Well, it's official. I'm mean. I've been told for years by students when they didn't get their way or didn't follow directions and they had to face the consequences that I was mean. I never gave it much thought...I knew I wasn't. My consequences always fit the "crime" and overall were milder than other teachers (mostly time-outs and conferences with me...occasionally if property distruction was involved the student would have to "clean the property" or replace it). The difference was I was usually a lot more consistent than the majority of the teachers in my building (can you tell my school had behavior issues?).
Today, I took Peanut shopping. He'd been a pistol all day. The weather here (like most of the country) has been outrageously hot and humid and he hasn't been outside except for brief amounts of time. So, I decided to take him and run to the grocery store. He's usually very good in public and this time proved to be the same. However, once we got back to the car he threw a fit. He didn't want to get into his car seat and started pitching a fit. In the process, I got hit...hard...in the face. I didn't hit back, but he was relieved of his favorite stuffed pet that goes with us everywhere and his cup (I didn't want him throwing it at me while I was driving), and was quickly buckled into his seat with a warning to behave.
On the short drive home from the store, Peanut preceeded to scream and cry. I ignored him. So, then he tried a new tactic. "Mama...you mean! You mean Mama! Mean Mama! Mean Mama!" On and on it went with a few, "I want Daddy" 's thrown in. I have to admit that I had been dreading this day, but when it happened...I was hard pressed not to laugh. He was very commical and I didn't believe him for a minute. I felt "meaner" later in the day when I made him go into the house to cool off after being outside for only a half hour.
Adoption Update
Yesterday, Hubby and I went to meet with the new employees at our agency. Our caseworker had retired quite suddenly and the birth mother counselor is always changing (they seem to get pregnant and end up staying at home with their children). So, we went in so that we could all get to know each other.
To be honest, up until today, I had been feeling "abandoned." Our previous caseworker had sent out monthly newletters, had called us, and kept in close contact with us. We hadn't heard anything from the agency since the changes took place in May. We let them know how we felt (very nicely) and offered suggestions as to help keep in touch with people. We even offered to help with a newsletter. By the end of the meeting, we felt a lot better. We also left with the knowledge that currently all of the birth mothers had chosen parents. That news was a bit disheartening, but I know it will happen when it should and our wait hasn't been that long (just a couple of months).
Until next time...
Please excuse any spelling errors, etc. My spellcheck is being blocked by some other program.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Bargain Shopping
I am not a bargain shopper. I try to be. I love deals as much as the next person, but I seem to repel them.
There is a standing joke in my family that you could place two or more identical objects in front of me and ask me which one I liked best...or just to pick up one of the objects...and I will always pick the most expensive one. Unfortunately, it really isn't a joke...it happens...all the time!
This curse of always picking the most expensive item does not stop me, however, from trying to find a good deal. I like to go to garage sales and, if it doesn't require a lot of digging, I will even go through the sales racks at stores.
Earlier this week I found a bargain...or so I thought. I was at a store and found a really nice pair of shoes to go with a dress I am wearing to my brother's wedding in August. I was really excited when I noticed the shoes were only $8. I was so happy that I called my friend that is a "huge" bargain shopper. This girl can find name brand clothes for $1. My friend came over and loved my shoes so much that she wanted a pair for herself. We went to the store and they were now (3 days later!!!) $4. I wanted to smack my head into a brick wall!
My great find was now not so great. Yes, they were heavily discounted when I bought them. Yes, I still had gotten a good deal on them. But, as usual, I had not gotten the best deal. Oh well. That's my life. Thankfully, I love my life.
Until next time...
There is a standing joke in my family that you could place two or more identical objects in front of me and ask me which one I liked best...or just to pick up one of the objects...and I will always pick the most expensive one. Unfortunately, it really isn't a joke...it happens...all the time!
This curse of always picking the most expensive item does not stop me, however, from trying to find a good deal. I like to go to garage sales and, if it doesn't require a lot of digging, I will even go through the sales racks at stores.
