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.