Brooklynn takes Bella to see Cinderella. Last thread.

[reelmom]

I finally made it over.

 

[Tink9721]

I'm here!

Anything on a Minnie plate is just a little bitt better than normal.

It's amazing what all these high-tech gadgets can do. Good luck with your Disney trips videos. They will be fun to look back on.

I know! The fact that I can take footage off of a little casette tape and put it on my computer blows my mind! I finished my Spanish project! It took me a while, because I was having issues getting it on a DVD but I figured it out I'll be hiding under my desk when we watch our DVD in class tomorrow Oh well, I'm only on the screen for about 15 seconds. Which is more than enough for me

 

[MeMom]

This is going to be a very long day. I slept in about twenty minute spurts here and there from shortly before midnight until about three o'clock, and then I just gave up on sleeping for this night. This is a case of 'can't get it off of my mind' concerning one of my students. I had heard on the news this weekend that there was a heater-related house fire in the city where I teach, but I was not paying much attention, as I was going about my housework.

I found out Monday morning that it was the home of one of my students, and he is one of my very sweetest kids. I chose him for the boy's Citizenship Award last semester. He works so diligently and stays out of any chaos. When asked to take sides in a situation with his peers, he is brave enough in second grade to say he's out of it! Such a great kid! I've met both parents at Open House and then when his mom brought their dog for his show-and-tell one Friday. There is also a kindergarten sister.

They are staying with friends right now, and I don't know how long that arrangement is good for. Hopefully, they have really good friends. I don't know if they have family here or not. I was on the phone last night with a couple of people from church hoping to round up Christmas toys and money for the kids and necessities for them all. I hope to talk to his mom today to see how we can best help them. As a mom, I just feel sure they already had some toys stashed away somewhere in the house at this date, and from what I know, pretty much everything is gone.

Anyway, keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. I wish I could show you a picture of this great little guy and better yet, I wish that you could know his personality. He is well-liked by all of his classmates, and it was a little upsetting to some of the kids yesterday who had seen and heard it on the news. He held up well, though. I'm hoping he will not have any lasting trauma from it and that he can just move on as normally as possible.

Just one of those times when we can again stop to be thankful for what we do have and for a normal day when our houses stood unharmed.

Thanks for letting me get it all out this morning. This weighed heavily on me yesterday, and it was nice to come here and enjoy a bit of levity to help get through the day. Thanks for your friendship.

 

[wsushocker]

I'm hoping that you have a productive day and a more restful night tonight.

 

[MeMom]

I'm hoping that you have a productive day and a more restful night tonight.

Thanks. I was just over on your report looking at your awesome fireplace. I bet if you fix me up a roaring fire in that, I could easily fall asleep to the warmth and the sound of the crackling logs this evening. Tell Baylor to pick up his toys so I can spread out my sleeping bag right in front of it!

 

[k_reile]

i'm here. i really need to get my tree up!

 

[jillyb]

Loved the pics as always!

I'm so sorry to hear about your student. He and his family will be in my prayers. I don't think I've got any of Hannah's winter clothes from last year but I'll look and see if there's anything here that could be sent to you to pass along to the family.

 

[praisehisname]

My heart is heavy for your student. It sounds trite, but at least he and his family were unharmed. I really hope you can get people to rally around them and help fill some physical needs.

 

[pooh'smate]

I hope you have a good day. My thoughts and prayers are going out to the boy and his family.

 

[Lady Lallie]

That poor family! You let us know if there is anything we can do to help!

 

[tinkgurl]

Sorry to hear that about one of your students.

 

[janloz]

Made it over here too.... Loving the report as always.

DS's 12th bday is Thursday so it is a busy week, not much time for DIS. We always have just the immediate family at the house on his actual day for cake, then Friday he has 5 friends sleeping over, Saturday morning we have a 5K fundraiser for my MIL (she is the one that surprised the kids when we met) and American Cancer Society. She has been battling breast cancer since May and thankfully after 2 surgeries, 4 chemo treatments and now radiation, her prognosis is excellent for full remission. Then Saturday night we have 40 people coming to our house for DS's family party and dinner. Then Sunday, DD says we need to put up all the Christmas stuff since I always wait until after DS's bday to decorate so he doesn't feel like I am rushing his bday for Christmas. I will probably be in bed at 7pm on Sunday.

 

[jenjolt]

Awwww...MeMom My thoughts and prayers will be with your student and his family!!!! I know you will do your best to be of comfort to them during this time!!!!!!

I really enjoyed the last update!!! Once again I laughed and really enjoyed reading!!

 

[Stasieki]

I am so sorry to hear about your student. Please let us know if you do anything locally - I would love to contribute something.

 

[Charleston Princess]

How horrible for your student!!! Lots of prayers and well wishes -- let me know if there is anything I can do.

 

[MeMom]

Thanks for all the thoughts for my student and his family. I put the message out on Facebook, and I've had several people volunteer to help out. Right now, the mom is getting together a list of needs. 'M' did come in with a new coat this morning, and that made me feel really good. It was cold here last night, and that was one of my first thoughts - that they had to have coats!

For now, he seems okay emotionally. He thinks it's fun to stay with his friend. We all know that fun will probably wear off soon. They haven't been in this house long. My assistant principal said he saw it, and he said there couldn't have been anything salvaged from what he saw. I didn't see it, and I am glad I didn't.

Our guidance counselor is getting in touch with some people to do something on a larger scale, but the people who are going to help me out personally are probably going to come up with toys, gift cards to Target, Walmart, Kroger, etc., and boxes of food. I was thinking of getting both kids new backpacks for school.

That's the latest for right now. Gotta run.

 

[jenjolt]

Thanks for the update MeMom!! Will definitely keep praying!! Glad to see so many people coming to together to help this family!! Let us know if there is anything we can do to help the cause!

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Last night John and I took the girls to the Botanical Gardens to drive through the Christmas lights. We do it every year on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Brooklynn always climbs up front and sits in my lap as we drive through. So when we got there last night I unbuckled Brooklynn and then went to get Bella. She was asleep in her carseat and I almost didn't wake her up, but I decided to in the end. So I had both girls in my lap and we start driving through and Isabella started jumping up and down and squawking and squealing and pounding on the window. She was SO excited!!! It was so adorable. Brooklynn kept pointing things out to her "Look, Izzy, there's Santa Claus." "Sister is right here. Do you see the reindeer?" They were so sweet and now I absolutely cannot wait until we get to see the Osborne Lights. Isabella is going to be thrilled!!!

On a side note, did you guys know that Trent has the audacity to leave for Disney World tomorrow without me or MeMom? I think that is completely unacceptable and he better bring me back something good to make up for it!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw Jill..Brookie is so cute with her baby sister!

Ugh, I can't believe Trent is just leaving you guys in the dust!

 

[DWGal210]

I really liked your update - great pictures! I always get sucked in by that merchandise...love it!

So sorry to hear about that family...please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. It's especially tragic but to happen right before Christmas.... Let me know if you need anything!

On a happier note....30 days until we watch Fireworks on the Poly Beach! Woo Hoo!