THIS WEEK
So, another week has come & gone. It seemed to drag on & on. Probably because this is the first 5 day work week without any snowdays, late starts, early outs or a holiday since well before Christmas.
Jake went to the hockey game & spent the night with his friend Adam last night. Sounds like they had a great time. Allie had her friend Jordyn sleep over. They had a lot of fun & I heard giggling well into the night & early this morning. This afternoon, Allie said she didn't feel well. For those that know Allie, know she is full of drama & I figured she was just tired (see where this is going?). So, I drug her out to lunch with my friend & her kids. When we got home, she begged me to take her temp & guess what? She had a temp of 101.5! Oops! She went right to bed & hasn't moved since. I felt pretty bad about not believing her.
On the calendar this week, dance for Allie, subbing all week for me, Allie's 1/2 b-day (she will bring treats to school since her b-day is in the summer), Religion class, the Giving Tree goes up for PTA, Jake's school concert/play & a visit from my mom.
This blog is written to help keep family & friends up to date on our day to day lives. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
SLEDDING
I took the kids sledding right after school on Thursday. It was a gorgeous 35+ degrees with no wind, perfect weather to be outside playing in the snow.
What else went on this week?? I subbed all week. Allie had dance, a Scout meeting & she has been out selling cookies like a mad woman. She met her goal & has adjusted it for a new goal! Jake had a Scout meeting, which was a tour of the police station. We had PJ day at school & a Student Council bake sale too. Since both kids are on Student Council, I had to make 96 chocolate chip cookies. If I never see another cookie, it will be too soon!
We have no plans for the weekend. I hope to get the house cleaned & sneak in a trip to the store before heading back to work/school on Monday.
Allie & her friend Olivia
Allie
Allie attempting the ramp
Jake
Jake on the board
I took the kids sledding right after school on Thursday. It was a gorgeous 35+ degrees with no wind, perfect weather to be outside playing in the snow.
What else went on this week?? I subbed all week. Allie had dance, a Scout meeting & she has been out selling cookies like a mad woman. She met her goal & has adjusted it for a new goal! Jake had a Scout meeting, which was a tour of the police station. We had PJ day at school & a Student Council bake sale too. Since both kids are on Student Council, I had to make 96 chocolate chip cookies. If I never see another cookie, it will be too soon!
We have no plans for the weekend. I hope to get the house cleaned & sneak in a trip to the store before heading back to work/school on Monday.
Allie & her friend Olivia
Allie
Allie attempting the ramp
Jake
Jake on the boardSunday, January 18, 2009
SNOW DAYS
So, we had school called off because of the snow & extreme cold for 3 days last week (Wednesday-Friday). We then had the weekend off & now Martin Luther King Day too. We will have been off for 6 days straight. What did we do???
I spent all of the mornings getting chores done around the house. Once lunchtime hit, the kids & I dragged ourselves through at least 1-2 feet of snow (no kidding) & wind chills of -35 degrees (give or take several degrees) over to the neighbor's house each day. We enjoyed lunch, played Wii, played Scattagories, laughed a tons & gabbed. Each day there were different people there & each day was a TON of fun. The kids had a wonderful time & are wishing for another snow day on Tuesday!
Jake had friends spend the night on Friday to celebrate his b-day. He had his best buds (& neighbor boys) sleep over. I took the kids to see "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler, it was a hit. We ordered OP pizza & they had tons of other snacks too. They spent most of the evening playing Wii, watching TV, wrestling, eating & doing boy things (think like a 9 year old boy).
On Saturday, we met friends and went to lunch at Carlos, then off to see "Mall Cop". The kids thought that movie was really funny & it was nice to be out and about again after sticking close to home for several days.
This week brings: lunch with friends, dance, Daisy's, Cub Scouts, Religion & I'm sure other things that I've forgotten. I am down to sub 4 more weeks. Yes, I've been there since mid-November. I am enjoying the kids so much, I'll miss them terribly when I'm done.
