Monday was quiet a day. I went to work to find out someone had stolen the copper pipe and we had no water. So I spent a hour and a half at the school helping get people to another school. I then went to that school to help only to be told to go home and call back at one. I thought of if I need I can go in at 2. I called and was told to come in at 3 because the director wanted to go home. I felt like saying you should stay and deal with it like any other director would. I said nothing and I went in and worked. It was so different from what I'm use to. It reminded me how blessed I am to be where I am. Moral is if you ever get a urge to steal some copper piping. DO NOT do it from a preschool.

Tuesday I got up to go to work only to be told to go home and come back at noon. So instead of keep doing this get up early got to work go home come back. I asked to just come in at noon all week which is two more days and I got the ok to do so. I spent the day in the infant room and got off super early. It was a nice day

Wednesday was nice I slept in for a change. I didn't have to go to work come home then go back. I just went in later and played with the babies all day. It is cold and rainy today and i loved it! I am in such a good mood despite the headache I have. I think it's from the weather or it's cause I've gone all week with no caffeine or soda not sure which, but I'm not backing down from this challenge.

Thursday It stormed all night long keeping most everyone up. The cold weather threw the whole state into a cold white state. It was raining and cold and yes it SNOWED. It was pretty intense. I woke up feeling really sick I was throwing up and had a major headache. I called and asked to go into work later. It was hard to work feeling sick, but I did it and I got to go home a few hours later. I then went to my parents to look for something then home to rest and relax.

Friday HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I had a fun relaxing day. Did some shopping, and then stayed home, and brought in the New Year from the safety of my own home with Trisha. We played games and had a good time!

Saturday Trisha and I went out and about we shopped and relaxed. Then we went to Rachel's where we did our friend gift exchange. It was a nice way to spend the evening with dinner and talking and fun times.

Sunday I woke with a slightly sore throat and hope I'm not getting sick. I'm resting and hoping it will go away.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Monday we are low at work so much that I got home before 530 today. It was so nice to come home and relax

Tuesday I spent all day in the Infant room which was different for me. I am not use to a full day by myself. It was nice to have time to myself though. Got off about 530 again

Wednesday I went to work just to go home and then come back. With the holidays everyone is low. So I went back at noon and worked in the infant room, and got off again about 530. I did get to buy a bracelet. It has Micha's initials, two crosses and his favorite verse on it. The money went to Susie and I was touched. I learned it was from one of his students, and since he started selling them Sunday he's made over 1500$ and it's all going to Susie and her family

Thursday I went in to work only to be told I was suppose to come in at 12. My boss had NEVER said anything so I didn't know. So I went to the bank cleaned the house then went to work. Where I was kind of everywhere with the Infants. It was fun and I got to come home and relax and enjoy my evening.

Friday Christmas Eve. I spent the day just relaxing and enjoying my time off. I went to dinner at my parents. It was so nice I love being able to be with my family whenever I can. I was there as were Jared, Becky and Kaleb, 4 missionaries and my grandma and grandpa. We read Luke and we shared some Christmas Eve stories. It was nice to be there to talk about Christ, and feel the spirit.

Saturday was Christmas and it was so fun. I had breakfast and just enjoyed some friends. Then later went to be with my family. It was different this year we didn't do the usual gifts we had in the passed. It was white elephant gifts, food and money and it was so nice. It was really nice to see the season without the glamours. We had elders who danced, and there was music and laughing and fun. I loved it

Sunday I stayed home rested and just enjoying some serious ME time

It's looking alot like Christmas

Monday was a tough and emotional day at work. A fellow co worker passed away. He hasn't worked with the company for 2 years, but he still came by and said hello, and all the school age kids knew him. His wife was still working with us up to 6 months ago. So it was hard. His name was Micha and he was only 25 years old. He was driving home, and all we know is it looked like he was trying to exit the freeway spun out and hit a pole, and passed before anyone got there. His wife is Susie, and she is 24 years old. She is a cancer survivor, and seeing him and her having gone through so much to just have his life cut so short was truly more shock than anything. I know I will see Micha again, and I know he is well. It's harder for me to see so many trying to find their own way to cope. It makes me see how truly blessed I am to have the gospel and it's knowledge in my life. My day was not to bad considering.

Tuesday was not to bad I was here and there the day was over all not to bad. I can't say allot happened. Other than we at work talked more of Micha as more details became known. I again listened to many memories. It is nice to hear them, and it's good to know I can be a shoulder for those who need it to cry on. I'm so blessed and grateful I can be a help to anyone at this time.

Wednesday was not to bad. I went kind of everywhere this morning before ending up with the older two year olds. It was fun to be with them. I love my job I can get hugs and stuff at random without it being weird. It's great, and it's like the kids know when your not feeling so great. They do or say something to make you feel better. I was having a hard day just not feeling well, and with all the emotions going around it was a little more stressful than usual for me. I just had random kids hugging me today. It's things like this that remind me why I love what I do.

Thursday was an overall good day. Some emotional moments, but got through them. It was mainly with my coworkers. I know it's hard for them so I am ok with listening. I wasn't feeling to great today so I was kind of glad to just be ears today.

Friday was a good day over all. My back was hurting allot, and I don't know why. I came home and went to dinner with Trisha. We then decided it would be fun to drive around and look at Christmas lights. As we were we noticed someone was driving behind us in one area. I was like ok maybe they are looking at lights as well. Then I thought maybe they live in the area. So I told Trisha to turn down a street where the houses were not as lit with lights. Well this person went the same way. I asked her if she had noticed that car behind us. She said yes. I said well try going a few different ways and see what happens. We spend up a little and the car did too, and followed our turns. I then said don't put your blinker on, and she did she sped up a little more. Whomever this was spend up and was keeping up with our turns. I asked if they were still following. She said yes. I said ok don't use a blinker and head toward a main busy street. So we did and the corner right before the main busy street the person stopped and we went on our way. I said if they had followed us we would of stayed on a busy main street where lots of people are and call 911 and get to a well let busy area. She agreed, but they stopped. I said good cause usually getting to a busy street helps. I don't know what that person wanted or would of done, but I am sure glad I felt inspired enough to help Trisha stay calm and get away from them. Thank you for the blessings Heavenly Father!!

Saturday was so busy I didn't even know the day was over till it was over. I started with a breakfast then got my nails done then lunch and some shopping then another shopping trip and dinner then went to temple lights and food it was so much fun to be out and about. Christmas is nearly here and I am feeling ready.

Sunday I went to church it was beautiful full of touching spirit. The true meaning of Christmas touched my heart and soul. I then came home and caught up on some stuff before I went to see my brother in the Messiah.

Birthday

Monday was not that bad of a day. I think I have a main handle on my cold. I just have a cough that I can handle. The majority of it is gone or so it seems. I think the extra rest and relaxing has helped allot. I had a pretty uneventful day. Other than my bosses were on top of being in ratio BAD today. I think they honestly got in BIG trouble for it. Because there was allot of licencing, state, president of the corporations, and our ops manager talking to staff and the bosses. then today they were really on it so I think that was the issue. I got to spend time with the two year old like usual and some time in kindergarten which was different. Over all good day though.

Tuesday was another not to bad day. I'm feeling fairly well doing the same thing been in the twos then kindergarten then infants. It's not so bad and life is going pretty nice right now.

Wednesday was weird I was in infants in the morning then in a few rooms then in infants again. It was weird day all around

Thursday I was in the two year old rooms and it was not to bad and infants like normal. I was off super early thought due to babies going home early. It was nice to come home early and get some me time in. I had a chance to go over my Christmas stuff and see what I need to still get, but I think I am mainly done.

