On the road to Semi-Finals....

The countdown has begun....2 more days until the Hornets hit the road for Gibraltor to play Madison Heights. It will definitely be a day to remember, even if the outcome isn't favorable. I can't even begin to describe the tension that is in the air around here. I am physically exhausted and mentally drained. I have had to pitch in and keep up all of the household things that K2 usually helps me with. I know this is a good thing and all, but how much longer?

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

Saturday was another great day for the Hornets. They came back from a 12 point deficit to beat Allendale 32-18. It was a great game. A little chilly, but still great. Kirk3 got to go in for 3 extra point attempts. We are anxiously awaiting the game location for Semi Finals on Saturday. I sure hope we can go all the way!!

Just a bunch of whining......

I haven't posted all week because I was afraid it would come off as a bunch of whining and it probably still will. Tuesday my back went out. I was coming home from the Chiropractor and I slammed my fingers in the garage door trying to keep my runaway mutt in the garage. After a few choice words and crying, I decided that it didn't look broken and I would probably live. I actually forgot about my back hurting for a few minutes. What luck?! Wednesday I wore my back brace and shoved ice down my pants to work and watched my finger continue to swell. Thursday morning I had to go to the Jewelry store before work to have my wedding ring cut off because my finger was now a deep plum, almost black color. Not how I wanted to start my day.....Friday is looking up! Back is feeling better, but I'm still sporting an ice pack. Finger is now just bruised looking....and it's Friday, so that's a plus. Tomorrow is sub sale assembly at 6:30 AM, hair appointment at 9 in Holt, and 1:00 kick off for HHS at the college. Wow, tomorrow will be interesting. GO HORNETS!!!!

My baby is 15 today!!

Kirk and his friends at his campfire birthday party tonight. Yes, I did it alone because K2 was at a coaches meeting. I was feeling a little out numbered, but they are all great kids, so it was absolutely smooth sailing.

Happy Birthday wishes to my oh so special kid. K3 turned 15 years old today. I had to laugh last night when I was looking at the program for the District game. My 9th grader was the second biggest kid on the roster for HHS. Now, this is only funny and amazing to me, because I can remember the day 15 years ago (like it was yesterday) when they told me they were taking my new baby away and shipping him to a bigger hospital. I had to spend 10 grueling days without him. My preemie is now 5'11" and 245 pounds. Not really the picture you have in your mind when you think about a preemie now is it?!

HHS Varsity won Districts last night. Kirk3 got on the field 2 times for the extra point attempt team. It is so thrilling to watch him play with the Varsity. What a great experience for him.

7th graders finish season on a win!

I guess it was a pretty exciting game last night. The 7th graders were able to score in the last 20 seconds to take the lead over Stockbridge. Kraig had some key tackles and did a great job playing. He now has 2 days off before basketball season begins on Monday. Oh, will this ever end?!

I can hardly believe that it is Thursday....this week has definitely been a blur. Monday night was our Hornet Howling walk through. The kids wear their costumes and go from station to station around the decorated HHS hallways. Hillsdale does not allow their students to wear costumes to school. This is their compromise. I will post pictures later of the referee and ghoul.

Tuesday night was mad dash from football practice to trick or treating. K2 and K3 had practice at the college from 5-8PM, so the boys and I did the candy gathering alone. We met up with another family and walked for miles and miles and miles. OK, maybe only a couple, but it felt like more.

Wednesday night I took Konnor to Varsity practice so I could get some running done. There were way too many things accumulating on my TO DO list that weren't happening. He had fun playing with the other coaches sons and I got some things accomplished.

Tonight is another late practice for K2 and K3. I think that Konnor and I will get a movie and try to catch up on housework and laundry. Tomorrow night Kayla is babysitting so Kirk can go scouting with the guys and I am going to Ohio to watch Jen be inducted into her HS Hall of Fame for track. It's a 3 hour drive and we are leaving as soon as work gets done. We have been teasing her that we are bringing signs and cow bells to this "civilized" function. I don't think she feels we are too funny.

That brings us to Saturday and Sunday....Saturday night at 7:30 is the 2nd Playoff game for HHS. The game is being held at the college due to the incredible damage done last week to the field. The coaches party is at our house afterwards. I sure hope we WIN! Sunday is K3 birthday. He will be 15 years old. That is completely amazing since it feels like he was just born yesterday. I haven't quite figured out how we're celebrating, but I'm sure it will come to me.

Happy Birthday Kevin and Kirk!

