Insomnia Strikes....AGAIN!!

So, its that time of year when I really need to whip my sleeping patterns into shape, as it never fails.....my sleep becomes all of kilter. I know the cause -- my head -- I cannot shut it off. No matter how tired I am, how hard I try....it is listing, and analyzing, and plotting...AHHH!!

Tommorrow (Well actually in about 6 hours) I am going into work for a lil bit. Crazy, I know...I have ONE WEEK left of summer and I choose to use a portion of that to go to work?! WTF?! Well, yeah, its a funny thing...preplanning is a joke. It is a week of meetings and whatnot and not enough time is allowed to actually be in your room. So..for my sanity I am spending some time tommorrow arranging ang organizing. I will thank myself later for it I am sure.

Its a new year coming, and with it the new year jitters. Stupid really, but I get them every year. I am a creature of habit and a worshipper or routine. I HATE the beggining of the year -- when all of the routines and proceedures are established. If I could fast forward two months in to where the training is really kicking in I would. I was spoiled last year -- my kids picked up quickly on routines and ran like hell with them. They could almost....almost....run class without me. That is a beautiful thing. But, like all good things, that had to come to an end. Blah. And...to top it off...I NEVER remember what in the world I do for the first couple of days. FANTASTIC!! Need to figure that out....and fast!

Maybe if I jot down some things I need to do I can clear my head and get to sleep (Feel free to skip this paragraph:)) Mail Kody's Jersey, pick up pictures, finish movies, burn cds/dvds, finish sewing bedskirt, wrap bracelets, email Gma, buy remaining class stuff(sanitizer, material, markers, colored pen, paper, broom) type up welcome letter and jobs.........

GNite...Hopefully!

Hugs and Lipgloss Kisses!!

Time Marches On

Life Moves Quickly....Sometimes too quickly as I have found out recently.

Where has the time gone? Seriously?!? Today, at 11:15, Ops, my family dog of thirteen years had to be put to sleep. Two weeks ago we found out that he had Luekemia, and has been deteriorating since. It has been a hard day for all of us. He has been a loving and loyal dog for half of my life. We got him when I was thirteen! He has been there for so many of our major life milestones. But, as sad as it is, he is in a better place. We will love him always and forever.

This weekend I attended the wedding of a young lady I babysat!! Wow did I feel old. She had her reception at the same place Jay and I did, but it could not have looked any different from ours. It was more formal than ours, but still beautiful. She was a amazingly beautiful bride and was so happy.

Yet another marker of time zooming past me - the "babies" making college decisions!! Kody and Kaitlyn both have been making college decisions lately and its scary for us older siblings! While I was home, Kody finished up his UF and Auburn applications - fingers crossed for UF :) Kaitlyn has been looking at schools and making decisions on trying out for different softball teams. It is just so weird that in a year they are moving into adulthood...Wow!

It is just so scary how fast time flies....I need to really focus on making the most of it!

Hugs and Lipgloss Kisses!!
xoxo

And a year has zoomed by....

Well, it has been almost a COMPLETE YEAR since I actually blogged...somewhere along the way I forgot I had this....surprise surprise. :)  It is kinda sad that I forgot, because it has been one hell of a ride this past year! When I left off last year, it was prior to the school year starting and I was stressed and anxious, so let me get you up to speed on how should was last year....

- Overall FANTASTIC!!

- Started out the year with two teachers and large classes, then soon turned into three teachers and small classes

- Fell in love with Laura and Jessica, the two new teachers on my team and found two wonderful friends in them

- Had a wonderful class who I miss daily now

- Technology ROCKED - we were on the news and in the paper!!

- Finally felt like people were noticing my hard work

- Had lost of fun learning and laughing all year

It was hard to say goodbye to this school year.  I had a great year.  I enjoyed going to work.  I loved my kids, I loved my neighboring teachers.  I was happy to get up and go to work and happy when I got home most days.  It was a year that reminds you why you teach.

Personally, this past year has been a bit of a rollercoaster.  I have learned a lot about myself and others.  I found out what and who makes me really happy. I have realized what is worth fighting and what is not. I have found out what is important and what is not. I have lost friends and gained friends, and although there were bumpy times, I came out the other end happy and okay.  I never had a problem with who I was, and now more than ever I know who I am and like that person.  I am 26, married to one of my best friends, a fantastic mom to my puppies,the best big sister and daughter ever, spend my days with kids who I love and love me back, am goofy as shit, a loyal friend, and some days a ocd crazed woman on the lose....but you know what?! I am okay with all of it :)

I am making a promise to write more often, so enjoy the craziness :)

Hugs and Lipgloss Kisses!