| Excited to say. My first college course....not only got an "A" in it, but Aced it!!!! | |
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| Reflection, responses, professionalism points 1 (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Project 1 Tantrum Project (Out of 15.00) | 15.00 |
| Reflections, Responses, Professional Points (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Reflection, Responses, Professionalism Points 3 (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Reflection, Responses, Professionalism Points 4 (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Project 2 Development Exercises (Out of 15.00) | 15.00 |
| Reflection, Responses, Professionalism Points 5 (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Project 3 Literature Search (Out of 15.00) | 15.00 |
| Reflection, Responses, Professionalism Points 6 (Out of 20.00) | 20.00 |
| Final Project (Out of 35.00) | 35.00 |
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Yes.....I did that!!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Today's your birthday.......da na na na na na.......
So....today, I turn 34. 34!! Really! Where did the time go.
I was thinking on how 20 some years ago, I was complaining to my mom how hot it was and I was waiting for my party to start.
Then, 13 years ago...avoiding certain people I worked with so they didn't take me bar hopping.
And just last year, where I spent all day in "labor" to go to the hospital and being sent home with false labor.
My how time changes. How lives change! How people change!
And yet, we live so happy! My husband and 2 boys are happy. They keep the smiles in my face and bring me to a new sense of euphoria. I can't believe that I am so blessed by my family.
And as I look to the future, I do see struggles, but I also know that each day will bring new surprises and a new adventure.
So bring on 30 some more years! Heck....why not more!! And let the adventure continue!
I was thinking on how 20 some years ago, I was complaining to my mom how hot it was and I was waiting for my party to start.
Then, 13 years ago...avoiding certain people I worked with so they didn't take me bar hopping.
And just last year, where I spent all day in "labor" to go to the hospital and being sent home with false labor.
My how time changes. How lives change! How people change!
And yet, we live so happy! My husband and 2 boys are happy. They keep the smiles in my face and bring me to a new sense of euphoria. I can't believe that I am so blessed by my family.
And as I look to the future, I do see struggles, but I also know that each day will bring new surprises and a new adventure.
So bring on 30 some more years! Heck....why not more!! And let the adventure continue!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
My son's gift
My son has a creative kindergarten teacher. This morning, he reaches into the fridge and pulls out a bag. It says:
Inside the bag, I found: a small can of OJ and a small box of cereal.
Quite cute!
Since it is your day
I have something to say:
Don't lift your head,
Have breakfast in bed!
Just take a look
You don't have to cook!
I don't like to brag,
But it's breakfast in a bag!
Happy Mother's Day
2009
I have something to say:
Don't lift your head,
Have breakfast in bed!
Just take a look
You don't have to cook!
I don't like to brag,
But it's breakfast in a bag!
Happy Mother's Day
2009
Inside the bag, I found: a small can of OJ and a small box of cereal.
Quite cute!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Evening Worship
He was not afraid. By the door he waited. Black stocking cap and red gloves were on. The blue sweatshirt was freshly put on and with his blue jeans (with the hole in the left knee) and his "church" shoes on. He shouts to me, "Mom, I'm ready." So, my son and I head across the street to go to Thursday church service.
It's holy week and my son realized that service was on Thursday this week and was eager to go. He loves church. To those who recognize him, know that throughout the service, he will eat his snack and for the remainder of the service....mimic the minister. We are not sure if he finds the man his hero or a future job, but he tries to do all that the minister does. He does as well. Tonight was no different. He watches for the minister to pray. Then my son lifts his hands as though he is blessing all those around him. He listens for the blessing. He watches for the hymns. He asks for help to follow the service in the bulletin.
He reaches in my purse for "his book", which was meant to be a quick note book to jot down notes, but now has scribbles in it that my son has lovingly put in to help him conduct his own church service.
Throughout the service, he comments on things that happen.
"Sermon right away mom?"
"Yes"
"Are you going up (to get your feet washed by the minister)?"
"No, I am going to sing. Is that ok?"
"Yes."
"They are taking everything off?"
"Yes."
"Ok."
"Mom, we walked out quiet."
"Yes. What did you think."
"I liked it. Thanks mom."
