Thursday, May 22, 2008

It's getting closer.......




To the end of the quarter...Thank God! I had a bit of a mishap last week and didn't turn in my assignment or take my test for my on-line class by the appropriate time....so I had a bit of a scare because due to a family emergency my instructor hasn't been as active in the classroom...so I thought I was going to have to drop nutrition which would be bad because there is only 3 weeks left of the quarter...I would probably get a better grade next quarter just because the cirriculum stays the same and I have the answers to most of the tests....so it was tempting... but my teacher let me take the test when she finally got back to me and she accepted my late assignment. HURRAY! So although I will have to accept my grade as it is...I am glad I don't have to pay for the same class twice.
I have been studying so much lately...the only time I really get out is lunch on Tuesdays with a special friend, and when my family takes a trip to Wal-mart or to the lake to run the dogs. I swear I need to scrpbook my relationship with Wally's. I have also been doing some fundraising activities for my mission trip.
Clarissa is 5 today! SHe thinks she is a grown up now...and I can almost see it...she has definatley grown out of the baby and toddler looking stage and has grown into a beautiful young girl. I have her kindergarten registration papers....it doesn't seem possible. They are doing all day kindergarten next fall, due to gas prices, the bus barn doens't want to take double trips anymore. Although, it is good for our family because I will no longer need daycare....it is also an ending to a chapter in our life, which is sad in a way. But I am happy to be in this stage of our life and family.
School is coming to an end, the kids are getting restless and I am looking forward to being able to spend some more time with them.
This kid has been bothering Bryce at school apparently, the kid is new and he has been bullying Bryce...I don't know why Bryce is the one that keeps getting picked on...I know he is a smartmouth and bully at home...but not usually in public..hehe...Anyway he wouldn't discuss the issue with me because apparently he think I wouldn't handle it the way he wants to handle it, he refuses to let me call the school, he thinks it will make it worse and he will look like a baby or something. so yesterday , he and Rob devised a plan. I Am always scared of Rob's plans!
But apparently the kid told Bryce he has an older sister that is coming to school to help him beat up Bryce( I think, I should let you know how the bus system works, they drop off the kids from the further schools at whichever grade school is closest to their house, so the older kids walk home with the younger kids). Well, the girl is in one of Jeri's classes. So Jeri Offered to ride the bus home also, so she would be riding the same bus as this guys older sister. Usually the younger boys just walk home without Bryce so they offered to stick around for the extra 15 minutes and wait for Bryce. This kid who has been picking on Bryce has already gotten " talked to" on the bus for kicking and hitting Bryce, so Bryce is convinced that he will try and beat him up.
Well, now this kid is and his sister are going to have to fight off 5 kids rather than just one. Rob instructed Jeri to just stay close by and if the sister gets involved...then Jeri can get involved...HE also instructed the boys to just be watchful and get involved if need be ..because Bryce isn't afraid of getting hurt, and he isn't afraid of anyone...but he doesn't need to be ganged up on either..he is just a "little guy" after all. Of course I am hearing all of this on Rob's lunch hour because these "manly" boys don't want their Mommy rescuing them???? What is this a conspiracy?? I think it is great that all of my children are going to back one another up...like they are supposed to ...but I don't want fighting..and Rob didn't even tell them to take a cell phone in case they need me?? What is that?
SO I may just drive up to the school and see how it all plays out...and try not to interfere...if I can help it!
Well I need to get back to work...I posted these pics from some of the nights that we take the dogs out to the lake for fetch...I don't have much time to walk them in the mornings now...so we take them out to the lake a few times a week for running.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