Friday was a weird day I was everywhere I had no real one place to be in the morning. I had a nice surprise when Rachel randomly showed up and had lunch with me. I was in the infants as usual in the afternoon. I had someone try to get to my face book account from Brazil. It was weird and things are fixed now. I then went to dinner with Trisha and did a little Christmas shopping.


Saturday I spent the morning just relaxing doing some house work and getting some stuff caught up. After that I went with Trisha to finish up some Christmas shopping. We then met with Rachel, Jonathan and Ethan for Trisha's birthday. We went to dinner and had cake and talked. It was a fun night. It's also Kyle's birthday he turned 3 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!!

Today is Sunday and I am jut relaxing doing NOTHING but sitting with my feet up. I think I hurt my knee yesterday so I'm resting so I can face this week

Tree up

Monday I was still fighting my cold so being energetic and with it was very difficult. I was moved around between the two year old and three year old. Then in the afternoon I was in the infant room. I got off at a later time, but closer to on time. I didn't care though cause it was a VERY COLD day for me. I usually can handle the cold weather, but with this cold I am a big baby.

Tuesday I was in the infant room ALL day it was nice to be in there all day and to actually get some things DONE. Like there is boards we have to get decorated, and we can't when we are alone. It's annoying to get the art work done and never up so to see it start to get up was nice. I am feeling somewhat better. I accidentally slept in for me, but I needed it. I just have a nasty cough now, and that's OK with me. I am just glad to get better.

Wednesday I was kind of a bit of everywhere then I was in the older two year old room and younger three year old room. It was NUTS I had a 2 1/2 year old who is HUGE like he is nearly up to my chest. He had a HUGE fit threw chairs all around the room, and i couldn't get him to calm down. I had a special needs boy who is SO cute and SO fun to work with. He was all in a uproar because of this kid. So I had to work with him one on one to calm him down. By this point every book and puzzle we have in the room is thrown all over the room. Every child is throwing toys and I'm trying to control them all while my assistant did nothing. It was ever a challenge, and I was so glad to leave that room today. My afternoon was pretty laid back and I was so tired. I was with the infants and it was so nice to cuddle some of those little ones and enjoy their sweet spirits after a trying morning. I got off on time and was so glad for that as well.

Thursday I was in the younger twos and preschool rooms today. It wasn't to bad of a day. Infants was lovely as well. Over all the day was easy and nice. I guess to make up for all yesterdays craziness.

Friday wasn't to horrible. I was mainly in the two year old class that I enjoy being in. I was in infants after that. The day was pretty easy for the most part aside from the usual two year old over active Friday behavior. I came home to relax and rest as I had a headache. I'm hoping it will pass and I'll be back to mainly normal. Other than a cough I'm hoping the worst of the cold is over.

Saturday I had a relaxing at home morning. I just kind of vegged out and let my body rest. After that Trisha and I had lunch and hung out doing some of her Christmas shopping, and then home to rest and relax. Trying to get fully healed before the holidays really start up.

Sunday I stayed home and got myself rested up. I am trying to kick this cold, but it's not working. I just have a yucky cough. I did put up a tree this year for Christmas so I got that going for me. Untill next week keep smiling!

Happy Thankgiving

Monday I was in the young two's and then infants in the afternoon. I got off early, and enjoyed some ME time.

Tuesday I was around in the older threes in the morning and kind of a few other little places. Infants in the afternoon and off SUPER early. We had the regional manager who was the lady that hired me in today. She wanted to talk to 'everyone' and yet I was never spoken to. I hope that enough people said enough stuff to get things sorted out with everyone at work. As it's become quiet a drama filled work enviorment among the adults. I for one am tired of it, and hope that this will result in good things.


Wednesday I spent the morning bouncing around for about a hour then I was in the older three's. It wasn't a bad day, but the kids are excited, and so it was a challenge in that regard. I did hurt my hand, and can feel it still hurting. I was trying to wrangle the kids and I bumped it on something. What i still don't know, but it hurt there's barely a mark, but i must of hit a nerve because I feel pain all down my arm. Not my idea of fun, but it's not stopping me from plugging along. I was in the preschool rook with the 4-5 year old for a bit, and that was interesting. Then I got to go be with the infants. Were the kids all went home so early I was off before 530. So I came home and rested and did a few things. Enjoyed a nice quiet evening to myself.

Thursday it's Thanksgiving and I am truly grateful for all the blessings I have in my life. I enjoyed a day recalling all my blessings and memories. It was beautiful.

Friday I was home most of the day just enjoying time to myself, and catching up on house stuff. I then went out stopped by work to say hi to the kids, and get something. Went home and then out to dinner with Trisha, Jonathan and Rachel. Rachel and I then did a little shopping, and then we all went home. It was a fun and relaxing day

Saturday I woke with a cold runny nose and sore throat. Fuzzy headed all day long because of it, but i went with Rachel to a movie and lunch then Trisha and I did some shopping had dinner and then home. It was a relaxed day with allot accomplished.

Today is Sunday and I am staying home nursing my cold. I got more sleep last night which was one point in MY favor. I'm staying warm lots of vitamins and fluid and hopefully this will pass.

Turkey

Monday I was in the two year old room all morning. I love that room and those kids. I taught them a thanksgiving song. I was in infants all afternoon and off work early

Tuesday I was in three year old all morning. They are a bit of a challenge and it's just the amount of kids not the kids themselves. Infants in afternoon off early.

Wednesday I was in preschool room. Those kids are so different, but allot of fun. They make me smile we had ALLOT of them though. State had come so things were really crazy and breaks were late. I got in the infant room late. we had a late fire drill too. It was so crazy. I got off early, but still what a day

Thursday I was everywhere. It was super crazy. We had Thanksgiving feast, Fire Marshall, First things First coach AND tricycles delivered all at one time. It was INSANE, and I am glad it's over. My afternoon was infants as usual and i got off early.

Friday I was in the younger twos most of the day. It was fun I love their excitement for life. I didn't even get into the infant room until much later than usual. It was not a bad day over all things were good, and I even got off work earlier than normal. I am enjoying the night home alone. It's a peaceful quiet night and day all around.


Saturday I had HAGS breakfast it was allot of fun, and ALLOT more people than normal. I suspect it was cause of the holidays. After that I went to see Harry Potter with Trisha. It was a good movie that's all I'll say about it. After that we went to lunch, and then just hung out at various malls and price compared some stuff at some stores. It was a relaxing laid back day, and we came home early. Just relaxed, and got some cleaning done. What a productive lovely day.

Sunday is today, and it's peaceful, and beautiful. I am relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather and peace I find this day. Until next time. Take care!

November chill

I'm trying to do something different so we will see how this works out.

Monday I started my day off by having to lock down the building. Anytime there is a helicopter circling for a extended period of time we do this. For the safety of the kids and ourselves. I smashed my finger in the door, but it was OK. I then kind of went in between a three year old and two year old. I got off on time and just came home and relaxed.

Tuesday was kind of crazy I never knew what room I was going to be in in the morning. I was everywhere, and it was insanity. Afternoons I'm still in the infants, and it's a nice break. I got off early and came home and rested.

Wednesday I had a change of pace and I was in the preschool room with the five year old. I worked with our master teacher. She's been with the company 19 years. She is AMAZING, and I had a good time being in there. It was a nice change of pace. Then in the afternoon I was in the infant room. We have so few babies I spent three hours organizing our decorations. It was fun, and i got off super early. It was nice.

