Last night we all went over to the school for kindergarten orientation, and it went surprisingly well. We did get the teacher we had met the other day, and she turned out to not be as bad as first thought. In fact, I think she is going to be great for Declan. She seems very laid back and easy going, which should make for an easy jump into school (as I am so easy going and laid back, haha).
We also very much enjoyed the principle and staff we met. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I am now optimistic about the school year. It will be good. Declan will love it.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
SCHOOL APPROACHING
Next week my son starts kindergarten. I have very mixed emotions about this. On one hand I am very happy he is growing up and going to school, but on the other hand he is my baby and kindergarten is full day. Last week we went over to the school for a pre-school screen, so they can place the students in the right classes. This was fine except that the kindergarten teacher that did the screening. She was old and matronly. I was not happy to see this. When I was teaching, the teachers ranged in age form just out of school to nearing retirement, but they never matronly. I hear that most of the teachers at my sons school at between 40 and 60. Is it impossible to get any new blood in the school? Just a bit of a mix would be good. I don't need the teachers to be 23, but my God one 30 year old would be nice. And yes, I know I am stressing for no reason. He is going to be fine. I sure he will even like it, but me, I am not sure. I am going to try and keep an open mind. Things will be good.
Monday, August 27, 2007
A GOOD DAY!
Today was one. I feared after staying up way too late last night,and the girls waking up at 6:45, it was going to be bad. I am happy to say I was wrong. I got out of bed, Walked on the treadmill (I'm down 30lbs.),cleaned up the house, had my computer fixed, and did laundry all before noon.
Then the kids and I spent the rest of the afternoon at the pool. Almost four hours, it was wonderful. Declan and Killian both found friends to play with. It wasn't crowded. And Maggie swam on her own. A perfect summer day.
We got home around 4 and Ben followed shortly there after. I made dinner for the kids and sat with them while they ate. It was good family time.
By 6 o'clock both girls, having gotten up at 6:45 and no nap, were falling asleep on the couch. Off they went to bed at 6:30. Peace and Quiet, so why do I miss them? Yes, because it was a good day. The kind of day that makes it so easy to be a stay at home mom. The kind that makes you thankful for all you have been given.
Then the kids and I spent the rest of the afternoon at the pool. Almost four hours, it was wonderful. Declan and Killian both found friends to play with. It wasn't crowded. And Maggie swam on her own. A perfect summer day.
We got home around 4 and Ben followed shortly there after. I made dinner for the kids and sat with them while they ate. It was good family time.
By 6 o'clock both girls, having gotten up at 6:45 and no nap, were falling asleep on the couch. Off they went to bed at 6:30. Peace and Quiet, so why do I miss them? Yes, because it was a good day. The kind of day that makes it so easy to be a stay at home mom. The kind that makes you thankful for all you have been given.
Things
Sometimes things happen in life and you are not sure why. They are bad things,or uncomfortable things,or scary things, or things that just change your life, and when they happen you are sure your life is ruined, and you will never be able to recover. It is like the feeling you got, when you had your heart broken for the first time. But Like a broken heart, once you clear your mind and think it through, you are so much better off than you were. You learn from what has happened and it makes you stronger, and happier.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
SO VERY ANGRY!!!
One of the worst traits I have is that I hold a grudge. I don't just hold a grudge though. I hold it to the point of no return. By this I mean never speaking to people long after I have forgotten why I was angry to begin with. The problem with this grudge holding is that I let it affect my life for awhile. I will get angry at someone and it will consume my thoughts. Why, I am not sure. Today, there are a few people with the honor of my anger, one I'd like to share now.
For two years my daughter danced at Dance and Gym Expressions in Stafford, VA. The experience was fine for us, but the studio was not run very well, nor were the instructors very good, but my daughter was between 2 and 4, so how much did she need to learn. Although ballet positions over 2 years would have been nice, but whatever. For my daughter to dance once a week for an hour and a half cost me $130 bimonthly, not too bad. Start up fees were about $200 extra and we paid for a medal and trophy for her. In January of this year, I paid my tuition by credit card. In March, while on vacation, I was called and told that the payment had been processed wrong, and so they took it upon themselves to rerun my credit card without my consent. I said nothing about this, but I did think it was wrong. Then in May of this year I paid by check and my check was "lost". I paid the $25 to cancel the check and tried to pay again with my credit card. Well, the woman at the front desk, who is the trashiest, most inappropriate person I have ever met, was unable to process the card. So, the following week, at the recital, while walking by her with my friends and family she yelled across the hall that I needed to pay my tuition and my credit card was declined. Declined!!! I think not. I always know exactly how much credit I have on every card, and it was $130, I always have that!!!!! Annoyed by this time I decided I will go in the following week and speak to the owner about this and pay my bill. Well, we had a family emergency and left town two days later and the money never crossed my mind again. Until last week, while on vacation, I get a call from the owner asking me to pay. So, I called and left a message and apologize for the late payment and said I would be happy to pay by credit card over the phone or by check when I got back, and for the owner to please call me as I no longer wanted to deal with the woman at the front desk since she has screwed up twice now. Well, The owner did not call me, the nasty bitch did. So, I paid with my card over the phone to be done with it, and figured I would speak to the owner when I got back to town. You see, my daughter never received her medal and trophy, I paid for at the beginning of the year. Well, I come to find out from friends of mine, that were there at the time of the call, that the nasty bitch turned to the owner and all the other people in the place and said, That we had finally paid. And said some other inappropriate things about me personally. This week was not a good week for me, as I had another issue to deal with, but next week it is on. There are somethings that I love about having grown up in NEW JERSEY, one is no fear of confrontation. And here in VA, not may people love it like I do. So, next week I will take all my anger with the world out on the stupid bitches that tried to make an ass out of me and screw my 4 year old out of her medal and trophy.
