Given Time

Given time, I seem to be able to get things finished. For example, I put up shelves in the garage, so we have more room to walk around. That is an absolute necessity if we want to fit both cars in the garage at the same time.




Speaking of the garage, I've got to say that I LOVE garage door openers!!! As long as you pull into your own driveway, when you push the button, the door opens, and you're virtually inside the 4-walls of your house.

Ooooohhh... I know what you're asking, and the answer is, "Yes!" For the life of me I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the remote, until I noticed the garage door 2 houses away moving up and down. I don't think anyone saw me!



I also managed to put up a few Halloween decorations. This is a major accomplishment for me, since the past few years I just haven't had the desire to celebrate holidays. And, the thought of having to take down decorations really discouraged me from putting them up in the first place.





If my back and neck hold up a little longer, I think I will rearrange the furniture in the front room. It's been this way since we moved in (the end of July), so I think it's time. I'll post pictures, when I'm finished.

Retraction

Okay, I've had about 4 days to think about that "It's Official" post, and I think I'd like to make a retraction. I DON'T hate my job... But I DO hate bureaucracy; the red tape that teachers have to follow when speaking to "phantom-type" parents, that don't follow through with recommendations discussed (together), and neglect the importance of their child's education, the minute they leave the room.

HELLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, parents... Stay informed! This is YOUR child we're talking about. And if you want that child to have a well-balanced education, then stay informed (*see note below). If you ask your child if he/she has homework, and they never do, and you're doubting in your mind that it's a true statement, CONTACT THE TEACHER! Ever heard of a phone, or e-mail??? OR, if your child is bringing home tests or grade sheets weekly, with failing grades, you might want to check that black hole they call a backpack (or in some instances, under the bed); you'll be surprised what you'll find in there, including unfinished classwork assignments (now known as homework), not to mention the answer for why those grades are so low!

*Don't get me wrong, I know it's hard: you've got jobs to do, other children to attend to, houses to clean, a life to live, etc... But that doesn't give you an excuse, explanation, or reason. He/she is your child and you just need to deal with it!