Tonight I'm wishing Halloween lasted longer and I'm very grateful...
1. That Ben had a good time on his school/conference trip to Louisville, KY AND that he returned safe.
2. That Erich tolerated wearing his lion costume 5 nights in a row: Thursday (HealthSouth party), Friday (grandpa's ward Halloween party), Saturday (Cornbelly's & dinner with cousins), and Sunday (to get the mandatory picture on the porch with his pumpkin). He didn't really love the face make-up though.
3. For my mom, who stayed with us while Ben was gone and for all her help with Erich (dropping off & picking up from the sitter).
4. For family who lives close and who we enjoy spending time with.
5. That tomorrow is the start of 2nd quarter, which means new seating charts, new curriculum, and new perspective of a whole bunch of stuff!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tonight I finished reading 170 memoirs and I'm grateful...
1. That I took the day off and got lots done (& by 'lots' I mean sitting on the couch, entering grades, and watching day time TV).
2. For family dinner; we've gone 2 nights in a row having dinner together, at the table, including prayer. Gotta start small, right?
3. For pink eye eye drops. (Though, pink eye stinks!)
4. For all the rain AND chilly temps. I say this now, but in another 2 months I'll be ready for spring!
5. For flannel sheets and heating blanket. Love my bed this time of year!
1. That I took the day off and got lots done (& by 'lots' I mean sitting on the couch, entering grades, and watching day time TV).
2. For family dinner; we've gone 2 nights in a row having dinner together, at the table, including prayer. Gotta start small, right?
3. For pink eye eye drops. (Though, pink eye stinks!)
4. For all the rain AND chilly temps. I say this now, but in another 2 months I'll be ready for spring!
5. For flannel sheets and heating blanket. Love my bed this time of year!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tonight I have locked myself in my office and I'm grateful....
1. That Ben has the ability to get Erich to go back to bed without after waking up and wanting to play at 2:30am (All he wanted to do when I went in was to read the Itsy Bitsy Spider book and drink apple juice).
2. For the semi-save of tonight's dinner, spaghetti pie, after I grabbed it a bit too hard because Erich was thisclose to putting his hand on the open stove door. No one got burnt, but 1/3 of the spaghetti pie stuck to the oven door.
3. That I have 2 of 6 classes completely updated in grades. I've been entering grades on and off since the dinner and dinner clean up was finished and just barely got the last one entered; only 4 more classes to go.
4. That my mom is becoming a text-messenger.
5. For weekends, even though most of mine will be spent 'working' on school stuff.
1. That Ben has the ability to get Erich to go back to bed without after waking up and wanting to play at 2:30am (All he wanted to do when I went in was to read the Itsy Bitsy Spider book and drink apple juice).
2. For the semi-save of tonight's dinner, spaghetti pie, after I grabbed it a bit too hard because Erich was thisclose to putting his hand on the open stove door. No one got burnt, but 1/3 of the spaghetti pie stuck to the oven door.
3. That I have 2 of 6 classes completely updated in grades. I've been entering grades on and off since the dinner and dinner clean up was finished and just barely got the last one entered; only 4 more classes to go.
4. That my mom is becoming a text-messenger.
5. For weekends, even though most of mine will be spent 'working' on school stuff.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tonight my arm is hurting because I got my flu shot and I'm grateful....
1. That my school district provided free flu shots for employees and that flu shots generally help me stay healthy.
2. That I ran into my old principal while in line for the flu shot and that he offered to hold/entertain Erich while my arm was jabbed with the vaccine.
3. For my old principal (not just for the reason above) because he is so friendly and, well, is basically everything the new principal is not.
4. That Erich and I had a fun time running around at the park; seriously, this kid has so much energy!
5. For prayers that I say at night & in the morning and for prayers that I carry in my heart all day to help me survive.
And, because I'm feeling particularly grateful tonight, here's one more....
