Cindy "tagged" me, so I thought I better play along...
Sweetheart Tag - The rules: Each person answers questions about their sweethearts. At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and posts their names. Then go to their blog & leave them a comment, letting them know they have been TAGGED.
(Note: I don't really have anyone to tag, so I didn't do that part.)
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What is your husband's name? Jesse
How long have you guys been married? 3and 1/2 years
How long did you date? 2 months
How old is he? 56
Who is taller? Jesse
Who can sing best? That's a toss-up
Who is smarter? Jesse
Who does laundry? both of us
Who pays the bills ? me
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do
(when you are looking from the bottom of the bed to the top)
Who mows the lawn? Nobody... We have rocks!
Who cooks dinner? me
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Jesse
Who kissed who first? I think that was mutual
Who wears the pants? BOTH OF US =)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Art Fair
This weekend was the Litchfield Park Annual Art Fair. My mom was here for the weekend, so we took her over to see it. She found several things she couldn't resist, incuding some fry bread.
I did pretty good about NOT spending money, but Jesse caved and bought this sign...
I have to admit, it's pretty appropriate!
I did pretty good about NOT spending money, but Jesse caved and bought this sign...
I have to admit, it's pretty appropriate!
Monday, October 27, 2008
October
It is almost unbelievable that Halloween is the end of this week. October seems to have flown by, and I'm wondering what exactly I've done with it!
The first week brought parent conferences, at the end of the first quarter. Conferences in this district start at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon and run through 8:00 at night. This makes for a pretty loooooooooooooong day, when I'm usually there by 6:15.
This conference was very different from any other I've ever done, compliments of what I can only describe as a "crazed" parent. Okay... That's a bit vague, but it left me literally speechless and SHOCKED! And,she was SCARY!
Week #2 and 3 brought fall break... YEA!!! Two weeks of peace!
That brings us to this week, which is Red Ribbon Week at school. Today was the 50th day, so students and teachers were encouraged to dress in 50's style. I didn't have a 50's outfit, so I made a "poodle skirt." I kinda cheated on the poodle... I found a picture on print shop, copied it, put strapping tape across the back, cut it out, and stitched it to the skirt... Worked for me!!!
Tomorrow is "sock it to drugs" day (or wacky socks), followed by "tie one on against drugs" (wear a tie), then "turn your back on drugs" (wear your shirt backwards), and Halloween is a "red out."
Oh, this district doesn't do Halloween. Apparently, there was a bit of an incident some years back, and a religious group declared Halloween to be somewhat satanic, and just like that it was taken out of the schools.
Speaking of Halloween... Compliments of the 50's day, we (more me than Jesse) had to take a trip to JoAnn's for some material. This store is just plain DANGEROUS for me! No matter how much I like to insist that I am NOT crafty, I can't avoid buying crafty/scrapbook stuff in this place. This, of course, lead to a tour throughout the store before leaving, and we found the most adorable skeleton. Best part: It was ON SALE for 1/2 price!!!
My two favorite boys!
My favorite picture of the month:
The first week brought parent conferences, at the end of the first quarter. Conferences in this district start at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon and run through 8:00 at night. This makes for a pretty loooooooooooooong day, when I'm usually there by 6:15.
This conference was very different from any other I've ever done, compliments of what I can only describe as a "crazed" parent. Okay... That's a bit vague, but it left me literally speechless and SHOCKED! And,she was SCARY!
Week #2 and 3 brought fall break... YEA!!! Two weeks of peace!
That brings us to this week, which is Red Ribbon Week at school. Today was the 50th day, so students and teachers were encouraged to dress in 50's style. I didn't have a 50's outfit, so I made a "poodle skirt." I kinda cheated on the poodle... I found a picture on print shop, copied it, put strapping tape across the back, cut it out, and stitched it to the skirt... Worked for me!!!
Tomorrow is "sock it to drugs" day (or wacky socks), followed by "tie one on against drugs" (wear a tie), then "turn your back on drugs" (wear your shirt backwards), and Halloween is a "red out."
Oh, this district doesn't do Halloween. Apparently, there was a bit of an incident some years back, and a religious group declared Halloween to be somewhat satanic, and just like that it was taken out of the schools.
Speaking of Halloween... Compliments of the 50's day, we (more me than Jesse) had to take a trip to JoAnn's for some material. This store is just plain DANGEROUS for me! No matter how much I like to insist that I am NOT crafty, I can't avoid buying crafty/scrapbook stuff in this place. This, of course, lead to a tour throughout the store before leaving, and we found the most adorable skeleton. Best part: It was ON SALE for 1/2 price!!!
My two favorite boys!