Thursday It's Veterans day and I am so blessed to be in this free country. I am grateful for all men and women who have and do serve this country to provide me with this. I was everywhere in the morning due to the holiday. Then Infants in the afternoon, and i was off late.

Friday I went to work not feeling so well, and spent until about 3 in kind of a fog. I still can't really remember allot of what I did. I worked with the 2 year old i know that much. I started feeling better about 3 and got off at 530. Went out to dinner with Trisha, and then home to a relaxing evening.

Saturday was a great day! I went with Trisha to the Phoenix Zoo. We got in free because she had received free tickets somehow. The weather was perfect to be going out and exploring all the new things they had. She then treated me to lunch at this place called Pita Jungle that I'd never been to before. Then we did a little shopping, and met up with Rachel and Jonathan and had a birthday dinner for Jonathan. Then home early to rest and recoup. It was grand!

Today is Sunday and I am grateful I didn't go to stake conference today. I'm sure there was great messages, but I haven't finished catching up on a bunch of things. It's 2 in the afternoon and I've been going since about 8. I'm grateful today to be able to get all caught up with everything. Have a great week!

catching up

So I didn't write for a couple weeks. I got a little busy. Work has been pretty interesting. Morning times I spend in two different classes depending on the day. In the afternoons I spend it with the infants. Our infant class has dwindled down to only 4 babies so there's no reason for 2 teachers until we have 6 or more kids. I'm hoping we pick up in there. Last weekend I was not feeling so well so I had a pretty easy weekend. Sunday I got myself together and did Halloween. It was great. We had what we called the "grey stone graveyard' and it was a big hit. People come every year and they love it. This year I had a new costume and a prop of a demon baby. It was a big hit people were really receptive to it. We had three other haunted houses around us to compete with. We got some new ideas for next year though. This week work has been the same as usual except I had 2 full days in the infant room due to my coworker having to go home. I've gone to church for 2 weeks and it's been wonderful as well. I love being back in the family ward. I feel more love and acceptance there than I do at the other place I went. This weekend I had a relaxing time. I went and saw 42Nd Street at Arizona Broadway Theater and it was WONDERFUL they are a brilliant group of people. The weekend before that I saw My Way at the same place it is a tribute to Frank Sinatra. 4 AMAZINGLY talented youth great show. I'm so blessed to be able to go to theater like that. I'm grateful for all I have in my life. Have a great week!

Spooky creepy crawlies

This week work was not to bad. I mainly spent time in the mornings with the two year old and afternoons with infants. This weekend has been fun and relaxing and tiring all in one. Friday I had a nice dinner with Trisha, and a relaxing night at home. Saturday I spent a majority of the day at the fair. It was Rachel, Ethan, Trisha, Me and Darrell. It was Darrell's birthday so we just hung out looked at exhibits, and ate food. We had Indian Fry Bread SO good! And we always try a deep friend something, and this year we had a deep fried Twinkies. We looked at the chocolate covered bugs and meal worm Carmel apple, but i couldn't get the courage to try them. I had a good time. My favorite part was when we were leaving. There was a thing were these zombie dancers were going to dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller song. We watched as they danced, and it will be apart of this HUGE group of people all dancing Thriller at the same time in one place. It was pretty danged cool to watch and be apart of. Sunday I went to see the primary kids program at my parents ward. It was awesome! They did really well, and the spirit was so strong. I love how strong the spirit can be when children present the words. I then came home and rested a bit. Then Trisha and I went to Arizona Broadway Theater to see My Way. They are awesome!! Have a great week!!

It's Fall

My week has been good all around. No major issues. We are low with only having 5 babies right now. So I'm back to going where they want me to in the mornings. Usually it's with the 2 year olds, and I love being able to spend time with them. I then usually am alone in the afternoons with the infants. I'm hoping we get a couple more babies. I did do a few tours so we hope maybe one more will start soon. My weekend has been pretty nice as well. I had time to relax and have me time, and I also had time with friends. Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on a few things before I get taken away to go with a couple friends. Hope your week is wonderful!

Weird week

This week all around was off for me. Monday I worked an 11 hour day ALONE the whole day. It wasn't horrible, but long and not something I want to do again for a bit. I also learned our cleaning company had been let go. So we all had to do their jobs on top of our own. So instead of a 30 minute extra amount of time that I usually have to do just to get my room closed down properly each week. I had to add another 30 minutes to do their stuff as well. It was a challenge to figure out what time to start so i could still get out on time, and it was quiet interesting. I had just gotten home, and was showered and about to have dinner. When I had to go BACK to work cause I the closing keys with me still. It was a challenged because it had began to rain, and the streets had started to flood. Tuesday I went into work a hour late to make up for the 2 hours of overtime I had acquired from Monday. I was in the infant room all day, and had help for a couple hours in the morning, but the afternoon was alone. It was a rainy stormy day, and the weather was completely unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. On my lunch break it was just barely raining , and in the ten minutes it took me to walk and get food and go back. It had become very windy, pouring rain and began to hail. We sat in the office at lunch and watched as the wind picked up and the hail turned into gumdrop sizes. We took pictures of the playground that looked like it had snow. We then watched as a tree branch slowly but surely came off a tree. Then in the 5 minutes that happened it stopped. It was like nothing had happened, but in the afternoon/evening time. Another storm made its way in, and the rain came. It was nice and cool, and I was able to have the babies at the window to see outside, and they LOVED the different weather. I started to do some cleaning and my boss came in to give me something when we heard this loud noise on the roof. At first we thought it was one of the kids kicking the wall in the next class. It happened again, and I turned to my boss to ask her to tell them to stop. When it came more and more, and we looked out the window, and there was GOLF ball sized hail falling. It was amazing we stood with the babies at the window in amazement. It lasted about 5 minutes, and then was just rain. We were just amazed never had either of us seen that in our life. After about 30-40 minutes the rain let up, and I eventually was allowed to go home. It was quiet a trail as the free way was like a parking lot, and the access road was closed and every side road was like a river. I was never so glad to be home in my entire life as I was that night. I listened to stories of storm damage, and realized how blessed I am. My home, work, and car were undamaged by the storm. Wednesday I was alone in the infant room all day. It was quiet hard for me as I had been alone mostly for two days prior. I got home and was watching the news to learn about tornado that hit Munds Parks and Bellemont (located near Flagstaff). It was amazing to hear that it had happened as tornado are not anything we have here in Arizona. Thursday I went into work a hour late again trying to make up for all the overtime I still had. I had a half way normal day the weather was BEAUTIFUL. No storms the sunshine was great, and I pondered had Autumn really finally come to the desert. Friday I again went in a hour late in order to cover the overtime. At my place of employment they try not to pay overtime. I had a good day, and came home to enjoy a relaxing evening alone. Saturday I went to lunch with Rachel and she got a pedicure. I came home and had some alone time and relaxed. Then Rachel and Jonathan and I went out to dinner. It was a nice enjoyable time with them. They are great friends, and I am glad they are in my life. Today is Sunday, and I had planned to go to church. However, I got home last night, and wasn't feeling well. I was up late not feeling well, and I finally got some rest and woke up to late to make it to church on time. I am still a little queasy this morning though. I hope it passes and is nothing to keep me from work. Until next week my friends keep smiling!

October already?

