Daisy's Realm

Excited

2012-02-06T17:20:00.000-08:00

Monday today was a irritating day for me. I got to work at 745 and SAT DOING NOTHING till 845. Then I worked in the older two year old room then the older three year old room. I went on my lunch break and talked to the bank. I am currently out a LARGE amount of money from a supposed ATM withdrawal. So I have to fight it and wait any where from 30-120 days to even get my money back. That is so aggravating. Then I had to work in the one year old room and I was so annoyed cause I had to do EVERYTHING. I then was stuck in the older one year old room all day. It was so annoying, and then I got off work a good 45 min late. I had the SLOWEST drivers in ALL of Phoenix in front of me and i couldn't pass them. Took me 30 min to get home. MAN was I ever glad to be HOME.

Tuesday was really hard for me. It started off tough, and just kept staying. Started off with the drive to work taking MUCH longer than usual. Barely getting to work ON TIME. I sat for 30-40 minutes after my time to clock in. I then clocked in, and worked in the older 4 year old room. It was going alright until one kid threw mud in my face and eye, and then this 4 year old pooped his pants cause he was mad that he was in trouble. Then I had to work in the one year old room feeling very alone. Then on my lunch break my sandwich was bad so I only ate meat. I then worked in the 3 year old room with kids just going nuts on me. Then I was in the older 2 year old room where a kid tried to choke himself. Then I had to scrub a table that was covered in paint. I then sat for a hour or 2 because i had a meeting. It was just crazy one thing after another. I am glad to be home resting me sore back. Hope tomorrow is better.

Wednesday was A WHOLE LOT BETTER! I work up to my lower back HURTING, but it wasn't a bad day. I was in the older one year old younger two year old room and it was fine. I have a great person in there to work with who understands when I'm hurting. I got off early too which was nice. So I could come home and tend to my back

Thursday I sat at work waiting to clock in till 930. I then hurried and opened the class I was in yesterday. Then was moved to the older three's then to the one's then stayed in the young three's all day. I was so sore, but it wasn't to bad.

Friday I was mostly in the young 3's room. I had a good day over all. Just tired, and cranky. Everyone was bitchy at work about 'needing to go home early' so I got screwed and had to stay late. Not cool.

Saturday OPENING REN FEST!!!!!!!!!!!! I had soooooooooooooooo much fun! Got to catch up with friends, and see shows, and stuff. I got overheated and got sick so had to leave early, but it was still fun. I cooled down and got hydrated and it was fine. Did some shopping got my Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary CD and DVD and got breaking dawn part 1 DVD and a pair of shoes I'm pretty happy!

Sunday was a cloudy beautiful day, and I enjoyed some quiet time, and caught up on everything I needed to.Ready to start the new week!

beautiful week

2012-01-30T16:42:00.001-08:00

Monday I had a hard day because my back was hurting. I moved slow, and couldn't really pick up the kids, but I managed to get through. It wasn't a hard day just tiring because I had to try to stay on top of my job. I had to work in the three year old room which was hard, but at the same point I didn't have to pick up kids.
Tuesday I was feeling allot better and it was a good thing. I was suppose to start my Tuesday Thursday 530 a/m shift, but no one ever told me what days I was doing this. So I was asked if I forgot about it. Which I said I never knew the days, and was then told them. So I said ok I'd be there Thursday at 530, and then was told never mind. Another coworker decided she needed to work it. Which she had previously said she couldn't do it, but whatever. So I don't have to change my schedule which I think helps them allot. I then had a parent fall and hurt her ankle. The I was in the one year old room a good part of the day. It was fun, but I get so tired in there. They certainly keep me on my toes. I ended the day with the two year olds, and came home and rested.
Wednesday I worked back and forth between the one year old rooms, and then with infants then with older 4 year olds. It was kind of a crazy day for me. I wish I didn't have to be bumped around all the time, but at the same time. I am glad they trust me enough to put me anywhere.
Thursday I was kind of in each room for a little bit and then was in the one year old room. I am starting to get tired of always having to be in there during breakfast and lunch. It's why I'm in so much pain cause I'm always cleaning up their food mess, tables, chairs, floors, and then them. I hope after this week is over maybe it will be less. I am understanding why I am in there it's just getting to be irritating cause the girl I'm with isn't helping me at all. However, on a good note I got off work early today which was nice. I was not in a happy mood. For whatever reason I was annoyed by EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. I was glad to go home.
Friday I worked in all different classes. I didn't have one specific room I was in, and it wasn't to bad. I felt allot better today. I had to say goodbye to a little girl who's last day was today. It is always sad to see them leave, but I know it has to happen. Then a coworker of mine had her last day. She's going on maternity leave, and I am happy for her. She said she will be back. We just have to get through without her for a few weeks. I had the BEST complement today though. My master teacher told my boss yesterday that she had fun working with me. That it was calm I was calm, and the morning went really well. She said it was the best morning she had in a LONG time. I felt so glad that I was acknowledged by the master teacher. Of all the people she's like number one after the director and assistant director. So to get that from her just made my day. I had a little extra pep in my step all day from it.
Saturday I had a great day. I spent the morning time shopping with Rachel. We went everywhere, but I got all I needed, and she got some things too. Then her Jonathan and I went to the chocolate affair in downtown Glendale and the physic fair. We had never gone, and thought it would be funner than it was. We went it took FOREVER to find a parking places, and then it was crowded, and lines were HORRIBLE. There was more access to chocolates and sweets than Glendale Glitters, but it was just more crazy. There was a physic fair, and I got a reading, and it was pretty awesome. The whole experience was amazing, and it helped give good council and guidance. We then went to dinner, and home.
Sunday that's what today it I woke up early, and COULD NOT get back to sleep. So I got up and enjoyed some quiet music and time to myself.

Hello new week

2012-01-23T12:50:00.001-08:00

Monday I woke up not feeling 100% and in pain and I woke up late. It was a rushed morning, and it seemed I wasn't the only one. Seemed everyone was late or trying to to get on track today. I got to work and waited 30 minutes before clocking in. I then didn't do allot kind of worked in the infant room and one year old room, and then got sent home. Allot of people were sent home, and I was just grateful cause I was in pain. I came home soaked and rested. Hopefully tomorrow is better.
Tuesday I felt better, but was a crazy lady I worked in the ones all morning which was quiet a challenge. They are awesome kids, but sure do wear ya out. I then worked in the infant room, but was cutting stuff out. Then I bounced from the twos to the threes then I came home. Where it was a forever drive. Took me forever people were driving crazy. I then made dinner and rested.
Wednesday I had a okay day I worked the older 2 year old room, and then in the infant room then kind of where I was needed. I got home and had a wonderful phone call with a old high school friend, and then enjoyed a quiet night.
Thursday wasn't a bad nor good day. I worked in the 3 year old room today and then infants. Everyone keeps asking me if i like Lisa, and I am mixed. I like her cause she is very much in control. She knows what she needs and wants and isn't afraid to ask or talk to a person about it. She's been nothing, but helpful to me, but many are unsure. I think it's what we need, and I may get some earlier hours so I'm pretty excited.
Friday I was not feeling well at all had a horrible migraine and felt nauseated all day. The kids were super good considering I felt so bad. I worked with the 2's and my infants, and came home and rested.
Saturday woke up feeling SO MUCH BETTER. Just had lower back pain, but I rested and it faded. I set up my new t/v and antenna went to eat with Rachel and Jonathan, and visited a awesome new age store I re found. I had a quiet low key day, and loved it.
Sunday I finally felt really better and enjoyed some time with Rachel. What a beautiful day!

Changes are good

2012-01-16T13:10:00.000-08:00

Monday HAPPY MARTIAN LUTHER KING JR. DAY!! I had a low slow type of day. I went to work and basically worked on bored all day with my 2 kids, and then came home rested and went back to work for a meeting. Not to bad, and to top it off it had rained so it was a BEAUTIFUL DAY !!
Tuesday was busy for the first time in a LONG time I was in the infant room ALL DAY and we had ALL of our kids. It was fun and crazy all at one time. I am having a back attack today, but I am doing better.
Wednesday I am loving who this new director will be. She has been SO WONDERFUL! I had a 'issue" at work today, and she pretty much took care of it. I was so happy and felt so appreciated. I think this is a good pick for us all.
Thursday I was in the younger 2's older ones and just ones classes today. I had so much fun and life is good. I got off a little early came home and enjoyed cooking and having a nice night.
Friday was a good and yet emotional day. I didn't really have a room to work in. It was the day we changed out directors. So I did allot of back and forth work, and said goodbye. I got off early did my grocery shopping and laundry and had a productive day.
Saturday I had a good day spent most of it with just Rachel. We had a girl day we went shopping and enjoyed just us time. We had a lovely time in downtown Glendale, and a quiet night doing my nails while watching some shows. It was fun and relaxing.
Sunday I got up early, and enjoyed some deserved me time. Then Rachel and I went out to the Botanical Gardens. We had a FUN day!

Normal?

2012-01-09T16:24:00.000-08:00

Monday was back to some kind of 'normal' at work. I was busy all day it felt like I never got a real chance to sit down, and enjoy my kids, but I had a wonderful day.

Tuesday I had somewhat of a 'normal' day. I was mostly in the infant room, and life is good. I had a headache, but I think it's from the lack of soda. I am trying to drink it less, and it's been about a week and a half since I had one. I am trying to get back into moving 10 extra minutes a day, and eating better.

Wednesday I had a good day. Kind of worked a little everywhere, but some of the day in the Infant room. It was a good day all around.

Thursday was a okay day, but I wasn't feeling so grand. I don't know if it's lack of sleep or if all the sickness in my home and work is trying to play on me. I hope it passes whatever it is.

Friday the 13th!!! It wasn't a bad day. I think because Monday is a holiday that we were lower than usual. It's alright though I worked on boards in the infant room pretty much all day. Easy money and I had a fun time. On a sad note my niece Megan re-broke her arm. She just got out of cast 3 months ago. Poor thing fell and hit it on the ground and got a crack. Poor baby.

Saturday was busy we went to Arizona Mills it took a good part of the day up. It was nice to be out with my little "family" seems once a week we get to get out and do stuff, and I love it.

Sunday it's a beautiful lovely morning, and life is going great! Keep on smiling and enjoy it!

New Beginnings

2012-01-02T08:36:00.000-08:00

Sunday/Monday I have these two days mixed together cause I can't remember what day I did what, but that's me for ya! It wasn't like I did a whole lot of things I just can't recall what day I did it cause I stayed up so late that it feels like I had one day in two. I had fun went lots of places for like errands, and spent time with Rachel.

Tuesday was back to 'normal' however, we were super low on babies so I was kind of everywhere doing whatever. In which ever class I was needed in, and then it was like 230 so I went home. It was a nice peaceful day and to come home and relax and stuff by myself was lovely too.

Wednesday I had a headache that wouldn't leave, but the day was good all around. I was mostly in the one year old room or infants. It wasn't too busy and it wasn't to slow. It was just a right amount of work, and very peaceful.

Thursday was a little more crazy, but mostly cause I had a bad headache all day. It must of been in the air. Everyone had bad headaches today it was weird. I with everyone class a little today. i wasn't in one set room. I even sat on the desk for a bit. It was nice to not have to be in one room since I wasn't feeling so great. I came home and soaked in the tub. It was a nice way to try to get to feeling better. All my crazy day.

Friday wasn't to bad. I had a good day working in different rooms. Had a little drama with a girl that was fired, but it's not a big deal. If you do your job right, and you don't do stupid things you won't have to worry.

Saturday I mostly was home just hanging out. Rachel was really sick and Jonathan played his games all day. So I just hung out at the house relaxes and had a nice quiet day.

Sunday was a quiet windy day. Just chilled at home and enjoyed the peace in the day.

New Year

2011-12-26T18:32:00.000-08:00

Monday I had today off of work due to the Christmas holiday falling on Sunday. So I rested, and enjoyed my new bedding, and I wrote a letter, and went to cabela's and just was enjoying some quiet time. Preparing for the rest of the week.

Tuesday work was sooooo off for everyone. Everyone was in classes they normally are not in. It made no sense and no one understood what was going on. Everyone was like why are you here and me there, and why is so and so doing such and such. It was so weird.

Wednesday was not as crazy, but still crazy. I sent home 3 one year olds who were sick. I worked with infants for a bit, and then got to go home at 2 it was so weird, but good. I got to come home and relax and enjoy my day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PARKER!! My nephew turns 4 today. Wow time flys!

Thursday wasn't so crazy, but I was doing lots of little things. Like getting stuff to donation, or running people supplies, not really in a class room, and I got off early. It's been so nice, but I know once the holidays are over we will be back to busy longer days.

Friday I can't believe this year has had SO many changes and is nearly over. I worked only 2 hours and went home. Luckily my car died and I was able to get a replacement battery then send it to the shop. Lucky me!

Saturday new year eve day. I had alot of fun. I started off my day going with Rachel, Mark, Jessica, William, and Levi to the Mesa Natural Museum of History. I've been there many times for myself, and to get to see it through the eyes of a 1 1/2 year old and 3 year old was fun. They got to pan for gold, and it was so sweet to see these kids enjoying themselves. We saw old jails, and a huge dinosaurs exhibit with fossils and 'live dinos' It's pretty interactive for kids. So they weren't bored and we got to have fun too. We got the boys little stuffed dinos and board book. We then enjoyed a picnic. We went our seprate ways where Rahel and I had our own lunch and got some more fireworks. Then Jonthan Rachel and I went to the mall, walmart and firework place. We came home ate relaxed and played with fireworks. Brought in the new year with a big bang. It was so crazy form 8 till 1 we heard fireworks going off. I know people were having lots of fun we did.

Sunday it's a bright beautiful new year day. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here is to a wonderful year and much peace, love, happiness, and many more blessings to come.

Short week and vacation MERRY CHRISTMAS too!

2011-12-12T17:29:00.000-08:00

Monday I think being sick I missed a day but that's alright. I am feeling alot better. Today was a great day other than I'm still a little weak. I felt better the weather is cold and rainy and things at work were good. I'm happy all around today.
Tuesday was a rainy day and I LOVED IT! feels like Christmas to me, and I'm enjoying it. My day itself went really well I was with infants pretty much all day. Got off 'on time' and am ready to enjoy my week off.
Wednesday today was the first day of my week vacation. It was nice to sleep in, and do things I needed too. I caught up on all my house work. I had gotten behind when I was sick. I also wrote a letter and dyed my hair. It was a nice relaxing successful day.
Thursday I spent pretty much my whole day at the temple grounds. I was doing photos all around and I had a wonderful time. I came home, and we put up the tree and decorated. I even got some shopping done.
Friday I did more photos in downtown Glendale. I printed out the photos I wanted, and then went to experience Glendale Glitters. My vacation so far has been so much fun.
Saturday we went to Goldfield, and enjoyed some Old West fun. We went on a tour of a gold mine, and visited the Mystery Shack. I had fun despite not feeling so hot in the mystery shack. It was a weird experience where everything was angled. I would defiantly say see it once and enjoy.
Sunday I had a good day we went to Tombstone and Bisbee. I love going there. It was allot of fun despite being COLD and RAINY. I had allot of fun though. I love going to the Birdcage theater.
Monday I played the let's go to the post office for a letter to be delivered game. It was a mess so was the shopping I did. It was a crazy good day over all though.
Tuesday I sent off a Christmas package, and did a little shopping. I then wrapped all my presents up. It was a lovely week off. I'm not ready to go back to work, but at the same point I am ready. I don't miss the drama that the adults cause, but i do miss the kids.
Wednesday was back to work, and for the most part it wasn't to horrible. I had a great day with just a hard time getting started, but nothing major. Things were smooth and peaceful and just good.
Thursday was a little jumbled for me. I got thrown up on again by a one year old. It happened yesterday too. I was in the one year old class allot today. Plus the state came out to do licencing stuff. I was happy we did really well. I also got a present from my secret Santa, and LOVE IT! it's a beautiful bracelet just in time for Christmas.
Friday was a irritating day. Everything irritated and bothered me. I just wasn't in a good mood. I went to Texas roadhouse for dinner and mini golfing to help the mood. However I was just irritated
Saturday It's Christmas eve, and I have had a good day thus far. Spent some time with some good friends and relaxed, and just enjoyed being with those I love.
Sunday MERRY CHRISTMAS! This year was different for me for Christmas. I had a low key small Christmas. It's never been about presents for me so I don't care about that. I usually always have my stocking that my mom made me when I was little. I always put that up as my own tradition, and this year I didn't have it. It's packed away heaven knows where, and even my little tree that had become my own personal tradition to put up was packed away. So this year was a little sad cause I didn't have those things, but at the same point I know that's not what it's about. I focused more on my Savior and his birth, and enjoyed the love and peace he brings in my life. I did get a few pretty things, and got to see my family. So it's all good. I am actually posting this since I just realized it's been liek 2 weeks since I have. I will eventually get pictures up on facebook from my time out as well.

COLD?

2011-12-05T16:12:00.000-08:00

Monday I was in the Infant room. I think that's where I'm going to be for a bit. It looks like we finally have enough babies that I can stay in there most of my shift. It was a beautiful day though slightly cold for most, but to me beautiful. I had a good day!

Tuesday was insane for me. Hectic is more like it. I was in the one year old room in the older three year old room in the infant room on the front desk. It was crazy, but nothing major happened. I was just crazy with all I was doing.

Wednesday was another hectic day, but this time I ended up extremely irritated. I started off with being in the one year old room, and being thrown into doing diapers. I don't mind helping, but when your the main teacher, and your just sitting doing nothing. Why have me do YOUR diapers. I got on break late, and then I was in the infant room. I had to put away ALL our baby food, fold the laundry, and feed kids. It was insane and to top it off a coworker tried to say I HIT her baby. I didn't HIT him I told him NO over and over cause I couldn't get to him, and he was about it hurt a little 3 month old baby. He's a big 9 month baby and he was about to lay on this little 3 month old. So excuse me for saying no, and I had a washcloth in my hand that lightly BRUSHED him. His mom who is a coworker went off about me hitting him. My director didn't talk to me about it, but i know she looked into if I did it. I hate being accused of HURTING kids it always makes me feel bad. Then I went to work with 4-5 year olds and I got peeded on by a special needs kid. Then trying to get home too me a good 30-45 minutes. I got off late so I was driving in the dark. It was just an annoying day, and i"m glad it's over and tomorrow is a new day.

Thursday I had a hard time with work. I didn't feel good I was sniffy, coughy, achy, and just in general drained and felt horrible. I worked mainly with the Infants and young 2's. I got to come home a little early. I soaked in a HOT HOT HOT bath for a hour, and still am just feeling yucky. I am hoping some rest will help me feel better. I did talk with the mother of the infant that I had that 'incident' with. Everything is cool there so that's the positive in my day.

Friday I woke up feeling like a mac truck had hit me run over me and drug me. It was not a pleasant way to start my day, but I wasn't unable to work. So I went to work some how I got there safely. I nearly had 3 accidents one of which would of been my own fault. I started feeling worse. I felt nauseated, and achy and lightheaded. So I asked if I could go home at ANY point. I didn't think I was going to get to go. So I just kept pushing through took some Advil, and prayed allot. I did get to come home at 1. I took a nap and I soaked in a HOT bath. I'm sipping powerade and feeling a little better. Just going to take it easy, and when I'm feeling like I can think better. I'm going to have to look into a doctor and get checked out. This is starting to become to regular of a occurrence, and I don't like it.

Saturday I woke up with a major headache and nausea. Not fun at all my back was hurting. It was like a bad chain reaction. My back was tweaked and hurting which caused my neck to tweak and hurt which caused a headache which caused the nausea. Nothing I was doing was working so I was laying on the couch. For whatever reason Jonathan felt the need to massage my back, and he did it for a long time. It hurt allot, but when he was done other than the headache I was feeling allot better. So I don't know if the knots that were there or the stiffness was why I felt so yucky or what. So after that I took a hot hot bath and I was feeling allot better by noon. Rachel, Jonathan and I went out to eat, and did some shopping for Christmas. I got a cute sweater out of it for pretty cheap. We also got our Christmas tree in our adventures. It was not a bad outting. Got alot done.

Back to 'normal'?

2011-11-28T12:49:00.000-08:00

Monday HAPPY CYBER MONDAY!!! This is the day where you get all the great deals online. Like Black Friday is fr physical shopping. Today is for online. Silly, but nice all at the same time. I don't think I'll be shopping online, but it's nice to think about. I had a lovely day at work the kids were fun, and entertaining. I got sent home early again, but it's not so bad. I don't mind I have the ability to cover the hours I'm out. While others need the hours so they can live. I have pto time to cover me. Some of these gals don't and they have kids to feed and clothe. So I don't mind.

Tuesday I worked a full day for the first time in a couple weeks. It was nice, but I had gotten used to not working in the afternoon. It wasn't bad until 3 when we were told. Make sure your windows, hallway, and classroom look GREAT the news will be here about 10 tomorrow morning to do a story. I was like really? OK so I hurried and ran around like a crazy lady getting my window ready. Came home and felt like passing out.

Wednesday I spent the whole day in the infant room. It was a nice change. It was a good day all around. Even with the news there it was not to bad. They came they did their thing, and were gone in less time that it took to realize they were there.

Thursday I was in the infants again all day, and it was good. Except I had to tape the walls for paining. So now my back hurts, but it was not so bad.

Friday I got to work to see our walls in the infant room were painted the blue we wanted. I love it it's so pretty, but no one else is noticing it. I love it though. I was in the infant room all day, and got off early too. It was nice since my back is still hurting. I think I over worked it and the cold weather we are having is making it act up. I did come home and do some housework, and enjoyed ME time.

Saturday I ran around doing errands same with Sunday. It felt like I just kept running and running. I did see some light displays on Saturday. It was cute it was alien themed, and I loved it. They had a tribute to Roswell and Area 51. I was totally diggin it.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-21T16:28:00.000-08:00

Monday I had a great day despite my neck acting weird. I worked mostly with 2's and infants. It was a laid back easy going kind of day, and I loved it. The other weird thing that happened was I burned my finger with a french fry. Silly old me.

Tuesday I worked with the 2's mainly and then got to come home at 1. I hurt my hand though at work I think I pinched a nerve or something. So it was nice to come home and rest it.

Wednesday I worked for a short time. I went in worked with the 3 year olds did some bathroom breaks sent a teacher on a lunch break, and then came home at noon. It was a nice surprise. I came home did some housework, read, did my nails, and just relaxed. I am glad I had the chance to come home, and do all that. I even got to rest my back and hand. Which are still hurting. My hand is feeling better it's just stiff, but my back is another story. I lifted too many kids today.

Thursday HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I woke up feeling nauseated, tickling throat, and a MAJOR headache. I was bummed out to start this holiday that way. I pretended I felt fine took some stuff and went to my parents. I had a wonderful time I got to meet some new babies and spend time with allot of people. We had a nice turn out. I would of stayed longer, but I started feeling super sick again so came home, and rested.

