January 2009
72 posts
Day before a vacation
Today feels like the day before a big vacation. Where you really don’t want to do anything or even be there but you have to be. Oh a higher note, I don’t think I made anyone cry today or raised my voice. I suppose that could be considered a sucessful day. Hooray!
Tray Hunt
Tyler and I just went on an ice cube tray hunt. We were successful, but we didn’t have a treasure map. If only you knew what they were all for, that’s right, many many trays!
3
I had 3 children show up today! I was supposed to have 17! It was a LONG slow day.
No Show
To make you feel so much better, all our schools have been canceled as a precaution! We’re supposed to get an inch!
gootlaya:
We had a no show with the snow plowers this morning here at work. Cars stuck everywhere. It’s a catastrophe. Why are we here again?
Blah
It rained we have school.
Shine a Little Light
You’d be surprised how good an unexpected hug from a 4 year old could change your day! I love thigh high death grip hugs!
It’s been almost a year since, we’ve...
Sneaky Little Surprise
I’ve had trouble completing the entire song of ABC’s and dancing the Hokey Pokey without sitting down or holding on to something. I can’t seem to catch my breath while running. I can’t make it more than 3 minutes of running on the treadmill without grabbing on to something. My stubborn self finally talked to my doctor AND at almost 25 I’ve been diagnosed with Exercise...
Annette the life saver!
Annette has my old Wee-Sing tapes! Please mail them to me whenever you get a chance. I know that they are probably VHS, but I’m sure I can convert them. I thought they were forever lost!
Birthday Basketball.
For my dad’s birthday, I had the idea of giving him tickets to his beloved Illini’s game. (University of Illinois) So I convinced my family to chip in and we all bought him tickets to the game this afternoon. He ended up asking 3 guys to go along. He just called and you could hear the beam in his voice. The game followed with a few rounds at Hooters. I’m so glad that he enjoyed...
Mrs. Neu
Is ready for the weekend. I’m tired of playing mommy!
Did you know?
I’ve had two operations to repair the hole in my ear drum (tympanoplasty) and one surgery,(mastoidectomy) to remove portions of the infected mastoid bone inside my ear. Oh and two sets of tubes. AND I still have a damn ear infection! What the hell?
Hooray
Nashville is not ENGLISH ONLY! My vote counted!
Ear Infection
I have a left ear infection. No I haven’t been to the doctor, but I can tell because it’s sloshy and there is drainage. I thought these were over! Uhh!
Creepy Little Bug
The stomach bug is going around my school. Lord, I pray that it doesn’t visit me. I’ve been sick way to much! I also would like to pray that it doesn’t visit my children while they are in my care. That’s all I ask. AMEN!
Votin'
We’re getting up early to go vote no to this bullshit bill that is trying to pass stating basically that Nashville should be English only.
Beautiful
I cried as a child because I did not understand why those whose skin was a different color were not allowed the same things as others and now I cry as an adult as I read the President’s speach on the internet. How far we’ve come yet how far we have to go. The day will come when there are no more black jokes and my uncles and husbands uncles will end this unessessary profanity towards...
Troublesome Tuesday
My center is being evaluated tomorrow by 3 Star. Basically by a TN program stating that we’re the best of the best. It’s been a nerve racking past week and today. Not to mention that I’ve had two students start today. Today went smooth, thanks to MLK day. (Less Children) Tomorrow 6 or so classrooms will be randomly picked to be followed around by an evaluator for half the day....
30 Day Challenge
I’ve had a lot of time on my hands thus allowing me to mindlessly browse the internet. Now just as I have about reached the end of the internet, I’ve decided to challenge myself. I stopped buying large quantities of bottled water and have replaced my bottle with diet soda. The health risks of drinking this much soda is not exactly something I’m proud of. So here’s my...
Duh!
Ever unload all your dirty clothes into the dryer and get ready to turn it on and realize wait I haven’t even washed these yet. Can you imagine my frustration? Time to engage brain Beth!
Bloody Footprints
So after my post workout shower, Tyler noticed that I left a trail of bloody footprints from the shower to the bedroom and back. Ah crap WTF? My feet didn’t really hurt, but yet again I just ran a mile or so. I examined more closely and realized that my heels were all bloody. It was either that they are really cracked or that I wore the wrong socks while running. Either way cleaning up my...
Fascination
I was so fascinated last night to learn that hockey has an offense and a defense team. Screw watching the puck! It was more fun to watch the players scramble in and out of they box. I’m a hockey virgin so I couldn’t make a big deal of this last night, but it was so fascinating trying to figure out who and when they were going to leap off their perch. It was a fast sport and fairly...
Dreaming
We went driving around Nashville dreaming about little houses/condos to buy. It’s one of my most favorite things to do. Dream about buying a house. Don’t get me wrong, I love my apartment, but having a place of my own…ahh! SOMEDAY.
