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August 26 Tired So last night when I got home, I was so tired I felt like I had been hit by a truck. I could barely function, and still had so much to do. I really had a good day yesterday, that wasn't the problem. I just felt like I had too much. You know, work 8-5 with a 45 minute commute, class 6-9, then getting ready for a Girl Scout recruiting thing tonight at Emma's old school. Had to iron the badges and fun patches on her vest she got a couple months ago since she will be wearing her vest tonight, and get everything together. I ended up bringing my laptop to work today so I could make a slide show of pictures of things we did to show tonight. I think it turned out pretty well, too. I don't want to seem like I'm complaining; I know I took everything on myself. It just gets to be so MUCH sometimes - I am glad the class is only a month long; Sept 22 is our last meeting. It is what is really dragging me down I think. It is hard for me, and especially after working all day (I did have a busier day than usual yesterday) my brain just doesn't want to think anymore! Especially not for three more hours. I am determined to finish my degree, though, and if it means being exhausted for a few semesters then so be it. It will be worth it all in the end. August 22 Mixed reviews Most of the evening has been good. Chris surprised Emma by picking her up from the babysitter's house and taking her to see the new Star Wars cartoon movie. She was so surprised, and they both loved the movie. They came home and we had dinner, then ice cream, then played a board game. Ever played Tribond?? It's really a fun game. Try it. The down side, though, is our air conditioner is broken. It was making a weird gurgly noise when I came home tonight, then the noise stopped. It got warmer and warmer all evening. Last time I looked it was 85 in here. We have the windows all open, but as it's still 80 outside and no breeze it's not helping so much. Tomorrow my dad is coming to look at our a/c, and he's bringing us a new stove! I am so excited. We have the one that came with the house, that ugly old gold colour. Ick! The temperature is off on the oven also. I am so excited about the new one! While he is at our house, though, Emma and I will be at his house! Mom is hosting a Mary Kay party for someone we know, and Emma will be spending the night down there. Yesterday morning there was a school shooting in Knoxville. One 15 yr old boy shot another one at one of the high schools. It was very sad. Less than a month ago was the horrible shooting at the church that was all over the national news. Several of the youth at the church go to that high school. It is horrible that either one happened, but it is nice how the communities come together in tragedies. The pastor and several members of the church were at the high school right away, giving support to the students and parents, handing out bottles of water, and just "helping." So many families have so much tragedy this past month. August 21 This is completely ridiculousSo I'm checking out ebay, killing a little time. I found the stupidest posting - and the world's stupidest person bidding on it!
A single packing peanut.
That's it. Just one tiny, annoying, staticky piece of styrofoam.
And the price is up to over $24.
The insanity of it all makes my head hurt. August 18 At last it's doneAfter a shaky start, Monday ended on a pretty good note! I was on my way to class when I checked my voice mail; class was canceled tonight! The first night! Apparently the professor thought class started on Wednesday instead of tonight. So I picked up Emma from school, came home, and now I am watching yesterday's episode of Army Wives. Nice relaxing night  Ugh MondayIt is definitely Monday. In this case, Monday started on Friday. I couldn't find my car keys when it was time for lunch, so I rode the shuttle back to my car and sure enough, there they were, safely locked inside. Although in my rush I forgot to lock one of the doors. Luckily I found that BEFORE I called AAA or security. Then, after I get home Friday evening, my work phone was missing! I checked all over my car and the trunk, cleaned out my bag twice, and it was nowhere to be found. I did get it back this morning; it had fallen out of my bag on the shuttle and was taken to security. On the shuttle this morning, though, we heard a phone ringing softly, like it was on speakerphone. I thought Oh no, I've pushed buttons through my bag and was calling someone! Then I remember seeign my phone in my purse.... which I locked in my trunk. So back to the lot we go! I'm getting to be quite friendly with the shuttle driver.
The weekend was great, though. Emma had friends over on Saturday and we grilled out for dinner. On Sunday we had a dinner after church and she went home with another friend and didn't come home until after dinner. Chris was at work all afternoon, too, so I had the day to myself. It was so nice! I took a nap, watched a movie, played a game, and read the Sunday paper without interruption. Incredible!