Earlier this week I found a bargain...or so I thought. I was at a store and found a really nice pair of shoes to go with a dress I am wearing to my brother's wedding in August. I was really excited when I noticed the shoes were only $8. I was so happy that I called my friend that is a "huge" bargain shopper. This girl can find name brand clothes for $1. My friend came over and loved my shoes so much that she wanted a pair for herself. We went to the store and they were now (3 days later!!!) $4. I wanted to smack my head into a brick wall!
My great find was now not so great. Yes, they were heavily discounted when I bought them. Yes, I still had gotten a good deal on them. But, as usual, I had not gotten the best deal. Oh well. That's my life. Thankfully, I love my life.
Until next time...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Update
On July 11, I stated in my post that I had finally worked up the courage to email someone whose blog I read on a regular basis. Well, I received a reply via email that my question would be answered in their blog. And it was. Even though I think I may have come across as "scattered"...to put it nicely...he was very thoughtful and detailed in answering my question. I felt much better about having sent my email. My only "uugh" moment was when I emailed him thinking only my "nickname" would show. Instead I realized when he replied to me that ALL of my info was displayed.
I was terrified that when he went to answer my email on his blog that he would forget to block out my personal info. I decided to trust this man (whom I've never met) based on the fact that the topics he covers and by the way he writes he is usually very careful not to identify the people he writes about. I was not let down. My "identifying" info was not displayed...except for parts I had written about myself in my email...which could be just about anyone. My faith in man remains.
Now..on to a different topic..YIPEE!!! I've had 93 visitors to my blog...although most are just "passing through" and I've only had one comment. Oh well...93!!! To those of you that've read my posts...thanks for taking a minute to browse!
I was terrified that when he went to answer my email on his blog that he would forget to block out my personal info. I decided to trust this man (whom I've never met) based on the fact that the topics he covers and by the way he writes he is usually very careful not to identify the people he writes about. I was not let down. My "identifying" info was not displayed...except for parts I had written about myself in my email...which could be just about anyone. My faith in man remains.
Now..on to a different topic..YIPEE!!! I've had 93 visitors to my blog...although most are just "passing through" and I've only had one comment. Oh well...93!!! To those of you that've read my posts...thanks for taking a minute to browse!
Sunday, July 16, 2006
"Little Lord Cheez-Its"
My son loves to sing, be sung to and listen to music. As part of his bed-time ritual, he gets to pick a song for us to sing before going to bed. Tonight, he chose his current favorite "Manger"...know to the rest of us as "Away in the Manger."
We sang the song, but apparently I need to enunciate better. Half-way through the song Peanut said, "I want Cheez-its!" Confused, I repeated, "You want Cheez-its?" He looked at me and said, "Yes. I love Lord Cheez-its!"
My husband and I tried to explain that the words were "Lord Jesus," but I doubt he believed us. At least I think I know why "Away in the Manger" has been his favorite song for so long. Cheez-its are one of his favorite snacks and he thinks we've been singing songs about it!
We sang the song, but apparently I need to enunciate better. Half-way through the song Peanut said, "I want Cheez-its!" Confused, I repeated, "You want Cheez-its?" He looked at me and said, "Yes. I love Lord Cheez-its!"
My husband and I tried to explain that the words were "Lord Jesus," but I doubt he believed us. At least I think I know why "Away in the Manger" has been his favorite song for so long. Cheez-its are one of his favorite snacks and he thinks we've been singing songs about it!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
I did it!!
Oh boy!!! I did it!! And I'm still shaking so bad that I can barely type.
What did I do? Well, probably not something that would throw others into the tizzy that it's sent me. Probably something that isn't really that big of a deal at all. I emailed someone. Well, not just anyone, but a person that I don't know and whom I've never met. Huh. Reading that sentence drives home the fact that I'm making too big a deal out of this.
Anyway...this person (whom I don't know) has a blog that I read on a regular basis. His blog is definitely not "mainstream, " however I find it informative and interesting. Through reading his blog and that of someone I believe is a friend of his, I've learned a bit about myself.