Dream house- 1920’s renovated Craftsman Bungalow. Again, someday!
Green Eyes
So all my life, I’ve assumed that I have blue eyes. Even looking at my eyes in the mirror, I’ve assumed this. To get my children’s attention, I ask the “what color are my eyes.” Every response has been green. I wonder if my eyes change throughout the day? Very interesting.
What to wear?
So I know this is a silly question, but this is my first hockey game. I don’t exactly have any Predators items lying around. My big question is well is it hot or cold in there. I assume that it will be chilly because of the ice, but then there will be so many people. Do I bring a coat? What are the seats like? This is my only professional sports adventure besides an occasional St. Louis...
Stupid Calick
When I cut my bangs last month, I learned that I have a calick. WHAT? I supposed never having bangs before I would never have guessed. Now, I have to plaster half my bangs down and hope by the end of the day they don’t go sticking straight out. I’ve grown quite accustomed to having my bangs, but the upkeep is probably going to be the deciding factor. At least the new girl I went to was...
How Nice
I love the way a new haircut feels. I hate how much more a “trim” costs down here compared to Effingham. I’m not ashamed and I even went to a mid-level place (non trendy designer place).
Sheli= $17
Megan at Regis = $40 for a trim
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
Chinese...”
As Thoughts Of Pizza Making Danced Through Her...
gootlaya:
I officially made my first ever batch of poppy seed dressing. It got me to thinking, how and why was the Midway poppy seed dressing so green? Which got me thinking a little more. I miss working at the Midway. I miss AYCE pizza night where Beth and I probably made a minimum of 50 pizzas a night. I miss weird old ladies that howl at the moon. I miss flour fights, pizza sauce...
Mr. Justin's Pledge of Allegiance
Setting Morning Circle Time
Me: Boys and Girls, do you remember Mrs. Neu's husband?
Kids: Yes! He's your big boy.
Me: That's right, well Mr. Neu has a sister and she has a husband too! Do you want to hear a story about Mr. Justin?
Kids: Yeah!
Me: Mr. Justin is a soldier. (I used present tense they understand it better). How do you think Mr. Justin would say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Kids: Oh Mrs. Neu I know just like this (Standing straight up with hands at sides)
Kids: Yeah and he'd put his hand on his chicken. (Our uniforms have a chicken over the heart)
Me: That's right! Do you think that Mr. Justin would wiggle or flop when he said the Pledge of Allegiance?
Kids: Oh NO!
Me: On the count of three can you show Mrs. Neu what Mr. Justin's Pledge of Allegiance looks like so that I can tell him how we are practicing to stand like soldiers and not worms.
Kids: Look at me Mrs. Neu I can' do it!
A little boy: Mrs. Neu you have to do this at the end too! (Salute)
My apologies to Justin for using you to teach, but my wormy children were driving me CRAZY during the Pledge of Allegiance. I'll see if I can get a picture!
Pathetic Euphoria
I’ve just started listening to the Twilight series on audiobooks. I didn’t realize how much I missed when I read the books especially the second and third books. Once again, I sit listening to my favorite love story like a pathetic teenager. The crazy thing is is that this is one of my favorite things to do. I crave it!
Tool
I looked like one today posing as a cowboy. How stupid! The things I do to wear jeans.
Western Day
Today I’m supposed to dress up like a cowboy. The funny thing is that I know several “cowboys” and it’s hard to pull my wardrobe together to even remotely come close to the typical “cowboy style.” We’re having a chilli dinner for parent appreciation and the staff is to dress up. I’ll try and take a photo!
Beef Stew
Tyler’s making beef stew. I feel like I’m five years old. Some reason it brings back so many grade school memories. Can’t wait!
So Hot
Tyler got a new hair cut and he’s totally irresistable (insert gagging sounds here)!
Learn something new
I’m using Tyler’s work computer (a mac), shocker I know, because my computer has cancer. It’s currently in line for it’s pre-op. Anyway, I came across his friend, Diana’s blog. Diana was talking about Imitrex, a common migrane drug. I unfortunately suffer from migranes, and have been given Imitrex to try. The one and only time I tried it, I puked all over the place....
Quarter Century Birthday Bash
We’re having a party! Tyler and I are turning 25 and we’d like you to celebrate with us. Invite everyone you know.Aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, hell bring a date! We’ll be in town and we’d love for you to come out. We’ll be at Quinella’s at 8 P.M. on Saturday January 31. No clowns, balloons, or cake, just drinks and laughs! Don’t you even think about...
3:30
The Titans play the Ravens at 3:30 today for the playoffs. I don’t know much about football other than it’s rainy outside and I think it would suck to sit out in the rain. You must be a diehard to watch football soaking wet. I suppose it’s a big deal (the playoffs) because there are football people everywhere. Where will I be at 3:30? Picking up pottery!
It's a Go
The Toy stays! It’s too freaking cute to leave!