Today we went to my mom's to celebrate Kevin and Kirk3's birthdays. Shirley made lasgna, which was delicious as usual. She actually uses ricotta cheese instead of cottage. I think that is what makes it sooooo good! Mom, of course, had all the extras that made the meal very tasty. I wish I had the time to make great meals. It was really nice to see everyone....I don't think we have been up since school started. It seemed like the trees had even grown since the last time we were up there. Kevin and Kirk got many nice gifts, and it was nice to just sit and chat. Usually we are in such a hurry, we are just talking about what activity is happening at the moment. Well, I'd better get some lesson plans done....have a good start to the week. Happy Birthday Kevin (NOV. 1) and Kirk 3 (NOV. 5)!!

PS...Fondest little brother birthday story....we had to go back home early during trick or treating because my mom went into labor. I didn't get much candy that year, but I sure did get a "sweetie" of a baby brother. I was so excited when my dad called me from the hospital I accidently dumped orange pop in the shoes next to the table. Ooooppppssss!!!!

Hornets are one step closer to the finals!

Well, last night was probably the sloppiest, muddiest, messiest game I've ever watched. The field looked like a swamp at the beginning of the game and a mud bog by the end of the first quarter. I finally stopped taking pictures at half-time. I thought the camera probably wasn't too safe in the downpour. It wasn't until the last quarter of the game that hillsdale took over the lead. There was no way to get to the outside to run and the passing game was impossible. K3 (#58) did his part for the hornets on 2 extra point attempts. He said he was excited to play but he didn't think he would ever thaw out. We went to buy him thicker underarmour today. THe Hornets will be taking on Onstead at the College Saturday 7:30.

On a much sadder note.....Donna and I took a luncheon to the funeral home for the Clendening/Flowers family. They were having a private showing today at 4. Sunday visitation is from 2-7 and Monday is the funeral @2. I honestly hadn't cried until I looked a Val....I didn't know what to say or do that could possibly help. She said that God puts a protective shield on mothers when they loose a child. She said she was numb and the idea that Tyler wouldn't be coming back from staying with his dad on Sunday, really hadn't sunk in yet. I can't even imagine. She said if there was one piece of advice she could share was "to never give up on your kids and keep believing in them (even if other people give up). She also said to give them more hugs and kisses because it will never be enough. As you can tell, the general feeling of my day was rather glum....I just wish Val and her family all the best as they face these next few months.

Rainy Thursday Recap!

First of all I have to start this post by saying....so many "different" things went on today that I don't want to come of whinny or unapprecitive, but here it goes.

A big thanks to mom AKA Grandma Mary who said "I spent my whole day driving around Hillsdale!" Yes, mom, it does feel like that most days. Kirk and I had Professional Development and Parent-teacher conferences today from 8AM-8PM, so mom came to stay with the boys. She had to drop-off and pick-up from football practice, take Konnor to the dentist (he ended up getting a tooth pulled OOOPPPSSS- Sorry mom; kind of dramatic!), dropping Kraig off at a friends, picking up Bryan to play with Konnor for the day, taking Kirk to an orthodontist appointment, etc. So, yeah, she did drive all day. Good thing we don't have to pay her mileage.

We got word today that one of my former students/girl friend's son was killed in a car accident while driving home from school today. It is really a shame because he had transferred to Pittsford in order to "start new" for his senior year and then this happened. I can't even begin to put into words what I was feeling (shock, disbelief, saddness, confusion). I want to be supportive for Val but I don't even know where to begin?! Tyler was only 2 years older than Kirk....need I say more.
I really tried to be productive after that phone call, but I really couldn't focus very well.

I know that P-T conferences are very important, but noone comes to see the gym teacher. I used to love talking with my students parents....now I sit in my office and WORK! Blick 'em!! I did get a lot done, but I am comotose from the day.
The good NEWS....no school Friday and the 1st big playoff game tomorrow night. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.

Can't win 'em all!

Even though the score showed a complete dominance from Columbia Central, the hornets did play well overall. The defensive line was able to stop them when they came up the gut, but when the went to the outside....it was all wide open space. We definitely need to work on that "speed" thing. Kraig had a good game. The pictures are of him running in the 2 pt conversion. I can't believe that having 5 guys piled around you doesn't sting a little. He also made a solo tackle on the quarterback that was also pretty exciting. This next week will be his last week of football. Can't say that I'm not excited.

The buz around the house is getting louder and louder as Friday quickly approaches. I still am having a hard time believing that little Kirk will be taking the field with those BIG boys. Hopefully he will do fine and have fun. I know that he has been doing a great job at practice this week. It should be fun to watch!

Busy isn't always better!