Monday and Tuesday I had late days. I was off late and in the infant room all day. Wednesday and Thursday I spend mornings going everywhere with infants in the afternoon. Thursday I had a wonderful family dinner. It was so fun to have everyone together, and to get to spend time with my nieces and nephews. Megan is 5 1/2 now and I loved being with her. Friday I was off work, and spent the day just having time to myself. It was relaxing and fun, and worth it. Saturday I spent most of the day hanging out with Trisha, and then later met up with Rachel, Jonathan, Ethan and Darrell. We had dinner and visited, and had a early night. Sunday I woke up did some house work. Then went out with Rachel and Jonathan we had fun getting me a the beginning of a Halloween costume, and then we had lunch. Then home to relax and rest as Monday I have a early day at work. Life is going great, and I am feeling good. I hope this week treats you all wonderfully!

Birthday

I mainly stayed with the infants this week morning and afternoon it was allot of fun. I had a birthday this week, and though not allot happened. I had a beautiful surprise from my mom and dad. They came to my work and gave me flowers, card and cupcakes for me and all my coworkers. It was totally awesome. This weekend I spent Friday just enjoying some time to myself. Saturday I had time with Rachel then later dinner with Ethan and Jonathan and Rachel. It was a relaxing time for all of us, and fun times. Today is Sunday, and I went to church for the first time in many months. Maybe even years, and it was awesome! I went to my family ward, and it was very nice. I didn't know it was fast Sunday, and the testimonies were amazing. I felt like some of the people were prompted to say what they said because I was there. Then I visited Primary it was allot of fun to feel the spirit there, and to visit with a friend. After that I went to Relief Society, and my mom was teaching a lesson on being a mother. It was so great to see her teaching, and to feel her loving spirit as she present the message from the Lord. Now its afternoon and I'm doing some laundry and just enjoying how much PEACE I am able to find and feel at this time. Until next time friends keep on smiling.

what a week

This week was full of different challenges. Monday I was working everywhere at the school, and got off super late. Tuesday I was with infants all day, but on my lunch break had a interesting thing happen. I had a bee land on me and crawl around on me. Now mind you I'm scared of bees so while waiting for my food. This bee was minding his business when he landed on me. I of course was like I have to stay still. I thought it would go away. No it crawled into my smock pocket as the guy came out to give me my food. I had to tell him to wait and then he told me the bees are really aggressive, and have stung a few employees. Wednesday I was everywhere in morning infant in afternoon. I came home to the AC being out. Had to deal with a house at 90 until I got home from work Thursday when it was fixed. Thursday I was in the infant room all day, but was miserable. Because the night wads horrible with 90 degree house I slept bad got like 2 hours of sleep. However this day ended really early for me so it was a blessing. Friday I was in infants all day and had a pretty nice day over all. Even got off a little early it was a nice end to my challenges of the week. Then Saturday came and it started off good went to breakfast and hung out. As the afternoon came I started to die down, but then just rested and it was fine. Evening came and the group came for birthday presents and dinner. I got a ear full about some stuff that I felt I didn't need to hear about. Made dinner interesting, but I got over it. Now it's Sunday and i"m cathcing up finding peace and having a good day. Untill next week!

Catch up

Taking some time to catch up. Work has been normal for the most part. Last week I was in infants all the time. This week so far is back to mornings where ever and afternoons in infants by myself. I'm hoping it will change soon though. We just have a couple kids out this week and so that's part of why I'm currently around. Over the Labor Day weekend Ethan, Trisha, Rachel, Jonathan, Darrell and I went up to the cabin. It was a nice time had by everyone. We enjoyed cool air, and many late night talks. It took a LONG time to go home, but nothing major. Life is going pretty good for me at this time, and I am feeling good. Hope everyone is doing well too.

More blessings

This week was a little bit of a challenge as I recovered from being ill. I had weak days or days with pain, but over all it wasn't a bad week. I worked with the Infants all week. Some days I had someone with me others I didn't. I said goodbye to a coworker this week. She has to move away to be with family. It's a hidden blessing for her. I also this week was helping my boss when she lost her 2 1/2 kart diamond from her wedding ring. She began to panic, and I started helping her look. I looked around the front desk and in her chair. I knew it had to be up there somewhere. I told another coworker to look as she took care of the two year olds on the buggy. They were cute all saying 'diamond diamond" and looking on the floor as they went. My coworker gently held my bosses hand and said a quick prayer that we would find it. It was no less than a minute later. That coworker was looking under the desk, and used my bosses chair to get up. I happened to look down in the chair. There was the diamond just sitting there as if someone put it there. It was a nice reminder of blessings. This weekend I spent allot of time home alone just enjoying some me time. It is Sunday now, and I'm relaxing and catching up on some more much needed things. Until next week keep smiling!

Blessings are WONDERFUL!

This week as last week was full of challenges. Last week I had late nights, and one of the parents had their car broken into. This week I had some late nights and a staff meeting, and RAIN! I love my job though. I find myself overwhelmed some days. However, when I sit down and look at the positives verse the negatives of my job. I find more positives, and I really find myself happy where I am at. I LOVE working with infants. I am grateful to be back to being in there all the time like I am suppose to. Some days I wish I wasn't left alone without the ratio being right, but that's part of the job. When I look into each of my babies faces I see bright futures for them. I know as they grow and get older they will forget me, but I find a peace in knowing I helped build them into who they become. I feel that first 5 years of life are where you build and grow the most. It's where you really begin to develop WHO you are, and will be. To know I'm a positive role in that for theses children is the bet reward. I find myself so tired at the end of the day, but I also know I have the best rewards. When I see a child learn to hold a pair of scissors correctly or they take their first step. They roll over for the first time they recognize a color. Whatever goal it is they have. To see them accomplishment, and their eyes fill with a light, and joy that only that moment can bring. It stays in my heart, and I am so proud of them. I'm not a parent, but I can understand how a parent might feel. I love everyday I can be tired and grumpy, and some little face will come around the corner and hug me or say I love you and it makes that grumpy tired leave. I think it's the hardest yet most rewarding job I can have at this time, and i wouldn't change it. I am so blessed that Heavenly Father pointed me in this direction so many years ago. I never forget how I got to where I am, and I NEVER forget the one behind it is my Heavenly Father. Had I not been listening to him I wouldn't be so happy. I also know he inspired my father to help push me in this direction as well. Ok, now that I'm off my topic of my job. I will go on to the other things. This weekend was another reminder of blessings I have in my life. Friday I went out to dinner, and was blessed by so much safety. It's not that I'm with ab a bad driver it's just people drive NUTTY here. There was many times where it was a close call, but we were safe. The biggest reminder to me how protected I am is last Saturday when I was out with Trisha. We were at a stop light that was red. We were waiting, and the light turned green and we made sure the intersection was clear. We began to go when this man was about to hit us. In reality he should of hit us, but he didn't. I know that this was a blessing and that someone from beyond was there, and stopped that man's car. I know Heavenly father sends angels to help us, and that day was a big reminder. I was a beautiful scary reminder that my prayers are heard and answered. This weekend was yet another reminder of how much my Heavenly Father cares for me. Saturday morning I work up at about 6 in the morning with a headache. This I thought came from just sleeping wrong. So I slowly adjusted myself and though ok I'll get more rest. I had a training to go that morning. As I laid there I began feeling worse, but i needed to rest so I could get to training. I said a quick prayer took a Tylenol and laid back down. I wasn't able to get to sleep. I got up at 7 feeling very nauseated, and I thought this isn't good. So I again prayed, and asked my Heavenly Father what to do, and for healing. As I laid there feeling like if i moved I might fall over. I felt my Heavenly Fathers arms around me. It felt as if he had taken me in his arms and held me close. Then gently helped me to my side. As I laid trying to get some sleep. I realized I wasn't going ANYWHERE training was just gonna have to be missed. I felt that it would be ok though, and then I heard a man's gentle voice say to me. "call for a blessing. Call your father" so I reached for my phone, and waiting a few minutes, and called my father. I felt bad calling at 730 in the morning, and waking him. From my end it didn't even sound like the phone rang, and my dad's loveing voice was on the other end. It took some time before he could get to me, but I knew once he got to me I would be ok. I hung up the phone and felt a tiny smidgen of relief, and I tried to get comfortable and rest, but it was hard. I then began throwing up, and feeling worse. I found myself going from the cool front room on the couch to my bed. I couldn't get to sleep though I tired. I just kept hearing through it all that I'll be ok once my dad go there. After some time passed my father showed up with my brother. I knew I was really out of it because I only recognized my father. My mother I had no idea who she was at first same with my brother, sister in law and nephew. I felt bad meeting my nephew for the first time when I was so sick, but he made me smile. As soon as I felt my brother's hands on my head to begin the blessing I felt a instant relief. I knew I was going to be ok, and then my fathers gentle loving hands were placed upon my head, and his words began to flow. I KNEW they were from my Heavenly Father, and I began to feel the illness leave my body. I felt so loved, and so cared for, and after a few minutes I felt my vision become a little better, and standing wasn't such a challenge. It was some instant feelings of better. I knew I was going to be ok, and I was able to get a shower, and as I did something popped rather loudly in my neck/back and I couldn't get it to do that for the 3 hours before. I then laid down, and fell asleep. I wasn't able to get any sleep until that moment. I don't know how long I slept, but Trisha came home, and I had been awake for 5 minutes. I felt so much better it was like nothing really was wrong with me. I was still a little weak, but I was feeling so much better. So I went and got some crackers and just ok it easy here at home for a little bit. I felt well enough to go to a bookstore, and then Rachel's. I took it slow, and easy, and kept in mind I needed to go home any moment. However, as I was just relaxing and talking I felt stronger, and better. I am so very incredibly blessed. I am grateful to have such a loving Father in Heaven who I can turn to ANY time I need too. I am also extremely grateful for the priesthood. I am grateful i have priesthood holders in my life who are worthy, and ale to help me. I love my family, and am glad they were here for me this weekend. Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on some of the things I wasn't able to do yesterday, and I am enjoying the peace and love I am feeling. I am feeling allot better still a slight bit of pain, but I feel so much better. Thank you so much for all I have in my life!