Friday BLACK FRIDAY! So I got up at 430, and went out to shop. It wasn't that bad because things were so early that it wasn't out of control like I thought it would of been. I went to Cabela's which was my LONGEST stay with a hour total time there. 45 min in line and I was done. I went to the mall spent about 2-3 hours there not standing in any lines nor being pushed around. I casually looked around and got what I wanted. Then I went to Wal-mart spent maybe 30 min in there got some stuff. Went to Dunkin Doughnuts and then came home. Took a nap, and then did housework. Not a bad day at all.

Saturday I spent half the day with my sisters, mom and one brother. We went to a movie and lunch. It was allot of fun. We saw Breaking Dawn which I enjoyed, and then we went out to eat. I love my family. We are a fun bunch of lively people. After that I went home, and Rachel and I went to do some pictures of me. It was fun, and then we went out to eat, and then came home and chilled.

Sunday I rested and recuperated from the long exciting holiday. Happy to have all that I do in my life. I am so blessed and so grateful.

Too Much

2011-11-14T18:39:00.000-08:00

Monday I had a very nice mostly quiet day. I was in the infant room alone most of the day till about 3 then I was in school age till I left at 515 however it wasn't until 4 that they all showed up and got loud. I had 3 babies most of the time I was in there, and one schoolager till 4. Interesting day.

Tuesday I was never happier for SUGAR and CAFFEINE. I had a rough night. Got maybe 3 hours of sleep. So I was glad for doughnuts and soda. It got me through the day. I worked mainly with the preschoolers which are the ones going into kindergarten next year. So I needed that energy, and then I was in with schoolagers so I needed that energy. Plus I had to stay late for a meeting which ended up being MUCH shorter than needed cause our speaker didn't show. However lots of GOOD things are happening in the center. All the fines we had were let go. All the licencing issues are fixed, and we are fully staffed. It's great to have things moving smoothly, and to have the center as It should me. It's great to have someone work so hard and so WELL to fix things. I knew that if anyone can fix it it was Oliva. She's amazing and I'm so blessed to have her in my life.

Wednesday I was all over the school doing one thing or another. I was in a bad mood all day I was irritated by EVERYONE and EVERYTHING. It was really weird, and I got home and was just irritated by everything. So I dunno what's going on hopefully tomorrow is better.

Thursday was a AWESOME day. We had a thanksgiving feast and it went SO WELL, and I got off work at 1. I was able to come home and do some ME time. LOVE IT!

Friday would of been awesome! Had I not had a migraine and felt so sick all day long. It was a good day other than that. Loved being with my babies all day.

Saturday was a slow relaxing beautiful day. Rachel and I spent most of the day together. We did our toes, and window shopped. She bought me a really cute sweater, and life is good. We watched the parking lot conditions on the freeway on our way home. I had NO idea Anthem was lighting it's tree and EVERYONE was there. It was like insane. We were glad we were going the opposite way.

Sunday I relaxed and did laundry, and later in the day went out with Rachel and Jonathan. Happy Sunday!

Chilly

2011-11-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

Monday I had a nice day. The weather was BEAUTIFUL! I love when it is slightly chilly and feels like fall. I had fun all day and though it was crazy I didn't feel overwhelmed. I took it one step at a time, and it was great.

Tuesday I had a great day again LOVELY weather! I was kind of all over the school. I even worked in the kitchen. It wasn't a bad day I just kind of had no 'home'. I came home and relaxed and read and enjoyed some lovely alone time. GREAT day!

Wednesday I had a okay day just super tired. I loved the weather I loved my day. I was just super tired. Nothing major happened today.

Thursday I was in the infant room pretty much all day. It was very unusual. I don't normal spend the whole day or majority of it in there anymore. It was nice. It made up for the sitting on the road going no where for 25 min before getting to work.

Friday was a complete opposite of yesterday. It was a beautiful cloudy day. It's this time of year that makes those 2 or 3 months of nasty so WONDERFUL here! Anyhow, I had NO trouble getting to work. In fact I got there in about 15 min when it usually takes 20-25 min to get there. I got gas in my car then went to work. Where it was SO LOW. I didn't even really 'work'. I kind of was just there. I got to leave at 1:30 where I was able to go grocery shopping, clean my room and bathroom, do laundry, and still had time to relax enjoy a few pages of my book. I then enjoyed some time playing a game. It was nice to just chill and have no worries.

Saturday I chilled in the morning. Then we went out, and hung out. We went to the mall, dinner, and Walmart, and came home and played a game. Stayed up till 230 and then went to bed. Sunday I just chilled at home all day.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2011-10-31T23:13:00.000-07:00

Monday was Halloween, and I had a tough tough night sleep. I tossed and turned so I got maybe 2 hours of sleep. So that on top of not feeling well kind of made me not want to work. The kids were all excited cause it was Halloween day. I was all over the place, but due to the holiday. We were low on kids, and I got to get off at 430. So I was able to come home get put in a costume, and go with Rachel to her parents. We set up a quick little thing and passed out candy. It was a lot of fun. Then we went to eat and had a nice time watching some Halloween movie then to bed. Good day all around.

Tuesday I was off work so I took the time to sleep in, and do some laundry. Then Rachel and I went out and got some candelabras from Spirit for half off. We then went to Pay less and I got shoes buy one get one half off, and we went to Target and I got Water for Elephants. We came home and watched some shows then got pizza came home watched more shows. Enjoyed a lovely day off just not worrying. It was nice.

Wednesday was a beautiful day all around. The weather was beautiful. The kids were great, and things were just nice and peaceful. I was in a happy place all day.

Thursday I was in a weird place. I had a girl at work tell me that a coworker said something about me. She told this girl I was negative and uncaring, and that I was trying to take over a classroom that I wasn't. So the girl talked to me, and I explained that I was only temporary in that class, and that I don't want it. Then the girl who was speaking to me about what had been said. Was talking about how much she liked me, and how she never believed the other person anyway. It just bothered me that this girl said it. It's not the first time she said it, and I know she likes to run her mouth all the time. It just put a damper on my weird day.

Friday was not a good day nor a bad day. It was a day where time seemed to skip. It was weird it was like the hour of 8-9 never happened, and it was suddenly 9, and then the hour from 2-3 disappeared. It was suddenly just 3, and there was nothing really busy about the day. It wasn't just me it happened too either. It was weird. I got off work at 4 too so I don't know what that was all about, but it was a peaceful day all around.

Saturday I spent most of the day just relaxing and vegging. I didn't do allot of anything except just keeping to myself. Rachel Jonathan and I did go to a luau it was fun. SO MANY people it was great to see. Then we got went to Cabela's and then came home and vegged some more. Not a very active day.

hmm

2011-10-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

Monday was the beginning of a new week, and with that came a pretty good Monday. I had a good day kind of worked in different rooms and infants. It was a nice relaxed day for me.

Tuesday I worked worked mostly in the older toddler room. It wasn't a bad day. My niece was born today, and I am excited! I worked late and am dead tired, but I love my job.

Wednesday I was mainly with the older one year olds. It wasn't bad I was just cranky and not feeling my best. I'm just waiting for a calm to come. Which hopefully by next week we will have happen. Because we are suppose to get fully staffed, and that means no more late nights for me. It also means I won't have to be out of a room forever. I just am kind of feeling overwhelmed with having to do it all right now.

Thursday I was all over the entire school. It was a crazy LONG day filled with weirdness. From a kid on a bike getting hit by a car kitty corner from our school. Accidents on the freeway, and crazy drivers everywhere. It was just crazy.

Friday was a long draining emotional day for me, and I don't know why. I just had a hard time finding happiness today. I had children hitting, kicking, biting, scratching and screaming at me. Maybe that was why it was harder. I had to send one of them home it was so bad. This child was not only hurting me, and my other teacher, but the other children, and then the child climbed to the top of a chain link fence. All while a working interview was there. Not pretty, but it is part of what I do. I came home did laundry and vegged.

Saturday I spent most of the day just resting, and not doing to much. Then in the evening we went out to the corn maze and a few Halloween places. Sunday came and I rested did some chores and ran errands. Not to eventful.

FALL FESTIVAL

2011-10-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

Monday was crazy I was in the older 4 year old room then in the infants then in younger 1 year olds then older 1 year olds then infants then break then infants then older 4 year olds. It was like really just make up your minds already. It wasn't a bad day though just crazy.

Tuesday was a long day only in the respect that i had to stay late for a meeting. I mainly worked with my younger 1 year olds. It wasn't a bad day, but just busy and LONG. I had a staff meeting and it was crazy. Lots of interesting information came out, and lots of things came to light. Lots of good positive changes are coming.

Wednesday it doesn't even feel like Wednesday. I did breaks in the morning, and got to be with my infants in the afternoon. It was not a bad day just felt weird.

Thursday was long as hell and irritating. I got put into the older toddler room which is 18 months to 2 years of age. I've been pretty much working that room for a while since we haven't had allot of babies. So my boss asked me if I'd be willing to stay in there until we get more babies. I said yes only because I know she had NO ONE to stay in there who will follow through or stick with what we are trying to do in there. It's been so insane, but if I get a good worker who will follow through. I think we can get this room back to AWESOME. I am sad and will miss my babies, but when my boss said I was doing AMAZING in there, and she felt I was strong, and was doing wonders. It made me feel allot better about taking it on. It was also fall festival and that got me super frustrated too. I basically worked a 13 hour day.

Friday I didn't have to work in the toddler room I usually do. It was a weird day we were super low with kids, and I kind of just went to all different classes doing odds and ends. I didn't really work in one class room. I was tired and achy, and didn't complain just did what I had too. I got sent home at 230! I was SO EXCITED! I got to come home clean some stuff and do laundry, and rest up. So I can play all weekend if I want. It was awesome!

Saturday I had a good day. I spend a good half of the day at the fair. It was Rachel and I, and we went to a exhibit called Our Bodies, and it was so fascinating, and cool. It was real human bodies that had been donated to science, and we got to see up close and personal everything in the body. It was very interesting to see all the muscles and bones and joints, and all the different systems. Systems like digestive, reproductive, muscular, skeletal, heart, brain, all of it. I saw how big the liver is, and kidneys. I think it's so amazing. We then went and looked at some of the animals and things like that. Then we left the fair and shopped and went to dinner and stuff. It was a fun filled busy day.

lovey

2011-10-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

Monday was a nice day. It was a holiday so the numbers at school were low. I worked with the younger kids one year olds and two year olds. I didn't get to be with the infants for more than maybe 20 min. It was nice I got off work early, and had a lovely day. The weather was beautiful, and I took advantage of that, and enjoyed some outside time to myself.

Tuesday was a interesting day I worked with the older 3 year olds and then the 2's and then the older one year olds. I wasn't needed in the infant room because it's been so low in there. We have a closer in there now so its been nice. It's weird being a floater, but at the same time I am honored they have that much confidence in me to put me ANYWHERE.

Wednesday I was in my infants for maybe 10-20 minutes. I worked in kindergarten and older ones. I also had a migraine all day long and it was not fun.

Thursday I worked with the older one year olds again. I'm starting to get really frustrated with having to be in that class all the time. It's not my room it's not my class and I'm just so tired of dealing with them alone all the time. I'm hoping next week things will be different when we hire more people.

Friday was a trying day for me. I went to bed with my back hurting, and woke and it was still hurting. I think allot of it is because I have to pick up those heavier kids and change them. So when I got to work today I asked to please not be alone, and that I was in allot of pain. I spent the morning with my older one year olds. Then in the afternoon I was actually with the infants for a change. It was so nice to be with them again, and I was so happy to see them, and them me. We had a new baby that started today, and she choked. It was scary, and I didn't have fun. She was in her crib, and suddenly got really quiet. TOO quiet, and so I looked over, and I thought she was spitting up. So I went to her and sat her up, and she was making a weird noise, and I saw something in her mouth. I couldn't do a blind sweep. I just had a cpr/first aide class Saturday so it was fresh in my mind. So I picked her up and faced her down and hit her back, and I was able to grab the label out of her mouth. She started crying and I held her and all was fine. She somehow managed to get a label from a label maker in her mouth. Scary times, but all was well, and I got to go home after that. I came home and relaxed and tried to get rid of my headache and backache.

Saturday I rested alot I didn't do alot I just felt like doing nothing, and did alot of NOTHING. I did go to the mall and get 2 shirts, but then came home and just spent time with myself. Low key restful day. It was weird to be so alone, but nice.

Sunday I enjoyed the peace of the day and did some low key things. It was lovely

more change

2011-10-03T21:16:00.001-07:00

Monday I had to work late, and it was crazy we had not enough staff, and state came out. I was so tired, and everyone had to work late. It was a crazy day, but not bad.

Tuesday was not a great day for me at all. I woke up late, but was still managing to be somewhat on time. However, I got less than 2 miles from my house when my car started to smoke and smell like something was burning. I managed to get to a parking lot. Where I sat for a hour till help arrived. I got to work a hour late, and was just overwhelmed. I started crying, but I had a supporting system of people. People who checked on me and made sure I was alright. I got a free lunch out of the deal. I ended up having to close, but it's alright. After I was done with work I got my car back. Hopefully it's not going to give me any trouble any more. We replaced the water pump. So all should be good now.

Wednesday was a long day, but good. I worked with the younger ones half the day then with infants. Where I trained a new person to close. I just have to make it through this week and I should be done with long days. I'm pretty excited.

Thursday I had to be at work by 7. I had a tough night sleeping. For some reason I woke up every hour, and got up at 530 to be at work by 7. Where I worked till 630. I was with the kindergartners. It was so amazing. I have one little girl who's birthday was today. She turned 5, and I had her as a infant. I had a beautiful moment. She was doing sight words and learning to read, and had a book she was reading, and she suddenly realized the word she was doing was in her book. She was so excited to see that excitement and light her her eyes. that is why I do what I do. It was awesome! Made my long day all worth it.

Friday I was not feeling well all day. It was a crazy day, but not overly crazy. I worked with younger ones and then infants then older three's it was not horrible. I actually didn't have to close, and got to leave before 5 it was nice. I came home cleaned and did laundry and called it a early night. As I have a training in the morning for work.

Saturday I had CRP and First Aid training it was not bad just long. It's same as always, but I had to get it done. After that I came home and rested a little since I had a major headache and was tired from all the practicing. Then Rachel, Jonathan and I went to the Popo's to eat, the mall, and Spirit. We came home and watched some shows then went to bed.

Sunday I rested, and cleaned and tried to feel better. I woke with a scratchy throat, and am hoping it's nothing major.

The only thing constant is change.

2011-09-26T18:45:00.000-07:00

Monday was a hard day for me. I had gotten a rotten night sleep. I don't know why or what happened, but I didn't sleep well at all. Then I got to work, and was put in with school agers, and then told the health department is coming out. Then my ops manager came out. Apparently a parent has made a major complaint, and so she was there all day. It's always hard when you have to have her there. It's harder when you have 2 people call out, and help from other schools and still things don't go right. I worked with infants for a little bit. Then preschoolers then one year olds got off a hour late. Then though my car worked fine. People drove nutty so it was a long 30 min drive home. I am just glad we made it through the day, and that tomorrow is a new day.

Tuesday was a long 11 hour day. I worked hard and alone most of the day. Both the closers for my room were out. My boss broke down crying with me. She was so stressed and her baby who's in my class was super sick. It was just a long day.

Wednesday was a big changing day. My boss got fired, and I am not sure how I feel about it. I think allot of it is shock and excitement. I knew something was up, but I didn't think it was this bad. However, after having many times and chances to change and fix things. It was a matter of what's best for the center. So my ops manager who was the one who hired me is now currently the director. I am excited to have her back. She's going to make some good positive changes, and I am glad this is happening.

Thursday wasn't as crazy as yesterday. It was actually more controlled than it has been in a long time. We are having the entire building painted, and even with that, and my running everywhere. It was still a nice pleasant day. I helped out in all the classrooms. I even got off early it was a nice day all around.

Friday was nice, but crazy I helped out in the kitchen and did laundry and worked in all kinds of classrooms. I had a good day and am tired, but it was worth it.

Saturday was a slow start. I didn't do allot of anything. Later in the day I went out and enjoyed some time with Rachel and Jonathan. We shopped and ate and enjoyed each other's company.

Sunday was a relaxing day. We all went out and about and just had a nice low key day

Happy Birthday

2011-09-19T21:18:00.000-07:00

Monday was a nice slow kind of quiet day. I had a good day all around it was just quiet. It was also talk like a pirate day. Plus, one of my babies had their first birthday so we had cupcakes. It was so cute.

Tuesday was a nice day. I worked with the preschool kids and my infants. I got off early which was a blessing. My car started to over heat, but I made it home safely. I took the 'side' streets where there was less traffic in case something happened. Nice long hot journey cause I had the air off, but I made it.

Wednesday I sat and clocked in late. It was silly and then everyone had to leave early today. It was a crazy day. I still had car issues getting home it overheated 2 times. Not fun on top of feeling sick it was just not a good day.

Thursday HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! My day was bad, but I got through it. My car overheated on the way to work and just kept giving me issues. I was in pain I got hurt it just was like one thing after another kept happening. I had a nice dinner with my parents, and a chocolate cupcake. HAPPINESS right there!

Friday was a good day. I guess to make up for a tough week. I worked in a bunch of different rooms and got off early. My car is FINE, and life is good. I came home and did laundry and cleaned and just relaxed.

Saturday I didn't do allot. I basically sat around doing nothing but relaxing. We went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse for my birthday and did some grocery shopping. Then home and to bed.

Sunday I woke up with a terrible headache and just relaxed and did a little shopping and kept it a low key day.

cool down

2011-09-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

Monday I was feeling a bit better. Sunday I was sick I felt nauseated, and had a high fever. I got a blessing and rested and today feel better. I am not 100% but I can function and that is all I ask for. I was in the infants all day and the day went by pretty fast. Nothing major just a good day all around.

Tuesday I was super tired. I had a hard time sleeping for some odd reason. I was in the infant room all day, and it went pretty well. I did have to stay late again and work in the one's for a bit. It wasn't to bad though. It rained and I love the rain! Life is good

Wednesday I was in infants most all day. I spent about a hour with the older one year olds. It wasn't to horrible. I'm just tired, and I'm so tired of hearing people belly ache about things they can't change. UGH

Thursday was weird all day for me. I don't know what it was, but I just felt off all day. I worked in all kinds of different classrooms, it was just a off day all day.

Friday was off for whatever reason we were super low in kids. I started off waiting 20 min before clocking in. Then I was in the 2 year old room, and then I did potty breaks. We only had 8 kids in my infant room by the time they all finally showed up. I worked in the preschool room too. I did get to come home early by about 45 min. I came home cleaned and did laundry. I then fought my closet door that came off the hinges. It was a interesting night.

Saturday was kind of lazy didn't do a whole lot. Just kind of sat around. Had lunch at Spaghetti Factory did a little shopping for food visited Cabelas and Spirit. Then was just home.

Sunday I rested and relaxed and just kept to myself. Have a wonderful week!

Short Week

2011-09-06T18:26:00.000-07:00

Tuesday It's Tuesday, but feels like Monday that's what happens with holiday weekends right? It was a beautiful morning. I thought it would rain, but sadly it didn't. The day went really well though, and I spent time with the 2's and my infants. Got off a little late, but it is all good. I feel so blessed with all I have in my life.

Wednesday I was sooooo tired. I haven't figured why I'm so tired, but I am. I keep getting off at 530. So that doesn't help. Today 3 people put in their two weeks, and that will leave us with about 4 people leaving soon. It's going to be interesting. I am enjoying my new living conditions.

Thursday was a good but crazy day. My opener was out for some reason that no one knows. Only that she called and said she can't come in, and can't talk about it. I hope she's okay. So I was crazy trying to catch up all day. I didn't sit down till my break, and it was insane. Just going all day non stop. I was happy to go home and rest.

Friday was not to bad. Kids were still cranky not sure why. I got off early and just hung out at home. It was nice and relaxing.

Saturday was the first day in a while that I could just relax and not worry about anything. I just kind of took it slow did my own thing. Rachel, Jonathan and I went to a gun show, and we just had a relaxing day. We went swimming and watch a movie called Case 39.

Sunday I relaxed and just enjoyed some me time. We didn't do alot. It was nice

Labor Day!

2011-08-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

Monday was a good day. I am still getting used to where I live. I haven't figured out my whole traveling TO work thing. I ended up being late, but not too much. My time kept flying by though. I felt good I feel so much happier and lighter now that I am out of where I was.

Tuesday I think I am figuring out traveling time to work. I had a tough day cause I didn't feel so great. I think I am getting a cold. On top of it my coworker was sicker than me. She had some kind of tummy issues. She was miserable, and so I had to do more than usual. I didn't want her to pass out or get sicker. So I did diapers mainly, and cleaning. I got a break super late. I felt so yucky, and then my afternoon was spent bouncing around from the young 2's to the young 3's it wasn't bad. I just wasn't feeling well. I was glad to come home and rest. Life is going pretty good I feel good and happier.

Wednesday I felt sick. My body ached and I had a small cough, but not enough for me to say yes it's a cold let's take cold medicine. If I would of taken it I would of been in a fog. So I took Alive, and had Halls. I managed to get through the day I was with infants mostly. I just felt so sluggish and just not with it. I even got to go home a little early. I am finding the 'perfect' way to get to work. I am feeling more peace and happiness than I was. Now if this cold could leave me alone I'd be happy.

Thursday I have now developed a cough, but don't feel as yucky as I did so I'm hoping maybe now all I'll have is the cough. I am slowly adapting to getting to work. I think I have figured out the best way for me. I was in the infants all day, and it wasn't bad. It's just hard to be on my game when I am not feeling 100%

Friday was a low day. We had less amount of kids we think due to the holiday. Other than a cough and my voice sounding weird I am feeling pretty good. I was with my babies all day, and came home and packed to go up north.

Saturday we were in Williams. We enjoyed the cooler air, and the shops there.

Sunday we spent the day in Flagstaff. Enjoying some nice clouds and light rain. We also enjoyed some shops and art shows.

Monday we came home from Flagstaff and due to two construction areas and a accident it took us 4 hour to get home. The trip was just Rachel and i, but we had a wonderful time!La

Move

2011-08-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

Monday was back to a kind of normal. I had my regular coworker back, but that just meant I had to move allot more. It was fine in the end. I ended up staying a little late, and came home and did a little more packing. I managed to get the clothes I wanted boxed up and I separated what is going to storage and what is going with me. I have mostly clothes to pack, and am gathering more boxes, and it's going well.

Tuesday I was in the infants all day and it was a fairly good day. I came home early and packed up a ton of clothes. I had to go back to work to have a meeting, and then finally got to be HOME. Sometimes it's nice to just SIT.