The neighbor boys: Paul, Jake, Adam & Ben
So, we had school called off because of the snow & extreme cold for 3 days last week (Wednesday-Friday). We then had the weekend off & now Martin Luther King Day too. We will have been off for 6 days straight. What did we do???
I spent all of the mornings getting chores done around the house. Once lunchtime hit, the kids & I dragged ourselves through at least 1-2 feet of snow (no kidding) & wind chills of -35 degrees (give or take several degrees) over to the neighbor's house each day. We enjoyed lunch, played Wii, played Scattagories, laughed a tons & gabbed. Each day there were different people there & each day was a TON of fun. The kids had a wonderful time & are wishing for another snow day on Tuesday!
Jake had friends spend the night on Friday to celebrate his b-day. He had his best buds (& neighbor boys) sleep over. I took the kids to see "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler, it was a hit. We ordered OP pizza & they had tons of other snacks too. They spent most of the evening playing Wii, watching TV, wrestling, eating & doing boy things (think like a 9 year old boy).
On Saturday, we met friends and went to lunch at Carlos, then off to see "Mall Cop". The kids thought that movie was really funny & it was nice to be out and about again after sticking close to home for several days.
This week brings: lunch with friends, dance, Daisy's, Cub Scouts, Religion & I'm sure other things that I've forgotten. I am down to sub 4 more weeks. Yes, I've been there since mid-November. I am enjoying the kids so much, I'll miss them terribly when I'm done.
The neighbor boys: Paul, Jake, Adam & Ben
Thursday, January 15, 2009
IT'S FREAKIN' COLD!
Yes, Iowa has been hit with some Arctic crap which is making it colder here than in Alaska. The actual air temp this morning was -20 and the once the wind chill was factored in, get this....it was -45. Say what? That's stinkin' cold!
SO...school is cancelled today due to the extreme cold temps. Now, I'm stuck in this house with 2 kids that are sick of each other & fighting. They are sick of the Wii, sick of TV, sick of movies, sick of playing with their toys & pretty much ready ready to go back to school. In fact, when I told them no school this morning, they both went "awwwww, we wanted to go!" That's just sad!Yeah, it's bad here!
Just think in about 6 months, I'll be complaining about the heat index of 100+ or something. Remind me of that in July!
Yes, Iowa has been hit with some Arctic crap which is making it colder here than in Alaska. The actual air temp this morning was -20 and the once the wind chill was factored in, get this....it was -45. Say what? That's stinkin' cold!
SO...school is cancelled today due to the extreme cold temps. Now, I'm stuck in this house with 2 kids that are sick of each other & fighting. They are sick of the Wii, sick of TV, sick of movies, sick of playing with their toys & pretty much ready ready to go back to school. In fact, when I told them no school this morning, they both went "awwwww, we wanted to go!" That's just sad!Yeah, it's bad here!
Just think in about 6 months, I'll be complaining about the heat index of 100+ or something. Remind me of that in July!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
LAST WEEK & THIS WEEK
We went back to school after 2+ long weeks off for Christmas break. It took us awhile to get back into the swing of our "normal" schedules, but we are there now! Here's a recap:
Monday: After a late start, we went back to school, back to long term subbing, back to dance. Jake started his week long computer camp, which was held at school. All 3rd graders participated & learned to type among other things. I was able to volunteer off & on throughout the week.
Tuesday: a quiet day, which we needed!
Wednesday: back to babysitting after school. A couple of other neighbor kids showed up too...
Thursday: I had to make hot chocolate for 23 3rd graders for computer camp. I didn't burn anyone!!
Friday: Allie found out she was on Student Council this semester. She's really excited. Scott & I went to dinner with our neighbors. We had an awful dinner, but a great time with our friends. We stayed out WAY too late!
Saturday: All of my siblings and their families came for a weekend of fun. We hung out, ate too much, had drinks and played a lot of Wii. We had a small Wii mishap. My brother Will lost control of the Wii remote & flung it into the fireplace. Fortunately, it just caused a small dent & nothing was broken. It was pretty funny after it was all said & done.
