It's here!

My couch and loveseat arrived yesterday and I am just loving them! Peanut can't get up on them so I have to help her up and she has found a way to lose her tennis balls under the couch and then scratch at the couch to try to get them...of course I snap at her and tell her NO! So the tennis balls have found a new home on top of the fridge...until I am willing to play with her and reach under the couch to get them every five seconds. I can't totally get rid of them as she loves them, I just need a break from them for now!

But I just luuuuuuvvvvvv my new furniture! It smells soooo good too! And believe it or not, my living room still looks big with them in here, even a little bigger! So now I just need to add some more things to make my living room more complete, like a new entertainment center or new TV stand, maybe a plant-fake of course-my thumbs are nearly black, maybe a bookshelf, some new lamps, and some art for the walls. So that's next on my list to buy. Maybe I'll shoot for one item per paycheck.

On another note: It's back to school time. This is my last week of summer vacation and then back to work on Monday. I stopped by school today to drop off some stuff and try to arrange my furniture in my room...I always hate that part of going back to school. I am getting more and more excited though! I have some new ideas I want to include this year in my teaching and can't wait to start them, plus it's always exciting to meet the new kiddos!

Last weekend I went to the Hilltop Memories crop with my college friend Alissa. She is just getting into the crazy hobby but doing great! We had a good time. We had to leave around 3:30 but plan on staying later next time. It's just Linda doing the HM thing now and she is doing great! I hope she continues to keep the crops and store as we all love going to the crops. And the food is always to die for. I warned Alissa to be hungry since they always feed us well.

Oh and my car got a new clutch yesterday! It was desperately needing one and I think I'll have to keep my car a little longer now since I paid an arm and a leg to get it fixed. Can't afford a new one now.

Well, that's been my life for a few days. Hope all has been well with you! Until next time...

Futon anyone?

That's right! I did it! I finally bought a couch and loveseat! It is natural color, leather Ashley furniture. I bought it on Saturday and it will be in my house on Tuesday. So no more looking cute on the Futon! Now I will look cute on the couch! So, my Futon is up for grabs. I think it can go to someone else that wants to look cute on it. Know anyone??

On another note, PreK is almost over! Only tomorrow and Friday and then I am done! Then I have a week off until I start back to school. And how am I spending that week? Well, I will be taking my car in to get a new clutch-UGH! At least I have the money to take care of it. I wish I could just buy a new car, but the repairs are still cheaper than buying a new car. A few more months of saving and then I'll look at cars!

So, I went to Whim so Doodle tonight-scrapbooking store for all you nonscappers-and, frankly, I just need to spend more time scrapping my pictures, but buying the stuff is just so much fun! This weekend, I'm headed to a Hilltop Memories crop and am hoping to get a lot done. I have my pictures from the cruise that I hope to work on while I'm there and then I'll be working on some cards for my Grandma-she's turning a year younger on Friday and I give her cards for her birthday, Christmas, etc as she has sooooo many kids, in-laws, grandkids and great-grandkids that she always remembers on their birthdays, so I stock her up. She likes it. I try to give her a variety so she can pick something to fit the many of us. So that's my plan.

Speaking of Great grandkids-no I'm not so don't even think it! But my cousin is. She's got a 10 year old that she had when she was 17 and now is due in Feb. Don't get me wrong-I'm happy for her, but, she is again not married and doesn't live with her parents anymore-who pretty much raised her daughter-so I hope she is ready for taking care of that baby-she says the dad is going to be there and that they are committed but, back in June, she had only been with this guy for, maybe 2 weeks. Anyway, I wish her all the best! I hope that the guy is truly committed to her and that baby and her daughter.

So that's been my life for a few days. Couch purchase, finishing up PreK and cousin pregnant. Oh and my mom put me up for adoption, but now I'm back in the family though I think she's still mad-that story later-you'll enjoy it!
Enjoy your night!

My day...

So I was out looking at couches today and found some but, just don't know if I can part with that much money-even though I really do need to get a couch and get rid of my futon-time to become an adult and own a couch right?! Well, like I said I found some, pretty good deals, but since I was just not feeling it, I decided to go to Marshall's instead. So, I head for the housewares section and see some cute clothes along the way. I head back for a cart and figure I'll check out their clothes. I found a cart full and tried them on, several trips into the dressing room with 6 items each time. And since I had money left from not buying a couch, I spent it on clothes. I got 3 pairs of pants, 3 tank tops, and 2 shirts that I can wear to work, and 2 boxes of notecards. All for the grand total of...............$147. I had a Visa gift card with $30 on it so I really only spent $117. Pretty good I think-since usually when I go shopping I leave with maybe 2 pairs of pants and few shirts for much more than that price, of course that's when I shop at Ann Taylor. So that's my shopping for the day! No couch, but clothes instead. So at least I'll look cute on my futon! :)

Good Morning!