For two years my daughter danced at Dance and Gym Expressions in Stafford, VA. The experience was fine for us, but the studio was not run very well, nor were the instructors very good, but my daughter was between 2 and 4, so how much did she need to learn. Although ballet positions over 2 years would have been nice, but whatever. For my daughter to dance once a week for an hour and a half cost me $130 bimonthly, not too bad. Start up fees were about $200 extra and we paid for a medal and trophy for her. In January of this year, I paid my tuition by credit card. In March, while on vacation, I was called and told that the payment had been processed wrong, and so they took it upon themselves to rerun my credit card without my consent. I said nothing about this, but I did think it was wrong. Then in May of this year I paid by check and my check was "lost". I paid the $25 to cancel the check and tried to pay again with my credit card. Well, the woman at the front desk, who is the trashiest, most inappropriate person I have ever met, was unable to process the card. So, the following week, at the recital, while walking by her with my friends and family she yelled across the hall that I needed to pay my tuition and my credit card was declined. Declined!!! I think not. I always know exactly how much credit I have on every card, and it was $130, I always have that!!!!! Annoyed by this time I decided I will go in the following week and speak to the owner about this and pay my bill. Well, we had a family emergency and left town two days later and the money never crossed my mind again. Until last week, while on vacation, I get a call from the owner asking me to pay. So, I called and left a message and apologize for the late payment and said I would be happy to pay by credit card over the phone or by check when I got back, and for the owner to please call me as I no longer wanted to deal with the woman at the front desk since she has screwed up twice now. Well, The owner did not call me, the nasty bitch did. So, I paid with my card over the phone to be done with it, and figured I would speak to the owner when I got back to town. You see, my daughter never received her medal and trophy, I paid for at the beginning of the year. Well, I come to find out from friends of mine, that were there at the time of the call, that the nasty bitch turned to the owner and all the other people in the place and said, That we had finally paid. And said some other inappropriate things about me personally. This week was not a good week for me, as I had another issue to deal with, but next week it is on. There are somethings that I love about having grown up in NEW JERSEY, one is no fear of confrontation. And here in VA, not may people love it like I do. So, next week I will take all my anger with the world out on the stupid bitches that tried to make an ass out of me and screw my 4 year old out of her medal and trophy.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
WHEN DOES..............................
...........being a grown up not suck?
...........parenting get not so hard?
..........marriage flow smoothly?
When are the kids old enough to keep the house clean after you have worked so hard to clean it?
When do you just get up and have everything run perfectly?
Does any of this ever happen? Please let me know?
...........parenting get not so hard?
..........marriage flow smoothly?
When are the kids old enough to keep the house clean after you have worked so hard to clean it?
When do you just get up and have everything run perfectly?
Does any of this ever happen? Please let me know?
Monday, August 20, 2007
KIDS!
We were out of town for two weeks, and now my kids are out of control. They have completely forgotten how to behave. They are incredible over tired, fresh and nasty. They have forgotten all the lessons I have tried to teach them.
They spent the day yesterday picking on each other, touching, hitting, teasing, you name it they did it. Their father told them to be on good behavior today. HAHA! That didn't work. It made them worse. Why is it that you ask them to behave and they do what the can to get in trouble.
They spent the day yesterday picking on each other, touching, hitting, teasing, you name it they did it. Their father told them to be on good behavior today. HAHA! That didn't work. It made them worse. Why is it that you ask them to behave and they do what the can to get in trouble.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
A LOOK AT LIFE
It is often difficult to remember how good life is. With the daily chores and troubles it is easy to feel overwhelmed. So, has been my life in recent weeks, until yesterday. That is when I remembered how lucky I really am and how good my life is.
I have a husband that does love me (even if he doesn't always know how to show it), and three perfect children (Perfect in that they are mine and healthy). What more could anyone need. I forget how nice it is to spend a quiet day with just the kids. It really does help.
Being at peace in my home life helps me balance the rest. I also forget (too often) that for my husband and children I set the mood and tone for the entire household. When mommy is sad and angry, it is hard for the others not to follow, and 5 unhappy, sulky people are not fun. It was amazing to see the mood in the whole house change when mine did. It was a much nicer day. I hope I can remember that.
So yesterday, I stopped and smelled the roses, and they were so very sweet!
I have a husband that does love me (even if he doesn't always know how to show it), and three perfect children (Perfect in that they are mine and healthy). What more could anyone need. I forget how nice it is to spend a quiet day with just the kids. It really does help.
Being at peace in my home life helps me balance the rest. I also forget (too often) that for my husband and children I set the mood and tone for the entire household. When mommy is sad and angry, it is hard for the others not to follow, and 5 unhappy, sulky people are not fun. It was amazing to see the mood in the whole house change when mine did. It was a much nicer day. I hope I can remember that.
So yesterday, I stopped and smelled the roses, and they were so very sweet!
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