Sunday: Jake turned 9. We had a family party for him. All he wanted for his b-day was UnderArmor clothes & a DS. He got the clothes from us & Uncle Will. He got cash & gift cards from everyone else & was able to buy his DS & a game. Talk about being excited! We also got to eat dinner at his choice...Carlos O Kelley's.
This week: dance & Scout were cancelled due to a blizzard on Monday & we had an early out. I had a PTA meeting last night. School was cancelled today due to the 7 inches of snow we got. I am still subbing all week & potentially for a long, long while. Jake is having his best buds over on Friday for a sleepover/movie. It is bitterly cold & doesn't look to get warmer until the weekend. UGH!
Jake with his b-day cake
Jake with his new UnderArmor Panthers tee
Jake's class during computer camp
The "big momma" crayfish from Jake's classroom. It's tail is folded under...it is bigger than it looks. I think it is a lobster :)
The kids playing Wii on New Year's.
We went back to school after 2+ long weeks off for Christmas break. It took us awhile to get back into the swing of our "normal" schedules, but we are there now! Here's a recap:
Monday: After a late start, we went back to school, back to long term subbing, back to dance. Jake started his week long computer camp, which was held at school. All 3rd graders participated & learned to type among other things. I was able to volunteer off & on throughout the week.
Tuesday: a quiet day, which we needed!
Wednesday: back to babysitting after school. A couple of other neighbor kids showed up too...
Thursday: I had to make hot chocolate for 23 3rd graders for computer camp. I didn't burn anyone!!
Friday: Allie found out she was on Student Council this semester. She's really excited. Scott & I went to dinner with our neighbors. We had an awful dinner, but a great time with our friends. We stayed out WAY too late!
Saturday: All of my siblings and their families came for a weekend of fun. We hung out, ate too much, had drinks and played a lot of Wii. We had a small Wii mishap. My brother Will lost control of the Wii remote & flung it into the fireplace. Fortunately, it just caused a small dent & nothing was broken. It was pretty funny after it was all said & done.
Sunday: Jake turned 9. We had a family party for him. All he wanted for his b-day was UnderArmor clothes & a DS. He got the clothes from us & Uncle Will. He got cash & gift cards from everyone else & was able to buy his DS & a game. Talk about being excited! We also got to eat dinner at his choice...Carlos O Kelley's.
This week: dance & Scout were cancelled due to a blizzard on Monday & we had an early out. I had a PTA meeting last night. School was cancelled today due to the 7 inches of snow we got. I am still subbing all week & potentially for a long, long while. Jake is having his best buds over on Friday for a sleepover/movie. It is bitterly cold & doesn't look to get warmer until the weekend. UGH!
Jake with his b-day cake
Jake with his new UnderArmor Panthers tee
Jake's class during computer camp
The "big momma" crayfish from Jake's classroom. It's tail is folded under...it is bigger than it looks. I think it is a lobster :)
The kids playing Wii on New Year's.
Monday, January 12, 2009
HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY JAKE!
My little boy is 9 years old. I can't believe it. I wonder where the time went?
My little boy is 9 years old. I can't believe it. I wonder where the time went?
- Wasn't it just yesterday I met you for the first time? It was love at first sight.
- Wasn't it just yesterday when we brought your home from the hospital & I couldn't sleep because I thought something would happen to you.
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you were only happy when you were in a diaper? You hated clothes, you were too hot.
- Wasn't it just yesterday when your favorite toy was a stuffed chicken that Aunt Mandy gave you?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you dug in your 1st birthday cake?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when Allie was born? You were obsessed with her eyes and tried to poke them!
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you called Uncle Michael Paco and Nana Terri Banana?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you were obsessed with Buzz Lightyear, Spiderman & Batman?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you couldn't get enough information about dinosaurs, weather & presidents?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when it took like 4 nurses to hold you down to get your Kindergarten shots?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you started preschool with Mrs. Sherer? Kindergarten with Miss Pins? 1st grade with Mrs. Wyckoff? 2nd grade with Mr. Wagner?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you met your best friends Paul, Ben & Adam?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you learned to ride a bike?