Wednesday I woke up feeling like I was hit by a truck. Put in a washer and tumble dried. I don't know why I felt like that, but I did. It was with me all day. I just felt worn out, and not myself. I had a good day I was with infants mostly, and two's for a little bit. I came home, and got pretty much all done packing. I have the bare necessities I need for the rest of my time here, but everything is pretty much packed. It's all separated and just has to be moved. I am feeling really good about this, and hope everyone else is too.

Thursday I felt allot better, but just kind of in my own mind. I worked with the 3's and infants and got home and packed more. I got my new headboard, bed, and dresser set up for delivery. I packed my car with boxes of stuff to take to my parents tomorrow. Getting ready for the big move. So my minds been racing, but in a good way. I don't feel bad about this at all. I feel this is right, and good and it's going to be a good growing opportunity.

Friday I didn't feel well at all. I don't know what it is but I felt sick all day and in a fog. I was with my infants all day. It wasn't a bad day they were all calm, and so forth. Nothing major happened which was nice since I didn't feel so great. I got off work later than usual, but it was alright. I have over time on the check. WHOOT! I took my packed car to my parents and unloaded it, and then packed the car again and took a load over. Mostly got all I need at my parents there. I have like two bigger items I can't do without help. So I'm pretty much done with being in the house. I have my car packed for the new place. I just have a few final things to gather, and I'm out. So I'm just taking in the last night. It doesn't feel scary or anything. It's a peace filled moment. A little sad knowing I've had so much here in a short time. However it will be a good move in my life to go on.

Saturday I moved all day long. I got all my stuff out of my house, and to my new place by about 1130. I then spent the rest of the day unpacking and getting settled. It was a late night filled with lots of emotions.

Sunday was my first full day in the new place. I did more unpacking and more getting settled stuff. After a while I went and pampered myself and got my toes done. We had visitors over and I got to bed late. However after this night I was completely unpacked and set up to live.

UGH

2011-08-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

Monday I had a busy busy busy day. It was back to school so there was lots of changes. I just kept going and running around. I didn't get to really sit down until my lunch break. Which is unusual. Usually I am able to sit and play with the babies or feed them. Today I was just going it was Monday so our laundry is behind. It was just a never ending catch up game. I got home and I worked on packing and going through stuff. In the passed two days I have managed to go through my nightstand, the bottom of the closet, two desk drawers, 'the cubbie', all my VHS video tapes, all the books I have read, all my photo albums, poems, stories, and photos. It's amazing how much stuff just accumulates over the years. My goal is to have a good majority of 'stuff' packed before Labor Day. Only because I have to make a trip to my parents house before I go up north. So I want to get some stuff moved so it's less on the day we move fully. I have 3 boxes packed. Which is pretty dang good. I have all my old books that I want to keep cause I love them. All the VHS are of performances so i won't get rid of them. Then my photos, stories, poems and stuff are of course being kept. I have nearly filled the trash with crap I don't need or can't donate. I have some books and stuff to take to a place and either get cash or store credit for it. I'm impressed with how much I have gotten done. My back and feet hurt which was a hint it's time to take a break.

Tuesday was not as crazy as yesterday. As we get into the swing of school being back in session it's always a little bumpy. Today I got to pass out breakfast, work with the young 3's, the infants, and the older 2's. It was pretty good all around. I came home and did some more packing. I have taken down most of my pictures, and packed them so the walls look bare. I got the 'cubbie' and the top of the shelf cleared, and I did some of the top of the old t/v stand. I have been blessed in getting 3 boxes a day from work. So I have 6 boxes from work packed. Which is good, and I started to go through my current books. I think I'll next begin to tackle the closets. I am really making allot of progress. I'm feeling sore, but at the same point the stress is making me yucky. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have most of my stuff packed to take to my folks. I have a goal to get a good bulk of stuff packed and moved back home. Before Labor Day when I have to stop by the house anyway.

Wednesday I was in the infant room all day it was a good day. My morning coworker was told to take the rest of the week off. So she gets a well deserved break, and things are going pretty good. We are starting to get settled into the school back in session groove. I got home today, and Rachel brought me some boxes, and she took my game cube, xbox and a couple other things. I can always get them back when I have a place for them again. In the meantime her and Jonathan get to have some fun games. I packed allot of stuff today. I am trying to get as much packed as I can so it's not so stressful when it's time to get out. My goal is to have most of it done by Labor day. In case things get even weirder than they have here. I have almost all the front room packed up with the exception of a few little things. I have to get some more boxes, but I'm going to go through a closet that's full of board games. The bathroom and my room and start weeding out things. I've gotten rid of ALLOT of stuff. I am so amazed that I still have SO much with donating and throwing away so much.

Thursday I was in the 1 year olds or infants all day. It wasn't a bad day. I got off a little late, but that's alright. I still got allot accomplished when I got home. I packed the rest of my big bookshelf with the exception of some books, and all the trinkets from my room are packed. I have shelves and a few pictures left. My next goal is the game closet, the bathroom, and a good part of my room. I want to pretty much be done and ready to get out before the end of August hits. Things have gotten really weird here. I don't know what's going on with Trisha, but I think she's lieing about allot of things. So I need to do my best to get out. The sooner the better.

Friday was full of inserting things. I got off work early, and went to get some stuff to pack with. I packed for a while. I'm almost all done with everything. I mainly have my clothes to pack up now. I had a couple opportunities come up for me to live in. However, in the end it didn't work out. I'm all emotional, but know that I am doing the right thing.

Saturday I was a emotional mess I didn't know what end was up or down or around. I felt so defeated and done. I met with Rachel and Jonathan who helped me take some stuff to DI and Half Price Books. I got a little money from the books more than I thought I would. It was a blessing. All day long I had been talking with Rachel and Jonathan about the move and things from Friday. They were offering ideas of apartments and living situations. I took them into mind and kept praying for the way to be shown. I went to my house later that night, and felt really weird. Then it sounded like someone was trying to break into my house. So Jonathan came and checked things out, and I stayed at their house.

Sunday I went to church with Rachel. I was still praying for a way for something to be figured out. We went to lunch and i came home. I decided at that point I was going to just pack up all I have except what I need to live for a month. I was working on that and just feeling defeated. When Rachel called with a offer to live with them for a short time. So I talked to my parents, and we decided it would be good to take this offer. So now we are going to hopefully get me moved in before Sept 1. I am feeling very blessed

Life changes

2011-08-08T18:19:00.000-07:00

Monday was a good day things went really well. I was in infants all day. It was super busy, but good. I got off late, but its all good.

Tuesday was a good day too. Not nearly as busy as Monday, but was good. Love being with my infants.

Wednesday was so crazy. We had 12 babies. Again really?? Come on state says we can only have 11 babies. Where the HELL am I suppose to put this baby? The poor baby has no crib, no cubbie, no storage place for her stuff. Plus our first things first coach came by. Then I was alone with 24 3 year olds. I don't know them or the room, and the excuse was oh the other teacher is in here. Really?! No she's not you have her in the kitchen. I was so frustrated on top of not feeling well. Then I got off work late. I was never so glad to go home, and forget about this day.

Thursday was good, but busy. We had 13 babies. Yes 13! They were all there, and it was a mess. It was organized chaos. It was not to bad just a lot of things to do, and no time to do it all in. People wonder why I'm dead tired at the end of the day. Why all I want to do is put my feet up and do nothing. Hmmm? 13 children under the age of 1 yeah you tell me. I love it though. It's a good tired, and I love working with my babies.

Friday was a good yet tough day. My opening co worker is on vacation till next Thursday. So I had someone different to spend the morning with. It went really well though. I didn't feel stressed out, and I didn't feel overwhelmed. It was crazy, but not overwhelming like it had felt before. It was also sad cause one of our babies last day was today. The parents don't want to remove the child, but it's not working out. They are backtracking, and it's just out of the way for them to come to the center. They have tried for 2 months to make it work, and it just didn't happen. So we had some sadness today. I felt stressed out due to the decision to have to move out of my home. I love this home, and it's been a big blessing to be here. However, without details it's come to the time where I need out of it. So I came home from work, and went through our shed for a hour. Then cleaned up I had so many spiderwebs and dirt and crap on me it was nasty. I got rid of some stuff that was destroyed anyhow. So got cleaned up, and decided to go hang with Rachel and Jonathan. Which turned into staying the night with them.

Saturday we all had slept in I know I hadn't had good sleep so I woke up at 11 and so did Rachel and Jonathan. We did managed to get alot of things done. I got some socks, a dress, a shirt, and pants for under $40. GO ME!! We also got a bike ride and swim in. Good day, and I stayed the night with them.

Sunday we got up and I sewed my dress and Rachel's. I did my own nails and hers. We then went to lunch and grocery shopping. I came home, and did laundry, and went through some stuff that I need to to get ready for my packing. I threw out 3 big trash bags of stuff. Some of the things had been sitting here for 4 years plus at my house for a few years. It was time to throw them out. I then stopped to rest. I figured a few fiances out, and relaxed. Over all not to bad of a day. Little sad, but over all good.

Holy busy

2011-08-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

Monday I love when it rains here. It was so nice to feel the fresh air. It didn't last to long, but long enough. It was a crazy day I was with school agers then infants. We had so much crap at work today. We had a crew come in to strip and wax the floors. Which usually happens once a month and then once a month carpets get cleaned. It's usually over a weekend. Ok so the people that came in to wax the floors. Did a HORRIBLE job. Not only did they just throw things wherever they didn't do the job right. They then took 2 classrooms furniture and left it outside. It POURED and ruined stuff. Some stuff is replaceable others aren't over $5,000 worth of damage. The company is trying to say they didn't do it. The owner of the school came out. He was so mad. He is going after the waxing company, and he fired the one who was there. Then our ops manager came to do hot spots. It wasn't a good day to do it. The school was a mess and every classroom looked horrible. It was a bad day, but we will get through.

Tuesday wasn't as bad as Monday. It was actually pretty good for the most part. It was calm and things went pretty well. Even getting off work a hour later because they can't staff right. I still had allot of good in my day.

Wednesday was crazy I was in school age, infants, and two's. I felt like I was running all day and
not had a chance to stop. To top it off I didn't feel good all day. Here's to tomorrow being better.

Thursday wasn't as crazy as the rest of the week. It was a little crazy we had help from another school again, but I was with infants. It was really a good day over all other than getting off work late. Which seems to be the usual any more. It's fine they can either get me off early come end of the week or pay me the overtime. I don't see why we can't have the overtime we bust our butts for anyhow. I came home and was so out of it I burned my hand making dinner. It currently is being iced and I pray it's ok soon. It hurts right now.

Friday was a beautiful day! I felt great, and the day was really good. I got to work in a bunch of different rooms. I got off work early, and got to get some errands run. I also got some housework done. It was wonderful! My burn had a blister, but is healing well. I even spent some time with Rachel and Jonathan.

Saturday I was with Rachel and Jonathan all day. We watched 2 movies. Red Riding Hood and Season of the Witch. I painted Rachel's nails and dyed her hair. I did my own nails as well. We then went to Cabela's always fun to go there, and the mall and just hung out. Then I came home.

Here it is Sunday I am home finishing up some house work, and relaxing. This week had it's ups and downs, but I survived. Have a great week!

busy

2011-07-25T18:34:00.001-07:00

Monday was a nice day. It was a very calm yet busy day for me. I was with the infants. It was just a go and go kind of day. I had a lovely day.

Tuesday was tough for me. My back was hurting allot. I had to work harder than usual because I had a person in my room that wasn't so familiar with it. So I tried to make it so that person only had to hold and feed babies. While I changed diapers. It went well I'm just dead tired and in pain, but it will pass.

Wednesday was another busy day with 12 babies. I don't understand why they did that as we are only allowed 11 babies. It was crazy, and then we had one who had to leave. They have to be gone 18 days as they may have measles. It's a big mess, but we have to protected the babies. This mother is making it hard for us to track down if it's really measles too. Over the age of 1 are good cause of immunizations. However children under one which are my class are very able to get it. I hope it's not measles.

Thursday so our measles is not to be worried about. Just watch for rashes and fevers. Oy really? Okay. I had a busy day and worked till after 530. I was in the infant room and then with young threes. It was non stop kind of day. I was never so glad to be home and put my feet up.

Friday I was getting ready for work about to go out the door. My boss calls tells me to come in late cause I have to close. Okay why the HELL didn't you tell me this 2 weeks ago? A week a go? hell even a night ago? You totally knew this day was coming. Then at 730 you text me and tell me to come in late and close? HELLO!? It's all good though. We were short 5 teachers how the hell that happened? I dunno my boss blamed it on the assistant director. It was so stupid. It was weird closing again. I came home and just chilled.

Saturday I went with Trisha and saw the musical Baby at Arizona Broadway Theater. It was good the people there always amaze me. It was about 3 different couples in their 20's 30's and 40's and the different ways a baby impacts them. It was good I enjoyed it. I then came home and did laundry and relaxed.

Sunday I just stayed home and enjoyed some alone time. I cleaned a little and just relaxed. I hope your week is wonderful!

DMV and movies

2011-07-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

Monday I had a busy busy day at work. We have a full class and it kept us on our toes. I worked a longer time than usual. It was not bad or anything just busy. I did get a letter from the DMV. It says my photo will expire and I have to get it redone. By state law I have to do this and pay them 12$ I never knew the photo expired. No one I've talked to knows this either. Guess I'll have to take a morning off and go to the DMV. OH JOY

Tuesday was a busy day as usual. It's become a normal busy day not stressful just busy. Full class again and just over all busy. I had a horrible headache in the morning, but once I took something it was forgotten. Got off at a normal time and enjoyed a quiet evening at home.

Wednesday was a crazy day. We had so many visitors in the infant room We had our quality first coach visit then a physical therapist. It was a crazy day, but I am happy. My coworker got really light headed and almost passed out. That wasn't so fun. I got off a little early it was so nice.

Thursday was again just busy. I had little sleep my back kept waking me up. It hurt allot and I'm not sure what happen to it. Then at work I leaned down to get a baby, and I think I pulled something in my side. It hurts now too. Other than that my day was good.

Friday I spend the morning at the DMV. I got slightly lost getting there. I went where I was suppose too, but it was the inspection place. Took me a minute to get across the street. Got there when it opened. There was a line I waited in for 30 min just to talk to anyone. Then sat for hour and half to just to talk to someone. I talked to the lady who was talking about her kids to me. Then got my picture taken. Where the lady there talked to me about so funny. It took 10 min emerald city. it was so funny. It tool 10 min to do all I needed too. Then since I didn't have to be to work till noon. I go gas in my car and grocery shopping. I like going grocery shopping Friday mornings. No one was there and I was in and out. Got home ate lunch got dressed and went to work. I worked in the ones infants and 4's then came home. Went to dinner with Trisha then had some alone time at home.

Saturday morning I went with Jonathan and Rachel, and we watched the second Harry Potter movie. We then had lunch and just kind of hung out for a little bit. Then we bought bikes so we can start bike riding. We went swimming and I stayed the night there.

Sunday we got up and had a adventure trying to get breakfast at McDonalds. Then we went to the mall for a little bit. We then saw Captain America. I came home did some house work and rested. It was a great weekend!

:)

2011-07-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

Monday I woke up to beautiful rain! I love the rain here. It's to bad that it ends all to quickly and all that is left if hot humid air. I had a good day. I started off with my school age kids. I used to be terrified of them, but not anymore. Most of them I've had in my classes, and as long as I have a strong teacher in there. I am good with them. I had allot of fun before I went to infants. I even played with my 1 year olds. I had a fun filled day and got off early it was great!

Tuesday was a good day I was in the infant room all day. I had allot of fun I basically worked all day long. I got no break which was fine as they sent me home early. I came home rested and relaxed and enjoyed my evening

Wednesday was just frustrating all around. I don't know that there was just one thing it was just things. I was irritated that we have sick babies at work that I have to clean up all day long. I have to pray I don't get sick since they won't send staff kids home. I was irritated I had to take a 20 min break. I was hot I was in pain I had to work in older room. It wasn't bad I was just irritated. Then I got in infant room for the afternoon and basically was alone with 10 kids. I then had to wait an extra 45 min to leave. I got home late I cooked my food and then had to eat it cold. I will just be glad when today is over. Tomorrow will be better.

Thursday it started off going well. Quiet and relaxed and a low amount of infants. The afternoon got messed up when I had to go in the one year old room. I ended up staying later than usual. It wasn't too bad. I mean life is too short to get upset over it. I just think it was funny how everyone was like Janae needs to go home. So funny

Friday I worked with a super bad headache. The day went by slow, but over all went well. Came home late and then spend time with Jonathan and Rachel and David. We had dinner, and David and i stayed the night. Saturday David (Jonathan's brother) and Jonathan and Rachel and I went to breakfast. The boys went shooting, and Rachel and I were going to see the new Harry Potter movie, but it ended up not working out. So we went and got Rachel's nails done. Then we visited her nephews. We had a good time then we met back up with the boys and went to the mall and borders. Then Rachel, Jonathan and I met up with Mark and Jessica. We had dinner and hung out a little. We then got ice cream and rented a movie. We watched the movie and painted nails. I stayed the night again. Today (Sunday) we watched the first part of harry potter did my nails and toes and had lunch. I then came home and caught up on house work. Great weekend!

HOT and Fourth of July

2011-06-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

Monday was a weird, but fast day. I clocked in late worked with older 3 year olds before I got to infants. It was just weird not sure what was going on or anything. So I just sorta went with the flow, and it went by really fast. Came home a little later than usual, but it was all good. Had Trisha bring Marco and his cat Gordo over. Very weird situation. I'm not entirely sure why the cat had to come, but whatever it is it is. I'm sure they are all happy Marco seems nice enough. So good for her. I hope they are really happy with one another.

Tuesday I was in the infant room all day, and it was pretty normal. Nothing to major happened. I wasn't feeling so well, but I think it was something I ate last night. Marco and Trisha had made some food, and shared it with me, and it was good. It was like a shrimp thing with cucumber, onion, shrimp, avocado, ketchup and clamato juice and you put it on crackers. It was really good I may of over done it on eating it. It was nice of them to share though.

Wednesday was a attitude day. Everyone is hot and cranky at work. I had a good day I wasn't cranky, but my bosses sure were. I don't get why they yell at those that don't need it and don't say a word to those who need it. However despite everyone being nasty to each other the day went pretty nice.

Thursday wasn't as hot as it has been, but the infant room still is super hot. Over all today was a good day things went smoothly

Friday was super nice. Things went really well for a Friday. I only got ticked when I was suppose to leave at 330 and had to stay till just after 5, but it worked out. I came home got ready and spent the evening with Rachel and Jonathan.

Saturday I spend the entire day with Rachel and Jonathan. I had allot of fun. We got me a new swimsuit, and watched a movie called Beastly and swam. So much fun!

Sunday I came home from Rachel and Jonathan's so I could do housework and make sure the house was alright. I'm getting caught up before I go with them again. We are doing some Fourth of July stuff tonight. We are getting our own fireworks and doing them at their house. As we can't do them at mine. It's going to be allot of fun!

Monday HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!! I had a good day today. I stayed the night with Rachel and Jonathan, and in the morning we went shopping. We then spent time with Rachel's family. It was allot of fun. I haven't seen some of them in a long time. It was nice to talk and catch up. After that we went to Cabela's cause we love it there. Then we got fireworks and came to the house. We watched a movie. So over the weekend i saw Beastly, Despicable me, and Megamind. It was allot of fun we had pizza and ice cream. Then set off fireworks, and then I came home caught up on life at home, and called it a night.

Tuesday was a good day. It was humid and muggy all day long even in my class. It makes for cranky infants, but over all went well. I had to spend 45 min in the young three's it was a mad house, but it was alright. My elbow hurt off and on, but not like it did yesterday. Got home and enjoyed a nice relaxing evening.

Wednesday was a good busy hot day. I spent some of the day with the one year olds, and the rest of the day with infants. We were short staffed it was crazy, but in the end all went well.

Thursday I was in the infant room all day. It was a crazy day I don't know how we were short handed, but we were. We had a lady come in and observe us for a hour during lunch. It was so nerve racking. She was really nice, and I understand why she was there. It's just harder when someone is in the room watching every step you make. Plus I had a different person with me in the afternoon. So that was hard as well. I got off a little early, and got home to do some laundry and relax.

Friday was a nice day things went really well. No problems and no complaints. I came home did some quick catching up. Then went out with Rachel and Jonathan we were suppose to go shooting, but that fell through. So we went to dinner and then I came home.

Saturday I spent all day with Rachel and Jonathan. We went to the Bass Pro shop in Mesa, and spent a good amount of time there. It's made by the same people who made Cabela's. It's more geared toward fishing, but it was still fun to go too. After that we went to get something to eat. Then Rachel and I went to play Bingo at a casino. It was alot of fun, but crazy at the same time. After we were done we decided to go play a dollar in a penny slot. Rachel lost I won $75 it was fun. We then ate and came home.

Today is Sunday, and I am finally nearly caught up with everything from housework to laundry to figuring out life. I'm enjoying some time at home relaxing and being alone. Untill next week keep smiling!

Heat is on

2011-06-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

Monday was a interesting day. I woke up with a headache and it took 2 Advil and 2 Excedrin migraine in order to get it to calm down. It made working difficult, but I got to work, and things were good and calm. We were doing good and then a lady came in and enrolled 2 babies. She was kind of stressed out about everything, and that spirit was in the room. Both my coworker and I were feeling so overwhelmed. We couldn't calm down or get the peace back. So we turned on some gospel inspired music. It was amazing to see how quickly the mood changed. I felt the Lord's hand and love, and we all calmed down. I then was able to have a talk with my boss to find out if I was doing anything to upset her in my class. I got told no, but the 'girls' were saying things to her about me. However, there was not a specific incident or situation she could point out. I asked what I could do to improve it, and she said without specifics it's hard to help. So I talked to the afternoon girl who I am sure said the most. So it seems like things are better with that, and I will do better at whatever it is they think I'm not doing well in. I got off and came home and rested. I hope tomorrow is better.

Tuesday wasn't as bad as Monday, but my head is hurting. I got myself all stressed out over a supposed friendship that is over. It's all online and I got to involved with it, but it's better. I'm just getting rid of that person in my life, and their games. Work went really well today it wasn't as stressful as it has been. Things went really well. I was just very tired and done from the stress I gave myself. Tomorrow will be better!

Wednesday was a good day I felt good and things went really well over all. I felt stress free and that I wasn't overwhelmed with everything. It only was not fun staying slightly later than usual. Just because the kids would just NOT go home. However it was a good day.

Thursday wow today was beyond insane. Everyone or a majority of my coworkers were sick with some kind of nasty stomach bug throwing up and diarriah and even my boss had it. It was beyond crazy. I kept giving people Pepito but still it was insane. I'm like the medicine queen for everyone. I was in all kinds of different classes and it was just crazy. I hope i don't get it.

