Although my blog is titled the "queen of drama", I wish I wasn't one. My family has always labeled me that, it's annoying. I'm trying to look for reasons to be thankful each day, instead of always focusing on the negative. So, here are some reasons I'm very thankful today...
1. I'm thankful that we had a very successful field trip today. My kids behaved very well, and it went really smoothly overall. We went to the Cowgirl Museum in Ft. Worth, a stop you must make!
2. I'm thankful that my sweet husband took a day off of work to join my kids on the field trip! He didn't even know where we were going when he asked off at work, he just did it because he knew I needed him to. He was so good with the kids! I put him in charge of my camera and he was sure to take shots of all of them riding the bucking horse and dressing up like cowboys. Such a supportive husband!!
3. I'm thankful that we were able to buy Russell a new car on Saturday. We got him a 2007 Toyota Corolla that is slightly used. It will be perfect for him for work. Since he's already put about 10,000 miles on our CX-7 since December, this will be a better choice gas price wise. Our CX-7 takes the most expensive gas because it has a turbo engine, and it only gets 18 miles a gallon. His new car will get him 35 miles a gallon, takes less gas, and takes the cheapest gas!! ALL GOOD NEWS!!!
4. I'm thankful that I'm now driving myself around! My seizure medicine is (and has been!) working, so we feel comfortable with me driving now. Since we got Russell the Toyota, I'm driving the Mazda, which I LOVE!!!
5. I'm thankful that my parents took amazing care of my 1998 Honda Civic. Yes, we still had the old blue civic. My step dad has been driving it for the past few years, and they have been sure to take extra good care of it, giving it lots of TLC. Well, last night we decided to sell it at CarMax. We held onto it while we had 1 car, just incase we ever needed it for something, but now we don't. So, we took it up there just HOPING we could get SOMETHING for it. Turns out they gave us $2500.00 for it. That's amazing to me. It had over 150,00 miles on it and is 10 years old, but my parents took really good care of it.
6. I'm thankful because with that money from the Civic we will be able to pay off our credit card debt! :)
7. I'm thankful that "D" (as mentioned 2 posts ago) and Kennie's summer basketball season starts tomorrow night. Our first tournament is this weekend. I'm so excited for them. I'm praying that God will make them better friends. Kennie is not handling having "D" around very well.
8. I'm thankful that my mom and I are speaking again. Long story, but we weren't, and now we are!
9. I'm thankful that my God had my dermatologist call me back. My "spot" is still there, but I was too scared to call back about it. I just kept thinking it would go away, but it hasn't. They called last Friday just to check on it. When I told them it was still there they said that they want to see me ASAP, but only when all the doctors have appointments available so I can see all three at the same time. I wasn't willing to take off of work for it, so I'm going next Friday when we have a weather day. I'm so glad that they called and checked on it, and listened to my concerns when I told them it wasn't better. We will see what they say when it's three doctors.
10. I'm thankful I only have 14 more days until summer, school days that is. Two of those days are half days, so that's even better. I've had a great time with my kids this year, but I'm tired. I was so nervous about moving up to fourth grade, but I think it was the best choice for me. I've loved my kids and the age they are at. You can joke with them, but they know when you are being serious and they need to stop. This time last year I was counting down the days and so excited for the last day. I was so miserable and just ready for it to be over. Although I am counting down the days this year, it's only because I'm exhausted. I will truly miss these kids, they have taught me alot this year. I will enjoy my first few days of summer, as I lay on the couch and rest, but then I'll be sad, no doubt.
Alright, enough of the sappy stuff. I'm just really thankful today and feeling very blessed. Hopefully I'll see the positive things more often. :)
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Tagged!!!!
I've been tagged by Kara. So, here you go!! :)
4 jobs I have had in my life:
1. day care "teacher" (Apple Valley, Sloan School, and the Lutheran Church in Huntsville)
2. secretary at the probation office in Huntsville - LOVED IT!! Mostly because I was able to keep up with all the people that were in trouble and in jail. It was great!!!
3. second grade teacher - for 2 years...I always thought second grade was my "calling", but now I'm not so sure.
