Woke up to thunder and lightning this morning. Thank you, God, for the beautiful and desperately needed rain. They say God always sends the rain just when you need it and the last minute. Well this time He did. I was still worrying even though I said I was not going to worry cause it doesn't do any good. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Went down to CR with Sherry yesterday for a Dr. appt. Sherry is such a great person. I would do anything for that girl. I keeping telling her she is the best thing that ever happened to the Gottos. I hope she can have her surgery soon to help get rid of her pain.
Actually did a little school work this morning. Started ordering Keystone items for the year :( I am really going to have to start working on my attitude soon. But not too soon. I am still on vacation and school will come soon enough without thinking about it. So for now, I won't think about it or worry about being ready.
Busy weekend ahead. Drinks with Julie and Colette at 3:30 and Norwex party at 6:30 today. Then my LAST Effigy Mounds class and surprise 50th birthday party tomorrow. And I think Jon is going to want to paint in-between there somewhere.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Beginning to be sad
July is going so fast. I know I need to enjoy each day and appreciate each moment but I am getting more depressed cause school will soon be starting :( I am not sure how I am going to fit teaching into my schedule. It seems like I am so busy now. Oh well. It will come and it will go too fast too!
It is hot, hot, hot out this week. In the 100s with the heat index. High 90s temps. I am handling the heat just fine. I am staying inside. How did we do it back in the day without air-conditioning? I do remember not having air and it was HOT. I still remember Jon coming in and telling me we were putting in central air. I must have been really cranky that summer. Was one of the best things we did to the house. Then last year we put in the geo so I don't even feel too guilty running the air. Hopefully we will get some rain when it decides to cool down a little. It is dry out there. But I told myself I am not going to stress about it cause it doesn't do any good any way. Easily said, right?
Just got the computer back from being fixed. Marty was not sure what happened. He said it wasn't a virus like the last time. Whatever. I plugged it in and tried to start back up last night and could not get on the internet. I hate computers!!! When they don't work. And I hate that I have to take care of it when it doesn't work. Needless to say, I was not happy last night. I called Marty this morning and he walked me through what I had to do to get on-line. He again was not sure what happened from the time it left the store to the time I turned it on but I told him it was me. I am sure I clicked on something I shouldn't have. I got email up and running again and now all I have to do is reinstall PCMars. I am going to make Jon help me do that. Hopefully we will still be talking when we get done.
Trent and Addy are growing by leaps and bounds. They are so much fun and are always doing and saying things that are so funny and amazing. Trenten is so into Transformers it's crazy. He has such an imagination and memory. He knows the movies so well. Everything he plays with is a Transformer. Farming and construction have taken a backseat for a while. Little Miss Addy is crawling up a storm and loves to walk with you holding your hands. She loves being outside and she loves the cows. She always wants to go out to see the cows up close. I keep telling her she will be so much happier when she starts walking. Won't be long now. Actually like having her not walking cause she is still a baby as long as she is not walking.
One more Effigy Mounds class left on Saturday! They have been good but will be glad to be done. Jon might go with me on Sat. Hope he does. He will make the day much more enjoyable.
It is hot, hot, hot out this week. In the 100s with the heat index. High 90s temps. I am handling the heat just fine. I am staying inside. How did we do it back in the day without air-conditioning? I do remember not having air and it was HOT. I still remember Jon coming in and telling me we were putting in central air. I must have been really cranky that summer. Was one of the best things we did to the house. Then last year we put in the geo so I don't even feel too guilty running the air. Hopefully we will get some rain when it decides to cool down a little. It is dry out there. But I told myself I am not going to stress about it cause it doesn't do any good any way. Easily said, right?
Just got the computer back from being fixed. Marty was not sure what happened. He said it wasn't a virus like the last time. Whatever. I plugged it in and tried to start back up last night and could not get on the internet. I hate computers!!! When they don't work. And I hate that I have to take care of it when it doesn't work. Needless to say, I was not happy last night. I called Marty this morning and he walked me through what I had to do to get on-line. He again was not sure what happened from the time it left the store to the time I turned it on but I told him it was me. I am sure I clicked on something I shouldn't have. I got email up and running again and now all I have to do is reinstall PCMars. I am going to make Jon help me do that. Hopefully we will still be talking when we get done.
Trent and Addy are growing by leaps and bounds. They are so much fun and are always doing and saying things that are so funny and amazing. Trenten is so into Transformers it's crazy. He has such an imagination and memory. He knows the movies so well. Everything he plays with is a Transformer. Farming and construction have taken a backseat for a while. Little Miss Addy is crawling up a storm and loves to walk with you holding your hands. She loves being outside and she loves the cows. She always wants to go out to see the cows up close. I keep telling her she will be so much happier when she starts walking. Won't be long now. Actually like having her not walking cause she is still a baby as long as she is not walking.
One more Effigy Mounds class left on Saturday! They have been good but will be glad to be done. Jon might go with me on Sat. Hope he does. He will make the day much more enjoyable.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
4th of July
Crazy, crazy, crazy fast. That is this summer. It is July 5th already. I have 2.5 of my classes done with 2 more Sat. of Effigy Mounds and 1 class in Aug. The last class for Effigy Mounds was to Motor Mill, The George Meier Museum in Elkader and Eagle's Landing Winery in Marquette. Another great day! I also took Paul Gasser's class last week. He was great. Very practical and down to earth. A lot of great suggestions for discipline and teaching.
