teaching!!!!!!!!!!

I got my first substitute teacher call last night.  I worked today, as a 7th grade Soc. Science and language arts teacher.  I have to say it really was fun!!!!! I was anxious!!!!!!!! What if those kids new how nervous I was, they'd eat me.  Well, my first class was wonderful, and actually all the classes were. Of course each class had a kid or two that I wanted to send out, but they had more that I wanted to keep for the day. all in all it was good, and I think I'm going to like this "subbing thing".

 

My first baby is 15!!!

Today is Beth's birthday. Oh wow... I remember being so scared when they told me I was pregnant... I remember making stops on the way to the hospital for donuts and juice, and so Tim could check a project at school with the t/a.  I remember my "sister" Chris being there to see me through the fear of delivering my first. 

My baby, is now a beautiful young woman.. YAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miss Elizabeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WICKED

So, I didn't really mention on here before, but in Feb/March of this year T and I separated. While we are still co-habitating with the kids and all that, we're done as a couple.  I filed for divorce in August, things will finalize in March of '09.

I mention that so as not to totally throw you all off when I say I had a "date" last night. A dear friend from church choir took me to dinner and to see Wicked. This was my 4th time seeing it. I'll confess now, I'd go another 4 times if I could, it's really that good. Dinner first we ate in Hollywood, just up the street from the theatre at the Pig & Whistle, or was it Whistle & Pig. anyways, CUTE little restaurant with an English pub feel. We sat on the patio and watched the oddness of Hollywood blvd. walk by. Truly amazing outfits and hair, and just wow. The food was yummy, fettucini alfredo, I added shrimp. We split a chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream. MMMM.  After dinner we headed to the theatre, we were way early, but just enjoyed that. We had about 10mins. to wait for the theatre to open doors to the lobby area, then another 15 before the theatre doors opened for seating. Plenty of time to use the ladies after those 2 glasses of wine with dinner, and shop the souveniers that you're not going to buy because they are WAY over priced..ok I confess C got me the witch hat keychain and a long sleeved t-shirt.  I'm going to try to pay him back, we'll see if he lets me. The show was awesome as always!!! Seriously if you live anywhere near the theatre when it comes to your area, GO!

After the show I was driven home safe, sound, and TIRED.  Thankfully it was before midnight, and so I was all snuggled into bed and rested for my Sunday. :o) A nice little evening out "date".  :o)

calling all teachers

I've just finished applying and accepting the position of substitute teacher in my elem. school district.  Any teachers with suggestions feel free to let me know what YOU think makes a great sub.

I'm only a little excited...I can't stop thinking about that first class. Me, in charge, all day, in a classroom.. YAY!  and OMG!!!  they will not eat me they will not eat me.. ok I can do this.

I'll let you know how it goes, my first day could be as soon as Monday, but might be later next week.

Disney Fun.. pictures

 On the Tram, ready for fun.

 

Waiting for a parade.

Bravery, I was lucky enough to have a friend with us who rode this, I did not send my kids alone. I just couldn't do it in the white t-shirt I wore. hehe.

 Survived, just a little wet.

 After watching the fireworks at the magic spot that turns into the line for Mr. Toad, and Peter Pan, we chose to make Mr. Toad's Wild ride our last ride for the night. We were first on the ride!!! :o)

And a Fun Day was had by all~

Busy weekends, a new twist.

Now usually our weekends are busy, but usually it's the grown-ups and it's all evening stuff.  Switch that now... Saturday I have a brunch at church, the kids are coming and will hang out in the youth lounge. We're leaving there and taking Beth to her boyfriends' house. (no that is not a boy who is a friend, that is boyfriend). The littles and I are then going to Disney for the rest of the afternoon. We'll stay until either fireworks, or someone whines that they are too tired to walk anymore. I'm looking forward to spending time watching them ride Dumbo (I don't do it often, but I'll let them do the line tomorrow), riding the rest of Fantasyland with them, exploring Tom Sawyers island, and enjoying a lemonade while they run around in the brother bear explorer camp. It should be a good day. Sunday is church, then resting, I MIGHT, stress the might, go see my friends play at the Harp Inn Sunday evening, but I'm not sure the kids will be down in time, or that I'll have the energy. We'll see.

