We Survived the First Week Back

Tomorrow will be the beginning of week two for me and Tyler. We survived our first few days of school last week. It hasn't been too bad, just feeling a little tired since we aren't quite used to our school schedule yet but we will get there (I hope). I should be in bed as we speak but in a little while I'll hit the hay.

I read blogs everyday that talk about what funnies their kids are doing or what milestone they have reached and I enjoy reading them all. This week I had to drop Tyler off at high school for the first time and I bawled like a baby on my way to school. I know, I'm a big baby...I admit it. One reason it has been more difficult for me is because he has went to the same school where I work since he started preschool. I have been at school where he played ballgames, was in school plays, participated in 4-H projects or just came to my room and raided my gum stash and drank my tea and all of the sudden...that is all over!! (sad face). But you know, his first few days were fine...I was the only one having the problem so I will work on just sucking it up...lol.

The weather has been so mild here the last few days and it actually rained today. I hope it stays kind of mild since Tyler will start after school football practice on Tuesday and I think they will have about a 2 1/2 - 3 hour practice, man...do I dread that for those boys.

I have added a few things in my etsy shop in the last week so you might want to check those out if you have time. This past week was really busy so you would think I would have a few more exciting things to talk about...lol.

Enjoy your Monday everyone!!!

The time has come...

for me to go back to school! Yes, I know some of you are saying "wah"! I can't believe the summer has flown by so quickly. I have to report tomorrow at 9:00 but our kids don't start until Wed., the 6th. I don't mind going back but getting back into the routine will take me a few weeks. I am going to feel like a semi truck has run over me...lol. I know you guys will be sympathetic...right???

Sorry I haven't posted this past week. I went to school a few days to get my room ready then went shopping again to finish up some last minute things...then poof, the week was gone plus the weekend!

I did get a few new things in my etsy shop, if you have time...go by and check it out! Thanks to Shelly for adding me to the treasury she submitted on etsy.

Have a great week everyone!

Karen~

Great Weekend

The weekend was so nice, great weather...actually warming up quickly here in Oklahoma. I knew I would complain about the rainy weather enough til, POOF...hot weather is here! Here in a month or so I will probably be wishing for some rain. Okay, has anyone put tried to put together a portable basketball goal? Me neither, til this weekend. But I should say, it isn't completed yet. Look at the photo above. My son and I started it late on Saturday afternoon then got tired after a few hours and never really made the time today to finish it up. I think we are actually on step 19, of 20 steps total. Too bad the illustrations are normally worthless. I won't brag until the last bolt and screw is used and there are no EXTRA pieces...lol.

Stay tuned!

I was so excited to finally try this doggie treat recipe that I found on lilyeden.wordpress.com.Our Corgi, Sissy loved them and so did my mom's dogs. They were really easy to make and actually made quite a few of them. They are so cute in the little bone shapes, I can't wait to share them with my friend who has a couple of little weinie dogs.

Are these not the cutest kittens?!!! My sil is a postal carrier and she gets to know alot of people. I'm sure she sees some animals that aren't taken care of and then those that are loved just like we do our pets. The owner of these little guys wanted to give them away due to allergies. I'm not sure where the mama kitty is, I didn't want to know if something bad had happened. Anyway, needless to say...my mom has all four of these little guys. They are so loving, you wouldn't realize that they have only known us a couple of days.

Well, tomorrow I go to Dallas with a group of 8th grade honor students from my school. My son, Tyler is one of those students...I'm very proud of him. We are taking a good bunch of kids so everyone should have a great time. I need to pack a few more things before I head to bed. Have a great week!

Karen~

One More Day of School...HOORAY!

Just one more day of school left for the kids. Teachers will report back on Wednesday for a work day plus I have other things left to complete so I will work some in the summer months (as little as I can get by with). You can tell we are counting down the hours because the kids are more wild by the day...lol...get ready parents! Tomorrow will be a shorter day than normal, an awards assembly mid morning, lunch, then the end of the school day and...the beginning of summer break.

Are these not the cutest cookie cutters you have ever seen? I found them on ebay. The dog cookie cutter is a Corgi and since our Sissy is a Corgi...it was a no brainer. I can't wait to use them, especially since I found a dog treat recipe on http://lilyeden.wordpress.com/ ...thanks.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Karen~

Another Day Closer...

to my son's 8th grade graduation. Tonight was sports night at our school, a presentation of athletic awards to deserving students in grades 5th-8th. My son Tyler was a "Best Defensive Lineman" award for football. He seemed excited. Tonight is especially special to the 8th grade class that is getting ready to leave our elementary school and move on to the high school level. I know it is nothing like high school graduation and I know alot of elementary school don't even have a graduation ceremony for their 8th grade. I am excited for my son in lots of ways but then the selfish part of me will miss having him at school with me since I work at the same school. I keep telling myself not to get upset but I will, just like tonight...I got a tear in my eye a time or two. Everyone says this but it does seem just like yesterday that Tyler started preschool and now he will be 15 years old this summer. I am so proud of my son, he is a great kid! Enough of that stuff...*smiles*. The rest of this week at school is going to be so busy, finishing up loose ends, end of the year activities and things. Plus I have a birthday at the end of the week, now that's a good way to end the week. Have a great Wednesday!

Karen~

The School Year is Winding Down

This is such a busy time of the year at school. Our students get out for the summer on May 13th so there is so many activities going on right now. Everyone is trying to wrap up loose ends, including me but it feels like time is just flying by. My son is also an 8th grader and will be graduating next Thursday, so that in itself is stressing me out. I work in an elem school and he has been there with me since he started preschool back in 1997 so it is going to be difficult to see him graduate and go on to high school...I realize I am being a baby. It's getting late so I better head to bed, my son is going to Branson, MO tomorrow on his 8th grade trip so we have to get up around 4:30 am or so. Hopefully I will be able to add more to my blog later in the week. Happy Thursday!

Karen~