For a while now, I've wanted to leave a comment on his blog but just have not had the courage (I don't know why...face it...I'm odd). However, he frequently invites people to email him with questions and what not...so tonight I took him up on it.
My email was nothing special...possibly not even coherent. But now I don't feel like a lurker...man, I dislike that word. It makes me feel dirty. Anyway, I set a goal for myself (see last post) and just as I was thinking that I was going to chicken out...I did it! So, more than learning about myself through someone else's blog, I've also achieved an important goal that I set for myself. Now...if only my weight loss goals were as easy to conquer, but that's a whole 'nuther topic!
Until later...
What did I do? Well, probably not something that would throw others into the tizzy that it's sent me. Probably something that isn't really that big of a deal at all. I emailed someone. Well, not just anyone, but a person that I don't know and whom I've never met. Huh. Reading that sentence drives home the fact that I'm making too big a deal out of this.
Anyway...this person (whom I don't know) has a blog that I read on a regular basis. His blog is definitely not "mainstream, " however I find it informative and interesting. Through reading his blog and that of someone I believe is a friend of his, I've learned a bit about myself.
For a while now, I've wanted to leave a comment on his blog but just have not had the courage (I don't know why...face it...I'm odd). However, he frequently invites people to email him with questions and what not...so tonight I took him up on it.
My email was nothing special...possibly not even coherent. But now I don't feel like a lurker...man, I dislike that word. It makes me feel dirty. Anyway, I set a goal for myself (see last post) and just as I was thinking that I was going to chicken out...I did it! So, more than learning about myself through someone else's blog, I've also achieved an important goal that I set for myself. Now...if only my weight loss goals were as easy to conquer, but that's a whole 'nuther topic!
Until later...
Friday, July 07, 2006
Learning about me
Yeah, I know...I've already posted today. But seriously...it was just filler because I felt I needed to post...I wanted to post...something. Now, I have something I just have to get off my chest.
Tonight...well, actually it's been a while now...I've been reading various blogs. I have a couple of favorites I visit just about every day. I've read about lurkers and have come to realize that I am a lurker. It sounds kind of creepy...lurker. In fact it makes me feel like a "Peeping Tom." I guess I am. By reading others blogs, I am peeping at the lives of others. The difference between real Peeping Tom's and myself is that the people I am peeping at are allowing me to...expecting me to peep into their lives. One doesn't create a blog if one doesn't expect others to "peep."
I, myself, invite people to peep into my life. I've gotten mostly lurkers, some "fly-bys" (not sure what a person is called when they get to your blog by the next button and leave the same way without reading anything), and one comment. It is disappointing when people read but don't comment (however, most of the time, I'm just excited if someone has bothered to read my postings), although I have never commented on someone else's blog (thus...I am a lurker).
So, my goal is going to be to leave a comment for someone on their blog. Actually, there is one blog where the author has put out his email and invites questions. I have one I've been wanting to ask, yet I always feel as though I'm intruding. It's scary to reach out and talk with someone you don't know. Especially when that person seems so very different from yourself. But, I guess fear just holds us back and sometimes it can be a good thing to get over it. So, wish me luck!
Tonight...well, actually it's been a while now...I've been reading various blogs. I have a couple of favorites I visit just about every day. I've read about lurkers and have come to realize that I am a lurker. It sounds kind of creepy...lurker. In fact it makes me feel like a "Peeping Tom." I guess I am. By reading others blogs, I am peeping at the lives of others. The difference between real Peeping Tom's and myself is that the people I am peeping at are allowing me to...expecting me to peep into their lives. One doesn't create a blog if one doesn't expect others to "peep."
I, myself, invite people to peep into my life. I've gotten mostly lurkers, some "fly-bys" (not sure what a person is called when they get to your blog by the next button and leave the same way without reading anything), and one comment. It is disappointing when people read but don't comment (however, most of the time, I'm just excited if someone has bothered to read my postings), although I have never commented on someone else's blog (thus...I am a lurker).
