Seems I always start off with good intentions and then somewhere along the way I lose steam and then next thing I know a whole year of happenings have gone by! This seems to be what happens to most of my projects.
Since January, we have packed up our belongings and relocated to Colorado Springs again. This was a welcomed move for us since we were all having problems adapting to Utah and the customs that go with that state. We (the kids and I ) spent the summer in Texas visiting my family. We hung out at the ranch and at the coast and even spent a week at my sister's house in Dallas were I was able to show everyone where I went to college-- TWU.
I was not able to continue working in Colorado because they would not except my out of state license. So I had to apply and wait for a Colorado license which took 22 weeks to get. This allowed me the freedom to say "yes" (after MUCH praying) to an opportunity to go to England with a group of amazing women on team for an ACTS retreat. This was an amazing time for me! Not only was it a great opportunity to minister to ladies at Walsingham but it was interesting to learn all the history that surrounded us at Walsingham. Especially since Greg's Grandma was from England and moved to the US after WWII. She use to tell me she would watch the Catholic mass on TV and I really did not think anything of this comment until I learned and understood the conflict that England had with Catholics.
Anyhow, upon returning home I was so exausted and dizzy that I thought I was coming down with the flu. It was not the flu!
I am pregnant! For me this statement comes with lots of emotion both good and bad. See I am 41- while this is not old in terms of one foot in the grave -- it is old in the way that I thought life was going one way and it zagged and went a whole new direction. A lot has changed since my last one was born 9 plus years ago and I am at the mercy of an Army Hospital and all of their rules and checks which at times is frustrating for me. Thus begins my journey in this new phase of my life.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Things in my head
As I decompress from the week I have so many random thoughts that I thought I would spill them out here -- it has to be healthier than yelling at people right??
* Last night JP had a basketball tournament with a game at 4 and a game at 8 so basically we (the kids and I were away from home till 9 pm). At the 4 pm game JP played for 3 min. and scored 6 points -- then the coach took him out-- let me first tell you that he is on the A team with 8 other guys and of those 8 there is what I like to call the fab 5 -- These are 7th graders who have been playing for as long as they were in diapers together so of course they start, finish and pretty much rule the game-- the other 7th grader and one 8th grader play occasionally and then the 2 8th graders JP being one of them and the coaches son being the other who hold the bench --At the 9pm game (the second game that Greg has been able to make) JP did not play at all. In seeing this and having it happen again at a different tournament earlier this year I gathered (with 5 min. left) the kids up and told Greg to take JP home and I walked out saying there was nothing more to see here. I was mad -- then I decided to check the rules and went to another teacher to ask if this was one of those games that we forfeit if we don't play everyone -- he said no and I told him the situation and said in the future when he coordinates this there should be a rule! and I walked out.
This morning I woke up still very angry at this coach/fellow teacher of mine that I had Greg go to JP's game and I went to Becca's. I am told JP played for the last 6 min. but the coach threatened to take him out if he tried to make another basket. JP was not making them this morning.
This coach/teacher happens to be JP's Algebra and Religion teacher whom JP does not get along with anyhow and it is not because he is failing either in fact he is getting A's in both classes. They however have two different personalities and there has been conflicts during the year.
I should have an understanding heart but when you mess with my children I get a bit momma bear!
JP's is upset but he just jokes about it -- so much like his father!
So I guess I need to let it go -- until the next time!
I would like to appreciate things around me this year, so with that in mind...........
* My partner (5th grade partner) at work is going through a divorce. This is very strange to me because in all of my years I have never known anyone who has gone through a divorce. It is foreign to me the things she is having to think about and do. So it has made me appreciate what I have and who I have in my life. While Greg and I have disagreements (if you live with some one long enough you are bound to) I can't see life without him. He and I have talked about this a lot lately because it is making me think and luckily we both agree. So I am appreciative of him and I have started to let him know that more- I don't think I told him enough before.
*4 more months in Utah-- I believe we are ready the school year seems to be flying by but we as a family have accepted this and we are ready. (I am ready-- the family was already on board)
Utah has been an assignment that has brought us closer together, we don't have very many if any friend outside of us so it has been really lonely for all of us. The cultural differences in us and our neighbors have impacted us a lot! We have banded together and I believe grown stronger as a family. Perhaps that is what moving here was all about???
* why can't kids pick up what is right around them?? How can they not see their shoes on the floor or pillows and blankets everywhere?? Okay, I suppose I will appreciate that they can throw them there right??
* Last night JP had a basketball tournament with a game at 4 and a game at 8 so basically we (the kids and I were away from home till 9 pm). At the 4 pm game JP played for 3 min. and scored 6 points -- then the coach took him out-- let me first tell you that he is on the A team with 8 other guys and of those 8 there is what I like to call the fab 5 -- These are 7th graders who have been playing for as long as they were in diapers together so of course they start, finish and pretty much rule the game-- the other 7th grader and one 8th grader play occasionally and then the 2 8th graders JP being one of them and the coaches son being the other who hold the bench --At the 9pm game (the second game that Greg has been able to make) JP did not play at all. In seeing this and having it happen again at a different tournament earlier this year I gathered (with 5 min. left) the kids up and told Greg to take JP home and I walked out saying there was nothing more to see here. I was mad -- then I decided to check the rules and went to another teacher to ask if this was one of those games that we forfeit if we don't play everyone -- he said no and I told him the situation and said in the future when he coordinates this there should be a rule! and I walked out.
This morning I woke up still very angry at this coach/fellow teacher of mine that I had Greg go to JP's game and I went to Becca's. I am told JP played for the last 6 min. but the coach threatened to take him out if he tried to make another basket. JP was not making them this morning.