- Wasn't it just yesterday when you ran your 1st mile? Played your 1st soccer, football, baseball & basketball games? Took your 1st swimming lesson?
The time will keep flying by...before long, you'll be going to high school, driving, dating, graduating and so on. While I am SO excited to be with your during these milestones, but I wish time would slow down.
I love you Jacob!
PS...I'll post pictures & details about last week later :)
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
DUE DATE
Nine years ago today I was "due" to have Jacob. I can remember how uncomfortable I was. I was swollen & huge. I couldn't wear my rings or real shoes. I had to wear sandals with an adjustable strap & socks. Sandals in winter because you have to is no fun. I remember thinking all day long that I'd be going into labor any minute... YEAH RIGHT....I didn't have my lovely boy until January 11th...5 days later.
Nine years ago today I was "due" to have Jacob. I can remember how uncomfortable I was. I was swollen & huge. I couldn't wear my rings or real shoes. I had to wear sandals with an adjustable strap & socks. Sandals in winter because you have to is no fun. I remember thinking all day long that I'd be going into labor any minute... YEAH RIGHT....I didn't have my lovely boy until January 11th...5 days later.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello 2009! Where the heck did 2008 go? We had a wonderful year! Jake started 3rd grade and Allie started 1st. Allie learned to ride a bike. Jake scored several goals in soccer & TD's in football. Allie had 2 dance recitals. Our summer was wonderful. Both kids had wonderful conferences. Scott was promoted. We took 2 wonderful mini vacations. We spent lots of time with family and friends. We are all healthy. Does the year really get much better?
We spent this past week getting the house back in order. The Christmas stuff is packed away until next year. Most of the closets, drawers and cupboards were re-organized & we have lots to donate to Good Will. The vac has been run, floors mopped, laundry is caught up & we have spent tons of time together. Our newest family past time has become playing Mario Kart on the Wii. Hands down, I am the worst...it is still fun & the kids try to help old mom out. They even cheer for me when I don't end up last! Such sweet kids!
We go back to school on Monday. It's time. I am subbing the next 2 weeks. I have been in the same classroom with 2 boys since before Thanksgiving. I'm really going to miss them when I'm done. Allie has enjoyed having me in the classroom right next to her's. Jake is around the corner & pops in to say hi too!
Jake's b-day is in a week. I changed the border early to reflect that. He'll be 9! Hard to believe. We are having family here for a party next weekend. My siblings are coming up on Friday/Saturday for the weekend. I can't wait to hang out with them. What a perfect end to what I assume will be a hectic week as we get back into the groove of school, work & our extra activities.
Hello 2009! Where the heck did 2008 go? We had a wonderful year! Jake started 3rd grade and Allie started 1st. Allie learned to ride a bike. Jake scored several goals in soccer & TD's in football. Allie had 2 dance recitals. Our summer was wonderful. Both kids had wonderful conferences. Scott was promoted. We took 2 wonderful mini vacations. We spent lots of time with family and friends. We are all healthy. Does the year really get much better?
We spent this past week getting the house back in order. The Christmas stuff is packed away until next year. Most of the closets, drawers and cupboards were re-organized & we have lots to donate to Good Will. The vac has been run, floors mopped, laundry is caught up & we have spent tons of time together. Our newest family past time has become playing Mario Kart on the Wii. Hands down, I am the worst...it is still fun & the kids try to help old mom out. They even cheer for me when I don't end up last! Such sweet kids!
We go back to school on Monday. It's time. I am subbing the next 2 weeks. I have been in the same classroom with 2 boys since before Thanksgiving. I'm really going to miss them when I'm done. Allie has enjoyed having me in the classroom right next to her's. Jake is around the corner & pops in to say hi too!
Jake's b-day is in a week. I changed the border early to reflect that. He'll be 9! Hard to believe. We are having family here for a party next weekend. My siblings are coming up on Friday/Saturday for the weekend. I can't wait to hang out with them. What a perfect end to what I assume will be a hectic week as we get back into the groove of school, work & our extra activities.
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