So Monday is the first day of work for Chuck and I. Our students come back Wednesday. This year is full of lots of changes. We lost our family babysitter due to job changes, and the fact that the only kid left to watch is our Julia. Julia is going into preschool, which should be a hoot. Jonas is a big 1st grader. The calm of dropping the kids off safely down the street with their aunt and uncle now will change to a trip to a before-school program at the elementary school and a full day preschool/daycare down the street from Chuck's school. A lot more driving, and a lot more strangers.
I've never had a babysitter that wasn't family. I think I'm terribly spoiled. I'm not 100% keen on the idea of leaving my babies in the hands of people I don't know, but I know the programs are fine . . . we did our research.
As much as my kiddos seem to drive me nuts during the summer sometimes, I always get weepy when my many hour day with them turns into a couple hour evening. Balance, balance.
I'm pumped to play a role in the lives of, currently, 23 4th graders this year! I'm blessed every year with kiddos with wonderful hearts! What a joy to see them every day! My biggest goal this year is balance and blessings. Count my blessings, keep my life balanced.
Love to all.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
J u s t want to t a l k
I haven't been the best eater this week. It's amazing how my will power completely disappears when I'm overwhelmed and on my period. :) Two of my favorite combinations!! SWEET!
I was really excited to work out tonight. I was very very excited when I saw the WOD! But my husband was silent all the way home and exhausted and angry and has been on that tottering edge of "losing it" for a while now. I asked him if he didn't mind if I didn't work out. He asked, "Is it because of me?" I said, "No, I'm just tired." Shhh . . . I lied. It's not a huge thing . . . but when I work out he has to feed and bathe the kids alone. The last thing he needed was to do any more work . . . and the last thing my kids needed was a dad freaking out on them. Soooo, I shall hopefully be able to do "Helen" some other time, as it seemed like a WONDERFUL combination!
Have you ever had those Edwards Singles pies in the frozen section? Have you ever had their Butterfinger variety? I have one sittin' in my tummy right now! Y - U - M. I feel bad, though . . . like if I looked in the mirror I'd have gained 20 lbs. :)
I'm doing the final assessment, although I'm not sure when. I know the poundage won't be a whole lot different, but hopefully my abilities will have increased.
I ordered my family some new spring clothes from Old Navy. They're having a 40% off sale currently btw. I buy clothes from Aeropostale and the Junior's section of Kohls, etc. I rarely buy from the real "woman" or "misses" section b/c I don't like the style of those clothes most of the time. Anyway, I'm used to buying a L or XL tops from those Jr. sections and one or two sizes up in pants, too because everything in those sections seem to run anorexic (which doesn't seem to fit me). I ordered my Old Navy clothes the same way and they're all too big. Now, I think this has to do with how Old Navy clothes run, probably, but I like the idea, anyway, of having to return something because it's too big. Tee hee.
If you're an MLB fan, they (Old Navy) have really cute MLB tops at Old Navy for the kiddos. I got Jonas a Boston Red Sox one (his fav. team) and Julia this adorable Cubs one with hearts and sparkles on it. WAY CUTE!! (We're a Cubs family overall). :)
Well, it's been fun people, but it's time to go share some iCarly time with my kiddos before brush teeth, potty, read books, pray, sing Sunshine, and bed time for them.
Love to all.
I was really excited to work out tonight. I was very very excited when I saw the WOD! But my husband was silent all the way home and exhausted and angry and has been on that tottering edge of "losing it" for a while now. I asked him if he didn't mind if I didn't work out. He asked, "Is it because of me?" I said, "No, I'm just tired." Shhh . . . I lied. It's not a huge thing . . . but when I work out he has to feed and bathe the kids alone. The last thing he needed was to do any more work . . . and the last thing my kids needed was a dad freaking out on them. Soooo, I shall hopefully be able to do "Helen" some other time, as it seemed like a WONDERFUL combination!
