Hello All...

Happy Memorial Day!

Today we remember men and women who have died for the freedom of our country. Every time I say the pledge with my class, I try to remember them. I also try to convey that to 6 year olds. I insist that they have two feet on the floor, and one hand on their heart. No slouching or leaning on their desk. They are to look at the flag and say it clearly and confidently. I am not hesitant in reminding them that people have died so they can stand there and recite that pledge.

We then move to the Christian flag and of course it is the same rules and same reasons.

Pets:

We (Amelia) have a new hamster. He is HUGE! Well, he is probably average, but because we are used to the dwarf size, he seems huge. He is a teddy bear hamster and I am assuming that it is a HE. - name? OREO!

I'll getcha pictures as soon as I can!


Relationship Pursuit:

Some of you ponder why she continues to look. Hasn't she come to the point in her life to know that men are lazy and selfish and, frankly, who needs 'em.

I can say that my latest revelation revealed :) that I can certainly HOPE there is a good man out there for me. I am not going to crumble at the notion that all men are evil... or lazy or self-centered. I think there may be one or two left and in my age bracket...

I feel in the minority here though. But so be it. I am in a better place than some.

Free Time

1. I'm spending my free time here :) blogging. Look at it as exercising my writing skills.

2. I'm re-reading a John Grisham novel... The Testament.

3. My reality shows are dwindling so I'm looking for new ones. I think I'll keep track of 'the bachelorette' and 'so you think you can dance.' It is really just to fill the 9-10 o'clock hour. Time I used to spend with Mark. (sigh)

4. I'm back on coffee ice cream... it is my vice I suppose. As long as I can maintain my slender figure... why not?

5. Since today is a holiday, we may go for another 'drive'.

6. Seriously anticipating the end of the school year! And really excited about our big trip!

7. Still enjoy a good Angel's Baseball Game and I am delighted that we are holding our first place position.

10 Things I wish I could do more of:
(not necessarily in the correct order)

1. Walk/hike in nature - without breaking out into a sweat or needing to take too much.... just a water bottle and a camera.

2. Go on errands by myself.

3. Figure out what the heck my 'hobbies' and 'interests' are.... I'm a mom and a teacher... who has time for hobbies and interests?

4. Get a massage everyday! Right shoulder going up into the neck... and a face massage is heaven! Really!

5. Sit on the beach on a warm day and watch the girls body board. A slight breeze every 10 minutes.

6. Read a book that is impossible to put down and disappointing when it's over. (That is disappointing THAT it's over!)

7. I know this SHOULD be number one, but I just thought of it... really, really, really feel (yes i said feel!) connected to God and be satisfied with His love for me.

8. Have dinner with good friends that make me laugh til I cry.

9. Ah HA! Laugh until I cry!

10. Wake up feeling happy and refreshed...



Well, ta ta for now.....