2011 photo challenge catch up and injury update

I know..I have been missing in action for a while now from my blog..

but I do have a few little reasons...

1. School is starting Monday so I have been preparing my classroom...and lesson plans...and newsletters...etc

2. While I was cleaning my classroom...I severely twisted my ankle...it hurt....bad.....I mean bad! Today is black and blue and scary looking.

3. Lyla has a off and on fever....don't know why

4. Gregg has been having major migraines.....don't know why

If it is one thing..it is all things!!

I think God is punishing me because our pastor told us to fast this week one meal and pray about the decisions he has to make for our new church building and I completely forgot to fast my lunch on Monday...sorry God! sorry Brother Myers!

So I have to catch up on all my photo challenges.....I stopped at Day 13

Day 14 is Flowers. Ha! With all this heat...there is no flowers...None!
So this is what I am going with...

These are flowers Gregg got me for Mother's Day. I love wildflowers!!

Day 15 brought us....My Shoes!

My kind of shoes are flip flops. I do love wearing heels...but I am a preschool teacher...so heels usually only happen on Sundays for church...now that my ankle looks like an elephant foot...heels are out of the picture!

Day 16 is What I ate...This is my dinner...because like I said earlier ..we are fasting one meal this week..and I decided to fast lunch...because that is the one meal I look forward to...we sit at the table during nap and eat and talk (and of course watch kids!) 

Day 17 is on the shelf...I could have taken a picture of a shelf at my house...because I have a shelf that I love...my husband made it for me..and it holds precious pictures on it...but THIS shelf at the Dollar Store hold precious cupcake decor that I would love to have in my kitchen!!!

I will have to upload the rest of pictures off of my Iphone...I will catch up!! Promise!

Today was Open House at the preschool I work at. I was a little worried because it was on a Sunday...and that is a strictly lazy day for me...I usually don't do anything on Sundays but church and nap! and eat!

But I was pleasantly suprised when I had all but four of my 12 parents show up to meet me today! I enjoyed meeting everyone. Sometimes with the hours I work..I miss parents in the mornings and in the evenings...so today could quite possibly be the only day I see them until graduation! Crazy huh?

I had alot of my students from last year come visit me...I LOVED that! It might sound crazy...but you miss them little monkeys....they do become your own ...you love them..take care of them...want them to be happy and healthy and make friends...

I'm so excited to start the new school year...excited to meet all my students and see what this year has in store for me...excited to see how my students last year adjust to the big kid classrooms...the start of a new school year is like the start of a brand new year...everything is painted and cleaned ...smells nice...I love it!





Day 2 of Truth - Day 1 of Preschool - and I was Tagged!!

First of all...my good friend over at Kuppy Kakes by Kristin tagged my blog. She was tagged and asked 8 questions and in return she had to tag 8 blogs..and I am honored that my little blog is one that she thought of to tag!! Now on to HER questions for me:

 1.If you could be a fruit, which would you be, and why?

I would be a watermelon...why? I don't know...because they are really good and pink..and almost everyone loves watermelon!!

2.Have you ever had a one night stand?
ugh...no..not really...it wasn't a one night stand..because I seen him again after that...but it was a one time thing! if you know what i mean....so glad those days are gone!!

3.If you could have plastic surgery, no matter what the cost, what would you get?
I dont' know..I am not really FOR plastic surgery unless you need it medically. I mean if you get plastic surgery that is fine for you...but personally I dont like to be cut on or put to sleep unless I have to be...and God made me the way HE wanted...so why would I change that? And I have a husband that loves everything about me..so I will just save my money and buy a pool!!

4.Cats or Dogs?
Dogs..no Cats!! I like kittens...but no Cats!

5.What would be your last meal, if you knew, you were going to die the next morning?

OMG...uh...i guess a TGI Friday's Jack Daniel Steak with mashed potatoes and a roll. Cheese and Catalina dressing with some ice cream and chocolate syrup...

6.What kind of car do you drive?

I drive a 2011 Hyundai Sonata

7.Would you ever bungee jump or base jump?
uh....no

8.What is your talent?
being able to put up with 12 two year olds for 8 hours...then come home to my two year old and love my job and my life!!

Now my turn to TAG!!!
Let's see..........................................

Not Quite Susie Homemaker
Staying Crafty
Fireflies and Jellybeans
CLEAN MAMA
Cupcake Kisses and Crumbs
Angry Julie Monday
Loving Life's Little Moments
Another Day in Paradise

OK..here is YOUR 8 questions from me! Don't forget to tag 8 of your friends and ask them your own questions.

1. How many times a week do you sweep and mop?
2. What did you want to be growing up?
3. Do you believe in love at first sight?
4. What does your life look like in 5 years?
5. How do you feel about the mosque being built on Ground Zero..or nearby?
6. Did you go to college?
7. What is the color of your living room?
8. Why did your momma name you the name you have?

I think of it as a compliment that someone thought of me and my little blog to tag me..so compliment your friends and tag them!!

Now..on to the TRUTH Day 2!!!

