Monday

Boo!

Sunday

My head hurts. I just can't write tonight. See you tomorrow!

Saturday

Jay left early this morning to head to the Men's Prayer Breakfast at church. being a deacon means you have to do these things! Actually he did them before (a little) so it wasn't a big deal. The kids and I treated ourselves to the breakfast buffet at Golden Corral. Later, I treated myself to an emergency trip to the bathroom at Wal Mart. But I digress.

The kids and I headed to church because a group of us were getting together to start painting the Nativity scenes. We painted the tomb, Mary's house, and Ceasar's Palace. Just the base coat, mind you. All shading and accentying still needs to be done. It was COLD and windy. At one point, the wind was blowing so hard, it kept knocking our work over. It was at this point that we decided to call it a day. The kids played in the sandbox and on the playground but soon headed up to the Student Cafe to chill and get warm. It was a productive day.

The rest of the day we just chilled. I felt like I never got warm and it was almost 7pm before I came out from under the covers. I had to feed the kids because if I don't, no one else will. Right Jay?

Gladiators Game

We went to the Gwinnett Gladiators game tonight. It was out first time taking the kids, and my first time in a very long time. It was FUN! Lots of action, lots of noise, and - I must say - lots of fighting! We took Alex's little friend Nathan - it was a good pick because he loves hockey. Mary was a little PITA but when is she not? She fell asleep as soon as her little head hit the pillow though. She called for me to tuck her in and as soon as I walked in to see her, she was fast asleep. Pobrecita!

Tomorrow is painting day at the pavillion. Lots to do! Jay is going to run to Stockbridge for me to drop off some sweatshirts to be embroidered. I have to charge my camera battery because it's been forever since I took a pic!

Thursday

Unity tonight. We sorted bags for the Angel Tree Project. Man, it sure did open my eyes about how much work is involved in this project! Lots to do, lots of needs, lots of kiddos! It was good for all of us.

I had the kids' conferences today. Long story but suffice it to say that both little kids are doing well. I had some questions and didn't like the answers I got much but that's just their different teaching styles.

Friday tomorrow! Yeah! I'm having breakfast w/ two friends and shopping for sweatshirts for the Christmas Parade.

Wednesday

Long day. Short day at work since the kids had early release. We went to church early because Alex had an appointment to speak with Seth about being baptized. V. long meeting. But it went well and Alex has a lot of material to think about.

Somehow I found myself in charge of coordinating the painting of the Nativity drive thru. What? How did that happen? So that will probably start this Saturday since time is a-runnin' out! Only two of the six scenes have been built. Hopefully the rest will be done by this weekend. I'm also scrambling to get the Opt to Shop together. Tablecloths, tables, signs, etc. Lots to coordinate. It will all come together, it always does. I'm also singing at the brunch and decorating a table. Crazy busy it will be. Anita has offered to do my centerpiece so that is a relief.

Still trying to plan Thanksgiving. Not sure what we want to do. We've committed to going to the Tanzosch's house but may rethink it - still thinking about it.

Must go finish lesson plan for tomorrow - I'm being evaluated by the principal - yikes!

Alex is so funny...

My boy is a trip. He tries so hard but invariably gets himself into a mess. He took a shower tonight and since there was no kid shampoo in there, he decided to use regular body soap. He took his nails and scraped some soap into his hair. Yikes! He got out, got dressed, brushed his teeth and was in the bed already before Jay noticed. Luckily he noticed, right? Jay put him back in the shower to wash the soap out and to properly wash it. He came up to me and said, "Mommy - you know that rectangular thing?" He was talking about the soap!!!! How funny. My boy is so cute. He had another great night at TKD. There's a mom there that is always commenting on how he is improving. Tonight she said his stamina has improved since the beginning. She is right. He wants to be a fast runner so bad. He is going to participate in Ninja Camp - it's a board breaking contest, pizza, movie and a sleepover at the TKD place. Should be fun.

I worked today. It was a good day. I had lunch with Carlos and that is always fun. He laughed and laughed and laughed. I want to get him married to Elizabeth soon! That way he won't ever leave. *sigh*