This coach/teacher happens to be JP's Algebra and Religion teacher whom JP does not get along with anyhow and it is not because he is failing either in fact he is getting A's in both classes. They however have two different personalities and there has been conflicts during the year.
I should have an understanding heart but when you mess with my children I get a bit momma bear!
JP's is upset but he just jokes about it -- so much like his father!
So I guess I need to let it go -- until the next time!
I would like to appreciate things around me this year, so with that in mind...........
* My partner (5th grade partner) at work is going through a divorce. This is very strange to me because in all of my years I have never known anyone who has gone through a divorce. It is foreign to me the things she is having to think about and do. So it has made me appreciate what I have and who I have in my life. While Greg and I have disagreements (if you live with some one long enough you are bound to) I can't see life without him. He and I have talked about this a lot lately because it is making me think and luckily we both agree. So I am appreciative of him and I have started to let him know that more- I don't think I told him enough before.
*4 more months in Utah-- I believe we are ready the school year seems to be flying by but we as a family have accepted this and we are ready. (I am ready-- the family was already on board)
Utah has been an assignment that has brought us closer together, we don't have very many if any friend outside of us so it has been really lonely for all of us. The cultural differences in us and our neighbors have impacted us a lot! We have banded together and I believe grown stronger as a family. Perhaps that is what moving here was all about???
* why can't kids pick up what is right around them?? How can they not see their shoes on the floor or pillows and blankets everywhere?? Okay, I suppose I will appreciate that they can throw them there right??
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Resolutions smesolutions!
So I was going to do a year end review of all the things that happened in 2010 but I was so busy enjoying my vacation I forgot!
So I will start the year 2011 trying my best to be more committed to writing in my blog. That and eating more vegetables and less meat -- so far I have lost 3 lbs! It is hard to do as I have to plan way in advanced for lunches and dinners.
I am also walking-- I am trying for 5 times a week and so far so good --
But it is only the FIRST WEEK!
Here's to a healthier and more informed New Year!
So I will start the year 2011 trying my best to be more committed to writing in my blog. That and eating more vegetables and less meat -- so far I have lost 3 lbs! It is hard to do as I have to plan way in advanced for lunches and dinners.
I am also walking-- I am trying for 5 times a week and so far so good --
But it is only the FIRST WEEK!
Here's to a healthier and more informed New Year!
Monday, December 27, 2010
life changes
I have neglected my blog for quite a long time -- judging from the dates! So much has happened in the last few months that it seems like a life time ago.
In October I switched from middle school to elementary and I am now teaching 5th grade. I love it -- but it has been a lot of sorting my way through things and trying to fit in as my partner has been doing it for 3 years and her and the previous teacher were very good friends. A lot of the time I feel like I am in the wait and see mode (as in wait and see how we are going to teach this, wait and see what we are going to teach, wait and see what projects we are going to do etc....) Unfortunately, I am also going against the clock since my wonderful husband got selected to be a Squadron Commander in CO starting this summer. So now I don't even get to use my new knowledge about 5th grade next year.
I am very excited for him but it is hard to put into words how this effects me. I will always support him and want him to go as far as he can to achieve what he wants out of his career however, it is at the cost of my newly discovered career.
When we first got married we decided that he would be the bread winner and I would raise the family, and so I have tried to do that as best as I can making a house a home where ever we are. When we were in Florida I went back to work for the first time in 10 years after Becca started school full time. My job was part time and I was at home for them before and after school it worked out great.
When we moved to Utah we had to put all 3 kids in private school and so I have been working to pay for that full time.
I have discovered in the last year and a half may things 1) working full time and being a mom full time is hard to do! 2) Moms need time alone everyday just to rejuvenate! 3) kids -- my kids need to take on more responsibilities! 4) I like teaching.
So I guess the idea of all this rambling is just to say that I am having a hard time wanting to move and although I hate being in Utah I am enjoying my job.
In October I switched from middle school to elementary and I am now teaching 5th grade. I love it -- but it has been a lot of sorting my way through things and trying to fit in as my partner has been doing it for 3 years and her and the previous teacher were very good friends. A lot of the time I feel like I am in the wait and see mode (as in wait and see how we are going to teach this, wait and see what we are going to teach, wait and see what projects we are going to do etc....) Unfortunately, I am also going against the clock since my wonderful husband got selected to be a Squadron Commander in CO starting this summer. So now I don't even get to use my new knowledge about 5th grade next year.
I am very excited for him but it is hard to put into words how this effects me. I will always support him and want him to go as far as he can to achieve what he wants out of his career however, it is at the cost of my newly discovered career.
When we first got married we decided that he would be the bread winner and I would raise the family, and so I have tried to do that as best as I can making a house a home where ever we are. When we were in Florida I went back to work for the first time in 10 years after Becca started school full time. My job was part time and I was at home for them before and after school it worked out great.
When we moved to Utah we had to put all 3 kids in private school and so I have been working to pay for that full time.
I have discovered in the last year and a half may things 1) working full time and being a mom full time is hard to do! 2) Moms need time alone everyday just to rejuvenate! 3) kids -- my kids need to take on more responsibilities! 4) I like teaching.
So I guess the idea of all this rambling is just to say that I am having a hard time wanting to move and although I hate being in Utah I am enjoying my job.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
School time!
In May I accepted a job teaching 7th and 8th grade science at St Joseph's elementary and Middle School.
I am so excited, school starts on Monday!! I have spent the last week preparing my class for students and writing lessons. I can't wait to get started. And the best part is my kids will also be at the school so it is less driving on my part to get them to and from school since we all go to the some place.
I am so excited, school starts on Monday!! I have spent the last week preparing my class for students and writing lessons. I can't wait to get started. And the best part is my kids will also be at the school so it is less driving on my part to get them to and from school since we all go to the some place.
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