AGAIN!?

Ok so my desktop PC died yet again. What the friggin heck?! I didn't do anything to it. It was working fine I woke up, and it wasn't working. Anyone wanna come look at it and get it fixed I'd appreciate that. I am I am able to get it on, and to do somethings, but mostly it just starts and restarts starts and restarts. Oy! This week was over all pretty good I was in the Infant room all week, and it was interesting. Most of the time it was fine even when I was there till 630 with 3 kids. I only had a hard time Friday when I was alone with 6 babies, but I guess can't have it perfect every day. Today is Sunday and I ma catching up on some laundry on and housework. I plan to rest relax and maybe read. Hope your week is fantastic.

August already?

Monday was in the infant room all day and it was nice. Then the afternoon happened, and my boss forgot someone needed to leave early. So I had to work with my boss for a few hours. It was having her daughter in there too that totally threw me UGH. Got off late and am glad today is over. I suffered from a bad case of the Mondays.
Tuesday was awesome for me. I had someone working with me in infants all day. We also had the possibility of two new babies starting Monday. This is great news for me. I may be getting a second helper permanently for now. YES!!!
Wednesday morning was kind of off, but in the end I was in the infants with another helper all day. It was so nice, and I am still pretty happy with things for the most part.
Thursday yeah I know it’s Thursday REALLY. All day today I’ve been thinking it’s Wednesday, and it’s been funny. I’ve been in the Infants and working with someone. It’s been so much fun and so nice. I like when things go how they are suppose to. I am feeling pretty good over all just a little backache and sleepy. I think that’s just cause I didn’t’ get enough sleep last night. However I’ve felt better this week then I have in a LONG time. It’s amazing how much stress can add how you feel.
Friday I was in the Infants all day and it was fun. I was for some odd reason really off though. I felt weird all day, and I can’t even explain it. So it made my day longer than it already was. Over all a good day in the neighborhood.
Saturday was nice day for me. I didn’t do a lot, but I did dyed hair. It was so fun it was like old times. The tree of us used to hang out just us three a lot before marriages and stuff came along. We just remembered the old times, and ended up having a pretty late night.Today is Sunday, and it’s beautiful and peaceful. I can feel the spirit here so much right now. I am so very grateful that I have so many beautiful wonderful blessings in my life, and that I am able to feel the spirit in this home. It’s a comfort to know I can turn to my Heavenly Father at any time and any place and ask for his arms to embrace me, and I get to feel them around me. I am truly blessed and feel highly grateful this beautiful Sunday

Monsoon

So I am feeling a lot better than I was. I don’t know what that little bug was all about, but I feel good now. I was in the infant room all day, and though stressful times came. I didn’t find myself overwhelmed like I was last week. I even got off early today.
Tuesday was a good day I started off not sure what room I was going to be in. I kind of went from here to there. Then I got put in the infant room which was a good thing. My coworker had a melt down, and needed to talk to someone. So I was glad to be there for her, and let her talk. She’s always been so kind and helpful for my needs. I had a relaxing day over all and felt good. I got off like a hour early, and got to go shopping for a few needed items. Still was able to get home shower and have a full night of relaxing.
Wednesday started off waking up in a good mood which quickly turned to grumpy. I had people over still fixing the roof, and they blocked me in. I just kept having one thing after another not go right. I finally made it to work and more one thing after another just wasn’t’ going right. Nothing major just little thing after little thing, and made me cranky. I think the fact I got little sleep last night added to it. Even my afternoon was with the babies, and I still had a hard time. I even got to come home slightly early, and I still had one little thing after another just picking at my day. Moral? You ask the Moral? Never ask Heavenly Father to help you be a positive happy influence to those around you. He’ll try you by placing small challenges before you all day. LOL Sorta like praying for patients yeah it was like that. I am happy over all just glad to be home.
Thursday was a good day over all. It rained super nicely and is still sprinkling as I make this entry. Only thing I don’t like about rain here is no one seems to know how to drive. It’s like all the usual things you do to drive are forgotten. I was almost hit 3 times. I am glad to be home safe and sound . I had a late night too was alone all afternoon, but it was a nice day.
Friday wasn’t to bad over all spent majority of the day with infants, and had a good day. Came home ‘on time’ and enjoyed a relaxing do nothing evening.
Saturday I started off my day by relaxing and enjoying the pleasant beauty and peace I was able to feel in my own home. I enjoyed the pattering of rain upon the roof and did some cleaning. Then I went out and just hung out with Trisha we walked around a few malls and stores. Then met up with Ethan, Rachel and Jonathan and had a BBQ and hung out talked and watched a movie. It was a pleasantly relaxing day and evening.
Today is Sunday, and its cloudy and rainy outside. It’s so lovely when the weather gets like this. I am looking forward to just being home and doing a lot of nothing today. Until next time. Keep smiling, and enjoy the beautiful blessings of your life every day.

