We have had a wonderful Christmas! We went to Christmas Eve service, had Christmas dinner, had Christmas Day, had Skinner Christmas afternoon, and had Nicholson Christmas lunch. All went well and Zane was politely cooperative!
Finished our Christmas cards today together. It took about two and half hours to do 129 cards with enclosures. Zane did the postage stamps and grouped them together with a rubber band in tens, Darin did labels, and I glued the letter and wrote anything if needed. I AM SO GLAD that is done! It started to snow right when we completed the last one. The snow is nice fluffy white flakes that Zane said he might need to shovel in the morning. Tomorrow, we are going to the bank, library, UPS, and start writing thank you notes! Zane also needs to finish his writing assignment and then all we have left is to read something everyday.
I started walking a mile on Saturday. I am hoping to increase it to two miles by Tuesday as I have to be ready for the Chub Club at West when we start back on January 4th. I might even do some workout videos.
Darin and Zane are making homemade ice cream. Connie and Brian got us a maker that you roll around. Should be interesting. I am hoping it will turn out:)
Would also like to get rid of the massive stack of magazines before the break ends and I am slowly whittling away at it every night.
It has been a VERY nice Christmas and winter break and I hope it continues!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Nice Break
Zane has been a great helper over the last few days. We do his homework in the morning after breakfast and it is done for the day. I try to let him pick what he wants to do for one of the assignments, but he always does a writing assignment. We have also written one thank you note from Skinner Dinner on Sunday. We have two more to finish just in time for Christmas!
I still have not done our Christmas cards. They are sitting there in a heap on the dining room table. I just don't know what to say and there is so much to do right now. I think I am finished shopping and just need to wrap a few more things. Thursday is church and Skinner's with family friends. Christmas morn is just us and afternoon is Skinner grandparents! We are going to have the kids wear the sweatshirts that I had Ada make. We got their picture taken today and ordered an 8x10 for them too. Dad is coming either Friday AM or sometime Saturday for the Nicholson side. I have Rosemary and Christina's gifts ready, but not wrapped, and hopefully we can meet over the break too!
I got all the laundray caught up, ironed, and put away. Need to start the kitchen so it isn't so unliveable-is that a word? NEED to start exercising NOW! And most of all, quit eating!
The rock picker came today, Darin still needs to finish the CPS for the government, I need to call and make an appt. to get the carpets cleaned, and maybe play some games with Zane today or tomorrow! We are having a wonderful time even though it is just living life! God is so good!
I still have not done our Christmas cards. They are sitting there in a heap on the dining room table. I just don't know what to say and there is so much to do right now. I think I am finished shopping and just need to wrap a few more things. Thursday is church and Skinner's with family friends. Christmas morn is just us and afternoon is Skinner grandparents! We are going to have the kids wear the sweatshirts that I had Ada make. We got their picture taken today and ordered an 8x10 for them too. Dad is coming either Friday AM or sometime Saturday for the Nicholson side. I have Rosemary and Christina's gifts ready, but not wrapped, and hopefully we can meet over the break too!
I got all the laundray caught up, ironed, and put away. Need to start the kitchen so it isn't so unliveable-is that a word? NEED to start exercising NOW! And most of all, quit eating!
The rock picker came today, Darin still needs to finish the CPS for the government, I need to call and make an appt. to get the carpets cleaned, and maybe play some games with Zane today or tomorrow! We are having a wonderful time even though it is just living life! God is so good!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
SLUSHY SNOW!
This is the first day of winter break and it snowed last night. It is slushy snow, with only about an inch, but anything is better than nothing! The rest of the US has already seen its fury this year - the Midwest had over two feet and the East coast has seen a foot. Not quite what I would like for OH, but this is OK with all here.
The week went pretty well overall. Only a few incidents - one that needed documentation, but I was pleased that the students were pretty good, at least for me anyway. We have started on the spring program for the first and second graders. I will begin kindergarten in January. I think it helped keep them focused and not squirrely since we had "work" to do! Need to remember this for next year.
Things to do during this break:
1. GET RID OF "STUFF"
2. Bake gingerbread people with Zane
3. The normal things like wrap gifts, finish buying gifts so they can be wrapped, bake cookies,
bake things for special festivities, etc.
4. CLEAN bathrooms, kitchen, and maybe closets
5. ENJOY the time off with Darin and Zane (we already went Christmas light looking last night- we thought maybe we could do it every year on the last day of school as it went really well
for all of us)
6. FIND THE TIME to stop and be thankful for all that the Lord has provided
7. Read my Bible each day!
Just a few things to do to make my life more than it is right now. I am excited about Zane as he received two tickets to a Blue Jacket's game (he and Darin will attend) and he is doing better with his staph infection. I am hoping to do some school work with him each day as he has a big assessment in January to see how they are progressing. His spelling tests are getting better again - he didn't miss any this week and I am going to see that he finishes his writing pages too!
The week went pretty well overall. Only a few incidents - one that needed documentation, but I was pleased that the students were pretty good, at least for me anyway. We have started on the spring program for the first and second graders. I will begin kindergarten in January. I think it helped keep them focused and not squirrely since we had "work" to do! Need to remember this for next year.
Things to do during this break:
1. GET RID OF "STUFF"
2. Bake gingerbread people with Zane
3. The normal things like wrap gifts, finish buying gifts so they can be wrapped, bake cookies,
bake things for special festivities, etc.