My favorite picture of the month:
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Nuttin' Really
Jesse says I should update the blog. There's really not a whole lot to share. Today is my last day of fall break... How sad is that?!? I have to work another 9 whole weeks... YIKES! I didn't do much over this break; the plan was "to rest," and I did, sorta. Spent a LOT of time working on lesson plans, but I'm planned through the next 9 weeks, and have even updated my school website (www.avondale.k12.az.us/webpages/RTaylor/). The only other thing I did was play with the kittens. They're getting pretty big, but still fun to watch.
I think they may be a bit spoiled, too... What a life!
A couple of weeks ago Jesse found out that some of his very close friends, from Washington, were coming to visit their daughter that lives here, in Arizona. Today we drove over to visit with them. It was a short visit, but Jesse was pretty happy about seeing them again (even if the picture doesn't show it).
I got good news from the orthopedic surgeon; he says surgery is NOT necessary! I wasn't sure I would have gone that route any way, so it's good to know I don't have to. However, he thinks my right rotator cuff needs some help (he says physical therapy 3 times a week for a month) and more shots into my neck... Fun! Fun!
I think they may be a bit spoiled, too... What a life!
A couple of weeks ago Jesse found out that some of his very close friends, from Washington, were coming to visit their daughter that lives here, in Arizona. Today we drove over to visit with them. It was a short visit, but Jesse was pretty happy about seeing them again (even if the picture doesn't show it).
I got good news from the orthopedic surgeon; he says surgery is NOT necessary! I wasn't sure I would have gone that route any way, so it's good to know I don't have to. However, he thinks my right rotator cuff needs some help (he says physical therapy 3 times a week for a month) and more shots into my neck... Fun! Fun!
Monday, October 6, 2008
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.
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!
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!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
It's Official
... I hate my job! I don't like dealing with poorly trained children, who with little or NO manners, try to manipulate assignments to their best ability, or to manipulate the other students in class, AND the classroom teacher! But, dealing with the parents of those same students is so much WORSE! And, so much more unbelievable!
Apparently it IS acceptable for a student to speak disrespectfully to a teacher, and to behave poorly is class. Why, you ask??? Because they're just modeling what they've seen their parents do; not only in front of their own children, but in front of someone else's children, as well.
All of this because she didn't want to wait 10 minutes, on the chairs, outside the classroom door. Granted: It was warm this afternoon (around 100). Granted, the chair may have been warm. Granted, she was going to have to wait a few minutes. But, think about it: How many of us can avoid lines? Like say, traffic lines, grocery store lines, concert ticket lines, doctor waiting room lines, the line at the post office, dmv... Okay, you get the gist... Lines are inevitable, and we're all busy... No one really wants to stand in line, yet we DO, because there is something at the other end of that line that we DO WANT... Like the 1-minute thrill on an amusement park ride, food to eat, postage stamps, medicine, an evening out, and in some cases, insight to the progression and education of our children, as they become well-rounded, educated, polite, productive individuals, and some day the adults with the ability to thrive and succeed in a world full of LINES!
As important as that last statement may seem, I beckon to ask, "Does that give the parent the right to barge in on another parent/teacher confecerece, arguing over which parent should've been seen first and why!
Literally, all I have to say is: GROW UP!! Wait your turn, and demonstrate to your child respect, patience, and understanding that: Being an adult requires ACTING LIKE ONE!
Apparently it IS acceptable for a student to speak disrespectfully to a teacher, and to behave poorly is class. Why, you ask??? Because they're just modeling what they've seen their parents do; not only in front of their own children, but in front of someone else's children, as well.
All of this because she didn't want to wait 10 minutes, on the chairs, outside the classroom door. Granted: It was warm this afternoon (around 100). Granted, the chair may have been warm. Granted, she was going to have to wait a few minutes. But, think about it: How many of us can avoid lines? Like say, traffic lines, grocery store lines, concert ticket lines, doctor waiting room lines, the line at the post office, dmv... Okay, you get the gist... Lines are inevitable, and we're all busy... No one really wants to stand in line, yet we DO, because there is something at the other end of that line that we DO WANT... Like the 1-minute thrill on an amusement park ride, food to eat, postage stamps, medicine, an evening out, and in some cases, insight to the progression and education of our children, as they become well-rounded, educated, polite, productive individuals, and some day the adults with the ability to thrive and succeed in a world full of LINES!
As important as that last statement may seem, I beckon to ask, "Does that give the parent the right to barge in on another parent/teacher confecerece, arguing over which parent should've been seen first and why!
Literally, all I have to say is: GROW UP!! Wait your turn, and demonstrate to your child respect, patience, and understanding that: Being an adult requires ACTING LIKE ONE!
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