Working out...

So I finally decided this week it was time to get back into the workout routine...I am so SORE! Here's how it went this week....

Monday - cardio and arm weights with Doug
Tuesday - Body Combat
Wednesday - Body Vive
Thursday - Body Combat (as as soon as I finish this post)

Let me just say my arms hurt! It is nice to get back into the routine though. I am looking forward to Saturday's Body Flow class. Its a favorite and I am so relaxed when we are done. If you have never heard of the Les Mill's classes you should look them up. I have not tired one that I didn't like. I have yet to try Body Pump - weights for an hour in a group scares me. I also have not tired RPM the cycling class.

I do finally feel like I got caught up on the school routine this week as well. I feel like the first of school extras are coming to an end and my routine can finally be established. My lesson plans for next week are DONE. I just need to make my copies of math stuff tomorrow. I am really enjoying my students this year. We have such a great group. It makes my job so much better.

Looking forward to the weekend. Anyone have any big plans?

Really trying...

Ok I am really trying to update more often. This week has been crazy. We finally were taught how to use our new gradebook Wednesday, not a fan, and grades are due Monday morning at 8 am for progress reports! How fun is that? Ok not really but mine are done and I managed to get a lot done yesterday so that I am not thinking about school all weekend. :)

I do however need to brag on my husband. I don't know if I have mentioned this or not (I'm not going back and reading everything I've posted right now) Doug wrote some software for home health agencies to use to mange their patients and do their billing. Way over my head, I have no idea how he does the things he does. He launched the software back in May and had set a reasonable goal to have 30 clients by the end of the year. Well let's just say that he has signed 5 clients in the last two days to bring his total up to 19 so far! We are barely into September and he is so close to his goal! I'm so proud of him and excited to see his software being so successful. So if you know anyone who owns or works at a home health agency send them his way!

Not only is his work going so well he definitely took care of me all week. We have had so many kids out sick already, this is going to be a long year if this keeps up! I have not felt great since last Saturday. I am finally feeling better, no more sore throat but my sinuses are acting a little crazy.

We are planning on hanging out around this house this weekend and catching up on things around here. Doug is almost done with the yard and I just got home from the gym!

Have a great fun filled relaxing weekend!

Wacky Wednesday

So yesterday was one of those Monday Tuesdays so I kept forgetting that today is Wednesday! I am so thankful that this week is half way over. I need the weekend. I started feeling bad last weekend and I am slowly working my way to feeling 100% better. I do have to say that I have the greatest hubby and I am so glad that he takes care of me!

I also wanted to share this website with you. Doug's cousin introduced me and I am loving it. I'm working on getting enough bucks for the apple giftcard....

Check it out and join me.

Have a great evening!

Hello September...

Those of you that know me well know that I LOVE to make list. I am a list person and I am ok with that. I like organization and know what I need to do and when it needs to be done. So I am going to make you a list of things about the first couple of weeks of school.

1. I have some of the sweetest kids this year. I'm hoping that last all year. :)
2. My kids are really hard working so far. Again hoping that last!
3. I have the opportunity to co-teach this year and I LOVE it! I have the best co-teacher ever!
4. I love watching my kids faces when they "get it."
5. I love grading papers and seeing that my "special ed" children are making A's on regular level work.
6. I love to see the smiles on those kids faces when the realize they can do it.
7. I really enjoy getting to know my kids. I really like it when they just want to tell me a story.
8. I like watching the kinder and prek kids learning to walk in a line down the hall and seeing the looks on their teachers faces. I think the little ones are precious but I could NEVER do it all day.
9. I LOVE hearing from a "special ed" student that he really is getting good at math that he used to be really bad. That made my day when he looked at me and said that.
10. Last but not least, I LOVE that my husband is supportive and helps keep me sane.

I really could keep going with my list. I honestly think that this year is going to be great! I am going to do my best to be better at keeping up with the blog. Right now I must get ready for bed. My body and brain are exhausted. Getting back into the school routine again is hard work!

The joys of home ownership...

We finally have AC again! It has been out since Sunday. We have gotten the worse customer service from these people. It has been a crazy experience. Let's just say that even if it is covered under warranty we will be calling someone else and paying next time. Yes it was that bad. I wrote a complaint about the company to the Better Business Bureau and wrote an email to the customer service representative of our builder.

On a happier note LOTS of Doug's family is coming for a visit this weekend! There will be a total of 8 people staying at our house and many more coming for the day to hang out. It should be lots of fun. We're going to lunch at Spring Creek BBQ Saturday with everyone. Most of them are coming to our church on Sunday. That will be interesting considering we meet in a day care and the room can hold around 100 people. We will about 12 guest with us...that's about two rows worth of people.

On that note I need to get to cleaning! The first of the guest will be here tonight! Going to work in my classroom this afternoon. I promise once things slow down I will take pictures of the things we have done around the house and of my classroom and post them!

Have a TERRIFIC THURSDAY!

Summer???

Where did summer go???? I can't believe next week is August already! I have a couple of half day workshops and plan on getting started in my room. A couple of weeks ago I went to a four day math workshop, it was amazing. I have been working on a few of the ideas I got there and getting them incorporated in my room. I'm really excited about it.

We have done a couple of things around the house. Painted a little bit downstairs and are working on picking a color for our bedroom. Hopefully we can get one picked and do that sometime soon. I love owning our house and being able to do exactly what we want to it.

Doug's job is still going well. They are signing clients and moving right along. His gig as a worship leader is going well too. We are enjoying Summer Creek and the new friends we are making.

That's about it right now. Maybe something exciting will come along later to update...

Funny kids...

We have been keeping our friends kids since Thursday so that they could go celebrate their 10th anniversary. We have kept these kids several times since they were born. They never cease to amaze me with the things they say. This morning Alyssa was up before the other two so Doug got her and put her in bed with us. This is how the conversation went:

Me: Guess what Alyssa? I made chocolate chip muffins for breakfast. Do you like those?
Alyssa: Yes, those are my favorite. Do you like them Doug?
Doug: Yes, they are my favorite too.
Alyssa: Sadie can't have any because she is allergic. Are all dogs allergic to chocolate?
Doug: Yes, all dogs are allergic to chocolate.
Alyssa: Dougie did you know that doggy starts with D?
Doug: I did. Diane and Doug start with D too.
Alyssa: I didn't know that.

I just love their train of thought at this age. It is so fun to watch them start putting stuff together and figuring it all out.

Yesterday we went to the mall since it was raining and couldn't swim. We took them to the Disney store and let them each pick one thing. It was funny to watch them try to decided. Austin knew right away he was getting a car. Alexis changed her mind a few times and Alyssa never could decide. Doug finally found some Minnie Mouse chap stick that both the girls got. Hopefully the rain holds off and we are able to go to the 4th of July parade this morning. Its not raining right now!