I just got back in from taking Peanut for a walk and the weather is soo nice, not too hot with a breaze, if only it would stay just like this all summer! Yeah right!

Well, yesterday's lunch with the girls was very nice. The food was great and it was nice to see everyone after soo long. Most are married with kids so a lot of baby pictures going around. I passed pics of Peanut of course! Then I got home and had a nice dinner with a friend. I was just an eating fool yesterday. On today's agenda: shopping! I need some new shirts, some things for the house and I really need to buy a couch! Let me tell you Friday when I decided to go and look at couches. The saleslady approached me and asked if she could help me and I told her no, I just wanted to look and that I was not going to buy a thing today. So I walk around and sit on some couches and look at the colors and prices, etc. And everytime I turned around-there she was. IT made me not want to buy from them and that I couldn't really take the time to look. That is one thing I don't like-when salespeople follow you around. Like I'm going to steal a couch and walk out the door with it-I know, I know, they work for a commission, and she was there to help me, but I told her that I wasn't buying anything. Next time I go, I'm only bringing my keys and phone into the store, maybe then they will believe me that I am not buying anything. Well, I guess I need to get moving! Hope you enjoy your Sunday!

Happy Friday!

The week is over! I shouldn't complain since I only worked 4 days this week but I am still excited to see Friday here! Now only 10 more work days until PreK is over, but then it's back to REAL work. This program has been great! They have everyday planned out...down to the minute, what to say, what books to read, what activities to do, you name it, they covered it! All we have to do is prep a little and teach the kids. And with 2 teachers in each class, it is really nice to have someone else there to help with discipline issues or anything else that needs to be done.

So there's this one little boy in our class that is just lost...poor thing! His parents have enabled him in every way! Getting dressed, eating, just about everything. It's very frustrating as his mom just doesn't understand that she needs to start letting him do things on his own, and thinks that we are to blame for him using his right hand-as he "always uses his left hand and this summer he's not allowed." Now, we all know-at least those of you reading this that are teachers- that you allow the child to pick up the crayon, pencil, etc with whatever hand they choose and that is the hand you help guide the child with. She also thinks that coming to school 2 hours late is ok, as it is just PreK. I have been helping him cut this week and I don't think I have many hairs left in my head! He just goes numb in his hands and expects you to do it for him. I was very frustrated with him. I know it's not his fault but if mom isn't going to step up, you know the teachers always do! He will definately struggle next year and I wish his Kdg teacher the best of luck-hope she/he has a LOT of patience!

I think I have learned a lot being a teacher, especially teaching this summer, as to what I want to do when I become a mom. See above for further clarification.

So it's Friday and what am I doing this fine day of the week? Well, I have a cold Yuengling in hand, a movie in the DVD player and laundry in the washer and dryer. So, pretty much a wild Friday night! Tomorrow I'm headed to Orlando to have lunch with some college girlfriends. It should be nice as I haven't seen them in a long time! Oh, I dont' think I told any of you! You know I was in a sorority in college, well, our house mom wrote a book about her life as a house mom! She was there for a few years before me and I think a few years while I lived in the house...I need to get the book to see what is mentioned and if I remember any of her stories!
Well, it's time to start the movie! Enjoy your evening!

A Fun Day!

Wow what a day! It started with Peanut having to go to the vet for shots. Then I was off to get my haircut and highlighted. Next, I met Cari for our manicures and pedicures. We tried a new place, they were very quick, did an ok job and it was cheap. Plus while your nails are drying they give you a teaser massage.

So, it was now 4pm and we headed to the beach to meet her family out there-they are staying out there for the 4th. Took in some rays and waves and beers too. Then we decided to head our way down the beach on a "pub crawl". We caught the beach trolley, stopped at our first beach bar, had a few then made our way to the street to catch the trolley. At the stop we met this guy who was in town for a conference. He wanted to sight see-it was 9pm-nothing really to see, so we told him he was welcome to join us, so we showed him some local watering holes, of course had to get a drink at each. All along the way, we would catch the trolley and it took us to our next stops...Finally the night was ending and the trolley did too, so we had to catch a cab for the rest of the night. We of course got the munchies and made our way to a local late nite pizza place on the beach and shared a pie. Then it was time to part ways and we exchanged emails, and hopped in the cabs back to our original spots. It was a very fun day/night and I hope we showed our new friend a great night on St. Pete Beach!

That was my Saturday! Today I am resting and recovering, as it's back to work tomorrow and then off for Tuesday. Enjoy your day!