We're Expecting!

I tried to be all sly about the new pregnancy by just putting a lillypie counter on my sidebar and not saying anything else but people are way too observant! LOL! Anywho, we are expecting our second child! We are very excited. It took us a long time to decide we wanted another one...ok, ok it took Colin a year and a half to CONVINCE me to have another one. But that's what marriage is: compromise. But, like I said, we are super excited. Gideon seems to understand because he can't stop blowing raspberries on the "beebee". He's going to be the BEST big brother ever!
Now for the cold hard facts everyone wants to know: I am 9 weeks along today, which is why I've been pretty quiet about it... I'm due December 28 (my Mom is convinced the baby will come Christmas day...I hope not). I have developed allergies thanks to this little lentil, but that's ok. I have been pretty sleepy because of the allergies and I've been a lot sicker with this one than I was with Gideon but that's ok too!

Hope you're all doing very well!

TAMALES!

So, I was craving tamales and wanted something I could store away in the freezer easily so I decided to try my hand at making Mexican tamales...not Guatemalan ones, my mother would kill me if I didn't make them with her! LOL! Anywho, I did a stupendous job! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but they are absolutely delish! I made the traditional pork in red sauce and I also made some Chicken Chile Verde ones!!! SOOOO, good!

They were super easy to make and my family has really been enjoying them!

Oh yeah:
Dear people who promise payment for watching your kids,
It is extremely rude to have someone watch your kid for five days and on the last day show up late so all you have time to do is drop off your kid and have them walk up to your house. I'm not stupid, I know you were trying to get out of paying for it. How very rude of you to do so. Especially since I really looked up to you as an honest person. I hope someone pays it forward.
Sincerely,
Don't ever ask for my help again!


Everyone else, have a very wonderful day! LOL!

Gettin' Ready for Summer Fun!

I'm way excited because next week I get to go to Nephi on Wednesday and watch my little brother, Patrick, graduate from high school! I think he's worked hard, especially for a kid who wasn't as interested in the academic part of school as much as the athletic part. I know it was a challenge for him, so I'm even more proud of him!

Anyway, getting back to what I was talking about... On Sunday my family is headed to Las Vegas for a week. I think it will be a blast and it will be nice to get away from this crazy Utah weather for a little while. After that, I guess I'll come home and then get ready for Girl's Camp, then California, then Youth Conference. Whew! It's going to be a whirlwind summer! But it will be a fun one so I couldn't be happier!!!!

Hope you are all doing well!

FREE AT LAST!

So all this week I've been worrying about lesson plans, activities to do with the class...then I remember I don't have to go to school! I just can't believe it. It feels really, really weird. But, I am enjoying being at home TREMENDOUSLY!!!! I actually ran errands the other day! LOL!

Thank you all so much for your nice comments. You are all so sweet! If there is anything you ever need help with or support in, let me know! Love you!

DONE DONE DONE!!!!

So, if you didn't get the message...I'm DONE! School is over and I graduate Saturday!!!! Tons of hugs and kisses to everyone who has sent me notes, cards, gifts, and done any type of service for me! You all rock!

It was actually kind of hard to leave my 5th grade classroom. They were just so loving and caring and made me feel like a million bucks!

You wanna know the reason I want to be an educator? Here it is:

So, about two weeks ago I gave my 5th graders a survey on my performance in their classroom. They all rated me really well and gave me great feedback. One of the questions was: What do you like most about your student teacher? My most cherished answer and the reason I can do this for the rest of my life was: "She made me feel like I wasn't invisible."

What a tribute. There is no greater career than this. A career that allows you to make a difference even when you don't know it.

It's my last week!!!!!

I am so SUPER excited!!!! Today is my last Monday of school!!!! Tomorrow will be my last Tuesday, then Wednesday, then Thursday...LOL! I can't believe I graduate next Saturday! It's completely unreal!

I can't wait to be at home with Gideon using the skills I learned in school to teach my son effectively! What a wonderful blessing! There's nothing better than being a mommy...except maybe being a mommy and a teacher!

It did take me a little longer than expected, but I'm still proud of being able to do it in 3 1/2 years! Hooray!

Hope you are all doing well!

I am early today...

Well, I got to school pretty early today so I don't have anything left to do until 8:30!!! So, I thought I would update everyone!

Colin is doing really well in school. He just got the second highest grade in class on one exam... he didn't even study. *sigh* to be that smart....

Gideon is doing potty training! Haha! He is 18 months old now and absolutely loves the potty! He has been successful twice! It is really wonderful to see him grow!

I have just been student teaching and thinking about what I am going to do with myself after I graduate. 5th grade is going really well, so I don't have much to report! LOL!

We are growing a garden this year and Gideon absolutely loves it! He is always outside raking the dirt in the planter and helping his daddy. They are so cute together!

Well, that's it for today's update! I will try to be better about posting! Just wait until I don't have school anymore, right?