The kids were at least awake in their bed before I left for work and I was able to tell them goodbye and that I love them. 2nd day back to work and it is Friday - thankfully I will have another 2 days off! Talitha has been off since Wed and we miss her - we are behind on our work - no confirmation calls made or mail retrieved.
Darin called me to say that he took the kids to Mission Bay for Jake to ride his bike and Alexa her scooter. She made a friend who had an electric scooter and she got to try that out. Darin said that Jake was like Forrest Gump when he just kept running and running - Jake kept riding and riding!
JH was out on vac still today but we had the pulm div mtg still and Christina went with me. There was a lot of discussions about scheduling... We get so many calls and staff msgs from CS because they have never been properly trained. JR said to cc Deb Jennings and Isabel Garcia on all emails/staff msgs as documentation of the problems we are having.
There were a lot of lunches left from yesterday's PPCC and pizza from today so Christina and I split it. I got home and the kids were in the jacuzzi. :) We had sandwiches/pizza and Jake had 3rd PB sandwich of the day. For about a month he has been asking for only PB sandwiches in his lunch! I had made a sandwich on the griddle for Darin and let him know. He had been walking around and a little later asked me whose sandwich was on the counter. It was almost 1/2 eaten and he didn't even remember eating it! Early onset of Alzheimer's or senility?? I told Darin I was going to document this so when the doctors as me when the onset of it was I can let them know as early as 1/4/13!
We watched a HULU movie about 2 fraternal twins whose father used to be cupid! Cute. :)
Darin had kept the kids so busy today that there was no problem with them going to bed. They usually go to bed pretty easily but will ask for a story or for me to lay down (usually Alexa.)
Time to play on the computer for a while. Last night I went to bed around 12:30 and didn't sleep well but still woke up early and have plenty of energy.
I forgot when I started trying to eat better to loose some weight - maybe right after Thanksgiving, I was at 154 and today weighed in at 148.8. I didn't eat the best today so I am afraid to weigh myself again. Smoothie for b-fast tomorrow am!! :)
Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
1/3/13
My first day back to work after a wonderful 1 1/2 wks off! I left while it was still dark out and Jake and Alexa were still sleeping. They normally wake up so early! I left around 6:40 am.
Work was very busy - I had around 265 emails or more to go through. Talitha is on vacation but it was GREAT seeing Christina. She told me of her after Christmas trip to Mexico (from Phoenix) and how nightmarish it was!
I talked with Darin around 11am and he was ready to beat the kids silly for not minding at WalMart and Smart & Final. He did good though, letting the kids cry (in terror) in their room while he talked with me. Later he told me that they spent most of the day in their room and he never did give them a spanking.
I met Dee at Costco and picked up multivitamins and Omega3 chewables for the kids. (Later Darin told me that isn't what he wants for them and he will try to go with his brother to Costco to find what he is looking for.) I also picked up 2 LARGE containers of sourdough pretzels and some dried fruit/nut trail mix.
I had a call from Darin at 3:20 and heard Alexa crying her eyes out in the background. I guess she had just hurt her knee. She got on the phone asking when I would be home and if I could come home now. I got off at 3:40 and was home by 4pm.
Both kids were naked. Jake was in the jacuzzi helping Darin empty and clean it. Alexa was inside in the tub. It was a really nice day out but it was starting to get a little chill in the air and Alexa's lips were blue and Jake's were getting there. The kids took their new vitamins.
We had Darin's leftover adobe chicken in hot dog buns with cheese (and Spinach for Darin and I). YUMMY!! At the dinner table Alexa was having so much fun hearing stories about things she did when she was younger, like putting diaper cream all over herself until she looked like an albino... she and Jake taking all my spices and sitting on the kitchen floor having a spice shower and other such stories.
Finally, Darin went to bed. He is so annoying looking over my shoulder to see what I have written. Now I can write what I really want. (Those are all his words - but I do agree!) :)
Darin did RAZ Kidz with Jake and Alexa. They are really good readers. I took videos of them each individually reading a Dr. Seuss book - tongue twister!!!
I don't think much else happened today - oh yeah... it was the first day back to school for the survivors of the Newtown shooting from 12/14/12. I have cried pretty much every single day for those kids/families...