I bathed both dogs Saturday afternoon, also. They needed it so badly. Daisy is still mostly clean (they were outside during my afternoon alone. I meant it, no interruptions!). When I brought them in yesterday evening, though, Tucker was dirtier than he was on Saturday! That's the trouble with white dogs, can't keep them clean for anything! August 16 I did it!I didn't talk myself out of it; even though I was still so sore from Wednesday I went back to the gym yesterday. When I was leaving I thought I'd ask about pricing for a trainer. I had gotten a flyer about it when I first joined two years ago, but I don't remember how much it was and the prices I'm sure had changed over 2 years. ummm yeah, it had. To meet my goal, going three times a week for 20 weeks would cost me $2400 with a trainer. I don't think so! I did just fine on my own when I wasn't lazy about it. I know I can do it again, I just thought with a little extra push I could do better. Not for that money! I came home and Emma had a friend over for the weekend. I got up this morning and they were already up, watching TV. Apparently they came out to the living room at 330 this morning, decided to clean up the coffee table, and fell asleep on the couch watching TV. Emma said they woke up on the floor, they fell off the couch onto each other. Who knows what time they woke up this morning. Luckily we don't have anything planned today, so if they get tired and cranky it won't be an issue. Tomorrow is another story, though - they'd better go to sleep tonight! August 15 Food!!I am totally stealing this from another blog, but it's Friday, my feet hurt, and I need a break!
The rules are pretty standard: 1. Venison 37. Clotted cream tea 38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O 48.
Yeah a lot of these I've never heard of either... But I bet a lot of people haven't eaten lefse, krumkakke, or fattigmand. Or leutefisk, but that's another on the list that I will not eat. Ew. The Unofficial It's Officially Friday Blog I've noticed I do a lot more blogging on Fridays than any other day. I guess because the rest of the week is made up of long days and the weekends are usually so busy. Anyway, here it is, my Friday blog post. Today is the end of Emma's first week of Middle School. So far she is loving it. She gets to sit with her friends at lunch instead of by class. She also told me excitedly this morning that they are allowed to share their food this year (?!??), which makes me wonder what exactly she is eating out of what i pack, and what goes to friends. Hmmm..... Her writing teacher assigned the parents homework this week, too! We (read: I) had to write "in a million words or less" all about my child. I entitled it "Much Ado About Emma" and if the teacher doesn't get that easy reference she needs a new job. It was harder than I thought, at first. I finally wrote down a list of all her characteristics on a sheet of paper, then wrote about them, grouping them a bit more logically. She seemed to like it, even the part about her being stubborn. She can't argue there, though. Last night I had to stop at the store, so I took a bit of time to look around for myself. It was so nice! I went in a nearby clothing store first, I needed some new sunglasses and they have the best ones around. It's one of the stores like TJ Maxx, with name brand stuff at lower prices. I almost bought a pair of Armani sunglasses just because they were Armani, but they really weren't a good style for me. Even if they were only $20. I found a pair I really like, and also picked up a shirt for working out. I hope it fits. Once I finished shopping, I was so sore! I guess the workout from Wednesday had a delayed reaction. I hurt in every muscle of my body. I am going back tonight, though. I had gotten lazy the past few months and it shows. No more of that! The jiggly bits are going away! August 13 O.U.C.H. I went to the gym after work today. I had INTENDED to go a few times last week, and the week before that, and the week before that... but it turned out I hadn't been in three weeks. I did pretty well today, and even used a higher weight than usual. The problem is, now I am so achy! And came home to pizza for dinner... I started to make a salad but didn't have the energy. When Emma is out of the shower, I'm going to take a long hot bath myself and hopefully I will be able to move in the morning. August 10 It's here Tomorrow is the first day of school. Middle school! I still can't believe it, but after visiting the school I'm more okay with it than I was. Her teachers are all very nice, and she LOVES her homeroom teacher. She will have math, writing, science, social studies, and reading. They will alternate special areas each day - PE, art, music, library, and technology. I think the music actually starts next year; she will have PE twice in a week the first semester. This weekend we stayed busy around the house. The past several weekends have been very busy so our yard was especially neglected. Yesterday