Friday was not a bad day. I started off in the one year old room where we had breakfast and water play. I love being with those kids it was funny. They crack me up some are silly with water others just scared to death of it. I was then in the infant room. It was a nice easy peaceful day and super low. We only had 6 babies then right before lunch 8 when I got back 7 and I went home at 4. Things were super peaceful and smooth. I came home did some house work laundry and relaxed the night away.

Saturday was good, but very hot. I had time with Trisha we had lunch, and ran errands. Then I went with Rachel and Jonathan to Cabela's and we saw her nephews. They are 3 and 10 months they are so cute. It was nice to go visit them. We then rented The Black Swan, and watched it and swam. It was a fun night all around.

Sunday is today and I woke up with a headache, but once I moved around it faded. So I'm doing some housework and getting ready for this weeks adventures.

Peaceful

2011-06-13T19:03:00.000-07:00

Monday was an extremely PEACEFUL day. I don't know what it was, but it was so peaceful and serenity was all around. I was in the infant room, and it was a later day, but I was in a place of deep peace and love. Even my co workers who I usually have tension with were peaceful. It was wonderful.

Tuesday was another extremely peaceful love filled day. I was with the infants, and things just seemed to go really smoothly. It was awesome, and I had a surprise, and got to go home early. It was nice because my head was hurting. So I got to come home relax and cool down and just breathe in all the positivity that is a round me today

Wednesday was yet another peaceful day. I know there is allot of not good things going on, but it seems like I've had nothing, but love and peace in my life this week. It's been so wonderful, and I couldn't be happier.

Thursday was quiet, but crazy. I don't even know how that happened. It was crazy, but peaceful. I got off late, but it was good.

Friday for some reason today everything was an irritation. I don't know if its the heat or what is going on. I was grumpy and just annoyed. I got off to a late start and felt like I was just never catching up. Then there was some crazy drama that had nothing to do with me. I don't know I'm just glad to be home. I'm glad to be able to have NOTHING to do to just stay home and relax.

Saturday I had a rough start to my day spend a good part of the morning in bed. My head was hurting so much. So I just rested in the morning and relaxed in the afternoon. I made no plans to do anything, but stay cool and get my head to stop hurting. I ended up feeling a little better in the evening so I went with Jonathan and Rachel to Cabelas it was so fun. Usually Rachel doesn't spend allot of time there, but we spent 2 hours there. Yes you can have a fun filled time in Cabelas with me. Then we rented a movie, and watched it. It was called The Rite it has Anthony Hopkins in it, and it's about a priest and exorcism it was actually pretty good. I ended up staying up later than I meant to and went home and passed out. Now it's Sunday and I found that I over slept and missed church, but I will be going to my parents to see my family. It's father's day today, and I am reflecting on the wonderful way my father has helped me in my life. I have so much love and respect for him. He has always been a loving guiding presence in my life. He's helped me to figure out which way to go when times were not so easy for me. He's helped me to become a more steady study independent person. I love him so much!

crazy

2011-06-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

Monday today was extremely crazy. I spend time running around in the one year old room. I was in the infant room then kicked out to be alone with younger 2's. Then I was with the older 4's. Then with the older 3's and then back to infants. It was crazy plus it's pirate week, and because I am a pirate person. I was asked all kinds of questions. It was fun, but at the same time I'm beyond exhausted now.

Tuesday wasn't as busy as yesterday. I kind of bounced around a little, but not for long. I spend the day in the infant room. Life is going well, and I am feeling good.

Wednesday was a long day it was full of crazy energetic 2 year olds and 3 year olds and 4 year olds and it was fun, but I'm so deadbeat tired. It;s a good tired it mean I played hard and worked hard. I got off late, and life is good.

Thursday was crazy as we were down 5 teachers, and had 3 other teachers form other schools helping us. So I ended up staying with the one year olds for half the day. I was so tired and sore. They are great kids I just had to do allot of running around that I haven't done in a long time. I then had the afternoon with infants.

Friday wasn't as crazy. Somehow or another everything went really well. We were still short teachers, but it was not so bad. It was awesome actually, and after work I went grocery shopping with Trisha. We then met up with Rachel and Jonathan and celebrated her birthday at Outback. We had a good time, and then came home and rested and relaxed.

Saturday I had a good day. I went to lunch with Trisha we tried a new place called Corner Bakery. It was good, and I would go back. We then went to the mall for a little while, and then enjoyed a nice peaceful drive. After that I went to my nephew's first birthday. It was so fun to go and see the kids playing and having fun. I got to talk with my parents a little bit, and then came home. I got my food prepared for the week. Going to try to be healthy ALL week. I got my laundry done, and got my photos uploaded to my computer. So accomplished allot then rested and relaxed.

Sunday I spent some time to myself relaxing and resting. Then spent some time with Rachel and saw a movie. It was a beautiful day. Happy birthday to my niece Megan who is 6 today, and Kaleb who is 1 today. Love you both loads!

A Short week

2011-05-31T18:09:00.000-07:00

So this week started on a Tuesday because I posted up my whole last week and weekend without thinking. So today is Tuesday, and I had a good day. I got to work with 2 year olds and school age and infants today. I had a hard time with energy due to waking up at 1 in the morning. I woke up panicked I don't know why or what happened. I was just panicking by the time I calmed down and got settled it was close to 2 or later. I then tossed and turned all night. Not a good rest, but I managed to have a good day. Since we were low it was nice.

Wednesday was good I felt better other than my eye that was giving me a hard time. I think it's dry or something, but I managed. I got to spend time with the one year olds in the morning. It was fun I love those little guys. Most of them were just with me in the infant room. I love seeing how much they learn and grow. It reminds me part of why i love what I do so much.

Thursday I feel so blessed. I had been worried about my eye, and the possibility of pink eye. However, I woke up today and had little to not issues with it. I do have someone who is giving me never used drops just in case. I am so blessed this hopefully will save me a 100$ even with insurance. To go to a place to get looked at it will cost me that much, and i don't have that much. So my prayers have been answered. I had a great day was with infants most all day, and the older three year olds for a little bit. So fun and warm.

Friday I was super tired, but I had allot of fun. I was withe infants for a while, and then with the older 4 year olds. It was crazy insanity, and hot, but fun. Then I came home, and had a nice dinner with Trisha. Then home to relax and enjoy. My eyes are feeling better as if nothing ever happened to them. I think they are just real dry because of the air, but that's fixable.

Saturday was spent being home alone. I spent half the day just thoroughly deep cleaning my home. My hands are dry from it and so are my eyes, but it was worth it. I also cooked some meals for the week. I accomplished allot today, and now get to relax and enjoy some time to myself.

Sunday I slept in, and then spent some time to myself. Have a happy week!

Memorial Day!

2011-05-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

Monday I had a hard time sleeping peacefully, but I managed to make it through my day. I had a beautiful peaceful day, and enjoyed the innocents of the babies I work with thoroughly. I got off early, and enjoyed a beautiful walk. Life is going good today!

Tuesday was good but weird. Everyone either had a headache, felt sick or was EXTREMELY tired. It was so weird, but I got to be with the infants and the 2 year old today. It was fun, and my day was good.

Wednesday was a long day. I was in the infant room all day. It was also kindergarten graduation. It's so wonderful to see kids that I've tended to since they were infants. To see them grow and know I was a part of helping them learn those A B C's or to talk or walk. It's the best reward ever.

Thursday was a trying day. We had just one thing after another happening with the infants. I was constantly running cleaning a explosion from a diaper, feeding kids, or changing diapers, or trying to catch up. I felt like I was in reverse, and then I got to go home early. I didn't even care I was so tired and done I just came home. Started to get some stuff ready for my cabin trip, and took a nap.

Friday was interesting. I still had a little headache from the day before, but I was in all different classrooms. I spent time with 2, 3, school age it was fun just floating again. I spend time with the infants, and then went home and packed, and got ready for a trip to the cabin.

Saturday we had arrived at the cabin. We went to Williams and enjoyed the friendly people and fun shops. Sunday we went to Flagstaff and did the same thing. Saturday I learned to shoot a crossbow it was fun! Sunday I learned to drive a stick shift, and got stock in the soft dirt. We had some nice locals help us out. Monday we came home with no problems. It was a fun weekend and I look forward to going again.

Lovely

2011-05-16T17:31:00.000-07:00

Monday I woke up feeling yucky, but managed to get through the day. I was in the infant room and it was a lovely day despite how I felt.

Tuesday was a GREAT day! I felt allot better, and I had fun throughout the day. The weather was beautiful, and I got to go for a nice walk after work. I feel great today!

Wednesday was good for me. I felt good I had the infant class all day. The weather was BEAUTIFUL! I had a walk and relaxing evening. Life is grand!

Thursday today was good, and I was with my infants all day. I got off a little early and enjoyed a beautiful walk. I am feeling great life is going well.

Friday was a beautiful day it started off great and stayed pretty good. I was in the infant room all day I enjoyed the sweet innocents of the babies I work with. I got sent home early like at lunch time. It was so nice I came home and did some house work, and just relaxed and enjoyed my quiet time.

Saturday I got to sleep in. I had the house to myself, and woke up a little later than usual. I did some housework, and in the middle of it got asked to go out. Rachel and Jonathan and I spent the day together. We saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Which I enjoyed thoroughly, but as we all know I am a pirate fan. We had a nice time just hanging out and talking we rented Tangled. It was a cute movie I had never seen and wanted too. We had a BBQ and just talked and had a relaxing fun evening.

Sunday I enjoyed a morning home alone got caught up in a good book. Then went with Trisha to get a new microwave, and we had lunch with Rachel and Jonathan. I love having time with my friends. Life is going good for me, and I hope the same for you!

Random

2011-05-09T16:09:00.001-07:00

Monday I was in the infant room all day, and sent home at like 3 it was a nice day. I went shopping after work, and got some new pants, and enjoyed some time to myself.

Tuesday was a nice day. I got to work, and had to wait a little to clock in, but once I did it went fast. I got a nice surprise when I was going to go on lunch I was told to go home. I took the chance to go to a few store and get some stuff for my friend. I came home did a little housework, and started to work on my friends gift. Lovely day lovely weather all around great!

Wednesday I was in the infant room all day, and it was a good day I got off a little early again. So this time I went to a few stores and browsed. I then went home and enjoyed a relaxing evening.

Thursday I was in the infant room again all day which was lovely. I got off early again, and this time came home, and enjoyed some ME time. It was a lovely day.

Friday I worked in the infant room all day, and then with the younger two year olds for a little bit. It was a hard day for me as 2 girls last days were today. One of them is a dear friend whom I've worked with and befriended over the time I have been there. I enjoy her company, and her hard work, and wish her well in life. It was crazy day, but good I still managed to get off early, and come home get a few things done. then went out with Trisha and Ethan.

Saturday I relaxed in the morning did a little housework, and then went to lunch with Trisha. We went to Cabela's to eat I love going there from time to time. We then did a little shopping, I got a curtain rod FINALLY for my room. I came home and installed that (which is NOT straight) However, I DID IT! I then went out with Jonathan and Rachel to dinner, and a movie and then home.

Sunday I woke up late, and I did some laundry and painted my nails, and enjoyed some me time. I later will be going to see my family. Life is going good!

full house much

2011-05-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

Monday I went to work and we had a FULL infant class. 11 of them for the first time in a LONG time. It was quiet a challenge. We have 6 of the 11 that are under 4 months old. It's going to take us all some time to get back into a system of having a full class again. It will be alright though. I know I am being guided and blessed in my life right now. I out my faith in the Lord, and let him take me where I am to go.

Tuesday was a much smoother day in the infant room. We started off with 11, but quickly went to 10. One of the foster kids we had was placed with a family member and taken. It is always so great when I see kids in foster care being placed with family. It was a wonderful day!

Wednesday was a good day. It was a good day. It went really smoothly and really relaxing. I got to get off early, and enjoy some time to myself. Good day all around.

Thursday I was in the infant room all day. It was tough for me I got really light headed and had a hard time, and ended up staying late at work. I made it through and life is good. I'm feeling better, but not 100%

Friday I was not feeling well at all. I had a hard time staying upright and just going. I got off early because of it, and was thankful for it. I decided to stay in tonight. I was really looking forward to going to a ward party, but was not feeling well at all. So I stayed home rested and hope tomorrow is a better day.

Saturday I rested most of the day. I was feeling better, and suppose to go to a first aid training. However, when it came time to go it was changed. So I have to figure out a different way to get it taken care of. I then went with Trisha and went shopping, and hung out, and then had dinner with Rachel.

Today is Sunday and I am so tired, and out of it that I am staying home and resting. Hoping this week is better than last.

Fully Monty

2011-04-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

Monday was a good day at work, and things went well. I can't find a bad thing in it.

Tuesday was a good day at work. I had some drama with Rachel that is being worked out, and my boyfriend and I are no loner a couple. It was his choice, and I am OK with it. He hardly ever wanted to hang out with me, and when I tried to talk to him he shut down. I can't be with someone who can't talk to me. When I offered friendship he said he couldn't do that either. I wish him the best in life. I am OK though I know there is someone out there for me. I don't regret this at all.

Wednesday I had a good day all around. I was just really tired and worn down. I am feeling tired, but over all happy.

Thursday was a good day all around. I got off a little early and enjoyed a night home alone.

Friday was hard for me. I was tired and worn out from all the drama of the week. I worked a little later than usual. Trisha and I went to dinner and hung out just to relax and let me get some of my stress out.

Saturday I had a relaxing morning, and then went with Trisha to see The Full Monty. I enjoyed being at the theater, and the wonderful story of this show. I came home and had a relaxing evening home alone.

Sunday is today and it's a beautiful day went to church and am resting enjoying the spirit around me.

Happy Easter!

2011-04-18T18:45:00.001-07:00

Monday was a good day. I was in infants or older two's depending on the time of day. It's nice to have the younger 2's class open now. The day was long, but good.

Tuesday I was in the infants basically all day, and we got the results of our hot spot check. My room got 100% which is GREAT!!!!! I got off early even more so than usual, and I had a good day.

Wednesday I was in the infant room a good part of the day. It was a crazy day with a full class room. I had a good day over all.

Thursday I had a good day in the infant room and off on time. I had a nice dinner out with Trisha, and relaxing evening home. It was a good good day, and so peaceful for some reason.

Friday was a good day in the infant room. It was a pretty easy going laid back day. I then had some excitement when 4 year old broke his arm on the playground. I then was with schoolagers and that was insane. All the kids were hyper because it was Friday for one. Many of them had sugar highs from the Easter parties they had all had. It was fun, but man was I beat. I was glad to come home, and have the evening to myself.

Saturday I spend the day with Rachel and Ethan. We had a good time talking and hanging out. Today is Easter Sunday, and I am just reflecting upon the reason for this holiday, and enjoying some time to myself.

2 birthdays!? YUP!

2011-04-11T18:10:00.001-07:00

Monday was a good day. I was kind of everywhere, but the day went really well. I got off on time, and over all had a good day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!!! I love you! Tuesday I was with infants and two's. It was a good day I was happy and things were going really well. Wednesday I was in the ones then infants. The day went pretty well, and I got off on my actual time for a change. Thursday was a bit crazy. I helped out with pictures, and then was with infants. I was not feeling well, and it was a tough day for me to keep going. However, the day itself went smoothly. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!! I love you bubba! Friday was tough I felt so sick all day and even into the evening. Everything i did took effort, and I felt horrible. I had plans, but canceled everything just to go home and rest. Saturday I stayed home and rested. I was still not feeling well so I took the day to rest. Sunday I was feeling a little better so I went out with Trisha for a little bit. Did some house work, and then went to celebrate Jason and Jared's birthdays at my parents. What a interesting week!

Spring

2011-04-04T18:44:00.000-07:00

Monday I was so tired. I had no sleep tossed and turned all night woke up every hour. I was in infants till the last hour of work. I was then with the two's. I had a good day over all though. Tuesday I spend a majority of the day in the infant room. I then was with the two's and it was good. I was tired and flustered, but not sure why. Wednesday was about the same as Tuesday save I wasn't flustered. I just didn't feel well, but the weather was wonderful today Thursday it was a weirdly insane kind of day. I started off going to the two's then to the one's then to infants. Infants wasn't to bad today it went really smoothly. We got a new baby, and she's so cute. She's 2 months old her back story is sad. She came with a fractured arm. Not from the person she is currently with, but from her mother. It broke all of our hearts to hear the aunt tell us what she could. Then I went back into the two's it was going well, but then there was like mass confusion. Two teachers started screaming at each other in the classroom. I understand being frustrated, and needing to talk to someone. I think that the other teacher should of taken the teacher out of the room to talk, or waited till another time. Not when I have 17 kids that need tending. It was insane, and then i got to go home. Where I spent the evening resting and recouping from all the drama of the day. Friday was a crazy day I was all over the place at work not in one consistent room for any length of time. I was just tired and my ankle was hurting, but I managed. The weather was beautiful, and life is good. I got to come home and relax and rest. Saturday was a beautiful rainy day. I spend a part of it with my boyfriend. Yes, I have a boyfriend now. We spent time together just watching a movie and talking. I then came home and rested, and enjoyed a evening home alone. Sunday I spent some time hanging out with Trisha. I got a new phone and just enjoyed some time out.

The end

2011-03-28T18:30:00.001-07:00

Monday I was in the infant room all day. It was not a bad day. Things went really smoothly. I was a little emotional, but it was alright. Tuesday was awesome. I had prayed for a positive easy going kind of day. I spend a majority of the morning with the one year old. A little with infants and then with the 2 year old. I was tired, but in a good mood all day. Wednesday I started off in the one year old room, and then spend the entire day in the Infant room. It went really smooth and relaxing. I had a great day and great weather. Life is good. Thursday I started off with my 2's I love them so much, and am glad when I get to be with them. I then was with infants, and then the one's. It was a good day all around, but I felt so tired, and drained. I hope it's nothing major. Friday I started off in the one's and then to infants. I was in the infant room all day. It was a good day all around. I came home and went out to dinner and then got some grocery shopping done, and then had a relaxing evening at home. Saturday I got to sleep in, and then had a nice lunch with Trisha, and we spent sometime out shopping at the outlet stores in Anthem. Then spent some time at home relaxing. Sunday last day of renaissance festival. Went with Jonathan, Rachel and Trisha, saw good shows and said goodbye. Now to go through all my photos and videos and put them up.

One more

2011-03-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

Monday was the first day of spring, but it felt more like winter. It had been so nice with lovely weather sunshine and beautiful weather. Today was rainy and cold and windy. It was lovely none the less, but I woke up feeling sick again. I think it was the weather, but I was just having a hard time working and being with it all day. I was in the 2 year old room in the morning for a short bit then infants then back to the 2 year old room. I got off a little early for a change or closer to the time I'm suppose to. We have a new lady that started working, and she let me go home. It was nice, and I am grateful for it. Tuesday was not to bad I did the usual infants in morning 2 year old in evening. It's not been to bad. I'm enjoying it I still see my 2 year old and I love it. I had very cranky babies all day long though. We have a new hire, and she's been coming to the 2 year old room to let me go home lately. I don't know her to well, but she seems nice. Wednesday was a challenging day. I was in Infants right off the bat, and it was a challenge to keep babies happy and fed and cleaned. I managed it well enough, but felt so tired. I then ended up in the 4-5 year old room. It was a challenge in there and then I went to infants and then to the older 3 year old room. It was just a challenging day, and I'm glad to be home. Thursday I was in the infant room all morning. In the afternoon I was everywhere it was a crazy day. Friday I was in the infant room in the morning and the afternoon. I was everywhere and it was super annoying. I wasn't feeling on top of my game. I was glad to go home and have a night to myself. Saturday Rachel, Trisha and I went to the Renaissance Festival. We met up with Ethan out there as well. It was fun, but it took us about 2 hours to get there instead of the usual hour. We saw one show which was the Pirates. I was in pain because my knee was acting up. We walked around allot and did allot of shopping. I had a good time despite my knee. Ethan and Rachel left a early, and Trisha and I stayed and watched Don Juan and Miguel's WEIRD show. It was so funny. I have one more weekend left, and then I'll put my videos and photos on the computer. Then have the task of seeing what I can post here and on face book. Sunday I spent the day doing the usual catching up on house work, and getting ready for the week.

St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-14T18:04:00.000-07:00

Monday I went to work at 8, but then sat there till 9. I was in infants and then in the afternoon I was with the 2 year olds. It was allot of fun I've sorta reversed from working with them in the morning to the afternoon. It's a good ride though

Tuesday I actually spent time in the older 4 year old room the younger 3 year old room and Infants. It's so crazy we are now short teacher. Seems funny how reversed it is. Just a month ago we were not getting hours cause we had not enough kids. Now we have not enough teachers. It's so crazy how the Lord blesses us.

Wednesday I was actually in the Infant room for the full day. It was a nice peaceful day, and things went really well.

Thursday HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!! It was so INSANE today! Every kid was hyper or super CRANKY. I was in all kinds of classes today. Truly insane, but we made it through.

Friday wasn't as crazy as Thursday, but still pretty nutty. We are just trying to work through not having enough staff. I had a nice dinner with Trisha, and had a early night. Home relaxing, and recuperation from the day.

Saturday I had a plan to do things, but woke up with a BAD migraine and was sick most all the day. Didn't do much of anything, but tend to my headache and nausea

Sunday I was feeling better mainly. I went to the Renaissance Festival with Trisha. I had a good time like usual. The weather was perfect, and many laughs were had. We saw Wyld Man, London Broil, Barely Balanced, Tartanic, Pirate Shantyman and Bonnie Lass, and I am slowly getting photos of my time. I'll post them up on face book after the season ends in two more weeks.

Good changes

2011-03-07T17:06:00.000-08:00

Monday I had a good day today despite the night I had. I had a rough night and got very little to no sleep. I got to work and was told I will be getting a new shift 8-5 YES!!!! I'm so STOKED! I've waited almost 4 years!! I got off early today and have enjoyed the beautiful weather. It's windy, but beautiful!

Tuesday I had a good day working my new shift. It was wonderful other than I am not yet used to waking up earlier. It's going to be a wonderful change I believe.

Wednesday was another beautiful wonderful day. Spending time in infants all day and enjoying getting off early.

Thursday was beautiful again. The weather is a little warm, but I'm happy, and doing good. Despite the fact that some parents seem to have a hard time accepting the new closer. I am good though and I know it will work out.

Friday was a good day. Warm weather has set in. I was in infants and life is good. Had a nice relaxing at home and having me time.

Saturday I went to the Renaissance Festival with Rachel. We had a blast it was just the two of us. We saw Barely Balanced, Three Men and Bunch of Drums, Wyld Man, Pirate Shantyman and Bonnie Lass, Clan Tynker, and Cast In Bronze. Did some shopping, and then home for a nice relaxing evening alone.