Work was very busy - I had around 265 emails or more to go through. Talitha is on vacation but it was GREAT seeing Christina. She told me of her after Christmas trip to Mexico (from Phoenix) and how nightmarish it was!
I talked with Darin around 11am and he was ready to beat the kids silly for not minding at WalMart and Smart & Final. He did good though, letting the kids cry (in terror) in their room while he talked with me. Later he told me that they spent most of the day in their room and he never did give them a spanking.
I met Dee at Costco and picked up multivitamins and Omega3 chewables for the kids. (Later Darin told me that isn't what he wants for them and he will try to go with his brother to Costco to find what he is looking for.) I also picked up 2 LARGE containers of sourdough pretzels and some dried fruit/nut trail mix.
I had a call from Darin at 3:20 and heard Alexa crying her eyes out in the background. I guess she had just hurt her knee. She got on the phone asking when I would be home and if I could come home now. I got off at 3:40 and was home by 4pm.
Both kids were naked. Jake was in the jacuzzi helping Darin empty and clean it. Alexa was inside in the tub. It was a really nice day out but it was starting to get a little chill in the air and Alexa's lips were blue and Jake's were getting there. The kids took their new vitamins.
We had Darin's leftover adobe chicken in hot dog buns with cheese (and Spinach for Darin and I). YUMMY!! At the dinner table Alexa was having so much fun hearing stories about things she did when she was younger, like putting diaper cream all over herself until she looked like an albino... she and Jake taking all my spices and sitting on the kitchen floor having a spice shower and other such stories.
Finally, Darin went to bed. He is so annoying looking over my shoulder to see what I have written. Now I can write what I really want. (Those are all his words - but I do agree!) :)
Darin did RAZ Kidz with Jake and Alexa. They are really good readers. I took videos of them each individually reading a Dr. Seuss book - tongue twister!!!
I don't think much else happened today - oh yeah... it was the first day back to school for the survivors of the Newtown shooting from 12/14/12. I have cried pretty much every single day for those kids/families...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
1/2/13
I have been waking up pretty early and woke up around 5:30 this morning. The kids didn't wake up til 7am though!! Nice, but very unusual. Darin and I took down the Christmas tree. He dug up the grass and dirt in the tiny section by the street.
Laurie and Peanut came over around 10:30 but Laurie wasn't feeling the best. Jake and Alexa had been riding their bikes out front when they arrived. Laurie brought presents for the kids and they opened them. Alexa got a Barbie that you can change her hair color with sprays and designs. They played with that a while. We ate lunch then walked down to Gershwin. Jake and Alexa rode their bikes and Peanut rode a scooter.
Alexa was really sweet and nice for about 3 days around Christmas time but hasn't been very nice lately. She gets really upset easily with Jake for no reason - sometimes there is a reason. He used to be my sweet loving boy but since he started Kindergarten he has gotten angry easily and mad with bad tones - so he isn't innocent here either.
I don't know if I had mentioned it already or not, but I think of the kids (& teachers) who were killed 19 days ago. I think of them every day. They were the first thought on my mind at 5:30 when I woke up. I can't imagine what the families are going through.
Laurie and Peanut left around 2:45 and I tried to get Alexa to lay down with me as she was having a really tough day. We were having a good time relaxing until Jake came in and laid down on the floor beside my bed. Alexa was so upset he was in there that she left in a huff. I asked Jake to go and let Alexa have some "mommy" time and that I could spend time alone with him later. He went out to let Alexa know and she yelled at him before he could even tell her!
At 3:30 we took Jake over to Bonnie's where Laurie and Peanut are staying. Darin and I took A to see Dr Hitchcock for ADD assessment. We didn't really learn anything new but he suggested we put her on multivitamins and Omega 3. I plan to meet Dee tomorrow at Costco at noon to get some.
We picked Jake up on the way home at 5pm. We came home and had leftover Panda Express. Darin helped A with homework. I cleaned up the kitchen and then got out a agic eraser and a water bottle. I started cleaning the floor and Jake wanted to help. When A was done, she helped Jake - they were having fun cleaning the kitchen floor!! :)
Jake wanted to read a book so he picked out a Dr. Seuss book that I read. Jake fell asleep and Darin carried him to the bathroom and then onto bed. Alexa, Darin and I watched Elephant Princess in bed. We watched the final 2 episodes of season 1. :)
Jake has been having a hard time staying dry at night but he has been doing great. I was a tad shocked when he had an accident around 12/30. So far he has had a great start to 2013!
