Really?

Well, my question today is....How long can a headache really last? I have had a headache for several days, but it just seems to be getting worse and worse. Sinus cavities are congested, but nothing will break it up. I have been taking Mucinex D for days now. I even did a nasal flush today with little affect...and it was horrible. I feel like just for the effort, all mucus should have given up and surrendered. If anyone had a miracle remedy, please let me in on the secret. I promise not to tell anyone-Girl Scout honor---well, I was never really an official Girl Scout, so to heck with that. Maybe I just need to see an ENT. I guess I will try to put my baby down for the night and turn in. Maybe a great night sleep will help. Hoping tomorrow will meet me with fresh air--that I can breathe---and a little better health!

Another Week Down!

Well, I made it through another week...hooray!! Things are falling into place nicely. My students are rocking, the new fall scents are out at Bath and Body Works, and Bama won BIG this weekend...not to mention a 3 day weekend. Life is good. I am reading a new book called The Traveler's Gift. What an awesome and eye opening read! Really makes you look at your life and how you live it. I want to recommend it to everyone...very insightful. My sweet family came to stay with me this weekend, another blessing for me. My niece and nephew are fabulous. However, I have to say I am glad my baby is 6. I have to admit I LOVE my sleep. I love that she doesn't drool everywhere, and that she can potty in the potty by herself. It's the little things...
     I think there will be TWO doctor's visits in the near future-hopefully tomorrow. Both my sweet babies, Ada and Jack, are feeling under the weather. Ada definitely has a sinus infection starting, not to mention a sinus infection ALWAYS progresses into an ear infection, despite the best laid plans to avoid them. Jack has had 3 sinus/ear infections in the last 3 months. Not sure what is going on there, since he is NEVER sick. I think age may be creeping up on him. Good thing I am so much younger!!!:)
   I am looking forward to my 4 day week this week. My sweet first graders are making lots of progress. However, I keep being asked when we can take a nap. (wish I could help them with that!I really should teach a course in proper napping techniques-maybe that can be my future endeavor.)We are definitely worn out by the end of the day, and we have had some kind of fever virus spreading through the school. I guess when all those germs come together, something is bound to happen! Maybe I can stay well for at least a little while longer, anyway. With teaching during the day, teaching after-school enrichment on Fridays and trying to manage a household, I don't have time to be sick....I mean, it seems the world around me falls apart when I am sick. I am truly irreplaceable...or I like to think that anyway.
So, cheers to the week ahead, staying well, and some more BAMA wins! Roll Tide!

Well, it has been awhile since my last blog...but whose counting really? A lot has happened since then, so to catch you up. My daughter and I had a great year last year in Kindergarten and we BOTH graduated to First Grade! I got to keep some of my babies from last year, and we added a few from other classes. I can happily say that we made it through the first week in First Grade. The first day was a BIG eye opener. I kept saying, "Wow, this day has been SO easy!" First graders know how to write and read and blow their own noses! What a difference from every first day of Kindergarten! Don't get me wrong, I have LOVED everyday of Kindergarten, for the last 9 years, but first graders are so much more independent-like night and day! My sweet daughter is still across the hall for me, which makes my job so much easier to go to everyday. However, we have gotten a new math program, which seems to be a MESS! I will start teaching the topics next week, but just looking over everything, it is put together like a Kindergartener puts together an outfit! Just a hot mess. I am hoping that as I wade through it, the light bulb will come on, and everything will make perfect sense....Here's to hoping! Well, prayers are welcome for the second week, as we settle into all the first grader stuff.

Party's Over

I said goodbye to my baby girl this morning. (My mom left early this morning with her so she could get back in time to teach her Sunday school class.) My husband was very surprised, I think, that he didn't have to mop up the tears. Could be that I was so tired....After the party yesterday at Artistic Expressions where everyone got to paint and eat cake, the girls had a fashion show for us! They insisted that I pull out my makeup bag so they could give each other a makeover. Well, Ada HAD to do her own makeup, because after watching me for almost 5 years, she is an expert in her own mind. Needless, to say when all 4 girls got finished, they were looking a sight. I sure hope that is not how I put on my makeup, Ada. If so mommy needs some MAJOR help. Good thing she has at least 15 years before her dad will let her wear real makeup! After that, the girls, of course, decide they must all sleep together, so me and my husband gave up our king size bed for the little queens. But I am happy to say, around 2 o'clock this morning my sweet little 5 year old came and crawled  in my bed for a little snuggle time. When she got up this morning and I whispered "Happy Birthday" her ear. She looked at me with those sweet eyes and dimples, with her little hand on her chest, and said, "Mama, I don't feel 5." Let's hope she doesn't for awhile.....

Party and Tears

My daughter woke up this morning chanting, "It's my birthday party day!" I wasn't THAT excited being that it was so early and the sun was just peeking over the horizon, but I guess I better just get in party mode. We've been up two and half hours and she has asked me at least 10 times "Is it time for my party yet?" Being that it doesn't start until 4, it is going to be a long day. How convient for her dad to have things to do this morning! I think I will just set an alarm clock, and she will know that when it goes off, it will be TIME!
My daughter has decided to go spend a few days with her NeeNee, my mom, before school starts. Other parents have told me that it gets easier as your children get older to have them stay with other people, but I must disagree. The closer it gets to her leaving, my chest hurts. As she was dancing and singing for me and her dad last night, I literally had to look away as the tears were forming in my eyes. I asked her what I was going to do here without her and she insists that I should just invite "another kid" over to play with. Kids always have an answer for everything. Well, we will soon see if I can hold it together today. I know tomorrow morning when she leaves, I can at least hold the tears until she is down the driveway!

Morning TIme

Every morning as I wake up I look over to see the two most important people in my life. That's right, Ada, my daughter, still sleeps with me on occasion. I keep thinking that in a few years snuggling with her mom will not be cool anymore, so I am trying to take advantage of this as long as possible. My husband says there will be no more children. It took us six years and fertility pills to get Ada, so we feel blessed that we have her, but it would be nice to have one more. Ada is growing so fast....two days until her 5th birthday. I told her that she couldn't have any birthdays after 4, but she had a good argument. "If she could turn 5, then she could start school, and be with me everyday"....so I gave in and planned the party. I guess keeping her young is impossible. So, as I put the finishing touches on her 5th birthday party I reflect on the past five years and all the great moments we have had.

New Adventures

I am a mom of a beautiful daughter, who is about to start Kindergarten this year. She and I will soon embark on great, new experiences. Stay tuned for our adventures as I attempt to teach my own Kindergarten class across the hall from her. As a veteran teacher, I think it will go great.....but what will I do all day without those sweet little kisses and hugs that I have gotten used to all summer?