4. CLEAN bathrooms, kitchen, and maybe closets
5. ENJOY the time off with Darin and Zane (we already went Christmas light looking last night- we thought maybe we could do it every year on the last day of school as it went really well
for all of us)
6. FIND THE TIME to stop and be thankful for all that the Lord has provided
7. Read my Bible each day!
Just a few things to do to make my life more than it is right now. I am excited about Zane as he received two tickets to a Blue Jacket's game (he and Darin will attend) and he is doing better with his staph infection. I am hoping to do some school work with him each day as he has a big assessment in January to see how they are progressing. His spelling tests are getting better again - he didn't miss any this week and I am going to see that he finishes his writing pages too!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
FIVE days until Christmas Break!
It has been a fun filled and hectic school year so far. I have had two evaluations from my new principal that were the highest marks I have ever had. A high bar to follow in the spring.
Zane passed out of level two in his swimming lessons in November and is looking forward to being in level three in January. Hopefully, he will remember how to float on his stomach!
We went to Freeman's Farm for Heritage's Harvest day celebration. It was raining, but we still had a good time riding the hay wagon, decorating a pumpkin to take home, and visiting with friends. Darin also took him trick-or-treating to some area homes. Zane dressed as Batman and also was able to wear his costume to school this year.
Harvest took a LONG time this year as October was cold and rainy. It felt more like December than October. On November 13th, the guys finally finished the popcorn and field corn. It seemed like it would never end. Connie received an award for her work at the Red Cross and got a nice clock and plaque for her efforts. We also watched Christina's dog, Moxie, while she went to CA for Thanksgiving. Zane and Moxie are now tight friends and he cried when he came home from school and realized she wasn't there. He knew I was taking her home that morning, but it didn't sink in until the reality of opening the door and no dog. He did a good job watching her and playing with her, so MAYBE we might get a dog next summer. We will see as it is a big responsibility for all. Zane was hit with a staph infection on Sunday, December 6th, but we didn't take him for a diagnosis until Wednesday. We were surprised it was that serious, but we are glad he is on antibiotics for ten days and the clorine baths are drying up the infected areas.
We have a busy five days ahead, with an early staff meeting that I need to bring muffins to, take Zane to the dentist for his sealant, El Vaquero's for North staff party, staff breakfast at North, and a desperately needed haircut for me! Darin went to Bill's for the annual financial forecast, which is pretty bad. I am hoping we can find a new pickup for Darin to help alleviate the tax situation.
Also, unfortunately, Rosemary's father passed away. I am so sad for her. This will be a difficult holiday for them, but I know he is in good hands. I took a half personal day to go to the calling hours since it was the day before the concert. She was really holding up well-Tom is a dearheart.
We are looking forward to the end of 2009, with lots of festivities and fun! Connie is having the new year's party at her house with the Long's. Still need to send out Christmas cards, finish wrapping and getting presents, and even decorate. I cannot find the suction cups to hang the lights on the windows-it is driving me crazy!
Here's to 2010-Darin turns forty and we will have known each other for ten years! I am so blessed!
Zane passed out of level two in his swimming lessons in November and is looking forward to being in level three in January. Hopefully, he will remember how to float on his stomach!
We went to Freeman's Farm for Heritage's Harvest day celebration. It was raining, but we still had a good time riding the hay wagon, decorating a pumpkin to take home, and visiting with friends. Darin also took him trick-or-treating to some area homes. Zane dressed as Batman and also was able to wear his costume to school this year.
Harvest took a LONG time this year as October was cold and rainy. It felt more like December than October. On November 13th, the guys finally finished the popcorn and field corn. It seemed like it would never end. Connie received an award for her work at the Red Cross and got a nice clock and plaque for her efforts. We also watched Christina's dog, Moxie, while she went to CA for Thanksgiving. Zane and Moxie are now tight friends and he cried when he came home from school and realized she wasn't there. He knew I was taking her home that morning, but it didn't sink in until the reality of opening the door and no dog. He did a good job watching her and playing with her, so MAYBE we might get a dog next summer. We will see as it is a big responsibility for all. Zane was hit with a staph infection on Sunday, December 6th, but we didn't take him for a diagnosis until Wednesday. We were surprised it was that serious, but we are glad he is on antibiotics for ten days and the clorine baths are drying up the infected areas.
We have a busy five days ahead, with an early staff meeting that I need to bring muffins to, take Zane to the dentist for his sealant, El Vaquero's for North staff party, staff breakfast at North, and a desperately needed haircut for me! Darin went to Bill's for the annual financial forecast, which is pretty bad. I am hoping we can find a new pickup for Darin to help alleviate the tax situation.
Also, unfortunately, Rosemary's father passed away. I am so sad for her. This will be a difficult holiday for them, but I know he is in good hands. I took a half personal day to go to the calling hours since it was the day before the concert. She was really holding up well-Tom is a dearheart.
We are looking forward to the end of 2009, with lots of festivities and fun! Connie is having the new year's party at her house with the Long's. Still need to send out Christmas cards, finish wrapping and getting presents, and even decorate. I cannot find the suction cups to hang the lights on the windows-it is driving me crazy!
Here's to 2010-Darin turns forty and we will have known each other for ten years! I am so blessed!
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