Hot

Monday I was in the infant room all day and loved it! Only downfall is it was really HOT in there. I forget how hot it can get here sometimes. However it’s 2-3 months of the year the rest of the year it’s beautiful here so can’t complain too horribly much.
Tuesday I spend the morning going everywhere, and running on to little sleep. Spend the afternoon in infants, and came home and rested.
Wednesday I was in school age and older 3’s. Afternoon I was in the infant room I had a helper which was nice. I felt horribly sick this afternoon, and she stayed and let me go home. I hope it’s just a stress headache that’s by passing, and nothing more.
Wednesday I felt better just a lingering headache that I feel was from the weather because I took a pill and it went away. I spent the whole day in the infants and loved it. I got of slightly later than usual. I’m ok with that though due to the fact I went home so early the day before. It’s also raining today or at least when I got home it started. I love when it rains here.
Friday was a rough morning for me I was alone with young 2’s for water play got thrown up on by a infant. Felt really sick and almost threw up myself. Was alone with young 3’s for lunch and nap, but my afternoon was better. I had someone with me in infants and we just talked and had a lot of fun. Came home to rest and relax.
Saturday I slept in and did housework and rested and did a lot of nothing. Until later in the evening when Rachel, Jonathan, Ethan and I went out to dinner and to a bookstore. We had a lot of fun talking, and so forth.Today is Sunday, and I have no plans of any sort other than to watch a movie and relax. Until next week. Keep smiling and have many wonderful blessings

WOW

So today is Monday and I pretty much went all over the place, and worked in various rooms until the afternoon where I was back with infants. My PC which has been ‘dead’ for a few months now has decided to rise from the dead, and I was amazed. I came home and it was working, and on that was so strange.
Tuesday went everywhere in morning afternoon infants off later than I was lat week all cause people are special.
Wednesday I was everywhere in morning again and in infants in the afternoon, but I was super low, and got off about 530 which is always a nice thing.
Thursday I had a hard day I woke up with a headache and feeling nauseated. I took some medicine, and went to work. Got there, and was in the Infant room which wouldn’t of been to bad, but we had a observation. It was so stressful for me because I wasn’t feeling well. I was claustaphobic at that time, and the lady was really to close, but I understand she was just doing her job. I then went to another classroom where a different observation happened. I felt so overwhelmed, and so stressed. Then they sent me to the older 3’s room where the kids were out of control, and I had almost a break down. Finally had lunch where I ate very little. The afternoon I was in the infants, and the observers were gone. I had someone with me this afternoon so it made up for the rough morning.
Friday was much better for me. I had a headache due to weather, and due to excessive heat we had no water play. So I bounced around in the morning time, and then infants in the afternoon. It was a little bit weird because 2 of the babies were gone. SO I had 4 babies, and for some reason they were extremely content, and I had a very nice relaxing afternoon. I even got off work early, and then went to dinner with Trisha.
Saturday was very nice and relaxing for me. I made the choice to not go to HAGS breakfast, and stayed home relaxed and enjoyed time to myself. Then I went to Arizona Broadway Theater, and watched Footloose. I loved it! It made me laugh, cry, sing, dance, and just remember some things. I love that theater, and all the people in it. I then came home and rested and relaxed. Then met up with Rachel, Ethan, and Jonathan for a dinner and a swim it was fun. Today is Sunday, and I’m relaxing catching up on house work and mending my thumb which I scratched pretty bad while doing some cleaning this morning. Life is good life is great thank the lord for all I have! Until next week!

I'm alive

I haven't posted in a bit, and haven't alot going on to talk about. Been working and last weekewnd I was sick. I saw Eclipse, and enjoyed it. I am alive and well I had a good weekend celebrated a birthday, and enjoyed some time with friends. All is well in my life, and hope all is well with everyone!

this week

This week unfortunately is not to eventful so there's not allot to write about. With work I mainly have been with the older 3's in the mornings or older 2's and infants every afternoon. I had a couple of unexpected days where I got off early, and that was lovely. The weekend was not to eventful really. I helped someone color their hair. Watched the new Alice in Wonderland movie which I knew I'd like. Had dinner, swam, and slept. Yeah not to eventful in my opinion. I do have to shout out a huge HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! to Phantom of the Opera in Vegas which celebrated it's 4th year of being there this year. That was pretty amazingly awesome. Now I have to find a way to go see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway I think that would be amazing. Anyhow, until next week have a blessed and amazing week.

Happy Father's Day!

So this week was interesting I ended up having closing hours after Monday for the week. It was not to bad cause I was trying to get back into the swing of being back at work. Tuesday I had a staff meeting, and learned my boss is pregnant. Then Friday was water play day, and it was fun. I love water play days cause usually I am with the little ones. To see them and their innocents and the water is a joy for me. I made a mistake in I stayed in the sun so the kids could play and not be cold. I didn't realize I had basically put myself in the sun for a hour. So I was sick over the weekend because of it, but I would do it all again. Saturday I went out with Rachel, Ethan, Trisha, Jonathan and Darrell for a special dinner for Rachel's birthday. Sunday I went out to see in the heights. It's a musical that takes place 'in the heights' and it's about home, and being home. It was really touching. It is also father's day so I called my dad to wish him happy fathers day. I love my father VERY much. I have always looked up to him for strength. I know my choices in my life are not what he would like me to do, but they are my choices. They are where I feel I need to be in my life. Regardless of this he loves me and supports me. This is always reassuring to me when I get times where I am down. I also look to him for inspiration to go for the dreams I have. I watched my father build a business and life for his family and I find strength in this as well. I also have a deep love for my father in heaven who without I would certainly not be where I am. He's always loving compassionate and understanding of all that I am faced with. It's a comfort to know i can pray, and communicate with him at ANYtime ANYplace in open or private. I am so very blessed and proud of the Father in my life.

Vegas

OK well this is a update in a nutshell I had a interesting week at work last week, full of adventure and mishaps, but over all it was a nice week. Friday and Saturday were spent celebrating Rachel's birthday. Sunday I started my Vegas trip where I had a ordeal just getting TO Vegas. It was interesting for sure the plane had a computer issue and then a valve issue so we ended up getting off the plane. RUNNING to a flight leaving in 2 minutes. We got to Vegas about 3 hours later than expected, but it wasn't bad. We had fun walking the strip we ran into characters Woody from Toy story, Freddy Kruger, a fallen angel, Elvis, Joker, Scooby Doo, chicken, mini Elvis and a ton more I can't remember. We went to the M&M factory and coke store. Monday we went to the Kings Ransom Museum. This was the highlight along with Phantom. The kings ransom museum was in our hotel, and only $12 to get into. It was worth the price for the priceless time I had. I got to go in, and see personal items from Elvis. Things he collected and wore bedspread, and I think my favorite was the picture of Lisa his daughter who was 5. It said 'to my daddy' it was great. I got to meet Jimmy Velvet who was a personal friend of Elvis. He shared with me how fun and kind Elvis was he also shared how he was a practical joker as well. He also shared some of his personal stories of Bon Jovi. I then met Cyntha Pepper she worked with Elvis when she was 28 and he was 29 in 1964 making a movie called Kissing Cousins. She was so kind and share with us about how nice Elvis was, and that he was a good kisser. After this we went to Phantom, and I loved it. It was a different experience. I won't ruin it for anyone who might like to see it, but it was awesome, and more 'interactive' if you'd like to know details I'll happily share them in e-mail messages or face book messages. Tuesday we went to the Shark Reef this was cool we got to walk and see lots of creatures. I love water life and oceans and fish so this was so cool for me. I got to walk in this one area called shipwreck cove where it was like being under the ocean. All the fish and sharks it was SO AWESOME! then we went to Tournament of Kings it's a Joust dinner and show. It was about a hour and a half long. My love of Renaissance Festivals made this so much fun! I loved the food and the horses and the story. It was allot of fun and relaxing. Wednesday we came home other than a passenger being on jerk on the plane. It was a uneventful trip, and I am just catching up, and enjoying my next few days off of work. Resting my poor sore legs and feet. I have pictures on face book if your interested see them there. Until later enjoy :)

