send out resumes all day. I went about two months before I found my first job working as a daycare worker. Probably the worst job ever. I was so miserable that I quit that job and found a job as a caseworker. I worked for an agency whos job was to reunite families. It was by far the hardest job I have ever and probably will ever do. I still have so much respect for the people who do that job. Not only did the job change the way I looked at life but the friendships I made through that job were like no other. I still miss those girls! Living in Florida taught me so much. I learned that there are so many different ways of living. I learned how to be mad at Nick and find a way to deal with it, how to be independent, and how to deal with missing my family and not being able to run to them every moment I thought I needed them. Anyways... fast forward two years (I blogged at that time) I move home a few months before Nick to start a teaching program. I was apart from Nick and it sucked but that made graduation that much sweeter. He graduated on August 14th and it was one of the best days of my life! We moved to Torbert next door to his parents from August to October. In October we made one of the biggest purchases of our lives and bought a beautiful house in Brusly. A place I never thought we would be! I found my job as a teacher and Nick found his PT job. I bought my dream car in April. Just when I was thinking that life could not get any better we found out that we are going to have a baby! As much as it scares the crap out of me, I can't wait. I know that Nick will be an awesome dad and I can't wait to see what our little nugget looks like. When I think of how far we have come it almost brings tears to my eyes. Never in my wildest dreams as a 16 year old girl did I believe that this 18 year old boy would one day be my husband and the father of my children. I am so thankful for our path that we have taken thus far and all of the wonderful people we have met along the way. I am so excited to venture off into this new thing called parenthood. Nick and I go for the first sonogram on Friday and I will post a picture then and pray that everything is ok in there.

African booty scratcher!

what a week! The kids at school were quite entertaining this week. I have actually enjoyed my job. I have been working late every day which sucks but I am trying to get all of my kids to benchmark on their DIBELS tests by the years end. They are slowly getting worse as the summer approaches. The kids have started calling each other "african booty scratcher's" which is pretty funny. I told them not to say that but I can't help but laugh.
Nick left yesterday for a seminar. Jordin and I went out to Mike's last night. I was fully intending on driving but she said she wasn't going to drink so I decided to take advantage of that. I had more than my fair share. It turned out to be a fun night. It was nice seeing old friends and even a few co-workers. I hate coming home to a big empty house though. He wanted me to drive into NOLA to meet him tonight but I felt bad leaving the dogs. And I only slept about 6 hours last night before I was wide awake at 9am with a headache.
Today started out really boring. I ended up going to Olive garden for lunch where I later realized I lost my credit card. Then, Maddie and I went to go get snowballs (read previous post on my obsession with snowballs) and we went to the movies to see the Bounty Hunter. I miss hanging out with her. She is one of those friends who has never changed and I love that. I miss my childhood friends.

So I will leave you all with a BOC memory....

Couches and such, you guys want some cookies?
Arrgey mattey, we have crips for her!

Don't ask! LOL

yummo

If any of you do not recognize me after this summer it will probably be due to the snowballs I MUST stop to buy every day on my way home. I have got to learn how to control myself. Yay for spring!

no she di'ant!

Sunday Jordin and I went out to eat lunch and to the mall. I bought so much stuff.... what fun! I spent a little more than I should have but it was well worth it. It was so good to spend time with my sister. She really has no idea how entertaining she is to be around. I wish we could hang out more often. Sunday night my sweet husband went WAY out of his way. My battery was almost dead and he was worried my car wouldn't start in the morning for work. He decided at 11:30pm after Freddie and him were done installing speakers in the garage, or "man cave" as he calls it, to go to wal-mart and buy me a new battery. He ended up having to fin my car in his underwear at 6:30am the next morning... but that is another story. Anyways, he walks out of wal-mart to his bar and there is a note folded up on his door handle. If you are shelter or easily offended please stop reading now. *****I am not shitting you..... this is EXACTLY what this note said..... this is a direct quote....... "Saw you go in store-- you are hot!! want a blow job? Just sit back & enjoy...will swallow-- meet at old ferry landing (court st near levee)- come up-who would know?"
WTF????? Who would put this on someones car?????? Nick said he felt like he was being watched and someone was going to kill him. There are truly some crazy ass people in this world. No telling who this crack whore is but I feel sorry for her! It got my head swiveling and me saying "no she di'ant!"

On to the next thing...My Monday started out pretty funny. I get to school and the first thing out of one of my kids was "Mrs. Cicero.... I got a Lil boosie fade this weekend....you like it?" He was referring to his new hair cut. I just thought it was funny because of the way he said it. I didn't even know who Lil boosie was. I later found out that he is a rapper. Anyways, Monday afternoon I get a call from Nick. He was supposed to go to the Citizen Cope concert with his buddy who could not make it. He knows I am a grandma in bed by 9:00 on Mondays especially because I have duty at 6:50 on Tuesday. I felt sorry for him and guilty about all the work he did on my car so I decided to go. We went and ate dinner at Chimes and headed in. We sat at the balcony. We had the best seats in the place. The opening band was amazing! I wanted to buy their CD but it is not out yet and I really don't know the name of the band. The women sounded like Amy Winehouse but better! I could have left then and been totally happy. Citizen Cope was amazing too. We had so much fun! We have been together for over 8 years and have been to very few concerts together. That was by far the best one I have been to and in the top 10 list of best "dates" ever. maybe top 20. Anyways, this is all part of my goal of becoming more fun. I have realized within the past few years that I am a homebody. sp?? I really don't like to get out much if at all. Nick on the other hand loves going out. I am really making an effort to do more... it usually turns out to be really fun. I am glad he got to see his concert and we got to have such a fun night. I love my man! Tuesday on the other hand was a bit of a trainwreack. I was so tired. But, my new motto for life it "I will get plenty of sleep when I'm dead". And it is so true. I need to quit being so responsible and worrying about everything I have to do and how many hours of sleep I will get and let lose. Jordin even convinced me to buy skinny jeans and showed me how to wear them! thanks Jo, I am now a bad ass! :)

Hopefully the beautiful weather will hold out and everyone will have a good weekend. I have been oober-productive this week and I am looking forward to whatever comes my way this weekend.

