Is it bad that I am excited that September is over? It is always such a crazy month. There have been weeks where I have had something every night. The kids are playing on two different soccer teams that practice on different nights and have games on either Saturday or Sunday. Sara has Ballet on Tuesdays and Gymnastics on Wednesdays. Thursdays I have had to the concession stands at the JV Football games. We have had our Academy of Finance kickoff barbeque, open house, and the kids meet the teacher night.
My poor hanging baskets haven't been watered once this week, and I don't care. We started out the month with our front load washing machine gasket tearing in half. The washer is 5 years old and has been a nightmare since it passed the warranty phase. So Labor day I shopped for a new machine. I bought a top load and its nice but very deep and I am not that tall.
At the end of August I had planned to have the carpets cleaned at our cottage. Our new neighbors mentioned they have a commercial carpet cleaner for the pharmacy they own. It was a great machine and a huge savings to do it ourselves. The down point was I was moving a table and forgot there was a large piece of coral (5 lbs or more) and it fell on my foot. My toes were sore and gashed but it was in the middle of the shampooing so I ignored it. Once school started the pain increased and I went to an Emergency Care center. They took x-rays and said they thought it was a bruised bone and told me to see my Dr. if it continued. I ended up seeing my Dr. since I have only been wearing one pair of tight shoes that make if bearable. I am seeing an orthopedic Dr. tomorrow. It was the first appointment I could get. The good news is its feeling much better.
The Sunday after Labor Day my brother who lives with my mom called me. He NEVER calls me. I thought it was about my kids and he said I think Mom needs to talk to you. Well I called her back on the home phone and she said something was wrong she couldn't remember anything. I rushed to her house and she said something isn't right I don't remember anything I did today. We had went to church that morning and she couldn't even remember what day it was. I said lets go get in the car. As I drove about a mile I called a friend who is the head trauma nurse at a hospital in Buffalo. She told me to call 911 it could be a stroke. Well after hours and hours at the hospital she was diagnosed with Global Transient Amnesia . She was released and everything thankfully has been ok since then. Just a completely crazy night. We made it home at 2:45 am and I had to be at school for my first class at 8:10.... and exhausting week.
I am now trying to get my class officers ready for homecoming. October 14th we will spend the day building a float and the 15th will be homecoming dance. The 15th is also my Birthday. Being the Sophomore class advisor is a very stressful September and October but it pays very well and the rest of the year is very easy.
I am debating taking Sara and Evan to NYC for Veterans day. Sara is dying to go the American Girl store for her birthday. As expensive as they are they are beautiful dolls and she plays with them every day. Seeing that we haven't taken them to Disney yet I can somewhat justify this. I am still on the fence. I would also take them to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Marc has zero interest in going to NY. This is the first year I haven't had to take my students to Chicago or NY.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Goals Accomplished!
I am a few weeks behind I wrote this at the end of August and never posted!
We are reaching the end of summer. Two weeks from today I will return to school. The kids and I have enjoyed are time off and we have completed most of our summer goals.
1. Both kids are successfully riding bikes. I was hesitant this would happen. Evan had zero interest in learning to ride. After 3 practice sessions with Marc in a parking lot he is riding like a pro. Sara has been riding on a bike that tows behind my bike and attempting on her own a bit. Well she became determined this weekend to ride and by yesterday she was doing laps around the neighborhood with me and Evan. Its so nice to exercise with them.
2. Sara is finally falling asleep without watching any electronics. As a baby she did this and it was difficult to get them both down at the same time. Marc started to let Sara fall asleep on the couch and that was our downfall. To keep Evan in his bed he would fall asleep watching a DVD and eventually Sara started the same bad habit. Well now Sara is begging to go to bed so she can read. She is on her 7th Heidi Heckelbeck book and loves them. Evan is starting to get back in the habit and read and entire Diary of a Wimpy Kid book between last night and this morning. He is also reading the Stranded series and loves it.
3. We completed all of their summer assignments including Evan's first book report. I will post a picture.
4. We rode the waterslides at Darien Lake. Our kids are not big on amusement parks and knowing this makes me feel ok that we haven't taken them to Disney yet. They love water parks but could care less about regular rides.
5. I painted our cottage. The inside has not been painted in almost 20 years. My Dad gutted it and put new drywall up and painted it white. I had painted the large family room and put a wall paper border up years ago. Well I have been slowly stripping the border and I finally repainted the room a pale gray and painted the kitchen a creamy pale yellow. Now we need to rip out the shower (it was leaking behind the wall) and install a new shower. Luckily the plumbing is good but we are going to attempt to put a tiled shower in rather than the vinyl one that has to be recaulked every few years.
6. Sara is diving last night we went night swimming at the neighbors and she started with a few sitting and kneeling dives and quickly mastered the standing dive.