Though he is just 5 (yes almost 6).....I do believe that many days, he gets more out of the church service that I do. He reminds me to pray. He reminds me of the passion. He reminds me of the innocence of worship and that no matter how young or old you are, God is listening.
It's holy week and my son realized that service was on Thursday this week and was eager to go. He loves church. To those who recognize him, know that throughout the service, he will eat his snack and for the remainder of the service....mimic the minister. We are not sure if he finds the man his hero or a future job, but he tries to do all that the minister does. He does as well. Tonight was no different. He watches for the minister to pray. Then my son lifts his hands as though he is blessing all those around him. He listens for the blessing. He watches for the hymns. He asks for help to follow the service in the bulletin.
He reaches in my purse for "his book", which was meant to be a quick note book to jot down notes, but now has scribbles in it that my son has lovingly put in to help him conduct his own church service.
Throughout the service, he comments on things that happen.
"Sermon right away mom?"
"Yes"
"Are you going up (to get your feet washed by the minister)?"
"No, I am going to sing. Is that ok?"
"Yes."
"They are taking everything off?"
"Yes."
"Ok."
"Mom, we walked out quiet."
"Yes. What did you think."
"I liked it. Thanks mom."
Though he is just 5 (yes almost 6).....I do believe that many days, he gets more out of the church service that I do. He reminds me to pray. He reminds me of the passion. He reminds me of the innocence of worship and that no matter how young or old you are, God is listening.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Welcome......
I'm asking for a prayer.
My friend A had her baby!!! She is a bit early, but all seems good. Her baby was born yesterday 5 pounds, 5.5 ounces, and 18 inches long. The labor and delivery went very well, and although baby is in the ICU, and they are hoping to bring him home in three or four weeks. As of this morning, they were even thinking of taking him off of the oxygen that he was put on yesterday.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Congrats A & E. Welcome baby E!!!!
My friend A had her baby!!! She is a bit early, but all seems good. Her baby was born yesterday 5 pounds, 5.5 ounces, and 18 inches long. The labor and delivery went very well, and although baby is in the ICU, and they are hoping to bring him home in three or four weeks. As of this morning, they were even thinking of taking him off of the oxygen that he was put on yesterday.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Congrats A & E. Welcome baby E!!!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The House in the Meadow
My 5 year old loves the book The House in the Meadow (by Shutta Crum) and tonight, after I finished reading this book to him, he decided to read it to himself. We caught it on video and thought we would share it with you. (actual words are listed below). As you can tell, I use different voices while reading the book.
The House in the Meadow
Over in the meadow, it was springtime when.....
a bride and a groom and their best friends 10.
"And now...." said the couple. "A house!" said the 10.
So they planned though the year, and when spring came again.....
Over in the meadow, with a bucket big and fine,
shoveled Charlie with a backhoe and strong diggers 9.
"Dig!" said Charlie. "We dig," said the 9.
So they dug and dumped dirt with a bucket big and fine.
Over in the meadow, beside forms strong and straight,
Peter mixed concrete with his messy masons 8.
"Pour!" said Peter. "We pour," said the 8.
So they poured the concrete into forms strong and straight.
Over in the meadow, big carpenter Keven
sawed up the lumber with his ready team of 7.
"Build!" said Kevin. "We build," said the 7.
So they built sturdy walls with carpenter Kevin.
Over in the meadow, at the spot marked with sticks,
worked Cindy with a rig and muddy drillers 6.
"Drill!" said Cindy. "We drill," said the 6.
So they drilled down for water at the spot marked with sticks.
Over in the meadow, with shingles by the drive,
climbed Calvin to the roof with his good roofers 5.
"Hammer!" said Calvin. "We hammer," said the 5.
So the hammered on shingles that were stacked by the drive.
Over in the meadow, putting pipes through the floor,
Florence used her wrench and apprentices 4.
"Plumb!" said Florence. "We plumb," said the 4.
So they joined all the pipes going through the new floor.
Over in the meadow, testing lights carefully,
wired John the electrician and his trained crew of 3.
"Connected?" asked John. "Connected!" said the 3.
So they switched on the power in the house carefully.
Over in the meadow, in the last room to do,
Kellie rolled on paint with her new helpers 2.
