September 13, 2011

Well we have made it to the 3rd week of school. I no longer work at the kids school. The new principal decided that he didn't need me anymore and let me go but has since hired 2 more people. It makes me wonder if it was just that he didn't like me and wanted his favorites there. The kids are still attending Madison at least until we can get enough money to get an apartment in San Diego or its surrounding areas.

I have been dealing with the above problem and also some unusual facial swelling. One doctor told me it was a sinus infection but a dentist said that it is an abscess. The only problem with that theory is that the dentist can't find the abscess anywhere. I looked like I had been hit by a bat or a fist. These are pictures were taken on Thursday Sept.8, and Friday Sept. 9th, thank heavens that the swelling started to go down on Sat. I was sure that I wanted to go to church with my face this messy.

Fridays Swelling

Thursdays Swelling



Jonah is loving all day kindergarten and is learning so much. He doesn't like not seeing me everyday at lunch but I really think it will be good for him. He knows all but 2 of his kindergarten no excuse words by sight and is reading easy readers as part of his homework.

Noah is loving being in his 4th grade class. He actually in a combo class with 5th graders. He recently took a pretest on what he knows of 4th grade math and got a perfect on it. I don't know what to do with such a smart kid. He recently, also, received his wolf badge in cub scouts. He also worked really hard to get his World Conservation Cub Scout Patch. It was a lot of work but he feels amazing now that he has it. He is in the Bear den now and will be learning much there.

Kristianne is, as always, an amazing young lady. She is getting ready for 6th grade science camp coming up in October. I guess the camp thingy begins. She wanted to be part of the fundraiser for camp tuition, so that it wouldn't be such a struggle to get her there. She was able to raise all the money needed in a 24 hour period. Thanks to Grandma Rogers and Marilyn Lewis at Arlanza Elem. I can hardly believe that in just 6 short months she is going to be going into young women. Where has time gone.

Tom is still working down in San Diego and has been getting more consistent hours so that will make it easier for us to save up money for rent and deposit on a place. We so want to be all together again. It has been hard on all of us with this long distance relationship as a family. I only pray for his continued success at work.

That about updates everyone and thing that is going on up to today. Stay tuned, I'm sure this will change.

First Week at School

I am sure that all of you are aware that my kids started school this week. Boy what a rush. I have 3 in school now. Wow. I went back to work to find that I only get about 1 hour right now. It frustrates me but the kids are more upset seeing me and knowing that I can't change the situation. I have been told that I'm just to work with the kindergarteners and know that I am being under utilized.

My kids are enjoying their teachers. Jonah has Ms. Gratwick, first impression was this is going to be a hard year for him but after working with her for 2 days, she is a great teacher. I just goes to show you that first impressions can be very wrong.

Noah has Ms. Mendoza again this year. She is teaching a 4/5 combo class and I really think she is an amazing teacher. The kids always ask us if we are sisters from another mister. I really like her teaching style and that the kids really get a great learning experience from her.

Kristianne has Ms. Danco. Noah had her as a 1st grade teacher so we are also familar with her teaching style. I know that we will have great things that will come out of this class. I just hope that she rises to the expectations of the entire 6th grade team.

If things change we will be going back to San Diego to be a family again. I know that is what Tom and I want most of all.

August 26, 2011

Well today was Jonah's Kindergarten orientation and I found out that he has the teacher that I most didn't want him to have. I have decided that if that is who he is put in then we will give her 2 weeks and if a change needs to happen then I will do it then.
School starts in just 2 days. I really think that the kids are excited to be back in the swing of things.

I have turned in my application to WGU and the application was accepted. I now am waiting to see if I get accepted at the school. fingers crossed.

August 22,2011

Well here it is just a week away from the kids going to school. I am sure looking forward to having them in a structured classroom that is more than the regiment that I have them on. One thing that I have started doing and it does seem to help is that now each of the kids take turn to cook. That means some days we eat what a 5 year old would want and other days our dinner is more than chicken fingers or hot dogs but it is teaching them valuable lessons.

I am going to have to start taking pictures of the kids each cooking their dinner. This has been more interesting when Jonah is one that refuses to eat what is fixed. He will go hungry until breakfast if he doesn't at least try it so to see that if he cooks it, he will try it then I'm all for the change.


Update on me going to school. I am working on paying my application fee and getting the grants or loans that will make it possible to attend. I am a little bit nervous but know that it will be the best thing for my family. I've also noticed that the kids are excited to know that their mom wants to go to school. I never thought that it would be such an example to them.

Other than that small update, there is nothing exciting going on.
Until next time....

We are on the steps of a rebuild of the first hotel in San Diego built by the spanish and the Mormon battalion. The kids really enjoyed their day at Old Town San Diego.

Here the kids are next to an old covered wagon in Old Town.

At the Mormon Battalion Museum and the kids are "panning" for gold in their hands on area. The kids could also pump water, make mud bricks and then walk up to the bell tower and see all of Old Town as well as part of San Diego. It was beautiful.

We went to the new Mormon Battalion Museum and the kids are trying to shoot the cannon outside.

Changes

I am making changes in my life for the better. I have decided to finish my batchelor's degree. I will be working at my kids school but know that an education is so important. I am trying to get into Western Governors University for Elementary Education. I want to teach K - 5. I pray that it will be a doable goal for me and my kids and husband. I will keep all posted on my process.