School has become a bit of a challenge for me. It's not that I am struggling with understanding the work, it's just that I have had a hard time getting into the groove. I have a test that needs to be completed by tomorrow night and one by Monday night. The one for Monday I have not prepared at all for. My third class began this week so I now have several assignments a week for it. Brian said he's ok with me going back to school, but he complains whenever I say that I sent time working on school work. With taking everything on-line, I have to spend more time than the average person does on school work while at home. He just has not grasped that concept yet.
I guess instead of blogging I should really be studying. I better stop now and update after I have finished studying.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Crazy Winter Weather Part 2
It is February 17th in the St. Louis metro area and I have the windows OPEN!!! We are expecting a high in the mid to upper 70's today. How crazy is that????
Please understand that I am not complaining in any way about the beautiful warm day that we are having. I was so ready for winter to be over. This taste of spring is wonderful. I am just afraid of what is still to come.
Please understand that I am not complaining in any way about the beautiful warm day that we are having. I was so ready for winter to be over. This taste of spring is wonderful. I am just afraid of what is still to come.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Crazy Winter Weather
It has been an unusual winter for us in the St. Louis area this year. By this I mean that it is outside of the norm for the last decade or so. The kids have had 9 snow/weather days so far this school year. That does not include the 2 emergency days that Jordan's school took in November due to water main work outside of the high school.
We have been hit by 5 winter storms so far that have caused the kids to miss school. The last one that hit this week was originally being compared to the Blizzard of 1982 when the had about 2 feet of snow and at least 4 foot snow drifts. It pretty much crippled the area. Well, the storm that we got in 2011 was not as bad, at least in my area. We started with rain on Monday that froze to everything. We then got several inched of sleet. They were predicting about 10-16 inches of snow for our area, but since much of the precipitation came in the form of sleet we only received a few inches of snow. And as per the norm this winter the day after the snow arrives we had a day with subzero wind chills, which caused school to be cancelled again. Thank goodness they will be back in school today!
Not only did I have the kids home for 3 days this week, I also had Brian home most of the day on Monday and all day on Tuesday. To make things worse I was suffering with a severe sore throat and headache all week. I finally made it to the doctor yesterday to be informed that I indeed have strep throat. Joy, Joy, Joy. I took my first dose of antibiotics and began to feel somewhat better within a few hours.
We have been hit by 5 winter storms so far that have caused the kids to miss school. The last one that hit this week was originally being compared to the Blizzard of 1982 when the had about 2 feet of snow and at least 4 foot snow drifts. It pretty much crippled the area. Well, the storm that we got in 2011 was not as bad, at least in my area. We started with rain on Monday that froze to everything. We then got several inched of sleet. They were predicting about 10-16 inches of snow for our area, but since much of the precipitation came in the form of sleet we only received a few inches of snow. And as per the norm this winter the day after the snow arrives we had a day with subzero wind chills, which caused school to be cancelled again. Thank goodness they will be back in school today!
Not only did I have the kids home for 3 days this week, I also had Brian home most of the day on Monday and all day on Tuesday. To make things worse I was suffering with a severe sore throat and headache all week. I finally made it to the doctor yesterday to be informed that I indeed have strep throat. Joy, Joy, Joy. I took my first dose of antibiotics and began to feel somewhat better within a few hours.
I CANNOT Believe It's February!!!!
I have been neglecting my blog AGAIN. I cannot believe that it is February already!! So much has been happening.
Christmas was good - better than I had thought it would be. Our family was blessed by some terrific secret Santas that we cannot thank enough!!! They each received a bike, clothes and some toys.
My job lasted into the 2nd week of January. Brian got a new job right before Christmas that has GREAT benefits & pays MUCH better than his old one. It has been going well so far. Please pray that it continues that way. I applied for unemployment and began school. I have 2 classes going right now, another starts in about a week and 2 others start is March.
The kids have been home more than they have been in school since Christmas break. Our winter has actually been a winter this year. They have had 9 snow days so far. I cannot wait for better weather!!!
Christmas was good - better than I had thought it would be. Our family was blessed by some terrific secret Santas that we cannot thank enough!!! They each received a bike, clothes and some toys.