"Use blue," said Kellie. "For the baby!" said the 2.
So they used blue paint in the last room to do.
Over in the meadow, to see if everything was done,
came the top town official with Inspector Number 1.
"Look!" said the husband. "I'll look," said the 1.
So he looked and he listed. Everything was done!
Over in the meadow, by the house, in the sun,
waved the wife and the husband and their new little one.
"Home!" said the couple. "You're home," said everyone.
Then they lived in the meadow, in their house that was done!
Over in the meadow, it was springtime when.....
a bride and a groom and their best friends 10.
"And now...." said the couple. "A house!" said the 10.
So they planned though the year, and when spring came again.....
Over in the meadow, with a bucket big and fine,
shoveled Charlie with a backhoe and strong diggers 9.
"Dig!" said Charlie. "We dig," said the 9.
So they dug and dumped dirt with a bucket big and fine.
Over in the meadow, beside forms strong and straight,
Peter mixed concrete with his messy masons 8.
"Pour!" said Peter. "We pour," said the 8.
So they poured the concrete into forms strong and straight.
Over in the meadow, big carpenter Keven
sawed up the lumber with his ready team of 7.
"Build!" said Kevin. "We build," said the 7.
So they built sturdy walls with carpenter Kevin.
Over in the meadow, at the spot marked with sticks,
worked Cindy with a rig and muddy drillers 6.
"Drill!" said Cindy. "We drill," said the 6.
So they drilled down for water at the spot marked with sticks.
Over in the meadow, with shingles by the drive,
climbed Calvin to the roof with his good roofers 5.
"Hammer!" said Calvin. "We hammer," said the 5.
So the hammered on shingles that were stacked by the drive.
Over in the meadow, putting pipes through the floor,
Florence used her wrench and apprentices 4.
"Plumb!" said Florence. "We plumb," said the 4.
So they joined all the pipes going through the new floor.
Over in the meadow, testing lights carefully,
wired John the electrician and his trained crew of 3.
"Connected?" asked John. "Connected!" said the 3.
So they switched on the power in the house carefully.
Over in the meadow, in the last room to do,
Kellie rolled on paint with her new helpers 2.
"Use blue," said Kellie. "For the baby!" said the 2.
So they used blue paint in the last room to do.
Over in the meadow, to see if everything was done,
came the top town official with Inspector Number 1.
"Look!" said the husband. "I'll look," said the 1.
So he looked and he listed. Everything was done!
Over in the meadow, by the house, in the sun,
waved the wife and the husband and their new little one.
"Home!" said the couple. "You're home," said everyone.
Then they lived in the meadow, in their house that was done!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
And so.....it's almost summer
As I reflect on this past year, it's been great! I really mean it! Yes, I closed the daycare and moved with my family 2 1/2 hours away....but it has been good. Through all the chaos and excitement, my family has grown so much....and so have I.
It's hard to believe that N is already 8 months old. He is still working on cutting that first tooth, but keeps us all busy with his crawling, grabbing, slobbering, laughing, pulling himself up onto/with, and babble that makes having a baby so rewarding. He just brings so much joy! Z adores him still. They play ball together and Z likes to race around the room just to get N to laugh and chase after him. If Z could....he would be feeding N and being the parental figure.
Z is almost 6. He LOVES kindergarten. Hard to believe that this time last year, we were dealing with potty training issues. (He is doing so much better and only we await the final phase....waking up in the morning dry.) He is reading and writing! Yes READING AND WRITING!!! Yesterday, he made a birthday card for his dad and spelled Happy Birthday Dad the way he thought it should be......Hppe Birdy Ded. Yes, as soon as we sounded out the letters, he corrected it all....but it's so amazing to see! He does look at sounds and think certain letters should be in words that aren't and on occasion, argue with us to have them put in. If it was only our choice! =) He explores life asking questions, excited, and so full of joy....it's great! A few weeks ago, I took him to Playhouse Disney Live. He LOVED IT!!! So excited to see Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Handy Manny, and even Tigger. Twas great! (Still singing songs around the house). He is our helper and our big boy!