Have you ever had those Edwards Singles pies in the frozen section? Have you ever had their Butterfinger variety? I have one sittin' in my tummy right now! Y - U - M. I feel bad, though . . . like if I looked in the mirror I'd have gained 20 lbs. :)
I'm doing the final assessment, although I'm not sure when. I know the poundage won't be a whole lot different, but hopefully my abilities will have increased.
I ordered my family some new spring clothes from Old Navy. They're having a 40% off sale currently btw. I buy clothes from Aeropostale and the Junior's section of Kohls, etc. I rarely buy from the real "woman" or "misses" section b/c I don't like the style of those clothes most of the time. Anyway, I'm used to buying a L or XL tops from those Jr. sections and one or two sizes up in pants, too because everything in those sections seem to run anorexic (which doesn't seem to fit me). I ordered my Old Navy clothes the same way and they're all too big. Now, I think this has to do with how Old Navy clothes run, probably, but I like the idea, anyway, of having to return something because it's too big. Tee hee.
If you're an MLB fan, they (Old Navy) have really cute MLB tops at Old Navy for the kiddos. I got Jonas a Boston Red Sox one (his fav. team) and Julia this adorable Cubs one with hearts and sparkles on it. WAY CUTE!! (We're a Cubs family overall). :)
Well, it's been fun people, but it's time to go share some iCarly time with my kiddos before brush teeth, potty, read books, pray, sing Sunshine, and bed time for them.
Love to all.
Friday, April 1, 2011
You'll Always Have Laundry
I grew up in a world ran by "shoulds." If you did the shoulds, you were good. If you didn't, you were bad. There were good people and bad people but no good people making bad choices.
So, naturally, although I was the more adventurous black sheep of the family (but the only Christian until I was a sophomore in college . . . so not black sheep in the stereotypical sense), I am well trained in the shoulds of life.
You know when I first learned that shoulds are crap?! Well, not all of them are, but you know what I mean. When I was a parent of a 2 day old. I remember my husband coming home from work and me falling into his arms crying. And with ALL SERIOUSNESS I said, "Mom's are liars. This isn't fun. This isn't easy. This is horrible! I can't do this." I honestly thought I couldn't do it. And the truth was . . . I couldn't live up to all of the shoulds in my head.
Clean house, done laundry, happy baby (which I had NO CLUE what I was doing . . . you've all mostly been there and can't believe they're releasing you from the hospital in charge of A L - I - F - E!), supportive wife, good listener, pretty (yeah, right . . . I was happy to have a clean shirt without baby vomit on it), losing baby fat . . AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then my mother-in-law told me something I'll never forget. I know it's probably small, but it was huge to me. She told me, "Amber, you'll always have laundry. You'll always have dirty dishes and a house to clean, but you'll never have this time again."
While this isn't an excuse for not pulling my weight, I always go back to that when evaluating why I do what I do. I don't think should's are bad if taken as guidance, but the fear in response to them can drive a gal nuts. :) So, I'm gonna get off of here, go hug my hubby, and leave the clothes in the dryer. :)
So, naturally, although I was the more adventurous black sheep of the family (but the only Christian until I was a sophomore in college . . . so not black sheep in the stereotypical sense), I am well trained in the shoulds of life.
You know when I first learned that shoulds are crap?! Well, not all of them are, but you know what I mean. When I was a parent of a 2 day old. I remember my husband coming home from work and me falling into his arms crying. And with ALL SERIOUSNESS I said, "Mom's are liars. This isn't fun. This isn't easy. This is horrible! I can't do this." I honestly thought I couldn't do it. And the truth was . . . I couldn't live up to all of the shoulds in my head.
Clean house, done laundry, happy baby (which I had NO CLUE what I was doing . . . you've all mostly been there and can't believe they're releasing you from the hospital in charge of A L - I - F - E!), supportive wife, good listener, pretty (yeah, right . . . I was happy to have a clean shirt without baby vomit on it), losing baby fat . . AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then my mother-in-law told me something I'll never forget. I know it's probably small, but it was huge to me. She told me, "Amber, you'll always have laundry. You'll always have dirty dishes and a house to clean, but you'll never have this time again."