4. fourth grade teacher - 1 year...LOVE IT!! My kids are older, have a little more attitude, but they are incredibly young people!!!!!
4 movies I have watched more than once:
1. A Walk in the Clouds - the only not "R" rated move Russell and I could go see when we were first dating (in 8th grade!)
2. Meet the Parents - we love that movie
3. Shrek - my nephew's favorite movie when he was younger, so we watched it EVERY time we were with him
4. Grease - that movie just makes me HAPPY!
4 Places I have lived:
1. Irving, Texas
2. Huntsville, Texas
THAT'S IT!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!
4 TV shows I watch:
1. DEA!!! Love that show. Since it's what my brother does, it makes me admire him even more.
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Big Brother
4. Biggest Loser
4 Places I have been:
1. Las Vegas
2. Canada
3. Washington D.C.
4. New York
4 of my favorite foods:
1. Chips and salsa
2. Mac and cheese
3. My mom's vegetable soup
4. Nachos
4 Places I would like to visit:
1. Hawaii
2. California
3. Austrailia
4. Arkansas (my favorite place to go!)
4 Things I am looking forward to in the coming year
1. seeing how my kids did on the TAKS tests
2. seeing my nephew start first grade!!
3. meeting my new students
4. Christmas vacation in Vegas with the Reagans
4 Bloggers I am tagging
1. Kasey
2. Katy (yes, I know, Kara tagged you already, but oh well!)
3. Mandy
4. Jennifer
4 jobs I have had in my life:
1. day care "teacher" (Apple Valley, Sloan School, and the Lutheran Church in Huntsville)
2. secretary at the probation office in Huntsville - LOVED IT!! Mostly because I was able to keep up with all the people that were in trouble and in jail. It was great!!!
3. second grade teacher - for 2 years...I always thought second grade was my "calling", but now I'm not so sure.
4. fourth grade teacher - 1 year...LOVE IT!! My kids are older, have a little more attitude, but they are incredibly young people!!!!!
4 movies I have watched more than once:
1. A Walk in the Clouds - the only not "R" rated move Russell and I could go see when we were first dating (in 8th grade!)
2. Meet the Parents - we love that movie
3. Shrek - my nephew's favorite movie when he was younger, so we watched it EVERY time we were with him
4. Grease - that movie just makes me HAPPY!
4 Places I have lived:
1. Irving, Texas
2. Huntsville, Texas
THAT'S IT!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!
4 TV shows I watch:
1. DEA!!! Love that show. Since it's what my brother does, it makes me admire him even more.
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Big Brother
4. Biggest Loser
4 Places I have been:
1. Las Vegas
2. Canada
3. Washington D.C.
4. New York
4 of my favorite foods:
1. Chips and salsa
2. Mac and cheese
3. My mom's vegetable soup
4. Nachos
4 Places I would like to visit:
1. Hawaii
2. California
3. Austrailia
4. Arkansas (my favorite place to go!)
4 Things I am looking forward to in the coming year
1. seeing how my kids did on the TAKS tests
2. seeing my nephew start first grade!!
3. meeting my new students
4. Christmas vacation in Vegas with the Reagans
4 Bloggers I am tagging
1. Kasey
2. Katy (yes, I know, Kara tagged you already, but oh well!)
3. Mandy
4. Jennifer
update...
So, my "spot" is still there, and it hasn't gotten any better. I'm pretty sure I want a second opinion, but I'm not sure when I'll get to that.
I plan on driving at the end of May. I'm not sure if that is when my "six months" is over, but my seizures were never reported, so I'm technically clear to drive now. With the medication, my seizures are gone! :) That is such a blessing.
Since I'll be driving soon, we will be getting yet another car. This will be the SIXTH car that we've had since we got married in the summer of 2005. That is crazy!!! We had the two civics, the jeep, the CR-V, the CX-7, and now another new car. Wow, sometimes we get ourselves into bad situations. Although, we really didn't have a choice when it came to getting rid of the CR-V and jeep, we just couldn't have two cars when I wasn't able to drive. But, now I can, so now we get another car. We are going to get something with good gas mileage that Russell can drive. Our CX-7 gets HORRIBLE gas mileage, so it will be nice to have something that does better for him. He drives all day, everyday, so he needs something more economical.