May 14th

Hi All,
Well, the puppies are ready to go to their homes...I believe now that they are minipin and weiner dog.....Cute as can be and very little. I have homes for 2 of them..but I need a home for the little girl now..her owners backed out.
School is going...I have 2 research papers I have to write this weekend....for the most part--I will be able to fine tune them next week...so I will be spending alot of time at the library this weekend. One is for philosophy, I am writing about Martin Luther King jr. and his non-violent resistence. For my English paper I have to write a paper, apply a topic that pertains to the book " All the pretty horses" by Cormac McCarthy. All I can tell you about that book is that.....it is no pick me upper. It is a western that has no mercy or sunshiny feelings in it...so I am struggling to find something interesting enough for me to research.
Rob is doing well at his job. However...he went to the doctor today, he hasn't been feeling well. So pray for him. I am hoping it isn't diabetes...it runs in his family and I think he has some symptoms.
The kids are doing well....I feel like I am neglecting them some..because school is all consuming for me at this point. Next quarter I am only taking 20 credits so it will be a little bit better.
The trampoline was a really good thing for my kids...they love it and I keep forgetting to get the camera and take pics of them jumping about. It is good exercise for them! They are handling my homework desk pretty well..they always come behind me and ask...MOm...Are you doing homework? That way they know if I say yes--they will go ask Dad...for whatever they need. That is really nice of them, I am so glad they are helping in their little way to support me.
Clarissa is turning 5 next week and she thinks she is a "grown-up" now. 5 is apparently the BIG number! We are having a wedding birthday.
Bryce is acting so much better , I think the counseling is helping...just so he has someone neutral to talk to about his troubles. Apparently Landon and my divorce still bothers him some...I feel bad about that...but such as life. JEri is going to counseling....her issues are a bit stronger...so it is just an ongoing process..but so far so good..I like this counselor.
Cole is acting out a bit, I think he is trying to compete with the older kids...Carl lost a tooth today...I think he was embarrassed or something to give it to me because it had a cavity..haha! HE told me he really does brush his teeth...hahaha! Preston is keeping up with everything...growing up into a "little man" and everytime I look at him and see how big he gets ..a little peice of me weeps. My little baby..hasn't been a baby for such a long time--he is 8. They will all be gone before I know it.
Well I need to get dinner started...I hope you all have a great week!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

It's May...Hurray!

HI All ,
Today is the first day of May...I am sure that is exciting for some people...it is exciting for me because I know I only have 5 weeks left of this quarter...UGH! I took way to many credits and it is to late to back out now...I will never take 25 credits again..so to all the people that told me I shouldn't do it....You were right! I pretty much have no life! I get up at 5:00 am to study...go to school...come home, eat lunch and study until bedtime. Rob has been having to take care of the kids and clean ( he doesn't do very much cleaning...our house is embarrassing..but he is keeping enough dishes clean so we can eat). I make dinner and eat dinner with my family...and that is about it.
I am getting a 4.0 in only one class..thank God it is a class I need for nursing! Philosophy I am getting a C...I think I can raise this grade..depending on how well I do on my research project..UGH! I have been scoring 100% on all of my assignments..and I scored a 90% on my mid terms..it is the first week of assignments and the first test that have brought my grade down so much...I didn't understand it all at first. I am struggling with algebra a little also--I am getting C in that class...it was my last test that brought my grade down..I think I could have gotten at least a B, but there was construction on the way to school and I was late to class 15 minutes, to take my test and I didn't get to finish the test. Yeah, and college isn't like high school...they don't care! HAHAHA! So that had been my week of mid terms! Oh well..as long as I pass...The only classes i absolutely have to get an A in..are the pre-req's for nursing.
The puppies are doing well...they are so cute! They are walking around and playing. ChiChi is feeling at home because she has turned into a YAPPER! great just what I didn't want! Anyway..she is cute and I love her! So I will deal with her imperfections!
Jeri is excited because next weekend in the Avril concert---so we will be heading to Spokane. Rob took the boys paint balling last weekend..I have a feeling this is going to be an every weekend pastime..although I am a little worried about the bruises...it is so bad...I feel like it is a bit of child abuse , but the boys assure me it isn't. Poor Preston, came home with huge welts...I didn't want him to go in the first place because he is so young, I don't know if he understands what he is getting himself into?? But he assured me he has fun ....oh well.
Well there is our update...I hope you are all enjoying the spring and sunshine!