It is 9:45 and I have to go back to work tomorrow... :(
Laurie and Peanut came over around 10:30 but Laurie wasn't feeling the best. Jake and Alexa had been riding their bikes out front when they arrived. Laurie brought presents for the kids and they opened them. Alexa got a Barbie that you can change her hair color with sprays and designs. They played with that a while. We ate lunch then walked down to Gershwin. Jake and Alexa rode their bikes and Peanut rode a scooter.
Alexa was really sweet and nice for about 3 days around Christmas time but hasn't been very nice lately. She gets really upset easily with Jake for no reason - sometimes there is a reason. He used to be my sweet loving boy but since he started Kindergarten he has gotten angry easily and mad with bad tones - so he isn't innocent here either.
I don't know if I had mentioned it already or not, but I think of the kids (& teachers) who were killed 19 days ago. I think of them every day. They were the first thought on my mind at 5:30 when I woke up. I can't imagine what the families are going through.
Laurie and Peanut left around 2:45 and I tried to get Alexa to lay down with me as she was having a really tough day. We were having a good time relaxing until Jake came in and laid down on the floor beside my bed. Alexa was so upset he was in there that she left in a huff. I asked Jake to go and let Alexa have some "mommy" time and that I could spend time alone with him later. He went out to let Alexa know and she yelled at him before he could even tell her!
At 3:30 we took Jake over to Bonnie's where Laurie and Peanut are staying. Darin and I took A to see Dr Hitchcock for ADD assessment. We didn't really learn anything new but he suggested we put her on multivitamins and Omega 3. I plan to meet Dee tomorrow at Costco at noon to get some.
We picked Jake up on the way home at 5pm. We came home and had leftover Panda Express. Darin helped A with homework. I cleaned up the kitchen and then got out a agic eraser and a water bottle. I started cleaning the floor and Jake wanted to help. When A was done, she helped Jake - they were having fun cleaning the kitchen floor!! :)
Jake wanted to read a book so he picked out a Dr. Seuss book that I read. Jake fell asleep and Darin carried him to the bathroom and then onto bed. Alexa, Darin and I watched Elephant Princess in bed. We watched the final 2 episodes of season 1. :)
Jake has been having a hard time staying dry at night but he has been doing great. I was a tad shocked when he had an accident around 12/30. So far he has had a great start to 2013!
It is 9:45 and I have to go back to work tomorrow... :(
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year!!
Wow, the first day of 2013.
Darin took the kids to WalMart and got Alexa a new bike with Christmas money from GM & GP Vanderpool. Darin then took the wheels of Alexa's old bike and put them on Jake's. (He it too short still for a new bike.) This was Jake's 2nd day to ride a bike w/o training wheels and even though it had been 2-3 weeks, he did GREAT!
We all went as a family to Mira Mesa to get the kids slurpies at Circle K, Darin ran into Home Depot, we went to Best Buy (had fun looking at funny pics of ourselves on computers) and then to Miramar Lake. It wasn't open so Darin had to park a long ways away. The kids had their scooters and once there we walked about 3/4 mi and back.
We went to Panda Express for lunch - YUMMY!
Darin then went to Lowes while the kids and I went into IKEA. There was no more room in the play area for kids so they went with me in the store and treated the whole place like a playground!
When we got home Jake had me walk around the block while he rode his bike. After that, Darin walked around the block with him while he rode.
I am going to start trying to fly so I bleached and shined my sink. I have also been trying to loose weight for 2-3 wks now and have lost 4 lbs. Walking today was good for me. Supper was super simple - a banana pb smoothie. Jake had a pb sandwich (his favorite!), A had a bagel w/butter. The kids and I watched 3 episodes of Elephant Princess and ate popcorn and apples.
Darin did Raz Kids with both J&A. While reading a story to the kids they both fell asleep. I started taking a few things down off the tree but Darin said he would help me tomorrow am. :)
It is 10pm and I am ready for bed! (Last night I went to bed at 2am and woke up at 5am...)
GOODNIGHT! :)
Darin took the kids to WalMart and got Alexa a new bike with Christmas money from GM & GP Vanderpool. Darin then took the wheels of Alexa's old bike and put them on Jake's. (He it too short still for a new bike.) This was Jake's 2nd day to ride a bike w/o training wheels and even though it had been 2-3 weeks, he did GREAT!