Memorial

Work was ok I never know what room I'll work in in the mornings. So I kind of go wherever, and spend my afternoons with the Infants. I had a good week other than some coworkers had some deaths. I am just grateful for the understanding I have that I WILL see my loved ones again. This weekend was allot of fun. We went to the cabin to enjoy the cooler weather and the holiday. Friday we got off to a late start it was me, Rachel, Ethan and Darrell. It was a nice drive up to the cabin, and we ended up not getting settled in till about 2 in the morning. By which point we were starved so we went to Williams to eat at Denny's. It was nice we got the local discount, but it was crazy. There was a nice group of drunk people who were being very loud and it made dinning weird. We didn't get to bed till about 4 in the morning. We went to Williams and enjoyed the craft fair and a few shops. After that we went back to the cabin and I showed Darrell around the areas. We had allot of fun the group met my grandfather and his wife, and the dog. We then went to Flagstaff to have dinner, and say goodbye to Darrell. We then enjoyed more time at the cabin Rachel Ethan and I. We just hung out enjoyed the cool air and talked. Jonathan joined us on Sunday so we went to Flagstaff and enjoyed the craft fair and a few shops then back to the cabin to relaxed and talk and whatnot. We were going to Williams for a ghost tour and we got there they had a 'shootout' going on, and the ghost tour was canceled, and instead of just going back to the cabin we decided to walk about town, and look at a few more shops. It was nice, and fun and relaxing. We got back to the car to discover Jonathan had locked his keys in the car. So we had the ordeal of what to do. So we thought we would ask a officer to help, and they couldn't do much to help us due to the fact they couldn't take us to the cabin for the keys. They couldn't leave the city, and so we were like ok. We called a locksmith which would of been a 120$ cost and a 45 min wait. So we tried to see if we could push any of the windows down. The officer that had talked to us helped us contact county. There was a sheriff who took Jonathan and I back to the cabin. We got the keys and Rachel's car and went back to get the others. Then went to Flagstaff for dinner, and then back home to rest and we came home Monday. Which is where we are now where I caught up on pictured (see facebook) and laundry and house work and so forth. Reflection how greatful I am for the men and women who have fought for this country. I also get to prepare myself for my week vacation next week.

what normal? Ok

This week was actually more 'normal' than it has been in a LONG LONG time. Monday was a day where I worked almost a ten hour day, but the rest of the week made up for it. After Monday was over, and I was like it HAS to get better it did. Monday my injured coworker got released to work again, and I was in the infant room every day all day like I'm suppose to be it was AWESOME! Only Thursday was weird cause I had to take my food handlers card test. I have to have it at work. Actually everyone in the building does because we work with food. Well fortunately the health inspector had come on Wednesday, and I was on a long break so I was able to hear him talk about some stuff plus we had a hand washing training a week before that. So when I was giving the packet Thursday and told 'your going to take the test in about a hour' I felt highly confident I could pass it. I studied for a hour or so going over the temperatures of food and so forth. Went with three others, and took the test and passed. It was AWESOME! Friday I wanted a little break so I worked for about 30 min with the older 4 year old, and then I got off early. I love days when I can get off 'early' on my early days. So Friday Trisha and I went to dinner, and then kind of home and relaxed. Saturday I got up earlier than normal, and just relaxed and enjoyed the peace the morning had. After that Rachel, Trisha and I went to get pedicures, but I don't get my toes done usually because they pick when they get paid to go, and I get paid the week after they do. Plus I have a GREAT deal of nail colors of my own. So I've started doing my own toes. After that we went out to lunch and shopping. It was a nice girls 'day' out. We had fun, and then in the evening Jonathan, Darrell and Ethan joined us, and we went to dinner came back to my house swam and visited. It was so much FUN! Now it's Sunday and I'm catching up on some housework, and hoping to get my hair dyed and highlighted. I do it myself I just have to DO it still. I'm enjoying my day thus far!

what a week

On Monday for the first time in a LONG time I spend the WHOLE day in Infants like I'm suppose to. It was awesome! Only down fall was I got off work late instead of early like I'm suppose to, but oh well what can you do. Tuesday was quiet interstsing EVERYONE was over ratio and I was EVERYWHERE. I keep praying that there will be relief from the drama of over ratio, and so forth, but it hasn't happened yet. I know it will though just have to take it one day at a time. I got off early, but had a staff meeting, and so I was at work for a LONG time. This day had allot of medical drama for some of my fellow coworkers. It was interesting for sure. Then Wednesday was suppose to be my early day, but I ended up getting off late because a coworker got her. She strained her sternum muscle which I guess effects the back. It was interesting and made the rest of the week interesting. Thursday I was ok I was in the ones it was my late day, and I even ended up in the fours at one point. Now this wouldn't of been so bad if the four year olds didn't act WORSE than the one year olds, and it would help if the lead teacher in the fours wasn't checked out of work all the time. She's there, but she's SO overwhelmed she's mentally checked out. I don't blame her for being like that. She has well over her ratio of 15 when I was in there there was 28 kids, and allot of the time shes alone. Friday wasn't to bad. I went in for my late day worked about a hour was on a good two or three hour break, and then in infants got off on time, and came home made dinner, and had Rachel, Jonathan, Trisha and Darrell over. I made dinner we talked and played games. It was a BLAST! Saturday came, and I was busy. I had breakfast at HAGS. Then went and visited the Graeber's, after that Trisha and I went to see Phantom at ABT again. I LOVED it like usual, and cried like usual, but I love that theater. I've loved seeing if grow since it was started 5 years ago. I've befriended some of the workers and performers there, and it's been a HUGE blessing. After the show Trisha and I went shopping and just relaxed and had dinner, and made it a early night. It was a nice relaxing day and I am HAPPY! Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on all the lovely things I didn't get done this weekend. So I'm relaxing and enjoying the peace I am at and with this morning.

Happy Mother's Day!

