Okay, I haven't thought of a fun catchy way to post what's going on in my head. I love "Ten on Tuesday" that my cousin does and someone does "Seven on Sunday" or "Random Wednesday" etc. If anyone can think of a cute way to share the randomness of my life that would keep me consistently blogging (i.e. journal-ing - that I'm terrible at), please let me know.
First - check out the adorable pictures of Lil' D from his Sears photo shoot last week.
We love Sears Photos. I joined their Super-Saver club right after Lil D' was born and have saved the $15.00 for the membership many, many times over. You can't beat a free 8x10 anytime you go in, BOGO on everything else, great coupons and great sales. We love it!
Second - I am very opinionated (alright, stop laughing and saying that's an understatement). I have purposefully avoided getting heavily involved in politics over the last few years because of how irritated I am with everyone. I've been on a news strike (with the exception of what John tells me and a little bit of NPR to balance what John tells me) since May. I did watch the Republican Debates (and played a very fun game while doing it). But, this week, as the Republican primary continues on its roller coaster, SOPA was almost passed, and several other things that just annoyed me (along with a new bill in the KY senate tying teacher salary to standardize test scores) I feel that I need to become vocal again. I am still debating what this will mean. Probably, it will mean that in the future I will post about my ideal candidate and why I feel the way I do. Just once, I'd like to vote FOR someone, instead of having to pick the lesser of two evils or voting AGAINST someone.
Third - John and I are constantly blessed by the generosity of family, friends, and strangers. Just this week, John's mom watched Lil' D so I could work on Friday, my mom and dad let me crash at their place so John could get school work done, a friend gave us 2 huge bags of toys, one of John's co-workers gave him a ride home twice this week, my sister cleaned out her closet (I love it when she does this) and I got new jeans, skirts, and tops! Add to that the generosity of strangers - someone took my cart back when I was grocery shopping so I didn't have to leave Lil' D in the car by himself, numerous people that help with doors, others that smile and tell me that Lil' D's so cute and I am richly blessed.
Fourth - I love TEACHING - this is different from MANAGING which, over the last couple of years has taken a lot of the joy out of TEACHING. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sub and I had a great time because I felt like I was able to TEACH and the students were able to LEARN. It was great!
Fifth - Lil' D is at such a fun stage right now. He's been singing along with every song he knows, inventing games, counting to play hide n' go seek, dancing, playing with Play Dough, asking for what he wants, reading books independently (he knows the words and will "read' the book), and still being my cuddly little one. I love being at home with him and although it's challenging, and I miss TEACHING (see above, I don't miss the other half), I wouldn't trade being home with him right now for any amount of money or "personal fulfillment" in the world!
Sixth - I think I'm going to try my hand at gardening on a small scale. I've borrowed the book Gardening By the Square Foot and I'm going to read it and probably try it. We'll see.
I think that wraps up the randomness in my head for the evening.
I think that's about all for right now.