Sunday it's a beautiful restful day! The sun is shining beautifully the birds are singing, and I'm getting all my house work done, and ready for the week ahead of me. Life is going pretty good right now, and I am happy. Until next week. Keep smiling!

warm up

2011-02-28T17:36:00.000-08:00

Monday I went to work not feeling so well, but it wasn't to bad. I ended up in the Infant room all day. It was not to bad, but my day kept going on and on. I got off late, and am just glad to be home and to relax and put my feet up.

Tuesday was a full day, but it wasn't to bad. I was in Infants in the beginning and then was with the three year old, and then back with infants. It wasn't overly busy or anything just a day. I am excited though because I got another baby to enroll. That means there should be 8 babies and maybe I can be in the infant room all the time like I'm suppose to be. It's very exciting.

Wednesday was a fun filled full fast day. I was in the infant room all day we have 8 babies and 2 more starting hopefully next week. We will have a full class, and it's exciting for lots of reasons. For one I have a second teacher for me, and for two I'm in my own class all day like I'm suppose to be, and for three there's a possibility I might get different hours. WHOOT!

Thursday I was in the infants all day it was so fun. I even got to get off about a hour early. Things are defiantly looking up, and I am feeling allot happier than I have in a while.

Friday was a long full fun filled day in the infant room. I got home and was able to enjoy a evening of relaxing and just to myself. It was a good day.

Saturday was a fun filled day at the Renaissance Festival. It started off good playing seeing good shows, and so forth. Something happened and my ankle started bothering me. I'm not sure what happened, but it was painful. So we walked a little then watched a new act that we didn't catch last year called Barley Balanced. I was very impressed by this acrobatic balancing trio. I'd defiantly recommend seeing it. Along with London Broil who was right after them. Fun fun funny guys. I also saw Wyld Man love my mud men. I also saw the Pirates they are great people all around. After that we left I got new shoes in hopes maybe my ankle would feel better. then we went out to dinner with Rachel, Jonathan and Ethan then watched a show and went home. Nice fun filled day. I got a little sunburned, but it was all good.

Sunday my relaxing beautiful day. I'm catching up on all the housework for the week and enjoying some time relaxing and resting. It's been a beautiful week!

Pretty random in my titles here

2011-02-21T17:46:00.000-08:00

Monday was a low day at work. It was a holiday, and so I kind of went all over the place, but the day went by really fast. It was a chilly day, but the rain has left so it's nice.

Tuesday another full day. I was with the older 3's and infants in afternoon. I feel like I kept running all day. However, I'm still feeling happy.

Wednesday was a good day despite me being overly tired. I was a little of everywhere and then with infants. Only major thing I had happen was we had potatoes and gravy, and gravy spilled all over me today. I think we have new neighbors now too. The house next door to us has been for sale for a year or more now, and today the sign is down. People are there and so is Quest so who knows.

Thursday was crazy at work. I was everywhere, and it was insane we some how were down 4 teachers. I knew 2 of them were moving to part time afternoons one is a new hire who claimed her kids burned the house down, and her other was throwing up at school. Then another teacher got hurt and had to leave. So tomorrow for sure we will be done the 2 that are part time now and the one who is injured. Plus or president of the company came by to see how we are doing. What a day and I'm so glad to be home.

Friday was a good day, but I not feeling well. I woke with a horrible headache and nausea. I went in and muddled through the day, and went home a hour early where I came home and rested and tryed to feel better.

Saturday was full of stuff. Went out to the Renaissance festival. The weather was good it was cloudy with a little breeze. We had allot of fun we didn't watch allot of shows. It was more walking around and buying stuff. I got 3 Cd's some bath salts, candles, and earrings. I then watched a few shows. Mainly little bits and pieces. We saw the Wyld Man show and the Pirates then bits and pieces of Adam Crack, Gypsy Geoff, Clan Tynker, Dexter Trip. It was fun after we were done we went grocery shopping and then hung out with Ethan, Jonathan, and Rachel then home.

Today is Sunday and it's a beautiful day and I'm feeling more like myself I slept forever. It's going to be a wonderful day and even better week!

Happy Birthday dad!

2011-02-14T18:07:00.000-08:00

Monday I went in at 10, and it was busy busy busy. It just felt like I was running and not catching up. It wasn't bad just very busy.

Tuesday I had my first FULL day of work in almost 2 months. I was so excited it was so awesome. I spent the day in the 2 year old class room. The one I used to work in, and then the afternoon with infants. It went by so fast, and I am so tired, but it was so worth it. I get to go in again tomorrow at nine, and I PRAY this continues.

Wednesday I had another FULL day, and it was again wonderful. Life is going pretty well right now, and I am in a pretty happy place.

Thursday I had another FULL day of work. I loved it. I was with my two's all morning and infants all afternoon. I got allot of things done, and things are going so well for me at this time.

Friday another full day today I was with three year olds in the morning, and infants in the afternoon. It was a good time and good day. I am just feeling super tired. Trisha and I had a night in, and relaxed it was fun. It is also my dad's birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!! I love you so very much, and am very grateful for the strength, love, and advise you have provide me with through my life.

Saturday woke up early and went to HAGS it was a small group, but nice. Then went to the Renaissance Festival. It started off windy VERY windy, but windy, and not to bad. Then half way through it started to rain, and got cold and tents got damaged shows got canceled, and we left cause it was just getting worse. Came home cleaned and warmed up then went to eat and hung out. It was a nice day all around.

Sunday I played catch up on housework that I have put off for far to long, and realxed and tried to stay warm and healthy. It was a great week looking forward to next week!

2 weeks worth of stuff work, parks, ren fest.

2011-01-31T17:08:00.000-08:00

Monday went in at my usual 11 it was a crazy day. I went where I normally do, and it was horrible. It was like every kid had to push every single limit of me and my co workers. It was quiet a challenge. Then I was in the ones during nap, and they all were waking up. Then I finally got to the babies where we had suspected pink eye. So I spent the day bleaching and thoroughly cleaning. It was also month end so I had paper work to fill out and make ready. I got off a little early took advantage of it, and went for walk. I am wondering if the weather was effecting the kids. It was a colder day and a little rain. I do not know all I know is home never felt so good as it did today.

Tuesday was not a bad day all around had a good day. Found out two girls officially put in their two week notices. I also learned there will be no hiring cause they want to get everyone back more hours. With these two leaving there is a big chance I'll get more hours soon. I also had a baby enroll so that is good news as well.

Wednesday went in at 11 the day was good all around. It was not to bad I had fun. It was FREEZING cold. Yet, very good.

Thursday I got to work a FULL DAY!! I was so excited, and I'm going to be off Friday and Monday. I am excited because too when I asked if I'm to come in at my usual 11. I was told I don't know I'll call you. That is wonderful! I had a long day, but it was so worth it. I'm so happy!!

Friday I spent the day packing, cleaning, and just making sure everything here at the house was set for me being away. I then went up to the cabin. It was allot of fun. We left early enough that we would be able to relax once we got there. Rachel, Jonathan and I made it to Flagstaff about 10 and we met Darrell and Ethan. We then made our way to the cabin, and the road was pretty good. Except we thought the snow wasn't too bad on the turn into the cabin, but it turned out to be deeper than it looked. Both cars got stuck we got a shovel and dug everyone out. It was maybe 2 car lengths and after that we had no troubles. We got the cars in and out without trouble. It put us behind about 2 hours, but it was worth it. We made some fires and got settled in. Then some of us were hungry and it was 2 in the morning so we made a run to Denny's in Williams. Finally got to bed about 5 in the morning.

Saturday we all got up and going by about 11 or 12. We decided to go to Flagstaff and explored downtown Flagstaff. Made a few stops to some of our favorite shops.

Sunday we packed up and got ready to go said goodbye to the cabin. We then went to Williams and spent some time there. After that we went to Flagstaff for a little bit. Then home I spent my time at home getting laundry done and things caught up.

Monday I had the day off, and was so glad. I basically just relaxed and rested up from the long weekend.

Tuesday I got to go in to work at 10 it was awesome! The day was pretty good all around. Just getting into the groove of being back at work was my only problem. The kids were great though

Wednesday I got called in to work at about 9 WHOOT for a full day of work!! It was fun, but some how or another we were short staffed. It was interesting we went from too many to not enough in a matter of a week. I had a great day though

Thursday I went in at 10, and I think for now that's my new thing which is an improvement. Next week it may change, but that's alright. I am not stressing over it anymore. I had a wonderful day all around, and even got to come home a little early. I enjoyed some time to myself, and life is going pretty good right now.

Friday woke up not feeling so great, and all the kids were nuts. We had allot of parties today cause two co workers last days were today, and Valentine's parties were today. So the kids were all just crazy.

Saturday jam packed with FUN! It's baaaaaaaack! the Renaissance Festival is baaaaaack! I got up we got breakfast, and hit the road. Trisha and I went out saw some GREAT shows, reconnected with old friends, and saw some new stuff in some old shows. It was hotter than it had been for a while, and one to the performers got sick in between her shows. She's alright now just have to get back into the habit of water water water. I got myself a tad sick from the heat. I was drinking water and lots of it, but still it was warm. After that Trisha made dinner we had it with Rachel, Jonathan and Ethan. It was allot of fun, and great times.

Sunday I am home recovering from Saturday's adventure. I'm a little sunburned, and dehydrated. I am staying home resting and drinking lots and lots of water. I'm not even doing my household chores. I'm not feeling so grand, but with rest and relaxing I'm hoping I'll be ok for this week.

I can never figure a good topic out

2011-01-24T17:44:00.000-08:00

Monday I was back to in at 11, and it was crazy chaotic day. I went in to a classroom it was not bad just allot going on. I got thrown up on and pooped on in this classroom on top of had a child throw a huge 3 year old fit. Including throwing chairs. It was no fun. I then had the bathroom toilet for the same class go bonkers. I was like really? It was a day, and then my ops manager came and did hot spot checks in the infant room. I was doing the stuff i was suppose too and we got 100%, but it was just like another thing.

Tuesday looks like I'm back to going in at 11 on a regular basis, but I am alright with this. When I look back to when this happened a few years ago. My hours were much less, and so long as I am consistently going in at 10 or 11 I will be alright. If it gets worse I know some other daycare that are hiring. I had a good day over all. I got to be with my 2 year old. I got off a little early and enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL walk.

Wednesday went in at 11, and it wasn't to bad of a day. Over all everything went really well, and I found myself happy and enjoying the day. I even found myself finding extreme peace and comfort on my beautiful walk today. Just very much at peace today.

Thursday I can't believe how fast this week has gone by. I had a good day things went well. I got to listen to people's concerns and worries. I haven't been the ears for people in a long while. Seems like I'm getting back to whatever normal might be. Now if my hours would I'd be allot happier

Friday was a pretty fun day. I got to help a class with a teddy bear picnic. I loved it, and so did they. I got off a little later than normal, but it was good. Trisha and I went and got some groceries, and we had dinner. It was a good event filled night, and makes for a nice Saturday to come.

Saturday was a lovely day. I relaxed a couple hours in the morning then went to see my sister for a nice massage. It was very nice to go and just relax and enjoy some me time. After that and going back and forth from my parents to the church building for a bit. I went to lunch with Trisha. We tried a new place called valley Luna near our house, and it was good. We had tried a Chinese place called Pong Pong which is next door to it on Friday. It was pretty good too. After that we didn't have allot to do so we just hung out and relaxed. It was a nice day nothing major to tend to. We had a evening to ourselves as well.

Sunday it's a beautiful day, and I'm doing housework and figuring out some finance, and painting my nails. It's a peaceful day, and one full of excitement as my Renaissance Friends are slowly making their way into the state and getting ready for the festival to start in a couple weeks. People should experience it at least once.

the horn goes beep beep

2011-01-17T17:25:00.000-08:00

Monday I went in a noon and it was not to bad. The entire school was SUPER low. It's the holiday so it was like empty, but I got a few hours, and it was good.

Tuesday I got to go in at eleven so it's and extra hour. I'm still confused why others come in at ten, and how my time is right and or fair, but I'm not going to stress over it anymore. I've been getting myself sick. I'm just leaving it all in the Lord's hands, and praying all will work out soon.

Wednesday went in at 11 it was a nice day. Got to go on a beautiful walk, and I'm feeling pretty good.

Thursday I got to go in at 11 yet again. It's better than noon so I'm looking up at this point. I had a tough day though. The babies were just not happy, and I don't know why it was such a challenge. I got out at like 530 so I got to go for a lovely walk. I love this time of year where the sun is still out, and the weather is BEAUTIFUL! Take it in now while I can. I also got told to come in at TEN!! So I'm very excited about that.

Friday was interesting. I left early to go get gas and go to the bank before work. I got to the gas station where a lady fell like she was walking and just fell. She was older, and the store manager, a store worker, and two people she was with were with her straight away. So that delayed me slightly, but I still had time I went to the bank, and everything was fine. Till I looked at the clock in my car that said 1015 I thought for sure I was late. Got to work to find it was just 10 so my clock was 15 min fast. GOOD to know for later. I then was working and found out a coworker was offered a full time job some place else, and is probably leaving. I heard another co worker had 2 interviews. So in the next few weeks I am loosing 2 more co workers maybe a 3rd. This is good and bad. Good cause I can get more hours. Bad because I really like those girls. My day was pretty nice all around. Got off and went home for a relaxing evening home alone.

Saturday I spend the morning just relaxing and not doing allot. Then Trisha and I went to lunch, and ran a few errand. We then met up with Rachel and Jonathan, and had dinner and a movie. It was a nice night home with them just relaxing.

Sunday I spent the day catching up on housework, and figuring out a few things for the week.

Birthdays

2011-01-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

Monday I worked only half a day yet again. Even with a 6th baby in the infant room they refuse to give me my hours back. I did talk to them, and they said we had a small increase of kids. So there is a chance I could get off this kick soon.

Tuesday another half day it wasn't bad, but I got off earlier than usual when all the babies left. I made the best of it, and went for a walk before it got to dark. It was nice and peaceful.

Wednesday I again got off earlier than usual due to lack of babies. Still went in at noon. I am so frustrated. There are people highlighted for near overtime why am I still screwed? I'm so frustrated.

Thursday I got to go in at 11 today, and that extra hour was like a song to my ears. It was nice I went in and did some breaks then played with babies. I am still flustered, but am grateful for what I DO have.

Friday I got to go in a hour extra so I was quiet excited about that. Then my coworker tells me she got her full hours. I am so frustrated how come she is getting hours now and I'm not when we both work in the same room. We were told we would both be part time for now until we get more babies. I'm so frustrated and depressed about it all. I'm might have to see what other job opportunities are out that. As I can't live part time hours. Though the benefits I have of health insurance and seniority would be gone. I'm just going to look who knows what might come of it.

Saturday was a busy fun filled day. I started off by going out and hanging with Trisha. We went to do nails (her treat) and then we watched My Fair Lady at Arizona Broadway Theater. I truly love going to this theater. It's a dinner and a show and they are always so great in all they do. Not only on the stage, but off it. I am excited to see more there, and am glad I found this treasure. After that we made a few shopping stops for Trisha to get some stuff for Ethan's birthday. We then surprised him at Spaghetti Factory. We had dinner and cake and made it a big deal. We then went to Rachel's and celebrated more. It was so fun. We celebrated it early, but it was good. I also want to add there a super happy birthday to my sister Julie. She is a blessing in my life. I love her more than I can say. I admire her strength and creativity. She's a beautiful soul in side and out. I love to see her devotion to her family. She's a great mother, and great sister. Love you Julie!!!!!!!!

Sunday I woke up did house work, and just relaxed and tried to not worry about to much of anything. It is a beautiful day today!

oppsy

2011-01-03T17:16:00.000-08:00

This week has been stressful for me. I found myself unable to figure out how to live. I found myself in just a state of mind that wasn't good. I had a talk with my parents, and that helped some. I also talked to a friend and feel like I am going to do alot better now. I did get to go see SHREK the musical this weekend, and it was WONDERFUL. I knew some of the songs and I knew it had some things on the Tonys. I had been wanting to see it for a LONG time. It followed the storyline of the first Shrek movie. It kind of explained about some of the character's backgrounds. It also had little pokes at other musicals like Wicked, Lion King, CATS, Les Miz and a few others. It was entertaining for adults and children. There was alot of kids there, and I was impressed that there was such good behavior from them. No crying and talking and fidgeting like kids might do. It was good for all involved.

2010-12-27T17:58:00.000-08:00

Monday was quiet a day. I went to work to find out someone had stolen the copper pipe and we had no water. So I spent a hour and a half at the school helping get people to another school. I then went to that school to help only to be told to go home and call back at one. I thought of if I need I can go in at 2. I called and was told to come in at 3 because the director wanted to go home. I felt like saying you should stay and deal with it like any other director would. I said nothing and I went in and worked. It was so different from what I'm use to. It reminded me how blessed I am to be where I am. Moral is if you ever get a urge to steal some copper piping. DO NOT do it from a preschool.

Tuesday I got up to go to work only to be told to go home and come back at noon. So instead of keep doing this get up early got to work go home come back. I asked to just come in at noon all week which is two more days and I got the ok to do so. I spent the day in the infant room and got off super early. It was a nice day

Wednesday was nice I slept in for a change. I didn't have to go to work come home then go back. I just went in later and played with the babies all day. It is cold and rainy today and i loved it! I am in such a good mood despite the headache I have. I think it's from the weather or it's cause I've gone all week with no caffeine or soda not sure which, but I'm not backing down from this challenge.

Thursday It stormed all night long keeping most everyone up. The cold weather threw the whole state into a cold white state. It was raining and cold and yes it SNOWED. It was pretty intense. I woke up feeling really sick I was throwing up and had a major headache. I called and asked to go into work later. It was hard to work feeling sick, but I did it and I got to go home a few hours later. I then went to my parents to look for something then home to rest and relax.

Friday HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I had a fun relaxing day. Did some shopping, and then stayed home, and brought in the New Year from the safety of my own home with Trisha. We played games and had a good time!

Saturday Trisha and I went out and about we shopped and relaxed. Then we went to Rachel's where we did our friend gift exchange. It was a nice way to spend the evening with dinner and talking and fun times.

Sunday I woke with a slightly sore throat and hope I'm not getting sick. I'm resting and hoping it will go away.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-20T16:41:00.001-08:00

Monday we are low at work so much that I got home before 530 today. It was so nice to come home and relax

Tuesday I spent all day in the Infant room which was different for me. I am not use to a full day by myself. It was nice to have time to myself though. Got off about 530 again

Wednesday I went to work just to go home and then come back. With the holidays everyone is low. So I went back at noon and worked in the infant room, and got off again about 530. I did get to buy a bracelet. It has Micha's initials, two crosses and his favorite verse on it. The money went to Susie and I was touched. I learned it was from one of his students, and since he started selling them Sunday he's made over 1500$ and it's all going to Susie and her family

Thursday I went in to work only to be told I was suppose to come in at 12. My boss had NEVER said anything so I didn't know. So I went to the bank cleaned the house then went to work. Where I was kind of everywhere with the Infants. It was fun and I got to come home and relax and enjoy my evening.

Friday Christmas Eve. I spent the day just relaxing and enjoying my time off. I went to dinner at my parents. It was so nice I love being able to be with my family whenever I can. I was there as were Jared, Becky and Kaleb, 4 missionaries and my grandma and grandpa. We read Luke and we shared some Christmas Eve stories. It was nice to be there to talk about Christ, and feel the spirit.

Saturday was Christmas and it was so fun. I had breakfast and just enjoyed some friends. Then later went to be with my family. It was different this year we didn't do the usual gifts we had in the passed. It was white elephant gifts, food and money and it was so nice. It was really nice to see the season without the glamours. We had elders who danced, and there was music and laughing and fun. I loved it

Sunday I stayed home rested and just enjoying some serious ME time

It's looking alot like Christmas

2010-12-13T17:08:00.000-08:00

Monday was a tough and emotional day at work. A fellow co worker passed away. He hasn't worked with the company for 2 years, but he still came by and said hello, and all the school age kids knew him. His wife was still working with us up to 6 months ago. So it was hard. His name was Micha and he was only 25 years old. He was driving home, and all we know is it looked like he was trying to exit the freeway spun out and hit a pole, and passed before anyone got there. His wife is Susie, and she is 24 years old. She is a cancer survivor, and seeing him and her having gone through so much to just have his life cut so short was truly more shock than anything. I know I will see Micha again, and I know he is well. It's harder for me to see so many trying to find their own way to cope. It makes me see how truly blessed I am to have the gospel and it's knowledge in my life. My day was not to bad considering.

Tuesday was not to bad I was here and there the day was over all not to bad. I can't say allot happened. Other than we at work talked more of Micha as more details became known. I again listened to many memories. It is nice to hear them, and it's good to know I can be a shoulder for those who need it to cry on. I'm so blessed and grateful I can be a help to anyone at this time.

Wednesday was not to bad. I went kind of everywhere this morning before ending up with the older two year olds. It was fun to be with them. I love my job I can get hugs and stuff at random without it being weird. It's great, and it's like the kids know when your not feeling so great. They do or say something to make you feel better. I was having a hard day just not feeling well, and with all the emotions going around it was a little more stressful than usual for me. I just had random kids hugging me today. It's things like this that remind me why I love what I do.

Thursday was an overall good day. Some emotional moments, but got through them. It was mainly with my coworkers. I know it's hard for them so I am ok with listening. I wasn't feeling to great today so I was kind of glad to just be ears today.

Friday was a good day over all. My back was hurting allot, and I don't know why. I came home and went to dinner with Trisha. We then decided it would be fun to drive around and look at Christmas lights. As we were we noticed someone was driving behind us in one area. I was like ok maybe they are looking at lights as well. Then I thought maybe they live in the area. So I told Trisha to turn down a street where the houses were not as lit with lights. Well this person went the same way. I asked her if she had noticed that car behind us. She said yes. I said well try going a few different ways and see what happens. We spend up a little and the car did too, and followed our turns. I then said don't put your blinker on, and she did she sped up a little more. Whomever this was spend up and was keeping up with our turns. I asked if they were still following. She said yes. I said ok don't use a blinker and head toward a main busy street. So we did and the corner right before the main busy street the person stopped and we went on our way. I said if they had followed us we would of stayed on a busy main street where lots of people are and call 911 and get to a well let busy area. She agreed, but they stopped. I said good cause usually getting to a busy street helps. I don't know what that person wanted or would of done, but I am sure glad I felt inspired enough to help Trisha stay calm and get away from them. Thank you for the blessings Heavenly Father!!

Saturday was so busy I didn't even know the day was over till it was over. I started with a breakfast then got my nails done then lunch and some shopping then another shopping trip and dinner then went to temple lights and food it was so much fun to be out and about. Christmas is nearly here and I am feeling ready.

Sunday I went to church it was beautiful full of touching spirit. The true meaning of Christmas touched my heart and soul. I then came home and caught up on some stuff before I went to see my brother in the Messiah.