B still is teaching. He loves helping out at the college and teaching 2nd grade here in WF. He has a GREAT class. He turned the ripe age of 33 this weekend (catching up with me for the few months he does) and he seems blessed to be where he is at. I think he is really looking forward to some grilling time and I hope to utilize his talents more around the house on some projects. School will be out soon and we can look forward to that.
I am doing good. I LOVE working with the kids and LOVE seeing them each day. I'm so glad that I found a new direction to move my life. This fall, I hope to start taking some classes to get my endorsement to teach. Not sure how I will do that......but I'm leaning to special education. We'll see in a few weeks what the college will tell me.
It's hard to believe that N is already 8 months old. He is still working on cutting that first tooth, but keeps us all busy with his crawling, grabbing, slobbering, laughing, pulling himself up onto/with, and babble that makes having a baby so rewarding. He just brings so much joy! Z adores him still. They play ball together and Z likes to race around the room just to get N to laugh and chase after him. If Z could....he would be feeding N and being the parental figure.
Z is almost 6. He LOVES kindergarten. Hard to believe that this time last year, we were dealing with potty training issues. (He is doing so much better and only we await the final phase....waking up in the morning dry.) He is reading and writing! Yes READING AND WRITING!!! Yesterday, he made a birthday card for his dad and spelled Happy Birthday Dad the way he thought it should be......Hppe Birdy Ded. Yes, as soon as we sounded out the letters, he corrected it all....but it's so amazing to see! He does look at sounds and think certain letters should be in words that aren't and on occasion, argue with us to have them put in. If it was only our choice! =) He explores life asking questions, excited, and so full of joy....it's great! A few weeks ago, I took him to Playhouse Disney Live. He LOVED IT!!! So excited to see Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Handy Manny, and even Tigger. Twas great! (Still singing songs around the house). He is our helper and our big boy!
B still is teaching. He loves helping out at the college and teaching 2nd grade here in WF. He has a GREAT class. He turned the ripe age of 33 this weekend (catching up with me for the few months he does) and he seems blessed to be where he is at. I think he is really looking forward to some grilling time and I hope to utilize his talents more around the house on some projects. School will be out soon and we can look forward to that.
I am doing good. I LOVE working with the kids and LOVE seeing them each day. I'm so glad that I found a new direction to move my life. This fall, I hope to start taking some classes to get my endorsement to teach. Not sure how I will do that......but I'm leaning to special education. We'll see in a few weeks what the college will tell me.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday ....... ho...hum....
So, it's the day off from school. I'm not sick. Boys are not sick. Not a holiday. Not a snow day. Just a day off! What's the chances? So, I'm sitting here thinking about my past few weeks. Some funny stuff. Here's a highlight of what's been going on:
1. Z discovered his shadow.
2. N laughing and smiling at the slightest smile from his older brother.
3. The "big" storm only brought cold air and a little wind, but absolutely no snow!
4. Z has changed his career in life to a Elementary School Secretary and can answer the phone and call on the intercom just perfectly!
5. N is still scooting backwards, but can get up on all 4's and rock back and forth. So close!
6. Z did get quite a stash of Valentine's Party goodies! And he is "willing" to share
7. Getting prepared for going back to college is a challenge. I'm out of my game.
8. B is enjoying the day off. Even got to ride in the parent's new "toy". Z was so concerned that it didn't work on Sunday. B had to take him out to show him that the fix-it man did come. =)
9. Laundry does pile up quickly. Much quicker with another person in the house.
10. A day at home is so relaxing.
1. Z discovered his shadow.
2. N laughing and smiling at the slightest smile from his older brother.
3. The "big" storm only brought cold air and a little wind, but absolutely no snow!
4. Z has changed his career in life to a Elementary School Secretary and can answer the phone and call on the intercom just perfectly!
5. N is still scooting backwards, but can get up on all 4's and rock back and forth. So close!
6. Z did get quite a stash of Valentine's Party goodies! And he is "willing" to share
7. Getting prepared for going back to college is a challenge. I'm out of my game.
8. B is enjoying the day off. Even got to ride in the parent's new "toy". Z was so concerned that it didn't work on Sunday. B had to take him out to show him that the fix-it man did come. =)
9. Laundry does pile up quickly. Much quicker with another person in the house.
10. A day at home is so relaxing.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Laugh at the ball
My son (6 months old) discovered a lot about a ball today. He discovered that they roll, bounce, and move really fast. Most of all, he discovered that they are funny. So funny that they make all around laugh really, really hard! I thought I would share our pictures and video. We were rolling at his innocent fun! =)
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Goodbye 2008. Hello 2009!