6. I'm grateful to be so blessed with so many things--big and small-- that I take for granted.
1. That my school district provided free flu shots for employees and that flu shots generally help me stay healthy.
2. That I ran into my old principal while in line for the flu shot and that he offered to hold/entertain Erich while my arm was jabbed with the vaccine.
3. For my old principal (not just for the reason above) because he is so friendly and, well, is basically everything the new principal is not.
4. That Erich and I had a fun time running around at the park; seriously, this kid has so much energy!
5. For prayers that I say at night & in the morning and for prayers that I carry in my heart all day to help me survive.
And, because I'm feeling particularly grateful tonight, here's one more....
6. I'm grateful to be so blessed with so many things--big and small-- that I take for granted.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tonight I'm sorry I've gotten so behind on grading and I'm grateful....
1. That today was a pretty decent day despite the fact that it was both a Monday and the first day back to school after a little break.
2. For a nice stock up of groceries from Winco.
3. That Erich is a good sleeper (usually).
4. That I have a couple of really responsible students who attend my after school class.
5. That 1st quarter is almost over....I'm sick of 1st quarter curriculum!
1. That today was a pretty decent day despite the fact that it was both a Monday and the first day back to school after a little break.
2. For a nice stock up of groceries from Winco.
3. That Erich is a good sleeper (usually).
4. That I have a couple of really responsible students who attend my after school class.
5. That 1st quarter is almost over....I'm sick of 1st quarter curriculum!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tonight I'm wishing UEA lasted forever and I'm grateful....
1. That I was able to do so many fun things over this little UEA break (family pictures, zoo, lunch/dinner, pumpkin patch, movies, games).
2. For ward friends.
3. For snuggle/wrestle/tickle sessions with Ben and Erich.
4. That Ben made good on a weekend-long promise to make monster pancakes, my favorite breakfast & something that only he is able to accomplish.
5. For yummy little orange tomatoes we ate right from the plant in our backyard after church.
1. That I was able to do so many fun things over this little UEA break (family pictures, zoo, lunch/dinner, pumpkin patch, movies, games).
2. For ward friends.
3. For snuggle/wrestle/tickle sessions with Ben and Erich.
4. That Ben made good on a weekend-long promise to make monster pancakes, my favorite breakfast & something that only he is able to accomplish.
5. For yummy little orange tomatoes we ate right from the plant in our backyard after church.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Tonight I watched a silly scary movie and I'm grateful....
1. For a fun night at the pumpkin patch with family.
2. For wipes, diapers, and hand sanitizer.
3. For little Levi, who I got to hold and snuggle with all evening.
4. That tomorrow is Sunday and that means I take a break from doing dishes. (Though I usually regret that on Monday when my house is filthy)
5. For a handy husband who can always fix stuff--big or small--around our house.
1. For a fun night at the pumpkin patch with family.
2. For wipes, diapers, and hand sanitizer.
3. For little Levi, who I got to hold and snuggle with all evening.
4. That tomorrow is Sunday and that means I take a break from doing dishes. (Though I usually regret that on Monday when my house is filthy)
5. For a handy husband who can always fix stuff--big or small--around our house.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tonight I realized I've neglected this blog and I'm grateful....
1. For Fall Break, which equals no school, which also equals less school-related stress!
2. That I got to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew today.
3. For sweet potatoes with cinnamon and sugar.
4. For beautiful weather and warm sunshine at the zoo.
5. That Ben has the whole weekend off...not that I've seen him that much...it's still nice to have him home a little more.
1. For Fall Break, which equals no school, which also equals less school-related stress!
2. That I got to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew today.
3. For sweet potatoes with cinnamon and sugar.
4. For beautiful weather and warm sunshine at the zoo.
5. That Ben has the whole weekend off...not that I've seen him that much...it's still nice to have him home a little more.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tonight I am desperately trying to get on top of grading and I'm grateful....
