A day in the life as a mom

As we were driving yesterday morning, my 4 yr old starts a very upset discussion on why the police are going to stop us. He points out to my husband that drinking and driving are illegal and how daddy will be arrested. WHAT??? Was my first thought. Then it occurs to me that he is watching his daddy drink his morning Mountain Dew! Whew, I thought but more interested in the news that he knows about drinking and driving and now I have to explain what exactly drinking and driving actually means!!! Pin It Pin It

Cookie Lee Party

I am gearing up for my first Cookie Lee Party of the year! I am excited, nervous, and as ready as I can be! Although, I tend to never feel prepared, so I always over prepare or never stop preparing! WOW, that sounds confusing! But, hey that is me! I am one complicated little lady! I will post later to give an update on the aftermath of the party!

After Party! Sarah's party went FABULOUS!!! I met a group of great ladies and made some wonderful friends. I am so excited for Sarah, she will be getting several pieces of beautiful jewelry!

I LOVE this business! It always puts a smile on the faces of everyone involved! Pin It Pin It

A 4 year old's view...

on snow!  Thursday night, Ethan was happily playing up stairs in the playroom! Andrew was playing in his bedroom. I was cooking, it was  snowing. What a nice evening! Ethan runs down the stairs--"Mommy-Look, its snowing outside too!" he said jumping up and down so excited. TOO? was my first thought, what does he mean TOO? So, I slowly crept up the stairs, and with each stair leading closer and closer to the playroom, my thoughts wandered! I slowlying peeped around the door frame and yes, Ethan was right! A blizzard had just came through and I didnt see it on the radar! He had created his own snow by crumbling up little pieces of styrofoam and tossing it around the room! Maybe he should plan on working at a ski resort where he CAN make snow and people will love it! Pin It Pin It

whoot whoot- Got my hair done and New Prime Time Line Up!

It's about dang time! I got in and got out with fresh highlights and little trim. 

So many new shows, but so little time!! I have had to create a "plan" for my DVR's. Which shows I want to record on which TV. Sounds like I am an addict, doesnt it? Well, maybe a little! It is nice though, just to sit back and watch mindless shows. Shows that do not require thinking or added stress. Just to absorb myself into the couch with the kids, grab a blanket, watch, and laugh!! Pin It Pin It

Today's word of the day....... CAFFEINE (in any form)

Ode to Monday! Hard to wake up and hard to stay awake, unless .......... you have help!  CAFFEINE, Oh what a wonderful word. I don't mind going to work, in fact I actually like it this year. Yup! I like it! Maybe its because I teach just Math or it could be I have a student teacher or it could be that I have lucked out and have 75 wonderful "little people"! Maybe it is a Combo #3!!! It's just the rolling over, looking at the clock, hitting snooze, part that I am struggling with.

I also love the fact that at 10:00am in the morning- that I want to text some sweet messages to the Hubby; but at 8:00pm when he and the kids are throwing Chinese Throwing Stars at each other and making Poppers I seem to have selective memory of those thoughts. At least, they are male bonding.

"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel!"


Wine seems to be the word of the night! I am thinking red tonight. AND if one of those.....stars hit me again, I will be making one for my OWN defense!

Mark works relentlessly on his star, even researched!!! I wish he put this much effort into EVERYTHING that he did!

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Cookie Lee Show --- Success!!!

First Cookie Lee Home Show was yesterday! YEAH!!!! We all had soooooo much fun. I am so thankful for all of my oh so fabulous friends for coming out and supporting me. Love, Love, Love them!!!



 Everyone was able to find some "BLING" and accessorize!


The first guest arrived at 2:00 and my last guest left at 11:00. It was great just hanging out, chit-chatting, eating, then watching Saturday Night Live!

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First Day of school!

WOW!!! Summer is gone and I met my new kids today (all 75 of them)!!! I am teaching Math this year, and I am actually pumped about it now! I am excited to JUST teach math and really dig into it with my kids for a 90 minute block!!

Overall, the parents seem very supportive. I hope I still think this come September! I hope mom is still there then too. Since someone is back that wasnt supposed to be. :( BOOO. I had some parents say that they heard alot of good things of about me. I hope to meet their expectations! That being said, I am excited. Teaching is where I am suppose to be. But I just hate all of the testing. What I want to "produce" is a group of kids tht love learning and that will make a huge difference in our society. I want to be the person that inspires them to do and become anything that they can dream of!!

So, I am still thinking about my motto for the year, "Don't let the things you cant control, control you!" I just keep repeating it over and over and hopefully it will be inbedded in my mind.

My oldest starts 3rd grade tomorrow, I can not believe that he is growing up so super fast. I remember when he didnt want to leave me. Now, he doesnt want me to walk him to class anymore. I am proud but also sad of this new revalation. But I know that he will still come to me when he needs me.

My hubby goes out of town on business the weekend. ;( another sad face.  We will miss him bunches. I already am looking forward to him coming home on Sunday.
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It's Official .....

The 2011-2012 school year has begun. Today was our official day back. We had inservice and learned..... I am not sUre exactly what we learned today. With me falling on Sarurday my foot is still a very pretty shade of purple and I doubt I will get to wear my pretty sandals to work on Thurs. :(.

Today my oldest turned 8 and will start the 3rd grade on Friday. I can't believe how time goes by so quickly. I wish my grandmothers were still here to see my fabulous little boys. Ethan will turn 4 on the 17th Pin It Pin It

Really?? Another Change, I should have known....

I had a long conversation with a wonderful friend today. I learned she was getting married (congrats--on the 4th time (I think)) HAHA! and that I will not be teaching what I had planned on all summer long. I always said that there is reasons for things even if they are not clear at the time. So maybe, this will be one. Is it worth it to talk to the principal and even ask why? Then, I ask myself-Do I really need to be a teacher-is that my true calling and my first instinct is YES! So let be what be and just plan on a good start of school. 

I feel that I am rambling and not making any sense, maybe it is a good thing that I wont be teaching Langauage. HAHA!

"Don't let things that you have no contol of, control you!" ~ Holly (my new and made up quote for the day). Pin It Pin It

So much to do, so little time to do it. So I must lay at the pool!

That's my moto today!! I woke up at 4:00 am and began my day with work. I seriously doubt that a teacher really ever has summers off. I plan, plan, and then plan some more. One might say, "well at least you don't have to do much planning during school year". Well to that I stick my tongue out to. I never stop planning, oh wait, yes I do because I have to GRADE papers!!

So, then I add to my plate selling jewelry. What was I thinking? That was just it, I was thinking and I am excited and must love teaching.

I did get 7 parties scheduled for Fall. Who ever said that life was simple & easy. I don't know if I would enjoy such a life!! Pin It Pin It