Such a great picture of my boys. Both are so happy and we feel so blessed!
As we head into 2009, My husband and I need to stop and count our blessings.
It has been quite a year!
We have survived:
a dream job interview/process
selling our house
buying a house
having another baby
moving
remodeling our new house
starting new jobs
older son starting kindergarten
daycare for the baby
directing a play for the first time
finding another new daycare for the baby
blizzard conditions in small town NE
And the holidays (which its amazing anyone survives)
We feel very, very blessed with all our family and friends.
Thank you all for your support, prayers, and encouragement throughout 2008!
It has been quite a year!
We have survived:
a dream job interview/process
selling our house
buying a house
having another baby
moving
remodeling our new house
starting new jobs
older son starting kindergarten
daycare for the baby
directing a play for the first time
finding another new daycare for the baby
blizzard conditions in small town NE
And the holidays (which its amazing anyone survives)
We feel very, very blessed with all our family and friends.
Thank you all for your support, prayers, and encouragement throughout 2008!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Things I learned over the past week....
I have realized that Christmas is a time of giving, a time of love, and a time of innocence. But...I learned a bit more.
Things I learned:
1. Boys like to play boy things.
2. One does not share their Husker toys.
3. Not all gatherings are fun.
4. Babies teething during the holidays really puts a damper on things.
5. Santa does come to the house, but the excitement isn't always there.
6. Christmas goodies disappear quite quickly.
7. Laundry piles up fast.
8. It's amazing how quickly friends come for a visit then have to go home.
9. 5 boys, 1 girl, and 2 babies sure can make a mess!
10. 1 evening out without the kids is not enough. I need another night!
11. Cleaning up the toy mess isn't as bad as it used to be.
12. Waking up in the morning is nice when you don't have to go back to work till 1/5/08.
13. Looking forward to more time relaxing!
14. Small town after Christmas sales isn't as stressful as it would be in the big city.
15. A smile or laugh from one of my sons goes a very long way!
16. A few hours of fun in the snow brings memories that last a long time!
17. Looking forward to the thaw more!
18. Amazed on how we survived the weekend.
19. Ready to take down the decorations more this year than previous.
20. I really love all 3 of my boys....and appreciate them even more after this past holiday.
21. 2 year old girls can sit if they with the right person to sit with.
22. Crawling babies move quickly.
23. Pictures from the past are precious commodities.
24. Still missing the Baby Einstin movie box.
25. Melting snow is a blessed sight.
Hope you all had a great Christmas!
Things I learned:
1. Boys like to play boy things.
2. One does not share their Husker toys.
3. Not all gatherings are fun.
4. Babies teething during the holidays really puts a damper on things.
5. Santa does come to the house, but the excitement isn't always there.
6. Christmas goodies disappear quite quickly.
7. Laundry piles up fast.
8. It's amazing how quickly friends come for a visit then have to go home.
9. 5 boys, 1 girl, and 2 babies sure can make a mess!
10. 1 evening out without the kids is not enough. I need another night!
11. Cleaning up the toy mess isn't as bad as it used to be.
12. Waking up in the morning is nice when you don't have to go back to work till 1/5/08.
13. Looking forward to more time relaxing!
14. Small town after Christmas sales isn't as stressful as it would be in the big city.
15. A smile or laugh from one of my sons goes a very long way!
16. A few hours of fun in the snow brings memories that last a long time!
17. Looking forward to the thaw more!
18. Amazed on how we survived the weekend.
19. Ready to take down the decorations more this year than previous.
20. I really love all 3 of my boys....and appreciate them even more after this past holiday.
21. 2 year old girls can sit if they with the right person to sit with.
22. Crawling babies move quickly.
23. Pictures from the past are precious commodities.
24. Still missing the Baby Einstin movie box.
25. Melting snow is a blessed sight.
Hope you all had a great Christmas!
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