So - I'm now in the last two classes I need to take for my degree...I see the end of the classes at least on the syllabus...not sure if I'll make it through the projects - but finally I get to do projects that I will actually USE in my job. That's the most exciting part. It's what is making all of these classes worth it.
Now...for the rest of life...not sure I'll make it get home, go to a ballgame, come home, get dinner...do homework...notice that picking up the house and normal routine things are missing from that list. I already feel like I'm behind and it's only day 2. At least I'm not thinking - what have I gotten myself into...I've done that in the past.
So - homework for tonight is done, girls are clean and I am catching my breath before I start packing for the reunion...I do have myself and the swim gear packed already. Logistics for the travel are done too...guess I've got more done and checked off the to-do list than I feel like.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
the Flood of 2007
Well, I survived this part of the flood of 2007. While camping we got a massive storm that came through and had water up to the running board on my car...it was so high that it came into my cabin and all over the floor....I didn't really realize it...until I woke up in the morning. The good thing is that the electricity was fixed and that meant I had air for the 90 degrees and 90 percent humidity today.
After looking at all the road conditions and watching traffic be diverted on the interstate we're not quite sure what route will take us home tomorrow...we'll see...guess glad the campsite has wi-fi :)
After looking at all the road conditions and watching traffic be diverted on the interstate we're not quite sure what route will take us home tomorrow...we'll see...guess glad the campsite has wi-fi :)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
First time for everything
OK - so when two of the friends you talk to most both use this site - it wouldn't be long before I decided to try it for myself...
While I'm not completly sure how often I'll get back to this...at least it's a place for me to put things down I don't want to forget...
Madison...finished first grade...all As, behavior went from needs improvement to satisfactory...all those parents that are afraid to put their kid w/ ADHD on medication - I say give it a try - if the side affects show up, you can always take them off, but what a difference in her academics. Her behavior is much improved too. Only problem we've had is that she lost a few pounds and then got taller, so she looks really skinny. Her summer events include softball which started in May and they travel to Arcola, Arthur & Lovington to play games, day-time basketball camp, volleyball camp and then 6 weeks at her dad's.
[Personal commentary...we'll see how I handle it. I should be ok, but then again, I've never been without my girls that long ever. In the grand scheme of things, I know it is best for them, to spend time w/ him - but you can't blame a girl for being selfish and wanting her kids, right]
Kaylee...uses complete sentences...and jokes with you now...which is strange in my brain - it's an abstract concept...as for the potty...she's got a little interest, but I'm not pushing her. I stressed myself out with Madison trying then not trying, then trying every time she showed interest. I figure she's only 2 there's plenty of time and she seems to be doing a pretty good job on her own every so often. She thinks she is Madison's age and mimics everything she does as best she physically can. Kaylee has no summer plans that don't involve the rest of us...I've enjoyed a little one-on-one time w/ Kaylee while Madison's at practice or at camp...I don't usually get that kind of time with her. I remember having that with Madison a bit, this is a fun age. She knows all her colors (except brown...we just started working on that) and this week started singing the entire ABCs...she needs just a bit of help at H-I...but can do the rest on her own...my kid, doing ABCs before 123s...hmmmm...ok, so she knows circle, square, triangle, oval, and can make a triangle w/ her fingers, so maybe it's all evened out somewhere.
Me...last two classes at EIU's campus this summer...I will leave the house at 7 for an 8:30-11:00 class, then go to a 1:00-2:45 class...then finally home..so it's a full day. One is a research class, so I think that I will be so busy with class that the girls being with their dad will be at the right time. I know homework these past few semesters was challenging to do. Other than that, I'm doing ADPi stuff, which is my "hobby" and an excel project for Delta Kappa Gamma...and going to try to enjoy summer with no construction projects at my house. Although we may do concrete in the drive later this summer...we'll see.
I have successfully organized my garage and now feel that it's not in the optimum arrangement. Hey, I only rearranged my office 4 times in less than a year before I felt good about it - I guess I'm only on arrangement #1` in the garage.
Other summer plans include camping w/ Mom's family (the girls have to miss it) and then the Arney Reunion in Missouri - at the end of June is the annual ADPi trip. Still looking at a trip in August to South Carolina on my free ticket from Northwest...looks like that might work out. I just have to make kid arrangements and figure out a couple more logistics.
So - if I don't get back to
While I'm not completly sure how often I'll get back to this...at least it's a place for me to put things down I don't want to forget...
Madison...finished first grade...all As, behavior went from needs improvement to satisfactory...all those parents that are afraid to put their kid w/ ADHD on medication - I say give it a try - if the side affects show up, you can always take them off, but what a difference in her academics. Her behavior is much improved too. Only problem we've had is that she lost a few pounds and then got taller, so she looks really skinny. Her summer events include softball which started in May and they travel to Arcola, Arthur & Lovington to play games, day-time basketball camp, volleyball camp and then 6 weeks at her dad's.
[Personal commentary...we'll see how I handle it. I should be ok, but then again, I've never been without my girls that long ever. In the grand scheme of things, I know it is best for them, to spend time w/ him - but you can't blame a girl for being selfish and wanting her kids, right]
Kaylee...uses complete sentences...and jokes with you now...which is strange in my brain - it's an abstract concept...as for the potty...she's got a little interest, but I'm not pushing her. I stressed myself out with Madison trying then not trying, then trying every time she showed interest. I figure she's only 2 there's plenty of time and she seems to be doing a pretty good job on her own every so often. She thinks she is Madison's age and mimics everything she does as best she physically can. Kaylee has no summer plans that don't involve the rest of us...I've enjoyed a little one-on-one time w/ Kaylee while Madison's at practice or at camp...I don't usually get that kind of time with her. I remember having that with Madison a bit, this is a fun age. She knows all her colors (except brown...we just started working on that) and this week started singing the entire ABCs...she needs just a bit of help at H-I...but can do the rest on her own...my kid, doing ABCs before 123s...hmmmm...ok, so she knows circle, square, triangle, oval, and can make a triangle w/ her fingers, so maybe it's all evened out somewhere.
Me...last two classes at EIU's campus this summer...I will leave the house at 7 for an 8:30-11:00 class, then go to a 1:00-2:45 class...then finally home..so it's a full day. One is a research class, so I think that I will be so busy with class that the girls being with their dad will be at the right time. I know homework these past few semesters was challenging to do. Other than that, I'm doing ADPi stuff, which is my "hobby" and an excel project for Delta Kappa Gamma...and going to try to enjoy summer with no construction projects at my house. Although we may do concrete in the drive later this summer...we'll see.
I have successfully organized my garage and now feel that it's not in the optimum arrangement. Hey, I only rearranged my office 4 times in less than a year before I felt good about it - I guess I'm only on arrangement #1` in the garage.
Other summer plans include camping w/ Mom's family (the girls have to miss it) and then the Arney Reunion in Missouri - at the end of June is the annual ADPi trip. Still looking at a trip in August to South Carolina on my free ticket from Northwest...looks like that might work out. I just have to make kid arrangements and figure out a couple more logistics.
So - if I don't get back to
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