sexy gonzo February 27, 2009

For the last six years, I have been using a Cpap that I refer to as my “breathing machine”.  I have sleep apnea and it allows me to sleep AND breath at the same time.   From the first night that I received it, I have LOVED it dearly.  It is the greatest thing ever and I cannot live without it.

The past few months, it’s not been working properly and I could hear the motor dying.  I slowly got more and more tired and decided that I better look into getting a new one.  After a few hundred calls I finally got a new machine……and it’s so CUTE!!!  My old machine was at least twice it’s size and weight.  It also comes with a cute little “laptop” case to carry it in. 

I put on the mask to show Joey and he said that I look like Gonzo.  I agreed that it does “sorta” look like Gonzo, but I’m sexier. 

3D February 27, 2009

My parents are here from Germany making selections for their new house.  They called and asked if we wanted to go see a movie with them.  My kids LOVE to go to the movies and they LOVE popcorn even more.  We went to see Coraline.  It was a really cute movie and Tessa sat through the entire movie….it was a modern day miracle. 

After the movie, the kids wanted to eat at what Tessa calls it, “Carlos Jr.”  They do love those darn chicken stars.  It was a fun outing with grandma and grandpa.  Thanks mom and dad!

free bee February 25, 2009

If it’s free, you know I’ll be there.  It was free pancake day at IHOP and I took my whole class for a field trip. I sat with Jan and had a good time showing her how to make “lemonade” with equal packets and a lemon.  It was very enjoyable.  We were seated within two minutes and outta there in twenty.  Much better than the Denny’s fiasco.  If you’re interested in free pancake day for next year….it’s always in February on “fat tuesday”.  Check their website for details.

On the bus home, we had a great conversation with our bus driver, Renee.  He offered himself as a free dating consultant to find Alicia (my co-worker) some dates.  It sounds promising.

faculty faux pas February 23, 2009

There were a few faculty members at today’s luncheon commenting on what a moron Chris Buttars is.  I can’t remember the exact words they were using to describe him, but they were not complimentary.  I listened for a bit and then casually added, “He’s my grandpa.  Chris Buttars is my grandpa.” 

The looks on their faces……priceless.

special gloves February 17, 2009

Nathan has been very curious about where babies come from lately.  He has been asking me all sorts of questions about it.  I had explained how he grew in mommy’s tummy, etc.  He said, “how did I get out”?  I told him that the doctor cut me open and took him out.  He had a few more similar questions  which I answered the best way that I could and then asked, “well, how did I get in there?”   I told him that his daddy put him in there.  He seemed satisfied with that answer and stopped asking for awhile.

About two hours later he returned with, “so, how did daddy get me in there?  With some special gloves or something?”  I told him, “no, daddy forgot to wear the special gloves”.

Happy Heart Day February 15, 2009

When you are married with children, Valentine’s Day becomes more about the kids than anything.  I think this is especially true when they are young and you don’t have a babysitter.

Tessa and I made pink heart pancakes for breakfast and spent some mommy-daughter time together.  It was really fun.  Tessa loves to cook and clean…I’m sure she’ll grow out of it once she’s actually old enough to do a good job. 

For dinner we had our traditional heart shaped pizza and bread sticks.  The kids planted valentine flowers for the window sill.  They also enjoyed a visit from my parents, who spoiled them with a lot of valentine candy.

rocking provo February 15, 2009

Jana and I had the opportunity to rock provo Thursday night as we attended the augmentative conference at the Marriott.  I couldn’t care less about the conference part, really….I was just excited to get to stay in a hotel and to get a break from my sometimes mundane life. 

I was excited and had big plans for us.  I expressed to Jana how it would be just like in college.  I even invited the “boys” over to play poker in our room and brought all the supplies for margaritas.  When we actually got to the room, this was Jana’s response to my enthusiasm…

The “boys” were equally excited and needless to say, we didn’t play poker, or anything for that matter.  We watched a little Seinfeld, went to dinner at BrickOven Pizza, and then I talked her into a little hot tub action. 

And then, we crashed on some really nice beds.   Don’t get me wrong, I am happy to share my bed with Joey, but boy is it nice to sprawl out and take up the whole bed sometimes.  We both woke up happy girls.

guest lecture February 15, 2009

I became a “master” last spring and in doing so became an “expert” in the field of managing para-educators.  I put together a slide show presentation and taught teachers how to manage/supervise their aides…in a nutshell. 

I was excited to get an email a couple weeks ago from Cindy, my former professor, asking me to be a guest lecturer for her class.  I was tickled pink to be able to do it because I’m sick and wrong in so many ways.  I guess that it just makes me feel good when people actually care about what I have to say….and so much that they want me to talk for 3 hours straight!!

Well, I must say that it went very well and they seemed impressed for me.  My self esteem grew three sizes that day.

Two Shay February 5, 2009

Alicia, LaRae, Nate and Jan paid Jana and I back by cooking us breakfast this morning.  I have to admit, their breakfast was better than ours….but they did blow a fuse in the kitchen, something that Jana and I didn’t do.

Breakfast duo February 4, 2009

We’ve had “late start” days because of testing and so Jana and I decided to make all of our staff breakfast.  I made the pancakes and Jana made the eggs.  Aren’t we the nicest and funniest “bosses” in the whole world?  I think so.

Before coming to Viewmont, I had to carry the burden of being the “only” teacher in the program.  I was actually a little wary of having to share with another teacher, but after getting to know Jana, my worries were no more.  Jana is a great person to work with and we compliment each other nicely.   She’s funny and she’s got my back.