1. For short weeks; no school Thursday and Friday--YAY!
2. For fall--leaves changing, chilly temps, and jeans & sweatshirts!
3. For prayer and fasting; I know they work miracles!
4. That my YW lesson went OK yesterday despite only having 1 Young Women in class.
5. For leftover Sunday crockpot roast for dinner AND that Erich enjoys vegetables.
1. For short weeks; no school Thursday and Friday--YAY!
2. For fall--leaves changing, chilly temps, and jeans & sweatshirts!
3. For prayer and fasting; I know they work miracles!
4. That my YW lesson went OK yesterday despite only having 1 Young Women in class.
5. For leftover Sunday crockpot roast for dinner AND that Erich enjoys vegetables.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tonight I love meatloaf & bacon together and I'm grateful...
1. That after school tutoring was one billion times more manageable and successful today; instead of 50 kids in my room, I had 12!
2. For wonderful colleagues (I realize this might sound a little broken record, but this year it is OH-SO-TRUE!)
3. That I have insurance and a steady job to provide the basics for my family.
4. For a happy, safe, and stable childhood.
5. For Oreos & milk.
1. That after school tutoring was one billion times more manageable and successful today; instead of 50 kids in my room, I had 12!
2. For wonderful colleagues (I realize this might sound a little broken record, but this year it is OH-SO-TRUE!)
3. That I have insurance and a steady job to provide the basics for my family.
4. For a happy, safe, and stable childhood.
5. For Oreos & milk.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Today I'm dealing with an ear ache and grateful....
1. For conference. What inspiring, uplifting messages! Love that President Monson.
2. For spending the entire Sunday in my pj's.
3. For the mini-rain storm today; loved the clouds, love the cooler temps.
4. That Erich is my son and that he's full of his own personality and that he'll be 18 months old tomorrow!
5. For my new favorite treat: dark chocolate Reisens. Yum!
1. For conference. What inspiring, uplifting messages! Love that President Monson.
2. For spending the entire Sunday in my pj's.
3. For the mini-rain storm today; loved the clouds, love the cooler temps.
4. That Erich is my son and that he's full of his own personality and that he'll be 18 months old tomorrow!
5. For my new favorite treat: dark chocolate Reisens. Yum!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's been a long week but I'm so grateful....
1. That it's General Conference weekend. This means relaxing in my pj's the majority of Saturday and Sunday AND craft night with my mom.
2. For colleagues who are supportive and don't mind when I cry, which I did a few times at work this week (how embarrassing!)
3. For students who try their hardest even if the class is full of knuckleheads. And these are the same students who help me keep going back each day.
4. For my mom's wise words and advice. And yummy dinner.
5. For Erich's new words: tayohh (thank you), pea (please), coou (cool), and haoweeh (halloween)
6. For pizza.
7. That my in-laws came over to hang out tonight and watch Iron Man 2. They are so lovely.
8. For pay day, pay increase, and decreasing debt.
9. For medicine that helps my husband daily and in turn helps me.
10. For the Indian Summer we've been having and also that the 7-day forecast shows cooling temperature and rain. I love me some fall!!
1. That it's General Conference weekend. This means relaxing in my pj's the majority of Saturday and Sunday AND craft night with my mom.
2. For colleagues who are supportive and don't mind when I cry, which I did a few times at work this week (how embarrassing!)
3. For students who try their hardest even if the class is full of knuckleheads. And these are the same students who help me keep going back each day.
4. For my mom's wise words and advice. And yummy dinner.
5. For Erich's new words: tayohh (thank you), pea (please), coou (cool), and haoweeh (halloween)
6. For pizza.
7. That my in-laws came over to hang out tonight and watch Iron Man 2. They are so lovely.
8. For pay day, pay increase, and decreasing debt.
9. For medicine that helps my husband daily and in turn helps me.
10. For the Indian Summer we've been having and also that the 7-day forecast shows cooling temperature and rain. I love me some fall!!
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