7. As I write we have an AC tech here. Our AC died back in the fall and we had it charged and then again at the end of August we needed it charged again. We called another company to find the leak so I am praying it is an inexpensive fix.
8. My last project for the summer is to tag all the clothes and toys for the consignment sale. Each year I tell myself not to buy them as many clothes. Its easier not to buy for Evan since his outfit of choice is a NFL Jersey and jeans. Sara seems to need more dress up clothes and special outfits. Evan is so easy he didn't even want a new backpack or lunchbox.
9. We purchased all of our back to school supplies, uniforms, and shoes. Sara is wearing a 13 in NIKE (which run small) and Evan is wearing a 3. I would like to clean up last years soccer spikes and some ice skates in my basement to trade in at a sporting goods store that sells used equipment. Sara insisted on a Vera Bradly backpack. I debated but gave in figuring its her only chance to have something her own at school. Plaid skirts, navy pants, plaid jumpers, and white shirts are pretty boring.
10. Evan had his haircut today and Sara is scheduled for Monday. I am dreading the crazy schedule of back to school. Sara has Ballet on Tuesday, Gymnastics on Wednesday. For September and October there will be a soccer practice each week and a game on Saturday. I will also have my Sophomore class advisor duties of 3 JV Football game concession stands and homecoming the weekend of my Birthday. Luckily it will all end 10/15. After that I will be hosting Trunk or Treat at the kids school. I will be very happy after Halloween!
11. We have managed to keep the house much neater this summer. The kids have really kept the basement clean, their bedrooms manageable, and have kept all messes out of the family room. I hoping they are getting older and can continue to help more. I have kept up with vacuuming a few times each week. I bought a Shark vacuum in the fall and love it. I actually like to vacuum with it!
We are reaching the end of summer. Two weeks from today I will return to school. The kids and I have enjoyed are time off and we have completed most of our summer goals.
1. Both kids are successfully riding bikes. I was hesitant this would happen. Evan had zero interest in learning to ride. After 3 practice sessions with Marc in a parking lot he is riding like a pro. Sara has been riding on a bike that tows behind my bike and attempting on her own a bit. Well she became determined this weekend to ride and by yesterday she was doing laps around the neighborhood with me and Evan. Its so nice to exercise with them.
3. We completed all of their summer assignments including Evan's first book report. I will post a picture.
4. We rode the waterslides at Darien Lake. Our kids are not big on amusement parks and knowing this makes me feel ok that we haven't taken them to Disney yet. They love water parks but could care less about regular rides.
5. I painted our cottage. The inside has not been painted in almost 20 years. My Dad gutted it and put new drywall up and painted it white. I had painted the large family room and put a wall paper border up years ago. Well I have been slowly stripping the border and I finally repainted the room a pale gray and painted the kitchen a creamy pale yellow. Now we need to rip out the shower (it was leaking behind the wall) and install a new shower. Luckily the plumbing is good but we are going to attempt to put a tiled shower in rather than the vinyl one that has to be recaulked every few years.
6. Sara is diving last night we went night swimming at the neighbors and she started with a few sitting and kneeling dives and quickly mastered the standing dive.
7. As I write we have an AC tech here. Our AC died back in the fall and we had it charged and then again at the end of August we needed it charged again. We called another company to find the leak so I am praying it is an inexpensive fix.
8. My last project for the summer is to tag all the clothes and toys for the consignment sale. Each year I tell myself not to buy them as many clothes. Its easier not to buy for Evan since his outfit of choice is a NFL Jersey and jeans. Sara seems to need more dress up clothes and special outfits. Evan is so easy he didn't even want a new backpack or lunchbox.
9. We purchased all of our back to school supplies, uniforms, and shoes. Sara is wearing a 13 in NIKE (which run small) and Evan is wearing a 3. I would like to clean up last years soccer spikes and some ice skates in my basement to trade in at a sporting goods store that sells used equipment. Sara insisted on a Vera Bradly backpack. I debated but gave in figuring its her only chance to have something her own at school. Plaid skirts, navy pants, plaid jumpers, and white shirts are pretty boring.
10. Evan had his haircut today and Sara is scheduled for Monday. I am dreading the crazy schedule of back to school. Sara has Ballet on Tuesday, Gymnastics on Wednesday. For September and October there will be a soccer practice each week and a game on Saturday. I will also have my Sophomore class advisor duties of 3 JV Football game concession stands and homecoming the weekend of my Birthday. Luckily it will all end 10/15. After that I will be hosting Trunk or Treat at the kids school. I will be very happy after Halloween!11. We have managed to keep the house much neater this summer. The kids have really kept the basement clean, their bedrooms manageable, and have kept all messes out of the family room. I hoping they are getting older and can continue to help more. I have kept up with vacuuming a few times each week. I bought a Shark vacuum in the fall and love it. I actually like to vacuum with it!
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