I'm off to work in a little bit, I'm already ready for a nap, and don't see one in my day. Hopefully cleaning house, which is what I'm heading to next will get me moving.

Now will someone please explain the weather to me?? I thought it was going to be warm today, but I'm in my jacket IN the house, and feeling cold. What the heck???

A short but fun visit

We took advantage of time yesterday.  The kids' releases are staggered, Drew 2pm, Katie 2:15, and Tori 2:30. This is actually pretty cool. As Drew and I use the time to do his homework pages so that when we leave school he's done except for reading. So they did their work, and were finished when Tori came out. She only had 1 page of math, and could easily do it in the car, so she did that while we drove to get Beth, and then to Disney.  We went to DCA and rode the new Toy Story Mania. seriously I love this ride. My kids Seriously love this ride. So we rode that, and then walked toward the brother bear play area, we stopped and the 4 kids rode Mullhuland Madness twice, I watched. It's just not a ride I enjoy. Then we hit the playground. Beth and Drew were together, and Tori and Katie were a pair. PERFECT I got to wander around and watch them do stuff and not climb a billion stairs or rope "paths" if I didn't feel up to it. And after working yesterday I didn't feel up to it. We left Koda and company and found a spot for the Pixar parade and watched that, and got seriously squirted.. then came home for dinner, bath, and bed.  The only thing I didn't get done last night was 20mins. of reading with the kids. Hopefully one night won't ruin them, hehe. It was a great way to spend 4 hours!!!!

first day picture and an update

 here they are minus Beth, who was "too big" to be put through such torture this year.  tori 5th, Katie 3rd, and Drew kinder. :o)

 

So I took Katie to ballet, only to find out that, 1. she moved up a level and so is no longer in the same class. Yay, and bummer.  And the fall registration is annual, oops, last studio we were at wasn't annual. So I got both girls registered for dance again.. now my Wednesday looks like this,  pick up Drew, Katie and Tori 1:15, Take Tori to gymnastics at 3pm. pick her up at 4:30,  Katie has ballet from 5:30-6:30 and Beth goes 6:30-7:30.  I'm trying to figure it out so that I'm not driving back and forth and back and forth, and still getting them all fed dinner, doing bathtime, etc. AND heading to bed by 8pm.  wish me luck!!!!

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Is it bedtime yet??

Yup, it's not quite 4pm, and I'm ready for bed.  Thankfully dinner is in the crockpot, so I've just got a short side dish to make up, and we're good to go.

School starting went well, everyone is happy with their teacher and that makes me happy. I've worked this week, and will work at least through Wednesday next week. YAY.. it's easy rather boring, but it pays and that's all I need. :)

extracurricular starts this week too.  Yesterday was gymnastics, Tori had a good class, and really worked at it. Today starts ballet for Katie. While she's been invited to both the cachetti class and performing group, we're just going to stick with her regular once per week class for now. She's in GATE at school and between that and the "stuff" that's going on in daily life, we agree it would be too much.

Ok, time to go do something productive before leaving.

a wonderful weekend, and continuing my effots

So in my attempt to not get behind again, here's our weekend. It's mostly mine, as the kids spent the weekend with their dad and family at the beach house. I missed going and being there. But I made the most of a kid-less weekend.  Friday night I saw a friend perform in Guys and Dolls, Saturday I went to Disneyland with another friend, we had a blast!!! We watched fantasmic, which I've not seen in about 20 years.  WOW!  It was great.  Sunday was church, then I went to Forest Lawn to visit my Angelboy. I can't believe 11 years ago he became an angel.  Wow.  I went to the movies Sunday night. Fun!  Then Monday my friend and I went back to Disney, came here about 5pm and watched a movie here.  The gang returned and I started getting everyone ready for bed.

The report from the beach goers was that the water was cool, but not freezing, wave splashing and sand-wall building were done, and a wonderful time was had by all! And that is what it's all about.

School starts for Tori, Katie, and Drew tomorrow.. so we're heading out in a few minutes to Disneyland to see Billie and the Hillbillies show, visit the Tiki room, and ride Peter Pan.  Then come home for dinner, bath, and bed.  I think that's a good way to end summer vacation!!!