We all went as a family to Mira Mesa to get the kids slurpies at Circle K, Darin ran into Home Depot, we went to Best Buy (had fun looking at funny pics of ourselves on computers) and then to Miramar Lake. It wasn't open so Darin had to park a long ways away. The kids had their scooters and once there we walked about 3/4 mi and back.
We went to Panda Express for lunch - YUMMY!
Darin then went to Lowes while the kids and I went into IKEA. There was no more room in the play area for kids so they went with me in the store and treated the whole place like a playground!
When we got home Jake had me walk around the block while he rode his bike. After that, Darin walked around the block with him while he rode.
I am going to start trying to fly so I bleached and shined my sink. I have also been trying to loose weight for 2-3 wks now and have lost 4 lbs. Walking today was good for me. Supper was super simple - a banana pb smoothie. Jake had a pb sandwich (his favorite!), A had a bagel w/butter. The kids and I watched 3 episodes of Elephant Princess and ate popcorn and apples.
Darin did Raz Kids with both J&A. While reading a story to the kids they both fell asleep. I started taking a few things down off the tree but Darin said he would help me tomorrow am. :)
It is 10pm and I am ready for bed! (Last night I went to bed at 2am and woke up at 5am...)
GOODNIGHT! :)
Friday, November 2, 2012
11/2/12
Update:
Around 10/17 when I picked Alexa & Jake up at Primetime Alexa asked me, very sincerely and with desperation, if Santa were real or if we get her the presents. I asked if she could wait until we got home with Daddy but she was desperate to know. I asked her not to tell Jake and I let her know that it was Daddy and I. I said, "Jesus and God are real, not Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny... Ooops... did I spoil that for you!?" She seemed fine with it and hasn't said anything to Jake yet.
With Halloween approaching, and the past 2-3 years we spent at Lisa and Jame's home, we were doubting we would receive an invitation. We had also spent the last 2-3 years with them for the 4th of July but we didn't get an invite or email stating they were out of town, which I think possibly Lisa was.
Anyway, Jake had a friend from Wee Care who had invited him to go trick-or-treating in La Jolla Bird Rock area. I invited a couple of Alexa's friends who were not able to make it. We went down there and had a really good time - CROWDED - but fun. We met up with Derek, Dariela, Adrian, Maya Gillespie, Gretchen, dad (name?) and Garrett Thomas. I went as Ms. Smarty Pants, Darin was Cesar, Alexa was the dragon Penelope, Jake was a knight, Derek and Dariela had painted skull faces, Adrian was Luigi from the Mario brothers, Maya was a fairy, Grethen was a witch, dad had scary mask and Garrett was a police officer. We were hoping to make it home in time for Alexa to go around the block a little bit with Amber but we didn't even realize the time when we decided to go. We took a wrong turn coming back home which got us home even later and the kids were both asleep. They woke up when we parked and only wanted to go over to George's house - then straight to bed (we were able to have them brush their teeth though!!) :) ***In the morning at school Jake had his school parade then Alexa and they both got treats in class. All the kids at Primetime and at the parade kept asking for my smarties but I wouldn't let them take my costume!! :)
My feet were killing me because of the boots I wore - like 4 inches and wooden sole! I came home, ate a little and watched the season 2 episode 1 of Once Upon a Time! :) I went over to Mom's at about 11:15 and we ran an errand and then she took me out to lunch at Olive Garden for all you can eat soup and salad - YUM! I was soooooo full. She got me a book - 20 Wishes and a set of 3 battery operated candles with scent!
Yesterday morning I think was the fastest they got ready in the morning! They wanted to go through their candy. I had said not to eat anything and next thing I know is Alexa is telling me that Jake is eating a candy. I look at him (chewing) and he 1st looks like a dear caught in headlights then starts crying. It is a special thing and they didn't get to go through it the night before so I let them each eat a piece and take a piece in their lunch - but they both had to brush their teeth before school.
I was thrilled when I got to work to see that Alexa's mermaid tail and top arrived - Crimson Tide. It is so pretty! I want to give it to her for Christmas but we will see if I can wait that long!
