August 21st, 2013

I have been trying to stray away from main stream media the past few weeks, and digging deep to find actual news. Let me tell you, it is hard.

I cam across this article however, and I an fit to be tied. A teacher, molested a student on more than one occasion, is being supported and backed by fellow teachers to keep his job. And to top it all, the parents of the boy are being threatened and harassed because they believe that the teacher should be fired and prosecuted. All that comes to mind when this brought up is a scripture-- Isaiah 5:20- Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!  

 

One of Those Days

Can I just go back to bed now? It has been one of those days and it is only 11:30 a.m.

The children are trying the break me!! I just know it!

Keeps Me Sane

I am sure no one really cares to read my endless to-do lists.. but it makes me feel better.

Can I just say that this next 7 days are insane!!

 Wednesday-Meal plan, make grocery list, Study for math test, math test, grocery shopping, cook dinner,Young Women's meeting, Mutual, clean house, study for next math test.

Thursday- .. Laundry --Clean like crazy, take Joe to school, Dad and Tony Visit, speech class, study for speech final next week, Joe and Trenton math night at school.

Friday- Spend time with Dad and Tony, Study for Psychology final, Study for Education Final, Study for Speech Final, Study for Math Final.... oh crud.. I have to teach the lesson on Sunday, so plan out lesson for Sunday, Take boys to birthday party.

Saturday- Spend time with Dad and Tony, Study some more, Finish lesson for Sunday, Put out clothes for church, Go to Stake baptisms, study some more.

Sunday- Teach lesson.. and spend time with Dad and Tony. Thank goodness for the day of rest!

Monday- Study some more, Dad and Tony time, Laundry day, take Education Final, grocery shopping.

Tuesday- Scouts, Study for Psych. final, take Psych final, study for Speech final, study for math final. Dad and Tony time.

Wednesday- Study for math final, dad and tony leave :(  clean house again.... study for speech final, take math final, mutual.

Thursday- study for speech final, laundry day, take speech final .. and then

I AM 

 

Okay, I feel better now that I have everything blogged and listed once again. I am very relieved now that I am not taking summer school!

Break Down

It seems that the past few weeks, as hard as I tried to put things into perspective, I felt as if I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown every minute of the day. It has been super oober crazy. Everything with school piled on top of me, the dads came into town (which was good but meant extra cleaning) and just keeping up with day to day goings on. We have had MAJOR issues with our taxes this year due to itemized deductions, and starting to pay back our Home Buyers Tax Credit from 2008.. and new tax laws that have been passed. Grrr. We are still waiting. ((pouting))The kids have been nuts and I really cannot blame them, I have had no time to do extra fun stuff with them, and have been grouchy, so in turn they are grouchy. Sigh I am sure it will all be working out soon. A test of patience and understanding I suppose.
 I have started couponing like a mad women and I am stocked up and ready to go whenever those taxes come through. I am stocking up man!! That has been fun!
 Math is going REALLY well and I have a 95% in the class now HOORAY!
The weight loss contest is kicking butt! Rex has lost 30 pounds!!! I am so jealous Proud of him! I have lost 18 which I am pretty happy with. We have 4 more week! I plan on losing 10 more pounds by the end of this and then some after the contest is over.
 That is all for now. Back to stressing, pulling my hair out and exercising.

Craziness

So, my talk went well on Sunday, so that weight is off my shoulders and I enjoyed speaking. Life seems to be spinning out of control however. I have so much on my plate right now, it is nuts. I feel like I am playing catch up everyday. I freaked out on everybody tonight.... it was a bit uncalled for, but I think it did some good too. I gave the " I am not your maid " speech, and that simply picking up after yourself helps out the household more than you think. I think I took too many education classes this semester, it is a lot observation, lesson planning and instructing all in one. Too late now though. I am sure it will all work out.I just feel like everything is staring me in the face saying "HURRY UP!"
 Laundry is never ending, dishes are never ending, dinner takes too long to prepare...and messes up the kitchen, I need a fairy godmother right about now.
 Tomorrow is a new day though, and I am writing my to do lists tonight and prioritizing as we speak. I hope it helps.
Here's to the blessings of there being a tomorrow!

5 grateful thing- I needed to reflect on the good in my life today... A LOT
* Free membership to the gym!*a helpful hubby*NOT celebrating Valentines Day*My Spirituality 

Saturday Morning

This stuff is awesome!! My dad gave it to me while we were on our trip and I cannot get enough! A perfect way to start a Saturday. Especially after the Friday I had. I will break it down :

a large bowl of cereal dumped on the floor
a Thomas the train got dunked in egg nog (yes we already have egg nog)
Notice that I have one week to write a 7 page history paper
I remembered that I forgot important information documented and to have Rex sign two forms for mortgage information. Ughhhh
Kids being EXTREMELY disobedient out of NO WHERE
And the cherry on top for the day.....

Benjamin putting the iTouch in the dogs water bowl....... it is still drying out. Lots of fingers and toes crossed that it still works so I do not have to buy another one!

Other than that, yesterday was great :-)

5 Things I am Grateful For Today

~ * crock pot recipes * Sunday is tomorrow * Hymns *Rex's job * No bake cookies! ~