So, my goal is going to be to leave a comment for someone on their blog. Actually, there is one blog where the author has put out his email and invites questions. I have one I've been wanting to ask, yet I always feel as though I'm intruding. It's scary to reach out and talk with someone you don't know. Especially when that person seems so very different from yourself. But, I guess fear just holds us back and sometimes it can be a good thing to get over it. So, wish me luck!
Lists
I love lists. I am always writing lists. Grocery lists, to do lists, lists of things to pack for vacation, lists of books I want to read, lists of things I want to see/places I want to visit.
I write them on the computer, on my PalmPilot, scraps of paper, and my favorite...sticky notes.
Here are 3 lists I've had for a while that I am always updating. They started out as something my friends and I would do to kill time (email and compare our lists)...we still discuss these from time to time.
My Top Ten "Feel-Good" Movies (even if some are cheesy)
1. Dirty Dancing (I go weak in the knees every time when Johnny curls his finger at Baby.)
2. American President
3. The Little Mermaid
4. Never Been Kissed
5. Ever After
6. North to Alaska
7. Mrs. Winterborne (sp?)
8. While You Were Sleeping
9. Pillow Talk
10. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Top Ten Favorite Books/Series
1. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks(My all time favorite.)
2. the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich (I love Ranger and Joe!)
3. the Alex Cross series by James Patterson
4. Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
5. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
6. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
7. anything by Dan Brown
8. The Christmas Shoes
9. The Christmas Blessing
10. James Patterson's Women Mystery Club series
Top Ten Sexiest Men (of all time)
1. John Wayne
2. James Garner
3. Tommy Lee Jones
4. Sylvester Stalone
5. "The Rock"
6. Steven Seagal (His voice alone just does it for me.)
7. Vin Diesel
8. Hugh Jackman
9. John Corbett (preferrably clean shaven)
10. Dr. Phil (I can't help it...I think it's the bald thing.)
I write them on the computer, on my PalmPilot, scraps of paper, and my favorite...sticky notes.
Here are 3 lists I've had for a while that I am always updating. They started out as something my friends and I would do to kill time (email and compare our lists)...we still discuss these from time to time.
My Top Ten "Feel-Good" Movies (even if some are cheesy)
1. Dirty Dancing (I go weak in the knees every time when Johnny curls his finger at Baby.)
2. American President
3. The Little Mermaid
4. Never Been Kissed
5. Ever After
6. North to Alaska
7. Mrs. Winterborne (sp?)
8. While You Were Sleeping
9. Pillow Talk
10. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Top Ten Favorite Books/Series
1. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks(My all time favorite.)
2. the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich (I love Ranger and Joe!)
3. the Alex Cross series by James Patterson
4. Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
5. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
6. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
7. anything by Dan Brown
8. The Christmas Shoes
9. The Christmas Blessing
10. James Patterson's Women Mystery Club series
Top Ten Sexiest Men (of all time)
1. John Wayne
2. James Garner
3. Tommy Lee Jones
4. Sylvester Stalone
5. "The Rock"
6. Steven Seagal (His voice alone just does it for me.)
7. Vin Diesel
8. Hugh Jackman
9. John Corbett (preferrably clean shaven)
10. Dr. Phil (I can't help it...I think it's the bald thing.)
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
4th of July Weekend
Happy 4th of July! We had a great weekend. On Saturday, we went up to my parents house and camped in their yard. Most of my aunts (there are five of them) were there and so were their kids. As usual, there was a bit of drama...brought on by my grandmother (as usual). But, it didn't ruin the weekend.
Peanut was in his glory. He spent just about every waking minute outside running around. He got to ride his tricycle, swim, ride on the 4-wheeler, play on the swings, and play ball! He also got to see more fireworks and go for hayrides.
I got to spend some time with my Dad. We took Peanut and went to garage sales yesterday. Yes...I like to pick through other people's "trash." I find a lot of great things for my kids at school and for Peanut. I had wanted to spend some time with my Mom, but as usual she came up with an excuse. However, when everyone went on the hayride yesterday, my mom and I stayed home together (although she didn't do it to spend time with me).