Also, being the beginning of November, I checked the camping site for El Capitan campground in Santa Barbara. I can hold spots now but the reservations begin 11/3 I believe. I need to ask Darin if he would be interested in doing that. I checked with Kim and if Dee is going she would be interested but she wants to save her money to go to Europe! I also found a coupon for La Jolla Indian Reservation campground that is good for this month. I wonder if we could squeeze that in!! :)
Well, I have been up since 3am and it if 4:30. I need to be up in about 1 hr so I might try to lay down for a bit and see how that goes!
Oh yeah, I don't know what my last post says. Jake had a great b-day here at the house. The kids had an awesome party at Pump It Up the last Sat in Sept. We went to Las Vegas for my birthday - so fun! Alexa had a great b-day here and Alicia had just moved back to SD right about the time we left for Vegas so she came to Alexa's party too!!! Late, but she came!! :) She is busy trying to get a job so she was interviewing and getting labs. Also, at lunch with mom she told me that Gianna had been living with her since Jake's b-day and it has been going well and Dee is ok with it.
OK - closer to only 45 min before I need to be up!
Around 10/17 when I picked Alexa & Jake up at Primetime Alexa asked me, very sincerely and with desperation, if Santa were real or if we get her the presents. I asked if she could wait until we got home with Daddy but she was desperate to know. I asked her not to tell Jake and I let her know that it was Daddy and I. I said, "Jesus and God are real, not Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny... Ooops... did I spoil that for you!?" She seemed fine with it and hasn't said anything to Jake yet.
With Halloween approaching, and the past 2-3 years we spent at Lisa and Jame's home, we were doubting we would receive an invitation. We had also spent the last 2-3 years with them for the 4th of July but we didn't get an invite or email stating they were out of town, which I think possibly Lisa was.
Anyway, Jake had a friend from Wee Care who had invited him to go trick-or-treating in La Jolla Bird Rock area. I invited a couple of Alexa's friends who were not able to make it. We went down there and had a really good time - CROWDED - but fun. We met up with Derek, Dariela, Adrian, Maya Gillespie, Gretchen, dad (name?) and Garrett Thomas. I went as Ms. Smarty Pants, Darin was Cesar, Alexa was the dragon Penelope, Jake was a knight, Derek and Dariela had painted skull faces, Adrian was Luigi from the Mario brothers, Maya was a fairy, Grethen was a witch, dad had scary mask and Garrett was a police officer. We were hoping to make it home in time for Alexa to go around the block a little bit with Amber but we didn't even realize the time when we decided to go. We took a wrong turn coming back home which got us home even later and the kids were both asleep. They woke up when we parked and only wanted to go over to George's house - then straight to bed (we were able to have them brush their teeth though!!) :) ***In the morning at school Jake had his school parade then Alexa and they both got treats in class. All the kids at Primetime and at the parade kept asking for my smarties but I wouldn't let them take my costume!! :)
My feet were killing me because of the boots I wore - like 4 inches and wooden sole! I came home, ate a little and watched the season 2 episode 1 of Once Upon a Time! :) I went over to Mom's at about 11:15 and we ran an errand and then she took me out to lunch at Olive Garden for all you can eat soup and salad - YUM! I was soooooo full. She got me a book - 20 Wishes and a set of 3 battery operated candles with scent!
Yesterday morning I think was the fastest they got ready in the morning! They wanted to go through their candy. I had said not to eat anything and next thing I know is Alexa is telling me that Jake is eating a candy. I look at him (chewing) and he 1st looks like a dear caught in headlights then starts crying. It is a special thing and they didn't get to go through it the night before so I let them each eat a piece and take a piece in their lunch - but they both had to brush their teeth before school.
I was thrilled when I got to work to see that Alexa's mermaid tail and top arrived - Crimson Tide. It is so pretty! I want to give it to her for Christmas but we will see if I can wait that long!
Also, being the beginning of November, I checked the camping site for El Capitan campground in Santa Barbara. I can hold spots now but the reservations begin 11/3 I believe. I need to ask Darin if he would be interested in doing that. I checked with Kim and if Dee is going she would be interested but she wants to save her money to go to Europe! I also found a coupon for La Jolla Indian Reservation campground that is good for this month. I wonder if we could squeeze that in!! :)
Well, I have been up since 3am and it if 4:30. I need to be up in about 1 hr so I might try to lay down for a bit and see how that goes!