Chris mowed everything, while I pruned and trimmed and clipped everything I could! I even got out the branch trimmer thing - a curved saw on a long pole - and cut a few branches off some trees. I stirred up three yellow jacket nests, too, so took a few breaks in the house to let them settle down. We did so much work yesterday, and Chris and I are both so sore today. Yesterday evening I met Mom halfway between us to get Emma back, she had been with them since Wednesday evening. She had a very good time, and was a big help to my parents. She was ready to come home, though, and we missed her too. Last night she got everything ready to take to school tomorrow, and I even have her lunch mostly packed already! All the non-perishables are in the lunchbox, and her spoon and little bottle of hand sanitizer (her idea!). All I need to do in the morning is make her sandwich and add the ice pack. I even made muffins tonight so breakfast is covered. Now if we can all get out of the house on time I will be thrilled. August 08 A note to brides:If you are having an outdoor wedding in August in the south, PLEASE have a heart and don't make your groom and the two ring bearers wear black tuxedos! The entire wedding party looked beautiful, but was much better suited to an indoor wedding. Whywhywhy do we have to have lables???This is something that's been annoying me for a while now. Why do we as women have to be either "girly" or "sporty" or "smart" instead of just ourselves?? Why must we be labeled with something that only reflects a small portion of our lives???
Take me, for instance. I love fashion. I love to shop - clothes and shoes are my drug of choice. And makeup. I call my Mary Kay rep my dealer (just not to her face!). If I have money, you can probably bet it will end up in my closet or makeup bins. I also LOVE to read! If I am not converting that money into stuffing for my closet, I am at the bookstore picking up stacks and stacks of books (and yes I do read them). I also do well in school, always have. Graduated fifth in my class. I consider myself girly to a point, but I HATE pink. Except for one pink cardigan I have. I love that top. I don't do ruffles, lace, or frills, either. But I also am good at "mannish" things too, like home repair. Chris caught me checking out hammers last night at the store! I could spend hours in Home Depot. I am a mom - and do NOT wear "mom pants" nor do I drive a minivan. I am a Girl Scout leader who refuses to sew and hates camping. Also not a fan of a lot of kids.... but I do okay with my small group. None of that fits into others' "label" of me, and they have a hard time with that I think. Am I abnormal??
And Emma - very girly. Even likes pink. Likes reading as well, also a mostly straight-A student. LOVES to watch football games with her Daddy and wants to try out for a sport next year at school. LOVES to watch Star Wars with him.
It used to be that was considered well-rounded. Now it's "weird." Why is that? Why can't society just accept individuals as individuals and quit trying to make others fit their ideas of what should be? HmmmLooks like it's been longer than I realized since I updated. I will think of things while I am driving down the interstate, or involved in something else, but when I sit down to write I can't remember any of it.
Wednesday we did take Emma to register at her new school. I can't believe she is starting middle school already - where does the time go?? It is such a change; her elementary school had a couple hundred students with small classes (her largest class was 19) and the middle school is 921 students. There are TEN homerooms for fifth grade alone!! Her homeroom teacher used to teach at her elem. school, though, so Emma new her already and was very excited to be in her class. The ten classes are split into two teams, and the teams share teachers, rotating through the subjects, and eat lunch and have recess together. This school comes from two elementary schools, so there are lots of kids she didn't know, and a few she knows through Girl Scouts or church who went to the other school. Lots of new friends for her! That night we went back for orientation and were able to visit each of the classrooms and meet all the teachers, mingle with the other parents. It was a good time.
Afterwards Emma went to spend the rest of the week with my parents, one last long visit before school starts Monday. She and I were actually down there all day between registration and orientation, and the original plan was for her to stay then, but Tuesday we found out about orientation. I used half a tank of gas Wednesday alone! Ugh.
Yesterday was "orientation" for my school - got a postcard in the mail saying it was mandatory and turns out it really wasn't! I will register Tuesday and get my grades from the summer classes, but I was able to find out my statistics grade last night.
I made a B+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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