Tuesday Truths

1. The truth is... Josh can start registering for spring ans summer this week. I keep bothering him about registering early. He says he is working on it but who knows what goes on while I'm at work.

2. The truth is... I miss taking college classes. It hasn't been very long but I miss it. I have to take one course in order to be fully qualified in a few years (SEI- Structured English Immersion) so I cannot wait for summer when I get to take it!

3. The truth is... I finally feel better after the swine flu. I don't think my students are liking that because I'm my mean self again.

4. The truth is... our Primary Program was on Sunday. It wasn't that bad. My piano playing could have been better but I don't think anyone really noticed.

5. The truth is... I cannot wait for Super Saturday on November 14th! I signed up to make a temple picture, cute wooden snowmen, and a family home evening board. I can't wait! (Although I'm scared because I don't know a lot of people in my ward.)

Tuesday Truths

1. The truth is... I'm already counting down to our next vacation at school.

2. The truth is... I feel as though I have been slacking in my teaching since we started our new quarter. I FEEL that way. I may not be.

3. The truth is... it takes all of my energy to teach everyday. It has been really bad the past couple of days since I'm still gaining strength back from the swine flu.

4. The truth is... I've been on my diet for about 5 months. I've lost 24 pounds so far. I only have 11 more pounds and then I'm down to my ideal weight. I'm actually trying an experiment, I'll let you know if it works.

5. The truth is... Josh thinks the Matrix movies never should have been made. (Which is probably why I've never seen them and have no desire to.)

The Swine Scare

Is it just me or are you also sick of hearing about the swine flu? I know that I am. The news makes it sound really scary and like it is the worst thing since... I don't know what but they make it sound terrible. I will admit that I'm sick of hearing about the H1N1 virus as every other story on the news. Hmmm... maybe that is why all this had to happen.
I know that I have mentioned I've been sick. I didn't think (and sometimes still don't think) that it will ever end. Well, can you guess what I have? Yep, I have the swine flu. Josh now has it as well. When you say flu... you think throw up and nausea... right? Well, I've never really had that but I have had the swine flu. Yes it sucks and I'm still trying to get through it but after having it... but why are people making such a big fuss over it?
Monday when I thought that I was dieing on the couch I thought that I had the swine flu. Josh just pushed the thought aside and said that it was something else. I kept getting better so I pushed off all thoughts of going to the doctor. Well, after a huge night of coughing I knew that I had to go. He confirmed my previous thoughts on my illness. It sucks. Although I feel as though I should get a shirt saying "I survived the swine flu". I probably won't. I don't mind being sick with it... but on my only week off? Now I have to go back to work on Monday with nothing accomplished... without going to the Arizona State Fair and without going over to Wendi's house. What a bummer of a week.
Although I've had it and yes it sucks my question still remains. What is the BIG deal about the swine flu? I think that the news and government is just trying to scare people... it's pathetic.

When will this week be over?

I just want the misery to be over...

Tuesday Truths

1. The truth is... I HAD to get sick on my fall break.

2. The truth is... I thought that I got the swine flu, but now I don't because I feel a lot better today than I did yesterday.

3. The truth is... Josh is really sweet when it comes to me being sick. He let me lay on the couch, complain, and sleep all day. He even went to buy me some medicine that Michelle recommended and served me all day.

4. The truth is... sometimes I wish I could be sick more often because then Josh will take care of me. However, I hate being sick so I really don't want to be sick more often.

5. The truth is... I have never been to the Arizona State Fair. We are going to go on Friday because it only costs $1.00 to get in. I can't wait! (Maybe I'll even take some pictures and post them.)

Starting fall break

This next week is my fall break. I have to admit that it is exciting to know that I am getting paid to do nothing for the week. I shouldn't say nothing because I have to write lesson plans for the week we get back but I can survive with that. It will take about an hour.
I have to say that fall break has started off with a bang. Thursday was a half day and we were given time to do grades to turn them in. Well, I was done with grades by 1:00PM so I was able to leave when I finished. It was perfect. Friday was the GAP (Growing as Professionals) conference and it was amazing! Another great way to start break (if I may say so myself). Anyway, back to Thursday.
Since I got off early I went to Albertson's because they were having a great promotion on General Mills products. I went to two different Albertson;s to get what I wanted but it was so worth is. Take a look at what I got!

4 packages of yogurt (3 Fiber one and 1 Delights)- $1.00 each
1 box of Barilla pasta- $0.34
2 Betty Crocker warm delights- free
2 Pillsbury Crescent rolls- $0.50 each
2 boxes Totino's pizza rolls - free
4 Green Giant Steamers - 3 were free, one was $0.50
4 Totinos party serve pizzas- $0.75 each
1 Dryers Loaded ice cream (only the best kind of ice cream)- $2.50

For everything I paid $11.03 and saved $38.66. Isn't that awesome? I got many of the items for free which made it worth the two trips. I will probably go back for more early Monday morning depending on the coupons that come in Sunday's paper. I am very proud of myself for saving so much! I love it when stores have amazing deals like this... it makes me very happy inside! I think that it is a great way to start off fall break. Don't you?

Quotes from Kaiden

This weekend Josh let me stay the night at my parent's house because Karen was in town. That means I got to hang out with Kaiden. I have come to realize that kids say cute things. Here are a few of quotes from the very cute and adorable Kaiden.
"Mom it's ketchup not ranch!"
" Emily, your on your own to change Raegan's diaper."
"What is that grandma? A bug?" (He was referring to the cord that plugs into the griddle.)

Here is a great video of Kaiden playing with Evan. He's so weird.


Karen, Kaiden, Emma, Bryant, Alyssa, and I also went to see Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D this weekend. It was really crowded. The theater probably over sold on tickets because there were a couple of kids on the floor and Kaiden and Alyssa had to sit on our laps. We only stayed for the first movie because all the kids wanted to go play at Grandma's. So, we left at intermission. I think Karen was a little upset because she really likes Toy Story 2. Here is a cute picture of Kaiden AND Raegan in the 3d glasses. They were HUGE... even on me. Sorry, Kaiden's picture is sideways... I am too lazy to change it. Overall it was a great weekend... now if I can just make it through this week it would be awesome!
Overall it was a great weekend... now if I can just make it through this week it would be awesome!

Tuesday Truths

1. The truth is... drivers that think they are more important than others really annoy me.

2. The truth is... our ward's Primary program is in less than three weeks. I still don't have the program outline yet. Is that bad?

3. The truth is... my principal wants to nominate me for Rookie of the year in the district. I guess that means I will have a lot if paperwork to fill out. My mentor is really excited for me.

4. The truth is... I have almost survived my first quarter of teaching. That is a HUGE accomplishment for me.

5. The truth is... I am completely stuck on Christmas ideas for this year. I'm half tempted to just buy gift cards (which is so BORING!) Any ideas? I need some major help!