Name something you love about yourself.

Well..like I stated above in the plastic surgery question..I don't like it. So I love that I have my thoughts and morals in place. It might not match yours...and that's ok..it is ok for you to be wrong! :) just kidding!

But that is something else I love about me. I can have a heated debate over politics or religion with someone and not end up hating them..I completely understand that thier views are just different from mine. Everyone has a different opinion because everyone was raised differently.

I like that I try as hard as I can to be independant. I don't like people helping me..I hate asking for anything.

I love that I realized that fact that my house will NOT be clean until Lyla moves out and I have accepted that.

I love that I have found out that I can depend on God. I don't know how I got through life this far without knowing that.

I love the fact that when I find something that I know is right..like going to church...or following rules..I dive in whole heartedly and do NOT stray away. Sometimes I dive to deep and need to learn how to say No sometimes.

I love that i am not a follower...and it hard for someone else to make up MY mind.

I love that when I dated my high school sweetheart that I learned the hard way on how bad your heart can break..and guarded myself after that. Kinda like the saying...I only make mistakes once!

I love the fact that when I met Gregg and I knew that loved him..that I let my guard down......willingly.

I love the fact that I can get along with anyone...If I don't get along with you..then you must have done something bad to me...or Lyla.

I know it might seem selfish that the list of things i love about myself is longer than the list of things i hate about myself...but i do love myself..

I am my best friend!!

I have loved reading everyone's Truths! I have loved writing these Truths...it kinds starts to make you dig down deep.

So moving on...I am so sorry this is so long..I have alot to say today!
Today was the first day of preschool for this fall.
I was expecting crying and chaos..but I was pleasantly suprised. The kids were amazing! They listened...no one got lost....or hurt...everyone had fun!! It turned out to be a really great day!!
I had most of the kids I had this summer so they pretty much all knew me..which was a good thing. I am going to have a few new ones start soon ...so I will update.

Have a GREAT day!!

Gotta love this!

isn't that just what you wanna see when you pick up your child to start your weekend!!

the good thing is ...that this preschool is WORTH it! I don't mind paying that much for the care and learning experience that my child is getting! I love it!

***Disclaimer: There is absolutely nothing wrong with the preschoo I work at...It is a wonderful preschool too! In fact today we had a Kid Carnival..how many preschools do that? It was amazingly fun! For kids and the teachers! But I am a firm believer in NOT working where your child goes to preschool.

First Day of Summer Program

Today was the first day of our summer program...and since it is a Tuesday...that means it was WATER DAY!!! Yea..on the FIRST day!
All I have to say is WHEW!!

My hours are from 9am to 5pm...and today I thanked God for those hours. I feel bad picking Lyla up that late..but I have to remember that I drop her off later too. I just hate for her to be at preschool for so long. Which brings me to another topic..........
wait.............later.............

So I walked in at 9am and it was CRAZY!!! Well crazy for the adults..the kids were having a blast playing with all the balls in the gym. Meanwhile we were trying to figure out whose blankets is whose...plus we had to add in swimsuits, Little Swimmers, socks, shoes, flip flops, pillows, towels...OMG!!! Then of course with it being the first day ...we were trying to figure out Who was Who!!! I am so glad that all the girls I work with are generally in good spirits...it makes it so much easier to work...and have a good day. Nothing like where I was at.

Well we finally got the little ones......I am with the 2 1/2 year olds.....and right now we are sharing a room with the 3 year olds because they are having a window put in my room....Hallelujah!! But sharing a room...was another WOW! Tomorrow will be better since we will have everyone's stuff already put away...and we know who a few of them are. :)

My other subject...is.........
I have been thinking on whether I want to move my daughter to where I am working or leave her where she is at.
There is pro's and con's to both situations....

I miss her when I am at work and feel bad for leaving her at preschool for so long..but if she came with me..she would eventually be in MY room (which would not be good)...and I am afraid that I will want to peek in on her and it will interfere with my job.
We have staff meetings after work ...and since Gregg works second shift it is like I am a single mom so I would have to drive 15 minutes to get her and come back to the meeting or have to call my mom to pick her up and then have to go 25 minutes out of my way to pick her up on the way home.
But if she was there with me..I could sneak a peek at her and steal a sugar every now and then...plus it would be almost half of what we are paying now.

She loves the preschool she is at now..so do I..that is why she is there. I have seen them wash hands after the potty...she is doing great potty training there. She loves her teacher....I'm sure she has little friends...every morning someone always says HI LYLA!! and every evening when I get her ..they always say..LYLA your momma is here!!
They are a Christian based preschool...but I don't know how they teach about Jesus.

I know where I am at...they do a memory verse...a Bible coloring sheet and story...and really teach them about Jesus. We talk about Jesus and pray all day!

So I am kinda stuck in the middle....and really don't know what to do.

Any ideas momma's??? or suggestions...or could you just tell me what is best???? that would be nice!

hmm..just had a thought ...Maybe I should pray about this...Any input would be appreciated though...from you experienced momma's.


Have a blessed day!!