This week wasn't to bad I kind of went everywhere under the moon in the mornings and spent the afternoons with infants. We had a little craziness with a custody thing with these two parents, and the police showed up, and the four year old I was with were a little concerned as to why there was cops in front of the school, and yelling, but over all considering it wasn't to bad. I got off early a few times which was nice, and it was teacher appreciation week, and I got a couple lovely thank yous. I never went into being a teacher for the thanks, but it sure does make things nicer. It's nice to see how much the parents truly do appreciate all we do with their little ones. I love seeing them grow, and their brains developing, and how much they retain. In fact this week I was in the 3 1/2 year old room and they were making mother's day gifts with water color. Most of the time you can't really tell what they make, and allot of the time when they say it's a dog or tree you have to write it down. Well, one little girl made very delicate people. I asked her when she started what she was making, and she said 'mommy' and I looked at this 'dot' and said OK. I went back later, and she said she was made her mommy and grandma and was making her baby brother. These 'dots' were no longer 'dots' one 'dot' had sunglasses on and arms and legs, and that was mommy. Grandma was a little bigger and had 'flowers' I was impressed. After a while she was done, and I saw this finished BEAUTIFUL water color. It was so awesome and she said it was mommy (the one with sunglasses) grandma (with flowers) the little one was her baby brother, and the other was her, and then she had little ones that were just 'people' I almost cried it was so wonderful. The lead teacher of the class was almost in tears too. She took this child to show off her work to all the classes. Everyone was amazed by it, and about 30 min later I asked her what it was, and she said it was the same thing she had said previously. And a hour later it was the same. It was so precious, and that is when both the other teacher and I were like THIS is what it's ALL about. It was great. Friday I got off early and got a bunch of stuff done around the house, and after that we went out to Kabuki it's a Japanese sushi place. I have been trying different types of sushi lately, and finding I like allot of it. So Kabuki was just another place to try. I had a Large Roll with shrimp, egg, cucumber and something else in it. We also had a scallop roll. With it I got teryaki chicken which was good as well. You eat with chop sticks, and it's a great place. I had a mint lemonade which actually was DELICIOUS! and Trisha and I shared a appletini which was good too. Saturday was a good day as well. I took my friend Darrell to see Phantom at a dinner theater, and they did a GREAT job. I'm always impressed with the shows they do, and the talented people in this place. I had a salad and chicken and for dessert I had a founde all VERY good. After that Darrell came over and helped me install a security door and a ceiling fan. It was a productive night, and I had a GREAT time. We all planned to have a dinner party this coming Friday since the plan for me to make dinner got messed with when the door took a little longer than I thought it would. Today is Sunday, and I am FINALLY done cleaning up the house and doing laundry and just catching up with ALL I didn't get done. I didn't realize how much I had to do around the house, and i thought i had allot of it done Friday. Today is mother's day, and I am SO GRATEFUL for my mother. She is a blessing in my life, and a great source of strength. She and I have had tough times when I was growing up, and some times you had to wonder why she loved me so. I am grateful she loved and continues to love me and support me. I look to her for strength, and for a true source of PURE love. I know the choices I have made in my life are not what she would WANT me to do. Yet, she has never judged me nor tried to make me be anything less than who I am. I am grateful for everything she has and continues to do for me. I love her with all that I am.

Full Moon

My week was filled with getting off late ALLOT. We are SEVERELY short staffed at work, and they are trying to remedy the issues, but it's not a easy fix. I totally understand the issues on both my coworkers side, and my boss's side. I'm just praying that solutions come before people get to upset and call state or corporate. Due to the lack of teachers, and sudden increase of children. I have been spending my mornings mainly in the ones, twos or three's. I mainly go where I am needed then in afternoons I'm usually in the Infants, and usually once a week I spend a entire day alone in the infant room. Because the opener of the infants has to be used in another room. It's very interesting, and challenging, but it shall be OK in the end. Last week I got to see a play called 39 Steps. It was funny, and I found myself really enjoying it. This week I have been dealing with allot of personally emotional stuff and trying to face certain demons of my passed. Usually I am OK with it, and can handle it well, but I believe with how I've been sick and the stress at work it's making this all a whole new challenge. I'm feeling better now, but getting to the point of feeling "better" sure hasn't been to easy. I had a few crazy things happen this week like a man trying to 'lure' me to his truck sealing perfume. I'm sorry, but I was taught as a child don't go to strangers cars, and I'm an adult now. Your not going to be the passage in a car and yell at me from your car, and except me to be going to your truck do you? I can't see your driver your a LARGE man, and who knows what's in your truck. After they realized I'd not go there they tried to get the employee of the store I was at to go, and then they went to Sonic where I was headed, and tire to get people there too. They then went to Blockbuster and tried as well, and they finally left, but it was certainly interesting. I then when I was at Sonic had some guy accidentally pay for my meal, and the lady at Sonic didn't know how to fix it. I was like wow, and then later this weekend I had a cashier who couldn't understand her job. The poor people in front of me couldn't speak allot of English. He had to make 2 different transactions because he was getting food and non food and the first payment was on a card that was for food only. So OK she got through that, and then she tried to get my attention for his clothes. I explained twice that the items in front of me where his. He tired to say it as well, and she didn't get it. FINALLY after 5 minutes she got they were HIS. He was going to pay cash and then the rest on a card. Now this isn't to hard to do even I know how to do it. I haven't been in retail in MANY years, but I know you run the cash then do the rest on a card. Well the lady couldn't figure out to run the cash then the card. This poor man was trying to explain in his limited English what he wanted, and even he 2 people behind me understood. So I explained to the cashier that he wanted to use the cash first ten the rest on a card. She still didn't understand it, and so he finally said as best he could that he didn't want a item so he could just use the cash to pay. The cashier didn't understand. So I explained he wanted to put one item back, and use only cash. The cashier then couldn't figure out how to void the item. I was like you hit void and re ring it, but I didn't say anything my patients was thin, and she wasn't listening. So I took a breath while she left the register to get help. Instead of using the phone thing to get help she's running around. The poor man was looking at me I shrugged and tried to explain she was coming back. It was a 20-30 min ordeal before I finally was able to leave. I had new sushi experience this weekend as well. I found eel is pretty good. I watched Avatar this weekend as well, and I really didn't get the point of it. I think it was beautiful, but it was about 2 hours too long in my opinion. Today I am catching up on everything, and wondering if I ever will get to where I need. Hope your week is wonderful and full of peace and comfort.

glad I LOVE my job

This week was kind of challenging, but not overwhelming. I was and am still fighting being sick. Monday I went home early not feeling well, and I sent a coworker home early. Tuesday and Wednesday I was everywhere working in all different rooms from infants to 4 year olds. Not bad, but I don't like the whole lets go to work and put me where ever, but we are so short staffed that it has to be done. I don't complain I just do what I'm told, and I deal with it. I am truly there because I LOVE the children, and i LOVE working with them. I am not there because I want new adult 'friends' and I'm not there to be friends with them. I am there to take care of these beautiful young lives, and help enrich their lives in whatever way I can. Wheter it be I am there for a hug, to listen, to help them understand to count, a shape, help them be creative. Whatever it is I am there for THEM, and that's why I stay. I truly love my job. Thursday and Friday I was in infants all day long, and again I'm there for the babies. I LOVE working with them, and I am TRULY BLESSED to have the job I do, and to be able to say how much i love it, and be honest about it. I may not always like the people I work with, but as a wise person once said to me. You don't have to bring them home for dinner just make it through the day. Saturday I started feeling like I am getting a cold. I went from the stomach nausea feeling to a scratchy throat, but I managed to make it through the day. Had a nice afternoon with Rachel and Trisha, and in the evening we went to Ethan's mothers home, and had a real home made German meal. She's German, and so is Rachel, and so it was like let's celebrate how German we are and Hitler's birthday. It was fun and I had new foods I've never had before. I had a sour roast, spritzal, roll, German Potato Salad, and red Cabbage, and for desert it was German cookies, Applebutter cake, and German Cake. It all was good. The sour roast was a pot roast with this sauce (I guess they call gravy sauce) it was good, the spritzal is a type of noodle that kind of tasted like a potato. the Potato Salad wasn't like our potato salad it was bacon bits, potato and some kind of like dressing, Red Cabbage was basically just that. Then we had pimpernickel and rye bread, and the different cookies were good we had what was like their version of a kitkat, and the cakes were both yummy. I learned they use alot of like vinegar type things which is fine so things in the food were more 'sour', but I was really impressed and it was good. After that we hung out talked and just enjoyed each others company before heading home. Today is Sunday and I'm trying to get myself up and going I am going to try some sushi's and see 39 Steps. Until next week keep smiling ;)