My job lasted into the 2nd week of January. Brian got a new job right before Christmas that has GREAT benefits & pays MUCH better than his old one. It has been going well so far. Please pray that it continues that way. I applied for unemployment and began school. I have 2 classes going right now, another starts in about a week and 2 others start is March.
The kids have been home more than they have been in school since Christmas break. Our winter has actually been a winter this year. They have had 9 snow days so far. I cannot wait for better weather!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Did It Have A Red Nose?
The other night we were driving home. We passed an area where deer have been spotted often. There was on about 2 feet from the shoulder. I asked if everyone saw it to which Jordan & Makenzie said yes. Sammy did not see it, but she asked me "Did it have a red nose?"
December Highlights
I cannot believe that Christmas is right just a few days away! I have sooo much left to do. Here are a few highlights of what has happened lately.
* The kids decorated gingerbread men the other day. I have pics to post later of these interesting cookies. Sammy decided that one needed a beard. She then proceeded to pile about an inch of icing on another.
* Finding "the doll in the dress with the hair" for Sammy was a bit of a problem. (Translation: the Rapunzel doll from Tangled.) It took going to 1 Target & 3 Walmarts before we found it.
* Shopping is done. Wrapping is no where near complete.
* I've registered for 4 classes. 2 start in January & 2 in March. I may still sign up for another as long as my financial aid gets processed correctly prior to the start of the semester.
* I have less than 2 weeks left at work.
* Brian got a new job. I hope that it works out!!!!! He was at his last for over 15 years and had not gotten a raise in over 8 years. The new one pays alot more and has more benefits. Now I don't have to worry so much about finding a job right away.
* The kids had 2 snow days last week.
* Jordan had finals/mid-terms the last two days. Unfortunately, he failed his Algebra exam and will have to repeat the class sometime before he can graduate. His Science teacher allowed him to retake that exam, which was great. He failed the first time and passed the second.
I'll post some pics later this week.
* The kids decorated gingerbread men the other day. I have pics to post later of these interesting cookies. Sammy decided that one needed a beard. She then proceeded to pile about an inch of icing on another.
* Finding "the doll in the dress with the hair" for Sammy was a bit of a problem. (Translation: the Rapunzel doll from Tangled.) It took going to 1 Target & 3 Walmarts before we found it.
* Shopping is done. Wrapping is no where near complete.
* I've registered for 4 classes. 2 start in January & 2 in March. I may still sign up for another as long as my financial aid gets processed correctly prior to the start of the semester.
* I have less than 2 weeks left at work.
* Brian got a new job. I hope that it works out!!!!! He was at his last for over 15 years and had not gotten a raise in over 8 years. The new one pays alot more and has more benefits. Now I don't have to worry so much about finding a job right away.
* The kids had 2 snow days last week.
* Jordan had finals/mid-terms the last two days. Unfortunately, he failed his Algebra exam and will have to repeat the class sometime before he can graduate. His Science teacher allowed him to retake that exam, which was great. He failed the first time and passed the second.
I'll post some pics later this week.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Job Update
I have had several people ask if I am OK with what is happening at work. I tell them that No, I'm not OK with it, but I have come to terms with the situation. It does no good at all to be/act miserable about it. It's going to happen no matter what I do.
I will be working until the end of the year, which is a relief. I will at least have a whole month of income for December. Christmas is still going to be slim, but at least bills will be getting paid and there will be food on the table. As far as what I will do come January, I think I have that decided. I want to go back to school & get my Bachelors degree. I just need to get an advising appointment, get my education plan established, apply for financial aid, and register for classes. It seems like a lot, but it really isn't. I just need to get my butt in gear & get the advising appointment ASAP.
I will be working until the end of the year, which is a relief. I will at least have a whole month of income for December. Christmas is still going to be slim, but at least bills will be getting paid and there will be food on the table. As far as what I will do come January, I think I have that decided. I want to go back to school & get my Bachelors degree. I just need to get an advising appointment, get my education plan established, apply for financial aid, and register for classes. It seems like a lot, but it really isn't. I just need to get my butt in gear & get the advising appointment ASAP.
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