Birthday

2010-12-06T16:53:00.000-08:00

Monday was not that bad of a day. I think I have a main handle on my cold. I just have a cough that I can handle. The majority of it is gone or so it seems. I think the extra rest and relaxing has helped allot. I had a pretty uneventful day. Other than my bosses were on top of being in ratio BAD today. I think they honestly got in BIG trouble for it. Because there was allot of licencing, state, president of the corporations, and our ops manager talking to staff and the bosses. then today they were really on it so I think that was the issue. I got to spend time with the two year old like usual and some time in kindergarten which was different. Over all good day though.

Tuesday was another not to bad day. I'm feeling fairly well doing the same thing been in the twos then kindergarten then infants. It's not so bad and life is going pretty nice right now.

Wednesday was weird I was in infants in the morning then in a few rooms then in infants again. It was weird day all around

Thursday I was in the two year old rooms and it was not to bad and infants like normal. I was off super early thought due to babies going home early. It was nice to come home early and get some me time in. I had a chance to go over my Christmas stuff and see what I need to still get, but I think I am mainly done.

Friday was a weird day I was everywhere I had no real one place to be in the morning. I had a nice surprise when Rachel randomly showed up and had lunch with me. I was in the infants as usual in the afternoon. I had someone try to get to my face book account from Brazil. It was weird and things are fixed now. I then went to dinner with Trisha and did a little Christmas shopping.

Saturday I spent the morning just relaxing doing some house work and getting some stuff caught up. After that I went with Trisha to finish up some Christmas shopping. We then met with Rachel, Jonathan and Ethan for Trisha's birthday. We went to dinner and had cake and talked. It was a fun night. It's also Kyle's birthday he turned 3 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!!

Today is Sunday and I am jut relaxing doing NOTHING but sitting with my feet up. I think I hurt my knee yesterday so I'm resting so I can face this week

Tree up

2010-11-29T17:39:00.000-08:00

Monday I was still fighting my cold so being energetic and with it was very difficult. I was moved around between the two year old and three year old. Then in the afternoon I was in the infant room. I got off at a later time, but closer to on time. I didn't care though cause it was a VERY COLD day for me. I usually can handle the cold weather, but with this cold I am a big baby.

Tuesday I was in the infant room ALL day it was nice to be in there all day and to actually get some things DONE. Like there is boards we have to get decorated, and we can't when we are alone. It's annoying to get the art work done and never up so to see it start to get up was nice. I am feeling somewhat better. I accidentally slept in for me, but I needed it. I just have a nasty cough now, and that's OK with me. I am just glad to get better.

Wednesday I was kind of a bit of everywhere then I was in the older two year old room and younger three year old room. It was NUTS I had a 2 1/2 year old who is HUGE like he is nearly up to my chest. He had a HUGE fit threw chairs all around the room, and i couldn't get him to calm down. I had a special needs boy who is SO cute and SO fun to work with. He was all in a uproar because of this kid. So I had to work with him one on one to calm him down. By this point every book and puzzle we have in the room is thrown all over the room. Every child is throwing toys and I'm trying to control them all while my assistant did nothing. It was ever a challenge, and I was so glad to leave that room today. My afternoon was pretty laid back and I was so tired. I was with the infants and it was so nice to cuddle some of those little ones and enjoy their sweet spirits after a trying morning. I got off on time and was so glad for that as well.

Thursday I was in the younger twos and preschool rooms today. It wasn't to bad of a day. Infants was lovely as well. Over all the day was easy and nice. I guess to make up for all yesterdays craziness.

Friday wasn't to horrible. I was mainly in the two year old class that I enjoy being in. I was in infants after that. The day was pretty easy for the most part aside from the usual two year old over active Friday behavior. I came home to relax and rest as I had a headache. I'm hoping it will pass and I'll be back to mainly normal. Other than a cough I'm hoping the worst of the cold is over.

Saturday I had a relaxing at home morning. I just kind of vegged out and let my body rest. After that Trisha and I had lunch and hung out doing some of her Christmas shopping, and then home to rest and relax. Trying to get fully healed before the holidays really start up.

Sunday I stayed home and got myself rested up. I am trying to kick this cold, but it's not working. I just have a yucky cough. I did put up a tree this year for Christmas so I got that going for me. Untill next week keep smiling!

Happy Thankgiving

2010-11-22T16:59:00.000-08:00

Monday I was in the young two's and then infants in the afternoon. I got off early, and enjoyed some ME time.

Tuesday I was around in the older threes in the morning and kind of a few other little places. Infants in the afternoon and off SUPER early. We had the regional manager who was the lady that hired me in today. She wanted to talk to 'everyone' and yet I was never spoken to. I hope that enough people said enough stuff to get things sorted out with everyone at work. As it's become quiet a drama filled work enviorment among the adults. I for one am tired of it, and hope that this will result in good things.

Wednesday I spent the morning bouncing around for about a hour then I was in the older three's. It wasn't a bad day, but the kids are excited, and so it was a challenge in that regard. I did hurt my hand, and can feel it still hurting. I was trying to wrangle the kids and I bumped it on something. What i still don't know, but it hurt there's barely a mark, but i must of hit a nerve because I feel pain all down my arm. Not my idea of fun, but it's not stopping me from plugging along. I was in the preschool rook with the 4-5 year old for a bit, and that was interesting. Then I got to go be with the infants. Were the kids all went home so early I was off before 530. So I came home and rested and did a few things. Enjoyed a nice quiet evening to myself.

Thursday it's Thanksgiving and I am truly grateful for all the blessings I have in my life. I enjoyed a day recalling all my blessings and memories. It was beautiful.

Friday I was home most of the day just enjoying time to myself, and catching up on house stuff. I then went out stopped by work to say hi to the kids, and get something. Went home and then out to dinner with Trisha, Jonathan and Rachel. Rachel and I then did a little shopping, and then we all went home. It was a fun and relaxing day

Saturday I woke with a cold runny nose and sore throat. Fuzzy headed all day long because of it, but i went with Rachel to a movie and lunch then Trisha and I did some shopping had dinner and then home. It was a relaxed day with allot accomplished.

Today is Sunday and I am staying home nursing my cold. I got more sleep last night which was one point in MY favor. I'm staying warm lots of vitamins and fluid and hopefully this will pass.

Turkey

2010-11-17T18:30:00.000-08:00

Monday I was in the two year old room all morning. I love that room and those kids. I taught them a thanksgiving song. I was in infants all afternoon and off work early

Tuesday I was in three year old all morning. They are a bit of a challenge and it's just the amount of kids not the kids themselves. Infants in afternoon off early.

Wednesday I was in preschool room. Those kids are so different, but allot of fun. They make me smile we had ALLOT of them though. State had come so things were really crazy and breaks were late. I got in the infant room late. we had a late fire drill too. It was so crazy. I got off early, but still what a day

Thursday I was everywhere. It was super crazy. We had Thanksgiving feast, Fire Marshall, First things First coach AND tricycles delivered all at one time. It was INSANE, and I am glad it's over. My afternoon was infants as usual and i got off early.

Friday I was in the younger twos most of the day. It was fun I love their excitement for life. I didn't even get into the infant room until much later than usual. It was not a bad day over all things were good, and I even got off work earlier than normal. I am enjoying the night home alone. It's a peaceful quiet night and day all around.

Saturday I had HAGS breakfast it was allot of fun, and ALLOT more people than normal. I suspect it was cause of the holidays. After that I went to see Harry Potter with Trisha. It was a good movie that's all I'll say about it. After that we went to lunch, and then just hung out at various malls and price compared some stuff at some stores. It was a relaxing laid back day, and we came home early. Just relaxed, and got some cleaning done. What a productive lovely day.

Sunday is today, and it's peaceful, and beautiful. I am relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather and peace I find this day. Until next time. Take care!

November chill

2010-11-10T17:02:00.000-08:00

I'm trying to do something different so we will see how this works out.

Monday I started my day off by having to lock down the building. Anytime there is a helicopter circling for a extended period of time we do this. For the safety of the kids and ourselves. I smashed my finger in the door, but it was OK. I then kind of went in between a three year old and two year old. I got off on time and just came home and relaxed.

Tuesday was kind of crazy I never knew what room I was going to be in in the morning. I was everywhere, and it was insanity. Afternoons I'm still in the infants, and it's a nice break. I got off early and came home and rested.

Wednesday I had a change of pace and I was in the preschool room with the five year old. I worked with our master teacher. She's been with the company 19 years. She is AMAZING, and I had a good time being in there. It was a nice change of pace. Then in the afternoon I was in the infant room. We have so few babies I spent three hours organizing our decorations. It was fun, and i got off super early. It was nice.

Thursday It's Veterans day and I am so blessed to be in this free country. I am grateful for all men and women who have and do serve this country to provide me with this. I was everywhere in the morning due to the holiday. Then Infants in the afternoon, and i was off late.

Friday I went to work not feeling so well, and spent until about 3 in kind of a fog. I still can't really remember allot of what I did. I worked with the 2 year old i know that much. I started feeling better about 3 and got off at 530. Went out to dinner with Trisha, and then home to a relaxing evening.

Saturday was a great day! I went with Trisha to the Phoenix Zoo. We got in free because she had received free tickets somehow. The weather was perfect to be going out and exploring all the new things they had. She then treated me to lunch at this place called Pita Jungle that I'd never been to before. Then we did a little shopping, and met up with Rachel and Jonathan and had a birthday dinner for Jonathan. Then home early to rest and recoup. It was grand!

Today is Sunday and I am grateful I didn't go to stake conference today. I'm sure there was great messages, but I haven't finished catching up on a bunch of things. It's 2 in the afternoon and I've been going since about 8. I'm grateful today to be able to get all caught up with everything. Have a great week!

catching up

2010-11-07T12:19:00.000-08:00

So I didn't write for a couple weeks. I got a little busy. Work has been pretty interesting. Morning times I spend in two different classes depending on the day. In the afternoons I spend it with the infants. Our infant class has dwindled down to only 4 babies so there's no reason for 2 teachers until we have 6 or more kids. I'm hoping we pick up in there. Last weekend I was not feeling so well so I had a pretty easy weekend. Sunday I got myself together and did Halloween. It was great. We had what we called the "grey stone graveyard' and it was a big hit. People come every year and they love it. This year I had a new costume and a prop of a demon baby. It was a big hit people were really receptive to it. We had three other haunted houses around us to compete with. We got some new ideas for next year though. This week work has been the same as usual except I had 2 full days in the infant room due to my coworker having to go home. I've gone to church for 2 weeks and it's been wonderful as well. I love being back in the family ward. I feel more love and acceptance there than I do at the other place I went. This weekend I had a relaxing time. I went and saw 42Nd Street at Arizona Broadway Theater and it was WONDERFUL they are a brilliant group of people. The weekend before that I saw My Way at the same place it is a tribute to Frank Sinatra. 4 AMAZINGLY talented youth great show. I'm so blessed to be able to go to theater like that. I'm grateful for all I have in my life. Have a great week!

Spooky creepy crawlies

2010-10-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

This week work was not to bad. I mainly spent time in the mornings with the two year old and afternoons with infants. This weekend has been fun and relaxing and tiring all in one. Friday I had a nice dinner with Trisha, and a relaxing night at home. Saturday I spent a majority of the day at the fair. It was Rachel, Ethan, Trisha, Me and Darrell. It was Darrell's birthday so we just hung out looked at exhibits, and ate food. We had Indian Fry Bread SO good! And we always try a deep friend something, and this year we had a deep fried Twinkies. We looked at the chocolate covered bugs and meal worm Carmel apple, but i couldn't get the courage to try them. I had a good time. My favorite part was when we were leaving. There was a thing were these zombie dancers were going to dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller song. We watched as they danced, and it will be apart of this HUGE group of people all dancing Thriller at the same time in one place. It was pretty danged cool to watch and be apart of. Sunday I went to see the primary kids program at my parents ward. It was awesome! They did really well, and the spirit was so strong. I love how strong the spirit can be when children present the words. I then came home and rested a bit. Then Trisha and I went to Arizona Broadway Theater to see My Way. They are awesome!! Have a great week!!

It's Fall

2010-10-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

My week has been good all around. No major issues. We are low with only having 5 babies right now. So I'm back to going where they want me to in the mornings. Usually it's with the 2 year olds, and I love being able to spend time with them. I then usually am alone in the afternoons with the infants. I'm hoping we get a couple more babies. I did do a few tours so we hope maybe one more will start soon. My weekend has been pretty nice as well. I had time to relax and have me time, and I also had time with friends. Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on a few things before I get taken away to go with a couple friends. Hope your week is wonderful!

Weird week

2010-10-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

This week all around was off for me. Monday I worked an 11 hour day ALONE the whole day. It wasn't horrible, but long and not something I want to do again for a bit. I also learned our cleaning company had been let go. So we all had to do their jobs on top of our own. So instead of a 30 minute extra amount of time that I usually have to do just to get my room closed down properly each week. I had to add another 30 minutes to do their stuff as well. It was a challenge to figure out what time to start so i could still get out on time, and it was quiet interesting. I had just gotten home, and was showered and about to have dinner. When I had to go BACK to work cause I the closing keys with me still. It was a challenged because it had began to rain, and the streets had started to flood. Tuesday I went into work a hour late to make up for the 2 hours of overtime I had acquired from Monday. I was in the infant room all day, and had help for a couple hours in the morning, but the afternoon was alone. It was a rainy stormy day, and the weather was completely unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. On my lunch break it was just barely raining , and in the ten minutes it took me to walk and get food and go back. It had become very windy, pouring rain and began to hail. We sat in the office at lunch and watched as the wind picked up and the hail turned into gumdrop sizes. We took pictures of the playground that looked like it had snow. We then watched as a tree branch slowly but surely came off a tree. Then in the 5 minutes that happened it stopped. It was like nothing had happened, but in the afternoon/evening time. Another storm made its way in, and the rain came. It was nice and cool, and I was able to have the babies at the window to see outside, and they LOVED the different weather. I started to do some cleaning and my boss came in to give me something when we heard this loud noise on the roof. At first we thought it was one of the kids kicking the wall in the next class. It happened again, and I turned to my boss to ask her to tell them to stop. When it came more and more, and we looked out the window, and there was GOLF ball sized hail falling. It was amazing we stood with the babies at the window in amazement. It lasted about 5 minutes, and then was just rain. We were just amazed never had either of us seen that in our life. After about 30-40 minutes the rain let up, and I eventually was allowed to go home. It was quiet a trail as the free way was like a parking lot, and the access road was closed and every side road was like a river. I was never so glad to be home in my entire life as I was that night. I listened to stories of storm damage, and realized how blessed I am. My home, work, and car were undamaged by the storm. Wednesday I was alone in the infant room all day. It was quiet hard for me as I had been alone mostly for two days prior. I got home and was watching the news to learn about tornado that hit Munds Parks and Bellemont (located near Flagstaff). It was amazing to hear that it had happened as tornado are not anything we have here in Arizona. Thursday I went into work a hour late again trying to make up for all the overtime I still had. I had a half way normal day the weather was BEAUTIFUL. No storms the sunshine was great, and I pondered had Autumn really finally come to the desert. Friday I again went in a hour late in order to cover the overtime. At my place of employment they try not to pay overtime. I had a good day, and came home to enjoy a relaxing evening alone. Saturday I went to lunch with Rachel and she got a pedicure. I came home and had some alone time and relaxed. Then Rachel and Jonathan and I went out to dinner. It was a nice enjoyable time with them. They are great friends, and I am glad they are in my life. Today is Sunday, and I had planned to go to church. However, I got home last night, and wasn't feeling well. I was up late not feeling well, and I finally got some rest and woke up to late to make it to church on time. I am still a little queasy this morning though. I hope it passes and is nothing to keep me from work. Until next week my friends keep smiling!

October already?

2010-10-03T17:15:00.001-07:00

Monday and Tuesday I had late days. I was off late and in the infant room all day. Wednesday and Thursday I spend mornings going everywhere with infants in the afternoon. Thursday I had a wonderful family dinner. It was so fun to have everyone together, and to get to spend time with my nieces and nephews. Megan is 5 1/2 now and I loved being with her. Friday I was off work, and spent the day just having time to myself. It was relaxing and fun, and worth it. Saturday I spent most of the day hanging out with Trisha, and then later met up with Rachel, Jonathan, Ethan and Darrell. We had dinner and visited, and had a early night. Sunday I woke up did some house work. Then went out with Rachel and Jonathan we had fun getting me a the beginning of a Halloween costume, and then we had lunch. Then home to relax and rest as Monday I have a early day at work. Life is going great, and I am feeling good. I hope this week treats you all wonderfully!

Birthday

2010-09-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

I mainly stayed with the infants this week morning and afternoon it was allot of fun. I had a birthday this week, and though not allot happened. I had a beautiful surprise from my mom and dad. They came to my work and gave me flowers, card and cupcakes for me and all my coworkers. It was totally awesome. This weekend I spent Friday just enjoying some time to myself. Saturday I had time with Rachel then later dinner with Ethan and Jonathan and Rachel. It was a relaxing time for all of us, and fun times. Today is Sunday, and I went to church for the first time in many months. Maybe even years, and it was awesome! I went to my family ward, and it was very nice. I didn't know it was fast Sunday, and the testimonies were amazing. I felt like some of the people were prompted to say what they said because I was there. Then I visited Primary it was allot of fun to feel the spirit there, and to visit with a friend. After that I went to Relief Society, and my mom was teaching a lesson on being a mother. It was so great to see her teaching, and to feel her loving spirit as she present the message from the Lord. Now its afternoon and I'm doing some laundry and just enjoying how much PEACE I am able to find and feel at this time. Until next time friends keep on smiling.

what a week

2010-09-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

This week was full of different challenges. Monday I was working everywhere at the school, and got off super late. Tuesday I was with infants all day, but on my lunch break had a interesting thing happen. I had a bee land on me and crawl around on me. Now mind you I'm scared of bees so while waiting for my food. This bee was minding his business when he landed on me. I of course was like I have to stay still. I thought it would go away. No it crawled into my smock pocket as the guy came out to give me my food. I had to tell him to wait and then he told me the bees are really aggressive, and have stung a few employees. Wednesday I was everywhere in morning infant in afternoon. I came home to the AC being out. Had to deal with a house at 90 until I got home from work Thursday when it was fixed. Thursday I was in the infant room all day, but was miserable. Because the night wads horrible with 90 degree house I slept bad got like 2 hours of sleep. However this day ended really early for me so it was a blessing. Friday I was in infants all day and had a pretty nice day over all. Even got off a little early it was a nice end to my challenges of the week. Then Saturday came and it started off good went to breakfast and hung out. As the afternoon came I started to die down, but then just rested and it was fine. Evening came and the group came for birthday presents and dinner. I got a ear full about some stuff that I felt I didn't need to hear about. Made dinner interesting, but I got over it. Now it's Sunday and i"m cathcing up finding peace and having a good day. Untill next week!

Catch up

2010-09-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

Taking some time to catch up. Work has been normal for the most part. Last week I was in infants all the time. This week so far is back to mornings where ever and afternoons in infants by myself. I'm hoping it will change soon though. We just have a couple kids out this week and so that's part of why I'm currently around. Over the Labor Day weekend Ethan, Trisha, Rachel, Jonathan, Darrell and I went up to the cabin. It was a nice time had by everyone. We enjoyed cool air, and many late night talks. It took a LONG time to go home, but nothing major. Life is going pretty good for me at this time, and I am feeling good. Hope everyone is doing well too.

More blessings

2010-08-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

This week was a little bit of a challenge as I recovered from being ill. I had weak days or days with pain, but over all it wasn't a bad week. I worked with the Infants all week. Some days I had someone with me others I didn't. I said goodbye to a coworker this week. She has to move away to be with family. It's a hidden blessing for her. I also this week was helping my boss when she lost her 2 1/2 kart diamond from her wedding ring. She began to panic, and I started helping her look. I looked around the front desk and in her chair. I knew it had to be up there somewhere. I told another coworker to look as she took care of the two year olds on the buggy. They were cute all saying 'diamond diamond" and looking on the floor as they went. My coworker gently held my bosses hand and said a quick prayer that we would find it. It was no less than a minute later. That coworker was looking under the desk, and used my bosses chair to get up. I happened to look down in the chair. There was the diamond just sitting there as if someone put it there. It was a nice reminder of blessings. This weekend I spent allot of time home alone just enjoying some me time. It is Sunday now, and I'm relaxing and catching up on some more much needed things. Until next week keep smiling!

Blessings are WONDERFUL!