It seems like I've heard that saying before, "busy is better". I think I would have to vote for NOT being busy for just once. Tonight we have Fall Festival Choir Concert at 7. That means I probably have about 30 minutes to get people home from football practice, feed, and back for rehearsal. Chloe has her yearly shots at 4:20. That should add some excitment into the evening. She is a pen dog right now because she keeps running through the invisible fence zap. You would think that if we turned up the strength, made the field width wider, and put the long prongs on her collar that would help?! NOT even close. I think she is running across the road to chase squirrels. I can't even begin to think about her squashed in the road, so she will have to stay a kennel dog unless she starts staying home.

Wednesday Kraig has a football game at Columbia Central- 4:30. I will have to do some fast driving to get there on time. My last class leaves at 3:35. Watch out MIS!

Friday night is quickly approaching. There is an extra enthusiasm right now. I guess K3 did a great job practicing last night. He was holding his own and doing some great things. His dad is definitely beaming at his accomplishments as a Freshman.

Soccer is DONE!!

I've never been so happy to see a season end! This Fall they decided to play 8 games instead of 6. Way tooooooo long! The weather has pretty much stunk for the last 3 weeks. Last weekend our game was cancelled because there was too much standing water on the field. Konnor had a great season and is already looking forward to Spring soccer. It will be interesting to see if he does soccer or football as a 3rd grader. Our recreation department starts the football program at 3rd grade. I think I will be voting for soccer, even though it is more work for me.

Kirk and I did "Spring" cleaning yesterday around the house. It is much easier when it is a team effort. I even cleaned the bathroom rugs and he did the showers (very yucky jobs). It does feel nice to have it done. Now I just have to finish the laundry and get things around for the week. K3 starts Varsity football this week, Kraig still has football practice and games for the next 2 weeks, both boys have a choir concert on Tuesday evening, parent-teacher conferences and professional development on Thursday, and NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY for teachers!!!! YEAH!! K2 and K3 will still have practice and meetings on Friday, but the rest of us will probably try to get costumes around. No reason to rush into those things.

Varsity player in our midst!

Well, the JV season ended last night with another win over Quincy. (52-13)The boys were excited to have another win under thier belts. Kirk was asked to move up to Varsity for the playoff games. He was doing the Happy Dance all the way to bed last night. It will be interesting to see how he does playing with the BIG Boys. I think his papa is pretty proud too?! Only 2 freshman were asked to move. Pretty big honor if you ask me.

Have a great weekend!

Hornets vs. Yellowjackets

The mascots may have looked similiar, but the football plays did not. Kraig's 7th grade team dominated the game with a winning score of 48-0. Kraig ran for 3 touchdowns, unfortunately 2 were called back for penalties in the backfield. Kind of a bummer when you run so well, and then someone else mistakes affects your great play.

Tomorrow is the JV teams last game. It is at home and we are hoping for another victory. We will have to wait and see. I have to make sloppy joes for 50 football players tonight, so I'd better get a moving before Lost comes on.

Konnor is doing great with his before school tutoring and will be going up another level in Reading tomorrow. It is a little difficult for me to sit there for 30 minutes and then jump right into teaching, but it is well worth my trouble.

A trip to the barn....

Just a quick post about our trip to the barn on Sunday morning. It was fun for Madison to go back and see how "big" (relatively speaking) her friend Tiny Tim was now. The last time she was at our house, he had just been born. Now he's a furry little fat boy.

Kaila liked the Mini's, but preferred Oriele. She thought being in with the Mini's were fun until one of them decided her coat looked mighty tasty. She soon exited that pen to go see her "larger" friend.

Pumpkin Party 2006

The Pumpkin Party was a lot of fun this year, especially since I could share it with two very special girls (oh yeah, Corey too!) After about 5 minutes into the party, I really didn't see much of Kraig and Corey because they were too busy playing football and helping with some of the younger kids on the hay rides. I think they had fun though too?!

I am not too proud to admit, taking on another 3 kids is definitely more time consuming. I don't know how Beth and Kyle do this everyday. WOW!! Hats off to you 2. The girls were great and enjoyed all the "girly" things we got to do. Konnor was suprisingly helpful with the girls and volunteered to watch a movie with them at bedtime. He even slept in the same room on the floor because Kraiwgy and Corey slept downstairs in the "Man" room.

The pictures of the kids in the pumpkin patch are my favorites. Madison thought she had to give each pumpkin a little kick. I think she had watched her dad shop for too many cars or something. Konnor scoped out this huge pumpkin and then never stopped playing long enough to get a pumpkin at all.... he was a little bummed this morning. Kaila had fun looking at all of the different sizes. She too had a "big" one picked out, but settled for a more manageable size when the time came to carry them.

Thanks for letting me borrow the kids! We had a FANTASTIC time!!!!!

Importing ESTROGEN!!