Oh yeah, I don't know what my last post says. Jake had a great b-day here at the house. The kids had an awesome party at Pump It Up the last Sat in Sept. We went to Las Vegas for my birthday - so fun! Alexa had a great b-day here and Alicia had just moved back to SD right about the time we left for Vegas so she came to Alexa's party too!!! Late, but she came!! :) She is busy trying to get a job so she was interviewing and getting labs. Also, at lunch with mom she told me that Gianna had been living with her since Jake's b-day and it has been going well and Dee is ok with it.
OK - closer to only 45 min before I need to be up!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
I should have read my last post because I don't remember what I had last said...
Jake turned 5 on Sat 9/8 and had his first soccer game - he scored the final point! Alexa had been invited to 3 other parties that weekend and got to go to one on Sunday. We all went to Amber's 8th party at her home. (We missed Angela's and Elen's but got them a gift.)
We love Alexa's 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Alice Evans. She is so organized and has updates on the computer all the time. We were so excited that Jake got Mrs. Susan Traganza for kindergarten but so far she doesn't seem to be very organized. Darin emailed her a question 4 days ago and hasn't heard back. I thought Jake would get a packet of "homework", suggested ideas to do each month like Ms. Archuleta (Mrs. McKenna) did for Alexa. Maybe we will find out more next Wed night at the Back To School night.
I haven't been doing my running... We got Jake a skim board for his birthday and Sunday morning at 8am Darin asked the kids to put on their swimming suits and he would take them to the beach. I was planning to go to the 10am service at Faith Community and since I had time I was dressed and ready for my work-out. However, I wanted to see Jake use his skim board for the 1st time. I drove seperately so that I could leave for church.
Alexa did a GREAT job boogie boarding and made and instant friend - another little boy who was boogie boarding. Jake didn't use his skim board for long at all before he wanted to use his boogie board. I played with him a while then he wanted to leave and go with me to church - he requested us go to Pocohantas so we did. :)
Yesterday was the first day that I helped out at the school this year. I dropped the kids off at Primetime and went over to Mrs. Evans at 6:40 and helped her for about 1 hour then I went to Mrs. Traganza's class and helped her for about 1 hr. Jake came to the back room to write letters while I was there. I had my back to him and he didn't realize it was me for about 5 minutes!
That night after the kids did their homework they asked to go to AWANA so I took them to the church nearby. Their program started at 6pm and went until 8pm but I took them home at 7:15. I think they had a good time there with the games, other kids and learning verses but the time isn't very good when they have to be at school by 6:40 am!
I really like having my new hours. I pick the kids up at 4pm on M, Tu, Th & Fri and we have time for them to do their homework, eat, have playtime, take a bath, brush their teeth and have story time!!! I haven't felt overwhelmed (but I haven't been doing housework lately either...). :)
Things at work have been kinda hectic with Christina being out on medical leave still. She had an appointment today for a follow up but still hasn't been released to come back to work. It looks like she might be back around 9/25. Our fingers are crossed! Talitha said we need to spoil ourselves a little tomorrow so we will go to the cafeteria for breakfast (French Toast Fridays! and I will try to remember to take in my coupons and maybe we will go somewhere for lunch too!
Darin and I have been enjoying watching the show Drop Dead Diva. We were able to watch the 1st two seasons from the library DVD rentals. The 3rd season we are watching on netflix and just watched episode 7 I believe (Mother's Day). We both love that show!
I don't think there is too much else going on. I really need to get the invitations written out for their party at Pump It Up later this month. I don't have everyone's email and the kids need to be able to hand some out to their classmates.
Jake turned 5 on Sat 9/8 and had his first soccer game - he scored the final point! Alexa had been invited to 3 other parties that weekend and got to go to one on Sunday. We all went to Amber's 8th party at her home. (We missed Angela's and Elen's but got them a gift.)
We love Alexa's 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Alice Evans. She is so organized and has updates on the computer all the time. We were so excited that Jake got Mrs. Susan Traganza for kindergarten but so far she doesn't seem to be very organized. Darin emailed her a question 4 days ago and hasn't heard back. I thought Jake would get a packet of "homework", suggested ideas to do each month like Ms. Archuleta (Mrs. McKenna) did for Alexa. Maybe we will find out more next Wed night at the Back To School night.