2010-08-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

This week as last week was full of challenges. Last week I had late nights, and one of the parents had their car broken into. This week I had some late nights and a staff meeting, and RAIN! I love my job though. I find myself overwhelmed some days. However, when I sit down and look at the positives verse the negatives of my job. I find more positives, and I really find myself happy where I am at. I LOVE working with infants. I am grateful to be back to being in there all the time like I am suppose to. Some days I wish I wasn't left alone without the ratio being right, but that's part of the job. When I look into each of my babies faces I see bright futures for them. I know as they grow and get older they will forget me, but I find a peace in knowing I helped build them into who they become. I feel that first 5 years of life are where you build and grow the most. It's where you really begin to develop WHO you are, and will be. To know I'm a positive role in that for theses children is the bet reward. I find myself so tired at the end of the day, but I also know I have the best rewards. When I see a child learn to hold a pair of scissors correctly or they take their first step. They roll over for the first time they recognize a color. Whatever goal it is they have. To see them accomplishment, and their eyes fill with a light, and joy that only that moment can bring. It stays in my heart, and I am so proud of them. I'm not a parent, but I can understand how a parent might feel. I love everyday I can be tired and grumpy, and some little face will come around the corner and hug me or say I love you and it makes that grumpy tired leave. I think it's the hardest yet most rewarding job I can have at this time, and i wouldn't change it. I am so blessed that Heavenly Father pointed me in this direction so many years ago. I never forget how I got to where I am, and I NEVER forget the one behind it is my Heavenly Father. Had I not been listening to him I wouldn't be so happy. I also know he inspired my father to help push me in this direction as well. Ok, now that I'm off my topic of my job. I will go on to the other things. This weekend was another reminder of blessings I have in my life. Friday I went out to dinner, and was blessed by so much safety. It's not that I'm with ab a bad driver it's just people drive NUTTY here. There was many times where it was a close call, but we were safe. The biggest reminder to me how protected I am is last Saturday when I was out with Trisha. We were at a stop light that was red. We were waiting, and the light turned green and we made sure the intersection was clear. We began to go when this man was about to hit us. In reality he should of hit us, but he didn't. I know that this was a blessing and that someone from beyond was there, and stopped that man's car. I know Heavenly father sends angels to help us, and that day was a big reminder. I was a beautiful scary reminder that my prayers are heard and answered. This weekend was yet another reminder of how much my Heavenly Father cares for me. Saturday morning I work up at about 6 in the morning with a headache. This I thought came from just sleeping wrong. So I slowly adjusted myself and though ok I'll get more rest. I had a training to go that morning. As I laid there I began feeling worse, but i needed to rest so I could get to training. I said a quick prayer took a Tylenol and laid back down. I wasn't able to get to sleep. I got up at 7 feeling very nauseated, and I thought this isn't good. So I again prayed, and asked my Heavenly Father what to do, and for healing. As I laid there feeling like if i moved I might fall over. I felt my Heavenly Fathers arms around me. It felt as if he had taken me in his arms and held me close. Then gently helped me to my side. As I laid trying to get some sleep. I realized I wasn't going ANYWHERE training was just gonna have to be missed. I felt that it would be ok though, and then I heard a man's gentle voice say to me. "call for a blessing. Call your father" so I reached for my phone, and waiting a few minutes, and called my father. I felt bad calling at 730 in the morning, and waking him. From my end it didn't even sound like the phone rang, and my dad's loveing voice was on the other end. It took some time before he could get to me, but I knew once he got to me I would be ok. I hung up the phone and felt a tiny smidgen of relief, and I tried to get comfortable and rest, but it was hard. I then began throwing up, and feeling worse. I found myself going from the cool front room on the couch to my bed. I couldn't get to sleep though I tired. I just kept hearing through it all that I'll be ok once my dad go there. After some time passed my father showed up with my brother. I knew I was really out of it because I only recognized my father. My mother I had no idea who she was at first same with my brother, sister in law and nephew. I felt bad meeting my nephew for the first time when I was so sick, but he made me smile. As soon as I felt my brother's hands on my head to begin the blessing I felt a instant relief. I knew I was going to be ok, and then my fathers gentle loving hands were placed upon my head, and his words began to flow. I KNEW they were from my Heavenly Father, and I began to feel the illness leave my body. I felt so loved, and so cared for, and after a few minutes I felt my vision become a little better, and standing wasn't such a challenge. It was some instant feelings of better. I knew I was going to be ok, and I was able to get a shower, and as I did something popped rather loudly in my neck/back and I couldn't get it to do that for the 3 hours before. I then laid down, and fell asleep. I wasn't able to get any sleep until that moment. I don't know how long I slept, but Trisha came home, and I had been awake for 5 minutes. I felt so much better it was like nothing really was wrong with me. I was still a little weak, but I was feeling so much better. So I went and got some crackers and just ok it easy here at home for a little bit. I felt well enough to go to a bookstore, and then Rachel's. I took it slow, and easy, and kept in mind I needed to go home any moment. However, as I was just relaxing and talking I felt stronger, and better. I am so very incredibly blessed. I am grateful to have such a loving Father in Heaven who I can turn to ANY time I need too. I am also extremely grateful for the priesthood. I am grateful i have priesthood holders in my life who are worthy, and ale to help me. I love my family, and am glad they were here for me this weekend. Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on some of the things I wasn't able to do yesterday, and I am enjoying the peace and love I am feeling. I am feeling allot better still a slight bit of pain, but I feel so much better. Thank you so much for all I have in my life!

AGAIN!?

2010-08-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Ok so my desktop PC died yet again. What the friggin heck?! I didn't do anything to it. It was working fine I woke up, and it wasn't working. Anyone wanna come look at it and get it fixed I'd appreciate that. I am I am able to get it on, and to do somethings, but mostly it just starts and restarts starts and restarts. Oy! This week was over all pretty good I was in the Infant room all week, and it was interesting. Most of the time it was fine even when I was there till 630 with 3 kids. I only had a hard time Friday when I was alone with 6 babies, but I guess can't have it perfect every day. Today is Sunday and I ma catching up on some laundry on and housework. I plan to rest relax and maybe read. Hope your week is fantastic.

August already?

2010-08-08T09:26:00.000-07:00

Monday was in the infant room all day and it was nice. Then the afternoon happened, and my boss forgot someone needed to leave early. So I had to work with my boss for a few hours. It was having her daughter in there too that totally threw me UGH. Got off late and am glad today is over. I suffered from a bad case of the Mondays.
Tuesday was awesome for me. I had someone working with me in infants all day. We also had the possibility of two new babies starting Monday. This is great news for me. I may be getting a second helper permanently for now. YES!!!
Wednesday morning was kind of off, but in the end I was in the infants with another helper all day. It was so nice, and I am still pretty happy with things for the most part.
Thursday yeah I know it’s Thursday REALLY. All day today I’ve been thinking it’s Wednesday, and it’s been funny. I’ve been in the Infants and working with someone. It’s been so much fun and so nice. I like when things go how they are suppose to. I am feeling pretty good over all just a little backache and sleepy. I think that’s just cause I didn’t’ get enough sleep last night. However I’ve felt better this week then I have in a LONG time. It’s amazing how much stress can add how you feel.
Friday I was in the Infants all day and it was fun. I was for some odd reason really off though. I felt weird all day, and I can’t even explain it. So it made my day longer than it already was. Over all a good day in the neighborhood.
Saturday was nice day for me. I didn’t do a lot, but I did dyed hair. It was so fun it was like old times. The tree of us used to hang out just us three a lot before marriages and stuff came along. We just remembered the old times, and ended up having a pretty late night.Today is Sunday, and it’s beautiful and peaceful. I can feel the spirit here so much right now. I am so very grateful that I have so many beautiful wonderful blessings in my life, and that I am able to feel the spirit in this home. It’s a comfort to know I can turn to my Heavenly Father at any time and any place and ask for his arms to embrace me, and I get to feel them around me. I am truly blessed and feel highly grateful this beautiful Sunday

Monsoon

2010-08-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

So I am feeling a lot better than I was. I don’t know what that little bug was all about, but I feel good now. I was in the infant room all day, and though stressful times came. I didn’t find myself overwhelmed like I was last week. I even got off early today.
Tuesday was a good day I started off not sure what room I was going to be in. I kind of went from here to there. Then I got put in the infant room which was a good thing. My coworker had a melt down, and needed to talk to someone. So I was glad to be there for her, and let her talk. She’s always been so kind and helpful for my needs. I had a relaxing day over all and felt good. I got off like a hour early, and got to go shopping for a few needed items. Still was able to get home shower and have a full night of relaxing.
Wednesday started off waking up in a good mood which quickly turned to grumpy. I had people over still fixing the roof, and they blocked me in. I just kept having one thing after another not go right. I finally made it to work and more one thing after another just wasn’t’ going right. Nothing major just little thing after little thing, and made me cranky. I think the fact I got little sleep last night added to it. Even my afternoon was with the babies, and I still had a hard time. I even got to come home slightly early, and I still had one little thing after another just picking at my day. Moral? You ask the Moral? Never ask Heavenly Father to help you be a positive happy influence to those around you. He’ll try you by placing small challenges before you all day. LOL Sorta like praying for patients yeah it was like that. I am happy over all just glad to be home.
Thursday was a good day over all. It rained super nicely and is still sprinkling as I make this entry. Only thing I don’t like about rain here is no one seems to know how to drive. It’s like all the usual things you do to drive are forgotten. I was almost hit 3 times. I am glad to be home safe and sound . I had a late night too was alone all afternoon, but it was a nice day.
Friday wasn’t to bad over all spent majority of the day with infants, and had a good day. Came home ‘on time’ and enjoyed a relaxing do nothing evening.
Saturday I started off my day by relaxing and enjoying the pleasant beauty and peace I was able to feel in my own home. I enjoyed the pattering of rain upon the roof and did some cleaning. Then I went out and just hung out with Trisha we walked around a few malls and stores. Then met up with Ethan, Rachel and Jonathan and had a BBQ and hung out talked and watched a movie. It was a pleasantly relaxing day and evening.
Today is Sunday, and its cloudy and rainy outside. It’s so lovely when the weather gets like this. I am looking forward to just being home and doing a lot of nothing today. Until next time. Keep smiling, and enjoy the beautiful blessings of your life every day.

Hot

2010-07-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

Monday I was in the infant room all day and loved it! Only downfall is it was really HOT in there. I forget how hot it can get here sometimes. However it’s 2-3 months of the year the rest of the year it’s beautiful here so can’t complain too horribly much.
Tuesday I spend the morning going everywhere, and running on to little sleep. Spend the afternoon in infants, and came home and rested.
Wednesday I was in school age and older 3’s. Afternoon I was in the infant room I had a helper which was nice. I felt horribly sick this afternoon, and she stayed and let me go home. I hope it’s just a stress headache that’s by passing, and nothing more.
Wednesday I felt better just a lingering headache that I feel was from the weather because I took a pill and it went away. I spent the whole day in the infants and loved it. I got of slightly later than usual. I’m ok with that though due to the fact I went home so early the day before. It’s also raining today or at least when I got home it started. I love when it rains here.
Friday was a rough morning for me I was alone with young 2’s for water play got thrown up on by a infant. Felt really sick and almost threw up myself. Was alone with young 3’s for lunch and nap, but my afternoon was better. I had someone with me in infants and we just talked and had a lot of fun. Came home to rest and relax.
Saturday I slept in and did housework and rested and did a lot of nothing. Until later in the evening when Rachel, Jonathan, Ethan and I went out to dinner and to a bookstore. We had a lot of fun talking, and so forth.Today is Sunday, and I have no plans of any sort other than to watch a movie and relax. Until next week. Keep smiling and have many wonderful blessings

WOW

2010-07-18T10:58:00.001-07:00

So today is Monday and I pretty much went all over the place, and worked in various rooms until the afternoon where I was back with infants. My PC which has been ‘dead’ for a few months now has decided to rise from the dead, and I was amazed. I came home and it was working, and on that was so strange.
Tuesday went everywhere in morning afternoon infants off later than I was lat week all cause people are special.
Wednesday I was everywhere in morning again and in infants in the afternoon, but I was super low, and got off about 530 which is always a nice thing.
Thursday I had a hard day I woke up with a headache and feeling nauseated. I took some medicine, and went to work. Got there, and was in the Infant room which wouldn’t of been to bad, but we had a observation. It was so stressful for me because I wasn’t feeling well. I was claustaphobic at that time, and the lady was really to close, but I understand she was just doing her job. I then went to another classroom where a different observation happened. I felt so overwhelmed, and so stressed. Then they sent me to the older 3’s room where the kids were out of control, and I had almost a break down. Finally had lunch where I ate very little. The afternoon I was in the infants, and the observers were gone. I had someone with me this afternoon so it made up for the rough morning.
Friday was much better for me. I had a headache due to weather, and due to excessive heat we had no water play. So I bounced around in the morning time, and then infants in the afternoon. It was a little bit weird because 2 of the babies were gone. SO I had 4 babies, and for some reason they were extremely content, and I had a very nice relaxing afternoon. I even got off work early, and then went to dinner with Trisha.
Saturday was very nice and relaxing for me. I made the choice to not go to HAGS breakfast, and stayed home relaxed and enjoyed time to myself. Then I went to Arizona Broadway Theater, and watched Footloose. I loved it! It made me laugh, cry, sing, dance, and just remember some things. I love that theater, and all the people in it. I then came home and rested and relaxed. Then met up with Rachel, Ethan, and Jonathan for a dinner and a swim it was fun. Today is Sunday, and I’m relaxing catching up on house work and mending my thumb which I scratched pretty bad while doing some cleaning this morning. Life is good life is great thank the lord for all I have! Until next week!

I'm alive

2010-07-11T09:57:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a bit, and haven't alot going on to talk about. Been working and last weekewnd I was sick. I saw Eclipse, and enjoyed it. I am alive and well I had a good weekend celebrated a birthday, and enjoyed some time with friends. All is well in my life, and hope all is well with everyone!

this week

2010-06-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

This week unfortunately is not to eventful so there's not allot to write about. With work I mainly have been with the older 3's in the mornings or older 2's and infants every afternoon. I had a couple of unexpected days where I got off early, and that was lovely. The weekend was not to eventful really. I helped someone color their hair. Watched the new Alice in Wonderland movie which I knew I'd like. Had dinner, swam, and slept. Yeah not to eventful in my opinion. I do have to shout out a huge HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! to Phantom of the Opera in Vegas which celebrated it's 4th year of being there this year. That was pretty amazingly awesome. Now I have to find a way to go see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway I think that would be amazing. Anyhow, until next week have a blessed and amazing week.

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T18:49:00.000-07:00

So this week was interesting I ended up having closing hours after Monday for the week. It was not to bad cause I was trying to get back into the swing of being back at work. Tuesday I had a staff meeting, and learned my boss is pregnant. Then Friday was water play day, and it was fun. I love water play days cause usually I am with the little ones. To see them and their innocents and the water is a joy for me. I made a mistake in I stayed in the sun so the kids could play and not be cold. I didn't realize I had basically put myself in the sun for a hour. So I was sick over the weekend because of it, but I would do it all again. Saturday I went out with Rachel, Ethan, Trisha, Jonathan and Darrell for a special dinner for Rachel's birthday. Sunday I went out to see in the heights. It's a musical that takes place 'in the heights' and it's about home, and being home. It was really touching. It is also father's day so I called my dad to wish him happy fathers day. I love my father VERY much. I have always looked up to him for strength. I know my choices in my life are not what he would like me to do, but they are my choices. They are where I feel I need to be in my life. Regardless of this he loves me and supports me. This is always reassuring to me when I get times where I am down. I also look to him for inspiration to go for the dreams I have. I watched my father build a business and life for his family and I find strength in this as well. I also have a deep love for my father in heaven who without I would certainly not be where I am. He's always loving compassionate and understanding of all that I am faced with. It's a comfort to know i can pray, and communicate with him at ANYtime ANYplace in open or private. I am so very blessed and proud of the Father in my life.

Vegas

2010-06-09T21:58:00.000-07:00

OK well this is a update in a nutshell I had a interesting week at work last week, full of adventure and mishaps, but over all it was a nice week. Friday and Saturday were spent celebrating Rachel's birthday. Sunday I started my Vegas trip where I had a ordeal just getting TO Vegas. It was interesting for sure the plane had a computer issue and then a valve issue so we ended up getting off the plane. RUNNING to a flight leaving in 2 minutes. We got to Vegas about 3 hours later than expected, but it wasn't bad. We had fun walking the strip we ran into characters Woody from Toy story, Freddy Kruger, a fallen angel, Elvis, Joker, Scooby Doo, chicken, mini Elvis and a ton more I can't remember. We went to the M&M factory and coke store. Monday we went to the Kings Ransom Museum. This was the highlight along with Phantom. The kings ransom museum was in our hotel, and only $12 to get into. It was worth the price for the priceless time I had. I got to go in, and see personal items from Elvis. Things he collected and wore bedspread, and I think my favorite was the picture of Lisa his daughter who was 5. It said 'to my daddy' it was great. I got to meet Jimmy Velvet who was a personal friend of Elvis. He shared with me how fun and kind Elvis was he also shared how he was a practical joker as well. He also shared some of his personal stories of Bon Jovi. I then met Cyntha Pepper she worked with Elvis when she was 28 and he was 29 in 1964 making a movie called Kissing Cousins. She was so kind and share with us about how nice Elvis was, and that he was a good kisser. After this we went to Phantom, and I loved it. It was a different experience. I won't ruin it for anyone who might like to see it, but it was awesome, and more 'interactive' if you'd like to know details I'll happily share them in e-mail messages or face book messages. Tuesday we went to the Shark Reef this was cool we got to walk and see lots of creatures. I love water life and oceans and fish so this was so cool for me. I got to walk in this one area called shipwreck cove where it was like being under the ocean. All the fish and sharks it was SO AWESOME! then we went to Tournament of Kings it's a Joust dinner and show. It was about a hour and a half long. My love of Renaissance Festivals made this so much fun! I loved the food and the horses and the story. It was allot of fun and relaxing. Wednesday we came home other than a passenger being on jerk on the plane. It was a uneventful trip, and I am just catching up, and enjoying my next few days off of work. Resting my poor sore legs and feet. I have pictures on face book if your interested see them there. Until later enjoy :)

Memorial

2010-05-31T13:04:00.001-07:00

Work was ok I never know what room I'll work in in the mornings. So I kind of go wherever, and spend my afternoons with the Infants. I had a good week other than some coworkers had some deaths. I am just grateful for the understanding I have that I WILL see my loved ones again. This weekend was allot of fun. We went to the cabin to enjoy the cooler weather and the holiday. Friday we got off to a late start it was me, Rachel, Ethan and Darrell. It was a nice drive up to the cabin, and we ended up not getting settled in till about 2 in the morning. By which point we were starved so we went to Williams to eat at Denny's. It was nice we got the local discount, but it was crazy. There was a nice group of drunk people who were being very loud and it made dinning weird. We didn't get to bed till about 4 in the morning. We went to Williams and enjoyed the craft fair and a few shops. After that we went back to the cabin and I showed Darrell around the areas. We had allot of fun the group met my grandfather and his wife, and the dog. We then went to Flagstaff to have dinner, and say goodbye to Darrell. We then enjoyed more time at the cabin Rachel Ethan and I. We just hung out enjoyed the cool air and talked. Jonathan joined us on Sunday so we went to Flagstaff and enjoyed the craft fair and a few shops then back to the cabin to relaxed and talk and whatnot. We were going to Williams for a ghost tour and we got there they had a 'shootout' going on, and the ghost tour was canceled, and instead of just going back to the cabin we decided to walk about town, and look at a few more shops. It was nice, and fun and relaxing. We got back to the car to discover Jonathan had locked his keys in the car. So we had the ordeal of what to do. So we thought we would ask a officer to help, and they couldn't do much to help us due to the fact they couldn't take us to the cabin for the keys. They couldn't leave the city, and so we were like ok. We called a locksmith which would of been a 120$ cost and a 45 min wait. So we tried to see if we could push any of the windows down. The officer that had talked to us helped us contact county. There was a sheriff who took Jonathan and I back to the cabin. We got the keys and Rachel's car and went back to get the others. Then went to Flagstaff for dinner, and then back home to rest and we came home Monday. Which is where we are now where I caught up on pictured (see facebook) and laundry and house work and so forth. Reflection how greatful I am for the men and women who have fought for this country. I also get to prepare myself for my week vacation next week.

what normal? Ok

2010-05-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

This week was actually more 'normal' than it has been in a LONG LONG time. Monday was a day where I worked almost a ten hour day, but the rest of the week made up for it. After Monday was over, and I was like it HAS to get better it did. Monday my injured coworker got released to work again, and I was in the infant room every day all day like I'm suppose to be it was AWESOME! Only Thursday was weird cause I had to take my food handlers card test. I have to have it at work. Actually everyone in the building does because we work with food. Well fortunately the health inspector had come on Wednesday, and I was on a long break so I was able to hear him talk about some stuff plus we had a hand washing training a week before that. So when I was giving the packet Thursday and told 'your going to take the test in about a hour' I felt highly confident I could pass it. I studied for a hour or so going over the temperatures of food and so forth. Went with three others, and took the test and passed. It was AWESOME! Friday I wanted a little break so I worked for about 30 min with the older 4 year old, and then I got off early. I love days when I can get off 'early' on my early days. So Friday Trisha and I went to dinner, and then kind of home and relaxed. Saturday I got up earlier than normal, and just relaxed and enjoyed the peace the morning had. After that Rachel, Trisha and I went to get pedicures, but I don't get my toes done usually because they pick when they get paid to go, and I get paid the week after they do. Plus I have a GREAT deal of nail colors of my own. So I've started doing my own toes. After that we went out to lunch and shopping. It was a nice girls 'day' out. We had fun, and then in the evening Jonathan, Darrell and Ethan joined us, and we went to dinner came back to my house swam and visited. It was so much FUN! Now it's Sunday and I'm catching up on some housework, and hoping to get my hair dyed and highlighted. I do it myself I just have to DO it still. I'm enjoying my day thus far!

what a week

2010-05-16T09:43:00.000-07:00

On Monday for the first time in a LONG time I spend the WHOLE day in Infants like I'm suppose to. It was awesome! Only down fall was I got off work late instead of early like I'm suppose to, but oh well what can you do. Tuesday was quiet interstsing EVERYONE was over ratio and I was EVERYWHERE. I keep praying that there will be relief from the drama of over ratio, and so forth, but it hasn't happened yet. I know it will though just have to take it one day at a time. I got off early, but had a staff meeting, and so I was at work for a LONG time. This day had allot of medical drama for some of my fellow coworkers. It was interesting for sure. Then Wednesday was suppose to be my early day, but I ended up getting off late because a coworker got her. She strained her sternum muscle which I guess effects the back. It was interesting and made the rest of the week interesting. Thursday I was ok I was in the ones it was my late day, and I even ended up in the fours at one point. Now this wouldn't of been so bad if the four year olds didn't act WORSE than the one year olds, and it would help if the lead teacher in the fours wasn't checked out of work all the time. She's there, but she's SO overwhelmed she's mentally checked out. I don't blame her for being like that. She has well over her ratio of 15 when I was in there there was 28 kids, and allot of the time shes alone. Friday wasn't to bad. I went in for my late day worked about a hour was on a good two or three hour break, and then in infants got off on time, and came home made dinner, and had Rachel, Jonathan, Trisha and Darrell over. I made dinner we talked and played games. It was a BLAST! Saturday came, and I was busy. I had breakfast at HAGS. Then went and visited the Graeber's, after that Trisha and I went to see Phantom at ABT again. I LOVED it like usual, and cried like usual, but I love that theater. I've loved seeing if grow since it was started 5 years ago. I've befriended some of the workers and performers there, and it's been a HUGE blessing. After the show Trisha and I went shopping and just relaxed and had dinner, and made it a early night. It was a nice relaxing day and I am HAPPY! Today is Sunday, and I am catching up on all the lovely things I didn't get done this weekend. So I'm relaxing and enjoying the peace I am at and with this morning.