Linda was up over the weekend. She came up on Friday and left yesterday for Phil and Elaine's in Wisc. It was so good to see her. I just love visiting with her. Just wish she would have stayed longer. Ricky, Pat and Laurie came down on Fri. night to see her. Saturday we hung out, took some things out to Abby and Tory's for their 4th of July party, came back home to rest and get ready for the party and then went out to Abby and Tory's around 4:30. The party was another success. Great food, fun and fireworks. I did not do the Bean Bag Tournament this year. That was ok. Ryan and Tory actually won it. The fireworks were great and went off without a hitch. I am always glad when they are done.
Sunday was another laid back day. Jon, Linda and I went to 8:30 mass at Holy Family and then stopped at the Monastery. Linda was impressed. She wants to go to mass there when they come back up the next time. Maybe in October. After mass we came back home cause the kids were coming over for breakfast. It ended up being Ash, her two friends, Trent and Addy. After eating it was time for another nap for Linda and Jon. Then in the afternoon we went calling. Stopped to see Laurie's house and visited with her. Then we stopped in on Marc and Becky, who were busy landscaping in front of the house. (It was mostly Sheila and Trap doing most of the work.) Got to see the remodeled living room. I like the wood floor. Then went on to see Brad and Sarah. It was actually nice to see and visit with them all. I think Linda really enjoyed it. We then came back home for supper. Barbequed ribs!!! They were great if I do say so myself. We ate so much that we thought we should go for a walk. Went back through the fields on my path into Paulie's.
Went to the 4th of July parade with Jon, Linda, Trent and Addy. We watched from Jeff and Laura's. Pat, Ricky, Laurie and Megan were also there. Went to the cemetery w/Linda after the parade and Linda left for WI after that. Wish she could have stayed longer. Love it when she comes. Hopefully she and her family come back this fall. Jason is talking about it. Just need to set a date. Jon and I came home after some porkburgers and pie at the park. Another nap for Jon. Ronda and Al came out in the afternoon. Abby and Tory went to Transformers 3 so Trent and Addy were also here. Ronda and Al stayed for supper (leftovers from the weekend so it was super easy and good). Then when Abby and Tory came home we went out to their place to get grills, chairs and tables and help Tory put a a belt on his mower. Finally got home about 10:00. To tired to even stay up for the fireworks.
Great news from Adam. He got a promotion at work. He is now a PM (Project Manager). Better pay and he says a lot easier work. He gets to stay down in the trailer instead of climbing to the top of the smokestacks. So happy for him and proud of him. Still looking into going out to see him either this summer or early fall. It's hard finding a time that works for everyone. I am just happy knowing he is doing so well. Thank you, Lord. All that praying worked. Hope you are still listening cause I still have lots of prayers.
Linda was up over the weekend. She came up on Friday and left yesterday for Phil and Elaine's in Wisc. It was so good to see her. I just love visiting with her. Just wish she would have stayed longer. Ricky, Pat and Laurie came down on Fri. night to see her. Saturday we hung out, took some things out to Abby and Tory's for their 4th of July party, came back home to rest and get ready for the party and then went out to Abby and Tory's around 4:30. The party was another success. Great food, fun and fireworks. I did not do the Bean Bag Tournament this year. That was ok. Ryan and Tory actually won it. The fireworks were great and went off without a hitch. I am always glad when they are done.
Sunday was another laid back day. Jon, Linda and I went to 8:30 mass at Holy Family and then stopped at the Monastery. Linda was impressed. She wants to go to mass there when they come back up the next time. Maybe in October. After mass we came back home cause the kids were coming over for breakfast. It ended up being Ash, her two friends, Trent and Addy. After eating it was time for another nap for Linda and Jon. Then in the afternoon we went calling. Stopped to see Laurie's house and visited with her. Then we stopped in on Marc and Becky, who were busy landscaping in front of the house. (It was mostly Sheila and Trap doing most of the work.) Got to see the remodeled living room. I like the wood floor. Then went on to see Brad and Sarah. It was actually nice to see and visit with them all. I think Linda really enjoyed it. We then came back home for supper. Barbequed ribs!!! They were great if I do say so myself. We ate so much that we thought we should go for a walk. Went back through the fields on my path into Paulie's.
Went to the 4th of July parade with Jon, Linda, Trent and Addy. We watched from Jeff and Laura's. Pat, Ricky, Laurie and Megan were also there. Went to the cemetery w/Linda after the parade and Linda left for WI after that. Wish she could have stayed longer. Love it when she comes. Hopefully she and her family come back this fall. Jason is talking about it. Just need to set a date. Jon and I came home after some porkburgers and pie at the park. Another nap for Jon. Ronda and Al came out in the afternoon. Abby and Tory went to Transformers 3 so Trent and Addy were also here. Ronda and Al stayed for supper (leftovers from the weekend so it was super easy and good). Then when Abby and Tory came home we went out to their place to get grills, chairs and tables and help Tory put a a belt on his mower. Finally got home about 10:00. To tired to even stay up for the fireworks.
Great news from Adam. He got a promotion at work. He is now a PM (Project Manager). Better pay and he says a lot easier work. He gets to stay down in the trailer instead of climbing to the top of the smokestacks. So happy for him and proud of him. Still looking into going out to see him either this summer or early fall. It's hard finding a time that works for everyone. I am just happy knowing he is doing so well. Thank you, Lord. All that praying worked. Hope you are still listening cause I still have lots of prayers.
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