On a totally different note...I got a bit of a surprise when I checked the visitor stats to my site and found that I'd gotten a few more visitors...and they are actually reading some postings!! I know it's a bit weird to get excited about this, but out of 73 visitors about half (maybe more I'm embarrassed to say) don't spend any time at this site. Gee...and here I thought my life was so interesting. LOL
Anyway...until later...
Peanut was in his glory. He spent just about every waking minute outside running around. He got to ride his tricycle, swim, ride on the 4-wheeler, play on the swings, and play ball! He also got to see more fireworks and go for hayrides.
I got to spend some time with my Dad. We took Peanut and went to garage sales yesterday. Yes...I like to pick through other people's "trash." I find a lot of great things for my kids at school and for Peanut. I had wanted to spend some time with my Mom, but as usual she came up with an excuse. However, when everyone went on the hayride yesterday, my mom and I stayed home together (although she didn't do it to spend time with me).
On a totally different note...I got a bit of a surprise when I checked the visitor stats to my site and found that I'd gotten a few more visitors...and they are actually reading some postings!! I know it's a bit weird to get excited about this, but out of 73 visitors about half (maybe more I'm embarrassed to say) don't spend any time at this site. Gee...and here I thought my life was so interesting. LOL
Anyway...until later...
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Long day
Today was a very busy day. It started out with a visit to the eye doctor (a specialist that treated me when I experienced an ocular miagraine). I didn't have a sitter, so I had to take Peanut with me. Yeah...that lasted all of 20 minutes. He wasn't bad, but he was very active. So, I rescheduled...I think the nurses thought I was upset with them. I wasn't...just peeved that I had to come back next week. But, it was the right thing to do.
After the doctor's office, we came home and cleaned house. What I don't understand is that we can fly, put people on the moon, clone things, but no one has invented a house that cleans itself???? I hate cleaning my house, which you'd know if you ever stopped by unannounced. My house is usually so dirty that if you showed up and didn't warn me first...I might not answer the door. At times it looks like the "Before" picture on the HGTV (I think...or is it TLC?) show called "Clean Sweep." I think it might be TLC. Anyway, I cleaned it...well most of the public parts. The kitchen and bedrooms were not done...ran out of time and energy.
The nice thing is, you walk in and everything is spotless!!! We leave tomorrow to go up north to my parents for the 4th of July and I'm excited to know that when I come home it will be clean!! Maybe this time I can keep it clean...probably not.
Well, I'm exhausted. My brother, sister-in-law and niece came down for the concert and fireworks here in town tonight. They were wonderful. Peanut loved them as usual. S.., my niece was frightened, but did well. Once they started, she seemed to really enjoy them. So, because I have another long day tomorrow, I'm off to bed.
Have a safe 4th of July...and have fun!!
After the doctor's office, we came home and cleaned house. What I don't understand is that we can fly, put people on the moon, clone things, but no one has invented a house that cleans itself???? I hate cleaning my house, which you'd know if you ever stopped by unannounced. My house is usually so dirty that if you showed up and didn't warn me first...I might not answer the door. At times it looks like the "Before" picture on the HGTV (I think...or is it TLC?) show called "Clean Sweep." I think it might be TLC. Anyway, I cleaned it...well most of the public parts. The kitchen and bedrooms were not done...ran out of time and energy.
The nice thing is, you walk in and everything is spotless!!! We leave tomorrow to go up north to my parents for the 4th of July and I'm excited to know that when I come home it will be clean!! Maybe this time I can keep it clean...probably not.
Well, I'm exhausted. My brother, sister-in-law and niece came down for the concert and fireworks here in town tonight. They were wonderful. Peanut loved them as usual. S.., my niece was frightened, but did well. Once they started, she seemed to really enjoy them. So, because I have another long day tomorrow, I'm off to bed.
Have a safe 4th of July...and have fun!!
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