I haven't been doing my running... We got Jake a skim board for his birthday and Sunday morning at 8am Darin asked the kids to put on their swimming suits and he would take them to the beach. I was planning to go to the 10am service at Faith Community and since I had time I was dressed and ready for my work-out. However, I wanted to see Jake use his skim board for the 1st time. I drove seperately so that I could leave for church.
Alexa did a GREAT job boogie boarding and made and instant friend - another little boy who was boogie boarding. Jake didn't use his skim board for long at all before he wanted to use his boogie board. I played with him a while then he wanted to leave and go with me to church - he requested us go to Pocohantas so we did. :)
Yesterday was the first day that I helped out at the school this year. I dropped the kids off at Primetime and went over to Mrs. Evans at 6:40 and helped her for about 1 hour then I went to Mrs. Traganza's class and helped her for about 1 hr. Jake came to the back room to write letters while I was there. I had my back to him and he didn't realize it was me for about 5 minutes!
That night after the kids did their homework they asked to go to AWANA so I took them to the church nearby. Their program started at 6pm and went until 8pm but I took them home at 7:15. I think they had a good time there with the games, other kids and learning verses but the time isn't very good when they have to be at school by 6:40 am!
I really like having my new hours. I pick the kids up at 4pm on M, Tu, Th & Fri and we have time for them to do their homework, eat, have playtime, take a bath, brush their teeth and have story time!!! I haven't felt overwhelmed (but I haven't been doing housework lately either...). :)
Things at work have been kinda hectic with Christina being out on medical leave still. She had an appointment today for a follow up but still hasn't been released to come back to work. It looks like she might be back around 9/25. Our fingers are crossed! Talitha said we need to spoil ourselves a little tomorrow so we will go to the cafeteria for breakfast (French Toast Fridays! and I will try to remember to take in my coupons and maybe we will go somewhere for lunch too!
Darin and I have been enjoying watching the show Drop Dead Diva. We were able to watch the 1st two seasons from the library DVD rentals. The 3rd season we are watching on netflix and just watched episode 7 I believe (Mother's Day). We both love that show!
I don't think there is too much else going on. I really need to get the invitations written out for their party at Pump It Up later this month. I don't have everyone's email and the kids need to be able to hand some out to their classmates.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
9/2/12
On Friday we went to Jake's Kindergarten orientation and found out that he got Mrs. Susan Traganza, the teacher we were hoping Alexa was going to get for her kindergarten teacher! Darin and I are so happy!!!
Yesterday morning we went to Doyle to see the sign up sheet for Alexa's teacher is. We hadn't seen her kindergarten teach in the orientation so on the way we were speculating that maybe she is now a 2nd grade teacher. SHE IS!!! Luckily we found out she will have Mrs. Alice Evans - however, we don't know anything about her yet.
Jake had his 3rd soccer practice. Last Sat Alexa had went missing. She was down on another field petting a dog... Yesterday I kept her busy at a playground and walking around. Afterwards we went out to eat at Panda Express - YUM! Alexa could have gone to Karate but didn't want to go. I don't think we will be resigning her up - it will be too crazy with her busy school/primetime schedule.
I did start the couch 2 5K and have done it 3 times this week and started walking more. Last night Alexa and I walked to the grocery store and we walked there again this am for some milk and cereal.
Jake and Alexa both love my IPAD. Jake watches monster trucks and Alexa watches homemade clips about mermaids! :)
Yesterday morning we went to Doyle to see the sign up sheet for Alexa's teacher is. We hadn't seen her kindergarten teach in the orientation so on the way we were speculating that maybe she is now a 2nd grade teacher. SHE IS!!! Luckily we found out she will have Mrs. Alice Evans - however, we don't know anything about her yet.
Jake had his 3rd soccer practice. Last Sat Alexa had went missing. She was down on another field petting a dog... Yesterday I kept her busy at a playground and walking around. Afterwards we went out to eat at Panda Express - YUM! Alexa could have gone to Karate but didn't want to go. I don't think we will be resigning her up - it will be too crazy with her busy school/primetime schedule.
I did start the couch 2 5K and have done it 3 times this week and started walking more. Last night Alexa and I walked to the grocery store and we walked there again this am for some milk and cereal.
Jake and Alexa both love my IPAD. Jake watches monster trucks and Alexa watches homemade clips about mermaids! :)
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