I also got some sad relationship news tonight about someone. I hope I helped. I just think about my relationship and how it IS hard sometimes. Everyone goes through rough patches but it is how you get through those patches that speaks volumes. I am not always good with words but I wanted to throw this in to remind anyone who reads this that true love is rare and precious. Don't wait until it is too late to tell people how you really feel. Silence can be a dangerous thing in relationships. This life is really too short to "wait and see". Lets all do our best to let our loved ones know that they are loved. I am going to go and kiss my husband now.

I found this quote which puts to words exactly what I think... and it happens to be from St. Augustine.... ironic?

"Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident."
-St. Augustine

night.

taking advantage of the beautiful weather!

WOW, what a beautiful day! Nick and I went to the Station bar last night with his cousin, Luke, and Freddie. We got home around 2 and went to bed. At 7am I was wide awake and decided to wake Nick up so he could bring me to the St. Patty's day parade. We met my high school friend Trisha and some of her friends. It was by far the longest parade I have EVER been to. There were probably 200 floats. It lasted hours! The Irish really do know how to have a good time. I got home and decided to lay out. I took my patio furniture and moved it out into the sun. Then, I went and got a snowball!!!! I hve been waiting ever so patiently for that stand to open! When I got home I decided that the flowerbeds were starting to look shabby so I weeded them and used the blower to blow off the driveway. All the while Nick was re-cooperating in the house. I also cleaned the patio area. I am inspired to paint....so I think I may be going to Wal-mart to buy some paint. What a great day it has been. That's about all I've got!

school story

I just thought of something funny one of my kids did in class today. We were talking about force, motion , etc. In their workbook they had a picture of a bus with no wheels. I asked the children what needed to be added to make the bus move. One of my kids said "I'm gonna put 24's on that mother" and drew these HUGE wheels with rims. It was SOOOO funny!

just a thought

What do you do when the one thing that will complete your life is totally out of your control? It is a hard thing to think about. This week was tough. Hopefully next month will be easier.

Yet another reason to hate my teeth!

My teeth are obviously pissing me off these days for various reasons. First of all, I went to the oral surgeon a few weeks ago and he said I need to get my wisdom teeth taken out. I have made the decision to not torture myself (due to the IV and other terrible devices he must use) so that visit cost me about $150. My insurance might pay me back but I am not sure yet. Then my bristles on my electric toothbrush were getting old so I went to the store and spent $20 on a stupid toothbrush head to replace it. I get home and take it out of the box and of course the crap doesn't fit. Even though it LOOKS exactly the same and it is made by the same company it doesn't fit. OK, I swallow the money and go for attempt #2. This time I bring the damn toothbrush with me to be SURE that get the right one. I find the head, looks the same, same company, same NAME! I get home and take it out of the packaging. The shit still doesn't fit. At this point I have spent over $40 on tooth brush bristles and I still don't have any that I can use. As I was about to call the company to bitch them out about their packaging I read the print on the back of the package that says THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT FIT ORAL B SONIC VITALITY. I am sooo mad. I hate teeth. What do I have to do to get my freaking bristles to fit!!!!! I wish I could just have dentures!

Always random

I know it has been quite a long time since I have posted. That is becoming the trend these days. My life is just far too boring I suppose. School has been going well. I feel like I finally have an idea of what is going on and some of the children in my class are doing really well. Random story: I had one child the other day call another child a "serious killer". To most of you this may not be funny but it cracked me up. Also, I had the children write thank-you notes to my in-laws for sending them cumquats (my class loves them for some reason). So this one kid is writing his note and I walked over to him and asked him to read it to me. It said "Thank you for the cumquat. It made me sick. I threw up green all night". On the cover he drew a picture of him over a toilet with green lines coming from the head. I laughed so hard then I explained to him that maybe that wasnt a good way to say thank-you to someone. Kids!

The past couple weekends have been busy. Two weeks ago we went up to Ruston for Eli's first birthday. He is getting to be such a big boy. It turned out to be a really fun time. it was good getting to visit with the family without having people running back and forth to take care of the bar. This past weekend we went to an all women parade in Baton Rouge and hung out with some friends at Pastimes. It was a good time. Saturday I picked up Kali and Sara and brought them for begneits. They loved them. It is hard to get their hands off of the powderd sugar though. Saturday night we went to Nick's cousin's wedding and Sunday we went to work at the bar for the Addis mardi-gras. And of coure Sunday night was the stupid super bowl. I watched very little of it. I never have been nor will I ever be a football fan let alone a Saints fam. I am just glad it is over with. I am sick of having to dig through my closet for black and gold dress days on fridays. And the pep rallies... God forbid they actually learn something at school. A Saints pep rally is so much more important!

The coutdown is ON! We go skiing in 3 days. Breckenridge here we come!!!! I can't wait. I am quite sad that it may be colder here than in Colorodo though. How crazy is that? I expect to have a fabulous time anyway.

I got my hair done tonight. If anyone is looking for a wonderful hair stylist Kendall Bankston is great. She works at A. Marcelite in Baton Rouge. If she can make my sister happy you know she has talent! :) Anyways... I love iT!

So... that's all I've got... I'm out!