While this isn't an excuse for not pulling my weight, I always go back to that when evaluating why I do what I do. I don't think should's are bad if taken as guidance, but the fear in response to them can drive a gal nuts. :) So, I'm gonna get off of here, go hug my hubby, and leave the clothes in the dryer. :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
PR makes happy hearts
So tonight it was finally back to the gym! I saw the logo on the door and got excited and nervous all at the same time...since I read the workout in advance. :)
I met some faces new to me, caught up with others, and enjoyed the surroundings.
It's amazing how this place refreshes your soul. You go from laughter and banter to grunts and groans to high fives and congratulations. Even when my shirt's completely soaked in sweat and my muscles are shaking, fighting the urge to put the bar down, I'm happy..SO happy. Man how my heart has missed this place!
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I met some faces new to me, caught up with others, and enjoyed the surroundings.
It's amazing how this place refreshes your soul. You go from laughter and banter to grunts and groans to high fives and congratulations. Even when my shirt's completely soaked in sweat and my muscles are shaking, fighting the urge to put the bar down, I'm happy..SO happy. Man how my heart has missed this place!
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thanks
Well, team, thanks for the support! I appreciate all of your encouragement!!
I'm on vacation at the French Lick Resort. Swam yesterday with the kids and, despite many delicious options, had an egg white omlet for breakfast. Stupid little things we've been doing all along but minor celebrations since falling off the health wagon. :) off to walk with the fam! Love to all! Where would I be without your lovin and truth??
I'm on vacation at the French Lick Resort. Swam yesterday with the kids and, despite many delicious options, had an egg white omlet for breakfast. Stupid little things we've been doing all along but minor celebrations since falling off the health wagon. :) off to walk with the fam! Love to all! Where would I be without your lovin and truth??
Location:French Lick, IN
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Stinking it Up
Well, I've gotta say I've been stinking it up big time. Messing up to the point of giving up a lot recently. Although I'm not back to square one, it's amazing how quickly I'm inching back that way. Because of races and now soccer, I miss the meetings, which totally sucks!!
I've been disconnected with the gym and the group. And now I might not be able to do PR for a while due to financial reasons. We had to do the whole money evaluation . . . . where to cut?? :( I'm sad. But who knows. Maybe they'll decide to pay teachers a million dollars, huh? Well, at least it's crowns in heaven, right?
I feel like a total failure and that I've let people down . . . especially Chris . . . especially myself. :( I need to suck it up and get back up for these last two weeks. Although I can't make the amazing changes I had dreamt I would, at least I can make some, right?
I'm so disappointed. But I gotta get out of this or I'll just continue to give up.
Okay, later.
I've been disconnected with the gym and the group. And now I might not be able to do PR for a while due to financial reasons. We had to do the whole money evaluation . . . . where to cut?? :( I'm sad. But who knows. Maybe they'll decide to pay teachers a million dollars, huh? Well, at least it's crowns in heaven, right?
I feel like a total failure and that I've let people down . . . especially Chris . . . especially myself. :( I need to suck it up and get back up for these last two weeks. Although I can't make the amazing changes I had dreamt I would, at least I can make some, right?
I'm so disappointed. But I gotta get out of this or I'll just continue to give up.
Okay, later.
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Durbin Classic 1K Kid Run
My kids are doing their own special race tomorrow. Durbin Elementary, in my ol' stompin' grounds of Noblesville, is having their Durbin Classic. When they got mad at me going to races w/o them, I said I'd sign them up for one.
Setting out their little outfits tonight was so fun! Needless to say, Julia majorly lacks fitness/sports clothing, but it's also hard to find for 3 yr olds. Hopefully Julia won't throw a fit this time like she did for 1 other race they ran. Awwww . . . my little competitors. Cross your fingers for a cooperative 3 yr old self-ordained princess ;-) tomorrow.
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