Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Back on the Market Again!

So, we're back on the market. We're trying for the third time to sell our place. Those people that say selling your house is one of the most stressful things you can do was definitely right! We chose a realtor who seemed to be selling quick and for good prices in Seabridge. Well, we found out why. She seems to be out for herself, which we should have expected given the market. We feel like we're not only arguing price with buyers but with her as well. Well, keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we'll sell soon. Kayla is so active we need a yard and an extra bedroom for baby #2 (whenever he/she decides to be born). Please let us sell, please let us sell, please let us sell.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Bad Words

When does a parent start to consider words as bad or name calling? And, how do you address something like that?

Let me explain, a couple weeks ago, my mom and I realized Kayla was calling people "bumblebees." But this wasn't the casual ha ha to be funny. She would look at us and say, "Hey you bumblebee!" Especially when we were doing something she didn't like. How do you approach a subject like that? Its obviously not a bad word, but if she is purposefully calling us this "bad" name, then how do we address that and do we try to stop her from saying it? Don't we wish kids came with a handbook?!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Back in the Swing of Things

As I sit in my Saturday Masters Class I am reminded that it is that time of year and I have to go back to student mode. It seems this summer is going to be impacted with numerous papers of various lengths. But, it also seems like its going to be a great time. We are going to make a computer game for our kids! I hope I'll make one that will be effective and efficient.

My Summer Goals:

1. Complete my masters program.
2. Work out at least 5 days a week (get down to a size 2 or 4)
3. Spend at least two days a week doing something fun with Kayla.
4. Read at least two books a month.
5. Plan the recycling or student store project.
6. Plan out Peer Tutoring for PTLC.

Busy Summer. Get 'er done!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mother's Day


Well, its my third Mother's Day and we had a great day! First, we got up early and spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa at the happiest place on earth. We all have passes, so we try to bring Kayla once a month so we can get our money's worth. My advice to those mothers out there is get there right when the park opens. We usually have a chance to ride all of Kayla's favorites before noon without waiting more than 15 minutes. Once noon hits, Kayla is tired and the crowd starts filling in. Our routine is usually Disneyland until 10 am then on over to California Adventures. There are more rides Kayla enjoys at California Adventures.

After the happiest place on earth, we headed home to take a nap (Kayla and Mommy both). Then we went to the Bella Terra Shopping Center in Huntington Beach. Mike's plan was dinner and a movie. Kayla's first! We took her to Horton Hears a Who which was great because it was in a small theater and there were only about 20 people in there. She did pretty well. She wanted to leave the last 15 minutes of the movie. But we were able to convince her to stay and watch it all! I was so proud. So now we know we can start taking her to movies. Although I'm not sure how many movies we can afford. I couldn't believe it! $10 each for Mike and I AND $7.50 for Kayla. $7.50 for a two year old! Geesh. This movie theater charges from age 1. We'll have to limit our movie theater visits.

Then Mike gave Kayla a bath while I started on some work. Only five weeks and counting. This year was so stressful but has seemed to fly by. We've got our last week of testing this week. Then the following weekend is prom. Then two weeks of regular instruction before we begin reviewing for benchmarks. We just found out that all of our rooms will be used to house 4,000 students for summer school so I'll be working hard to lock up all my stuff this summer. I am so glad I will not be teaching summer school.

Happy Mom's day to all the Mom's reading my blog. No one can ever understand how much work you all put into your everyday lives. Thank you for working hard to provide your kids with everything they need to be intelligent, thoughtful, and caring people. I love you all!