I have a kid in my class that we have kind of adopted. Sometimes I wonder if we are doing the right thing with our time and money, but I think this is what we have been called to do. Kennie and Sarah are so special to us, and really like family. We didn't intend on getting attached to another kid, but we have. He is in my class this year. At the beginning of the year, I was warned about him. Apparently he can be a trouble maker, and I've learned this first hand. But, even though he could get himself into trouble, I could tell he was a good kid. I saw a ton of potential in him, but he was told other people he would never amount to anything. Seriously, people that WORK AT MY SCHOOL TOLD HIM THAT!! THAT HE WAS WORTHLESS!! How sad is that? Like that would encourage him to do the right thing? So, I decided we would prove them wrong. I got him signed up with Kennie's basketball team late in their winter season, and he was able to practice with them twice a week. This privledge completely changed his attitude and behavior. He started behaving and his grades went from failing to all A's and B's!!! Isn't that amazing?? Just a little bit of encouragement and something to work for was all he needed.
Last night Russell and I went to a "parents" meeting about signing him up for summer basketball. This is a select team, and he's not that good yet, but the coach is willing to let him play. So, we are signing him up and paying for that. Everything in me wants to not do this, because it's incredibly expensive, and kind of strange, I know. But I figure if it's what God wants, then it will be done. So, I can either kick and scream, keeping my blessing to myself, or I can willingly do as told. So, that's what we are doing. This will also involve some summer traveling with the team, it should be interesting. He is so excited, and so is Russell, so I guess I should be too! I'm thankful that I have a husband who supports my crazy desire to help these kids out, without ever questioning me.
I plan on driving at the end of May. I'm not sure if that is when my "six months" is over, but my seizures were never reported, so I'm technically clear to drive now. With the medication, my seizures are gone! :) That is such a blessing.
Since I'll be driving soon, we will be getting yet another car. This will be the SIXTH car that we've had since we got married in the summer of 2005. That is crazy!!! We had the two civics, the jeep, the CR-V, the CX-7, and now another new car. Wow, sometimes we get ourselves into bad situations. Although, we really didn't have a choice when it came to getting rid of the CR-V and jeep, we just couldn't have two cars when I wasn't able to drive. But, now I can, so now we get another car. We are going to get something with good gas mileage that Russell can drive. Our CX-7 gets HORRIBLE gas mileage, so it will be nice to have something that does better for him. He drives all day, everyday, so he needs something more economical.
I have a kid in my class that we have kind of adopted. Sometimes I wonder if we are doing the right thing with our time and money, but I think this is what we have been called to do. Kennie and Sarah are so special to us, and really like family. We didn't intend on getting attached to another kid, but we have. He is in my class this year. At the beginning of the year, I was warned about him. Apparently he can be a trouble maker, and I've learned this first hand. But, even though he could get himself into trouble, I could tell he was a good kid. I saw a ton of potential in him, but he was told other people he would never amount to anything. Seriously, people that WORK AT MY SCHOOL TOLD HIM THAT!! THAT HE WAS WORTHLESS!! How sad is that? Like that would encourage him to do the right thing? So, I decided we would prove them wrong. I got him signed up with Kennie's basketball team late in their winter season, and he was able to practice with them twice a week. This privledge completely changed his attitude and behavior. He started behaving and his grades went from failing to all A's and B's!!! Isn't that amazing?? Just a little bit of encouragement and something to work for was all he needed.
Last night Russell and I went to a "parents" meeting about signing him up for summer basketball. This is a select team, and he's not that good yet, but the coach is willing to let him play. So, we are signing him up and paying for that. Everything in me wants to not do this, because it's incredibly expensive, and kind of strange, I know. But I figure if it's what God wants, then it will be done. So, I can either kick and scream, keeping my blessing to myself, or I can willingly do as told. So, that's what we are doing. This will also involve some summer traveling with the team, it should be interesting. He is so excited, and so is Russell, so I guess I should be too! I'm thankful that I have a husband who supports my crazy desire to help these kids out, without ever questioning me.
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