I have this trip planned that it's not so go, go, go. Mornings at the park, afternoons at the pool, one day at the waterpark, an evening of minigolf.
That sounds like it will work well. We always go in the summer and make sure to get up early, take naps/rest time and use the pool a lot.
I ordered our annual passes today, DH is already trying to figure out how many trips we can "sneak" in. We'll see how the drive goes in August, we'll be taking his truck but if we take my car we will get much better gas mileage.
Congrats on APs!
Pace yourself, Kristine! You still have a LOT of fun coming your way!
DH is worried that Mom's dental work will delay her surgery, and that will mean I have flights booked for nothing. I think I can change the flights if I have to, but I bet I won't find more flights for $41 each way!
As our ticker keeps ticking I am getting nervous again. I was nervous that our trip would be ruined by bad bus service. Now I am worried about my mom being OK. When this started it seemed like there was ALL this time before the trip, but with all of the waiting it feels like we are almost right on top of the trip. Her surgery is barely 6 weeks before our departure. I don't feel quite as guilty as I did, but now I am worried.
I don't blame you for being concerned, and I know that not everything as far as medical conditions can go as planned or as we've researched, but you shouldn't let it worry you in to guilt. Her prognosis is excellent. Try not to worry so much about "what ifs." I know, easy for me to say, hard to practice. My Aunt, who was in her mid-60s went through a very similar surgery/treatment, and she's not in good health -- diabetic and very overweight, and it really wasn't that big of a deal. She stayed one night in the hospital, and was up running around getting her hair done etc. the next week. Sending lots of PD to you for Peace.
A police officer was killed here in Fredericksburg late last night. A 40 yr. old man, with 2 yrs on, responded to a domestic dispute, exboyfriend armed with a gun. Bad guy was killed to, in an exchange of gunfire. It happened in an apt. complex parking lot, which is close to where Nicholas plays baseball. I feel so bad for the family.
How terrible.
I liked it. There was a scene with ants that I HATED... closed my eyes because it was a little more than I wanted to see. But I really liked it.
I felt the same way about the movie, and the ants.
How many of your teachers gifts for the end of the year?
I give them to all the main teachers, (pedicures) but not the specials teachers like art, music, drama, motor etc. Andrew's two speech teachers got Borders gift cards. It is amazing to me that my kids are really doing well and enjoying school, despite all their learning differences, so I go out of my way to show appreciation, even with cards and notes during the school year. For all three conferences, I buy breakfast breads (very inexpensive) and take those to show I care. It's not necessary, but I want to do it. As a rule here in Texas, private school teachers make less money than public school teachers, yet in many cases, they have more training required. Besides, the teachers change grades a lot at our school, and since it's small, either of the kids could have another teacher again.
I just received a very sad phone call from one of Garrett's friends. Remember the boy who broke our front window last year? His father died this morning of a heart attack. I feel so sad for Jacob
Very sad! Sending PD to that family.
If it is any indication, I received fewer end-of-the-year gifts the past two weeks. We have talked about this before... I never expect any but always receive many. Christmas there were a lot, this recital season about half what I have received in the past.
Either I am becoming a lousy teacher, or people are listening to me when I say I don't want anything or they are cutting back.
You are not a lousy teacher -- we've seen the trips with your award-winning students and know what type of person/parent you are. The economy stinks and I think a lot of people are trying to be more cautious with finances. That's one of the reasons we cancelled our spring break trip.
I haven't caught up yet, but wanted to say hello and send PD to all of those who need it. My weekend was just as busy as previous ones, but the kids had great times at the parties/baseball tournament. Night everyone!