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T11:20:00.000-07:00

This week wasn't to bad I kind of went everywhere under the moon in the mornings and spent the afternoons with infants. We had a little craziness with a custody thing with these two parents, and the police showed up, and the four year old I was with were a little concerned as to why there was cops in front of the school, and yelling, but over all considering it wasn't to bad. I got off early a few times which was nice, and it was teacher appreciation week, and I got a couple lovely thank yous. I never went into being a teacher for the thanks, but it sure does make things nicer. It's nice to see how much the parents truly do appreciate all we do with their little ones. I love seeing them grow, and their brains developing, and how much they retain. In fact this week I was in the 3 1/2 year old room and they were making mother's day gifts with water color. Most of the time you can't really tell what they make, and allot of the time when they say it's a dog or tree you have to write it down. Well, one little girl made very delicate people. I asked her when she started what she was making, and she said 'mommy' and I looked at this 'dot' and said OK. I went back later, and she said she was made her mommy and grandma and was making her baby brother. These 'dots' were no longer 'dots' one 'dot' had sunglasses on and arms and legs, and that was mommy. Grandma was a little bigger and had 'flowers' I was impressed. After a while she was done, and I saw this finished BEAUTIFUL water color. It was so awesome and she said it was mommy (the one with sunglasses) grandma (with flowers) the little one was her baby brother, and the other was her, and then she had little ones that were just 'people' I almost cried it was so wonderful. The lead teacher of the class was almost in tears too. She took this child to show off her work to all the classes. Everyone was amazed by it, and about 30 min later I asked her what it was, and she said it was the same thing she had said previously. And a hour later it was the same. It was so precious, and that is when both the other teacher and I were like THIS is what it's ALL about. It was great. Friday I got off early and got a bunch of stuff done around the house, and after that we went out to Kabuki it's a Japanese sushi place. I have been trying different types of sushi lately, and finding I like allot of it. So Kabuki was just another place to try. I had a Large Roll with shrimp, egg, cucumber and something else in it. We also had a scallop roll. With it I got teryaki chicken which was good as well. You eat with chop sticks, and it's a great place. I had a mint lemonade which actually was DELICIOUS! and Trisha and I shared a appletini which was good too. Saturday was a good day as well. I took my friend Darrell to see Phantom at a dinner theater, and they did a GREAT job. I'm always impressed with the shows they do, and the talented people in this place. I had a salad and chicken and for dessert I had a founde all VERY good. After that Darrell came over and helped me install a security door and a ceiling fan. It was a productive night, and I had a GREAT time. We all planned to have a dinner party this coming Friday since the plan for me to make dinner got messed with when the door took a little longer than I thought it would. Today is Sunday, and I am FINALLY done cleaning up the house and doing laundry and just catching up with ALL I didn't get done. I didn't realize how much I had to do around the house, and i thought i had allot of it done Friday. Today is mother's day, and I am SO GRATEFUL for my mother. She is a blessing in my life, and a great source of strength. She and I have had tough times when I was growing up, and some times you had to wonder why she loved me so. I am grateful she loved and continues to love me and support me. I look to her for strength, and for a true source of PURE love. I know the choices I have made in my life are not what she would WANT me to do. Yet, she has never judged me nor tried to make me be anything less than who I am. I am grateful for everything she has and continues to do for me. I love her with all that I am.

Full Moon

2010-05-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

My week was filled with getting off late ALLOT. We are SEVERELY short staffed at work, and they are trying to remedy the issues, but it's not a easy fix. I totally understand the issues on both my coworkers side, and my boss's side. I'm just praying that solutions come before people get to upset and call state or corporate. Due to the lack of teachers, and sudden increase of children. I have been spending my mornings mainly in the ones, twos or three's. I mainly go where I am needed then in afternoons I'm usually in the Infants, and usually once a week I spend a entire day alone in the infant room. Because the opener of the infants has to be used in another room. It's very interesting, and challenging, but it shall be OK in the end. Last week I got to see a play called 39 Steps. It was funny, and I found myself really enjoying it. This week I have been dealing with allot of personally emotional stuff and trying to face certain demons of my passed. Usually I am OK with it, and can handle it well, but I believe with how I've been sick and the stress at work it's making this all a whole new challenge. I'm feeling better now, but getting to the point of feeling "better" sure hasn't been to easy. I had a few crazy things happen this week like a man trying to 'lure' me to his truck sealing perfume. I'm sorry, but I was taught as a child don't go to strangers cars, and I'm an adult now. Your not going to be the passage in a car and yell at me from your car, and except me to be going to your truck do you? I can't see your driver your a LARGE man, and who knows what's in your truck. After they realized I'd not go there they tried to get the employee of the store I was at to go, and then they went to Sonic where I was headed, and tire to get people there too. They then went to Blockbuster and tried as well, and they finally left, but it was certainly interesting. I then when I was at Sonic had some guy accidentally pay for my meal, and the lady at Sonic didn't know how to fix it. I was like wow, and then later this weekend I had a cashier who couldn't understand her job. The poor people in front of me couldn't speak allot of English. He had to make 2 different transactions because he was getting food and non food and the first payment was on a card that was for food only. So OK she got through that, and then she tried to get my attention for his clothes. I explained twice that the items in front of me where his. He tired to say it as well, and she didn't get it. FINALLY after 5 minutes she got they were HIS. He was going to pay cash and then the rest on a card. Now this isn't to hard to do even I know how to do it. I haven't been in retail in MANY years, but I know you run the cash then do the rest on a card. Well the lady couldn't figure out to run the cash then the card. This poor man was trying to explain in his limited English what he wanted, and even he 2 people behind me understood. So I explained to the cashier that he wanted to use the cash first ten the rest on a card. She still didn't understand it, and so he finally said as best he could that he didn't want a item so he could just use the cash to pay. The cashier didn't understand. So I explained he wanted to put one item back, and use only cash. The cashier then couldn't figure out how to void the item. I was like you hit void and re ring it, but I didn't say anything my patients was thin, and she wasn't listening. So I took a breath while she left the register to get help. Instead of using the phone thing to get help she's running around. The poor man was looking at me I shrugged and tried to explain she was coming back. It was a 20-30 min ordeal before I finally was able to leave. I had new sushi experience this weekend as well. I found eel is pretty good. I watched Avatar this weekend as well, and I really didn't get the point of it. I think it was beautiful, but it was about 2 hours too long in my opinion. Today I am catching up on everything, and wondering if I ever will get to where I need. Hope your week is wonderful and full of peace and comfort.

glad I LOVE my job

2010-04-25T10:40:00.001-07:00

This week was kind of challenging, but not overwhelming. I was and am still fighting being sick. Monday I went home early not feeling well, and I sent a coworker home early. Tuesday and Wednesday I was everywhere working in all different rooms from infants to 4 year olds. Not bad, but I don't like the whole lets go to work and put me where ever, but we are so short staffed that it has to be done. I don't complain I just do what I'm told, and I deal with it. I am truly there because I LOVE the children, and i LOVE working with them. I am not there because I want new adult 'friends' and I'm not there to be friends with them. I am there to take care of these beautiful young lives, and help enrich their lives in whatever way I can. Wheter it be I am there for a hug, to listen, to help them understand to count, a shape, help them be creative. Whatever it is I am there for THEM, and that's why I stay. I truly love my job. Thursday and Friday I was in infants all day long, and again I'm there for the babies. I LOVE working with them, and I am TRULY BLESSED to have the job I do, and to be able to say how much i love it, and be honest about it. I may not always like the people I work with, but as a wise person once said to me. You don't have to bring them home for dinner just make it through the day. Saturday I started feeling like I am getting a cold. I went from the stomach nausea feeling to a scratchy throat, but I managed to make it through the day. Had a nice afternoon with Rachel and Trisha, and in the evening we went to Ethan's mothers home, and had a real home made German meal. She's German, and so is Rachel, and so it was like let's celebrate how German we are and Hitler's birthday. It was fun and I had new foods I've never had before. I had a sour roast, spritzal, roll, German Potato Salad, and red Cabbage, and for desert it was German cookies, Applebutter cake, and German Cake. It all was good. The sour roast was a pot roast with this sauce (I guess they call gravy sauce) it was good, the spritzal is a type of noodle that kind of tasted like a potato. the Potato Salad wasn't like our potato salad it was bacon bits, potato and some kind of like dressing, Red Cabbage was basically just that. Then we had pimpernickel and rye bread, and the different cookies were good we had what was like their version of a kitkat, and the cakes were both yummy. I learned they use alot of like vinegar type things which is fine so things in the food were more 'sour', but I was really impressed and it was good. After that we hung out talked and just enjoyed each others company before heading home. Today is Sunday and I'm trying to get myself up and going I am going to try some sushi's and see 39 Steps. Until next week keep smiling ;)

:/

2010-04-18T08:29:00.000-07:00

this week has been off and on good and crazy. I have been with the 2 year olds and then alone in the infants all week. However, I have been able to get off work on the 'early' side which is nice, but at the same point it's kind of not nice. I am sorta stuck waiting till we have more infants in the infant room, but as of right now I think I am doing ok. I had a nice weekend as well got some clothes, and had some nice times with friends. However, today I am not feeling well woke with a low fever, and a stomach ache. I hope it passes soon. Until next time have a super week!

do wah ditty

2010-04-11T10:17:00.000-07:00

This week has been ok yet interesting. I'd love to have just a 'regular' week where teachers stay in the rooms they are suppose to, and there isn't any drama, but in order to have that I'd have to live in a perfect world. So I simply deal with the things that come, and try to find the positive in it all. I know the Lord has been continues to be and will always be the one in control, and the one who will help me most through ALL my trials. So I had a different teacher working with me one day this week. She claimed to have a kidney stone, and 'needed' to work with infants. It was a very trying time and i talk to my boss, and the afternoon she did not stay in my room. The two times this week for reasons I am still unclear of I was left alone with 5 of my students and moved 3 of my others around. I don't know if my boss is trying to transition these one year olds to move them up or if she's watching labor hours or what. I just do what I'm told and don't ask questions anymore. In them doing this I also go home early on days that I use to stay a almost full day. It's nice to be off, but at the same point it sends me into worry because I need my job to make the money I need to stay in my home. I'm already stressing about how to make next month's bills, but I know too I can change a few things, and I should be ok. My weekend was mainly relaxing, and nice. I did allot of just 'me' time. I spent some of it doing a dinner, movie and games which was allot of fun. Saw Clash of the Titans, and it wasn't bad, but i didn't follow it as well as perhaps I should. I do give the special effects a thumbs up they were great. I know a little mythology so that was helpful, but some of it I was like who did what there? Over all very nice though. Today I am just relaxing rest restoring myself for the week to come. I am enjoying the human spirit, and the awesome power the Lord has in my life. I have taken to just sitting back and talk to my Heavenly Father about how truly blessed my life is, and how truly grateful I am for all I have. Until next time keep smiling everyone :)

2010-04-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

This week had a few adventures like staying way later than I was suppose to, having to work with a different teacher than usual because she was having contractions and was fearful the stress of her 3 1/2 year old room might make things worse. She's fine and everything now, but that day was interesting. To my boss having a HUGE YELLING match with a coworker because of a parent trying to stir up all kinds of trouble. It was a mess, and I VERY glad it didn't involve me, and that I'm not dealing with it. I had a lovely dinner Friday, and enjoyed relaxing and forgetting about all the drama at work. Saturday I went to Arizona Broadway Theater to watch the beautifully talented actors and my friends do a production of CATS. They are always so talented, and the food was good too. I then got a new outfit from some Christmas money, and after that we went to see How to Train A Dragon with Rachel and Jonathan. It was a really cute movie, and I enjoyed my time out. Now it's Sunday, and it's Easter, and it's BEAUTIFUL outside. I love Spring, and Easter and the time we can take to reflect on the Savior. For his life, and the gift we all have of him and all he has done for us. I know how wonderful this time of year is, and I think it's very sad that so many people only really focus on Christ's influence in their life at Easter and Christmas. I personally think people should always take time every day to thank Heavenly Father for ALL our beautiful blessings. Even on days when the skies look darkest there is always light, and I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who guides me, and helps me in all I do. I am grateful for the Savior, and for his willingness to take on all our sins that we can be with him again. I love Spring when things start to renew and breathe again after a long sleepy winter.

goodbye

2010-03-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

This week over all was good nothing major happened. I'm STILL sick, but so is most of the kids I work with. This weekend was a nice but sad one. I went to the Renaissance Festival to say goodbye to all my friends, and see one last show. I had a good yet weird time there. The crowds were kind of off,but we made the best of it. Today Sunday there was a fire, and it delayed the last day of festival for about 30-45 min,but everyone is ok. The fire was in one of the kitchens, but all the people are safe, and everything is set to go good. I'm taking this day to rest finish laundry upload photos and get my hair dyed and maybe go see Rachel today. Until next week keep smiling.

still

2010-03-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

So I've been sick all week, and it sucks. I pretty much worked and rested all week. Saturday I had dinner with rachel, jonathan and darrel. Sunday I started off going to the Renisance Festival only made it a couple hours before I felt yucky again. So came home got a hair cut, and came home and rested. Not a very eventful week by any means of the word, but it is what it is. Untill next week keep on smiling

Colds suck

2010-03-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

Just in case anyone was wondering I dislike having colds, and have been fighting one all week. Over all the week went pretty well with the early days every other day. I'm enjoying it and managing to handle it pretty well. I had a good week Friday I had a nice little dinner out with Trisha. She left to go to Vegas for a week with her mom for spring break. So Saturday I was going to go to the festival with Rachel, but we got out to near Goldfield, and there was major traffic and we both didn't want to fight it. So we went to Goldfield Ghost town and the Dutchman Mesuem. It was fun to learn some history that was so close. After that we went to lunch and just relaxed. We then met up with Ethan, Jonthan and Darrell we had a nice time at dinner, and it was a nice day over all. today is Sunday and I'm feeling worse than I have all week so I am just resting and realxing all day trying to get better.

UGH

2010-03-07T10:11:00.000-08:00

So the week has been basically normal. In infants all day now, and loving it. This weeks news is I am getting a slight schedule change that we are trying for week. I will be doing days on Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday, and closing Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday. I will be with a old coworker named Joy. We used to work with the 2's together, but things got all messed up. So Jennifer made changes and changes, and since we were short a infant teacher, and NO infant teachers have come in for interviews. Jennifer, Joy, Ebony and I had a talk last week, and decided to try this. It's a consistent for the babies and it give me part of my days back, and one person isn't stuck closing ALL the time. I think it's going to be good provided Jennifer sticks to it. That was WONDERFUL news, and we also learned that starting in April we will be earning PTO time again. This was GREAT! I'll be earning roughly 3 hours of vacation a pay period which will give me at least a day of paid vacation and maybe a half a day of paid vacation for when I go on my trip in June. VERY EXCITING!! So that was exciting and my weekend was lovely too. Had a nice relaxing dinner with Trisha on Friday. Saturday we went to the Renaissance Festival (I know SHOCKER right?) It was SO fun. I remet a friend named Darrell. We used to go to dances when we were teens, and we lost each other after high school. The magic of facebook put us back in touch, and we finally remet at the festival. Trisha, me and him had a lot of fun we watched the blacksmith, London broil (juggling show), Drunken Pirate show (dancing, singing, comidic pirates), Don Juan and Migel's "weird" show (it was WEIRD with whips, swords and just weirdness), and ended the day with a nice relaxing Cast in Bronze (carillon) I LOVE the carillon and i got his newest CD. After we were done out there we parted ways. Trisha and I met up with Rachel and Jonathan and went to dinner and a movie. We saw Alice in Wonderland, and i really liked it, and want to watch it again cause i think I missed al ot of stuff, but I enjoyed it. We then came home and it's Sunday and today it's raining it's soooo pretty and I have the door open a little, but might not keep it. I love listening to the rain, but I think I am getting a cold so I might not be able to keep the door open if its cool out. It's a beautiful relaxing day and until next week. Keep safe and be blessed.

OY OY OY VEY

2010-02-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

Ok well my PC is not showing me pictures anymore so I'm stuck using my laptop to write this. Which means alot more spelling errors and possibly forgetting my things since I can't get my post to copy and past and my word doesn't like to work on this computer. So yeah let's see what happend this week? Monday a friend told me he had cancer, and another friends wife of 10 years left him. Tuesday I had a staff meeting and had to hear about a bunch of things we needed to be reminded of. Wednesday my main PC died or something happend. I need someone who knows what the hell they are doing to look at it. Friday I had a nice realxing evening had a nice dinner with Trisha and ralxed with a early evening in. Saturday I went to the Ren. Fest. It was alot of fun it was pirate weekend. I also went to some shows that I don't normally go to. I saw Tartanic which is great bagpipe music have a frined in that group. We watched Adam Crack who does a whip show. VERY impressive I highly recomend going to see him. I have never sat through a Don Juan and Migel show so we did that this time around. It was funny it's swords and whips., and very entertaining. Watched London Broils blades of fury show. Those boys are super funny and great juggelers. Then there was the drunken pirate show which is my friends, and that show is so funny it's better when you have great people playing back. I love being able to go out and support all my friends. I then saw the greyhounds and we came home. Had a nice light dinner did some shopping for Trisha came home and relaxed. Today is Sunday and Im doing much needed laundry and cleaning jewlery. Just realxing enjoying the rain which caused the festval to close today. It never closes for rain, but with rivers on site and a flooded parking lot it's no good. I think it's good at the same point as well since Arizona NEEDS this rain. Just means we have had a very wet year this season. Untill next week enjoy, love, light, happiness and fairy blessings to all.

Another day in the neighborhood

2010-02-21T08:41:00.000-08:00

Monday I worked at 6 was suppose to get off at 2 and ended up getting off at 315. So I was in the infants all day it wasn’t bad until I was told stay till 230 so please take a break. Ok no problem the lady closing for me had a doctor appointment. Then it was 300 I was like ok I’m alright cause I took a hour break then it kept getting later finally at 315 I left. It was special overall a good day though. Tuesday was good other than me feeling tired. I was in the infant room all day. I didn’t walk outside I did some cardio inside instead and all is good in my neighborhood. Wednesday and I am in infants all day due to the increase of babies. I am over all very happy only thing is I want my days back and my boss still is lying saying I’ll get it. Thursday was MUCH better relaxed calm in infants ALL day. Life is good. Friday was in infants all day love being back in my room all the time. Came home had a nice dinner came home and rested. Saturday was interesting. It started off normal getup go get breakfast go the renaissance festival. The weather was cloudy and cool and we knew it might rain. No big deal the rain isn’t a lot usually in Arizona, and if it does rain it will stop shortly. Get there and it was sprinkling no big deal us the umbrella life is good. It even stopped raining for a bit so we were fine. As we are making our way to go to our first show it starts pouring so I stop to the side figure it would pass and lighten up. Yet, the rain had other ideas it rained and rained and it was a hour still raining light an heavy. I was like ok it will pass, but people were doing shows in as much shelter as they could. It got colder and I got stiffer after about 2 hours we left. We went and got our nails done and had a nice lunch to warm up. After that we went to Arizona Broadway to get our season tickets and figure out what shows we would like to see. So we will be seeing Full Monty, My Fairy Lady, Baby and 42 Street. We might also add in All Shook Up, but haven’t decided on that. Then we went to Borders, Wal-Mart, Ross and the mall. Trisha was trying to find something for work, and as we were out Rachel and Jonathan wanted to go to dinner so we did. WE went to their house and watched Spiderwick which I hadn’t seen yet. I liked it thought it was cute. After that we came home went to bed. Here it is Sunday now, and I am catching up on blogs, e-mails, facebook, laundry and money. Here’s to a fun filled relaxing day and a GREAT week.

Renaissance Festival and Mary Poppins

2010-02-14T09:10:00.001-08:00

Monday was a crazy morning I was in every room for some amount of time today. Afternoon of course was infants as usual. We had state come visit because of a complaint of over ratio mornings so that was fun. I had a lovely walk listened to a bird sing my whole walk. I got off at 6 like I’m suppose to life is good. Trisha is out of town for work this week so it’s REALLY quiet here. Tuesday I spent the WHOLE day in Infants. Funny how it takes state coming to remedy that issue, I am excited to have 2 new babies starting next week. My walk was very peaceful today and the fresh cut grass was lovely. Wednesday was nice to be in infants all day. The day over all went really nice had a great walk and life is good. Thursday I was in all kinds of rooms including the older 4’s quiet a interesting day. Have a major back an head ache. Was in infants all afternoon an my walk was even just meh. I think its’ cause my head hurts but I did enjoy the smell of someones fireplace. Friday was a interesting day I was busy all day long with very excited kids. I was in a lot of pain in my head and back so I didn’t walk. Saturday was a lot of fun. I took Rachel to the Renaissance festival. We had a great time and after that we went out to dinner and a movie with Rachel, Ethan, Jonathan, Trisha and I. Today is Sunday and I am going to see Mary Poppins. It’s valentine’s day which I’m not fond of, but that’s ok. It’s also Arizona’s birthday. Until next week keep smiling.

Renaissance Festival Begins!!!!

2010-02-07T09:38:00.000-08:00

Monday I was in infants all day so very very super nice. I also have started walking around the block takes between 10-15 min and it’s so nice. I get to take time out to exercise and feel the beauty and peace that is within nature as I go. I knew it was easy to feel it. I just have now realized how much I’ve missed it. Tuesday was kind of a cluster I woke with a MAJOR headache. I worked in the young 2’s and 3’s then afternoon in infants alone. Enjoyed the fresh cut grass on my walk that smell is awesome! Glad to be home now though. Wednesday was a crazy day at work we had a lock down two fire alarm pulls and just crazy day. The weather was beautiful I got to see the biggest beautiful double rainbow I didn’t walk due to rain, but it was GORGEOUS! Over all a challenging good day! Thursday wasn’t to bad was in the older 2’s and enjoyed it afternoon I was in infants. My walk tonight was beautifully peaceful. It was dusk the weather beautiful and I was able to be lost in my thoughts loved it! Friday was good was in older 2’s and had a lot of fun and infants afternoon, had a great walk and am looking forward to the weekend. Had a relaxing night just had dinner and a restful night. Saturday I went to the Renaissance Festival it was opening day. I had a BLAST despite my neck/shoulder pain. I saw old friends and great shows, and got lots of goodies. Can’t wait till next week to go again. After that Trisha, Joy and I had dinner and games FUN times. Today is Sunday and I am relaxing resting and enjoying a beautiful rainy day! Have a good week ya’ll

Yehaw

2010-01-31T09:41:00.001-08:00

Monday I was feeling better and was in the young 3’s and in ones for a short time then in infants. Over all had a good day despite a couple moments of frustration. Tuesday was hard for me, for whatever reason I woke up every hour during the night. I was then in the 3s but we had to take some of the 2’s and older 3’s and we had 25 kids in there. It was certainly a challenge with how tired I was and keeping control of the room. The afternoon wasn’t to bad I was in the infants, but I had one baby that wouldn’t stop crying. This made for a trying afternoon. I’m glad to be home tonight for sure. Wednesday I was in Infants all day and it was great. I am feeling a lot better today than yesterday. I even on face book found a friend I haven’t talked to in well over 12 years. We used to hang out at youth dances. I am excited to be in contact with him again. Thursday I was in infants all day long totally groovy. I am still talking with Darell and life is good. Friday was a mess at work I had 23 3 year olds and they were all crazy. Afternoon wasn’t to bad with infants. I was just dead beat tired from the morning. I came home and went to dinner and then to bed. Saturday I woke up got dressed had brunch then get stuff for a candle lite party. The candle lite party was a lot of fun after that Joy, Trisha and I played Harry Potter Clue. After that I went and got a book and then went with Rachel, Jonathan, Ethan and Trisha to have a nice dinner and cosmic bowling it was a blast. Sunday I stayed home and relaxed. Until next week keep on smiling friends!