Other than trying to explain how I was able to have two lovely girls accompany to the party.....we had a BLAST! A little frigid at times, but if you kept moving you were ok. As you can tell we spent a lot of time on the hayrides and visiting with the mule and horse teams....searching for the perfect pumpkin....and climbing to the top of the tree fort. The girls were great and had a lot of fun.

Tomorrow we will be indulging in a little more "girly" activities of shopping, braiding hair, and painting toe nails. It sure is nice to get all of the cuddling and hugging that these girls have to offer!!

Home again, home again, jiggy, jig!

Yes, Konnor and I are home AGAIN today! I was all ready for work....actually running ahead of schedule....and I went to get him out of bed and he was WARM!! Crap...hurry...run...call for a sub...and get some plans around. Totally didn't see this one coming. I thought for sure he was good to go today. WRONGO! I guess I probably could have done like other parents and stuff him full of ibuprofren and sent him on his way....but would that really be fair. Now here is the real issue....do I get to go watch the Varsity play tonight at the college field?! I wasn't at work, but he is doing much better and is just laying around resting. Do you think I will get busted? I can't just pull up to the field like at HHS....we will actually have to get outside. And I do know college people that may let me be in a booth. HMMMM????

Last night's game at Montrose....heard it was cold and definitely not a game you would want to actually watch. They got beat pretty bad. They did get to ride a charter bus to the game though. That was pretty cool!

What's on tap for tomorrow? Soccer game at 11:20....Pumpkin party at the Neiderhauser's by 3:00. I have done all my cooking today...and even made some extra things in case Joyce wants me to bring something to the coaches party tonight after the game. I had to cook because I finished the laundry and cleaned the house yesterday....not much else to do. I've even changed the rabbit and hamster cages today. WOW!!

You might want to sit down, this may take awhile!

You might as well find a comfy chair or head to the bench because there are a few things that need updating since the last post.

Firstly, Kraig had a good game last night, but the team fell short to Leslie's 7th grade team. Ok, so the Hornets got trampled, but I was trying to soften the blow.

Secondly, Konnor is home today with Strep Throat. It seems that the only thing that he and Kraig have shared in the last month are germs. In case, I didn't tell you, Kraig had strep throat last Thursday....are you seeing a pattern here?! Konnor was appauled that Dr. Herbener suggested he had KISSED Kraig! How dare him?! Now I can't say that I am too upset to be home today. The clean laundry is starting to topple over the stacks are sooooo high (my first thing on the list today). Also my students have been NUTS this week!! They are taking the MEAP and have had inside recess, which is not a good combination at all!

Thirdly, K3 travels to Montrose (somewhere near Flint I hear) to play football. How effective will they be after spending over 3 hours on the bus?! I guess we will have to wait and see. K2 had practice this morning for 6-8 AM, so they can leave after school for the game. Actually, the morning went smoother than anticipated, getting everyone around and sub plans to school by 7:30.

Lastly, well what can I say. The weather has definitely taken a turn for the worse. I am NOT a winter person. My bones need lots of sunshine and WARM weather. I guess I will have to pull the warm stuff out of the basement. YUCK!!

OH SNAP!

Yes, it is the beginning of one of the popular songs today....OH SNAP! But it is also what K3 was saying after having a little difficulty getting his snapping down last night. I guess it was some mechanical problem...something about stepping and snapping at the same time instead of snapping then stepping....who really knows?!
It was an exciting 1st half, as the Hornets and the Western Panthers went head to head. The Hornets were able to pull away by 4 points to win the game. I heard this second hand because Kraig called me at 1/2 time to tell me he had spiked a fever and wanted to go home. Beth, I think I found your "monkey wrench". Needless to say, Kraig is home today with what I'm guessing is strep. I'm guessing this Hornet ball boy will be staying home tonight and not traveling to Western. OH SNAP!!

CMU Club Soccer

Just a couple of quick pics of Kayla's game on Sunday. What a great soccer player! I wish I could have played when I was in college.

In football news, Kraig's 7th grade team tied Homer 12-12. Kraig had a great game and took alot of HITS!!

Tag, you're IT!

Now finally a game that I can relate to.....tag, you're it can be played with various criteria....Beth's was tell 8 things about ME...
1. I was a country bumpkin growing up....showed horses....baled hay....cleaned barns....and loved doing anything that was outside.

2. To this day, I can't stand even the smell of seafood after being sick in 8th grade from eating fish in Florida.

3. I wanted to be a vet until I saw my cow being casturated. That was one thing I could have done without seeing.

4. I love to read books, especially the steamy ones!

5. I eat the exact same thing for breakfast everyday, unless it's french toast or pancake mornings.

6. I have been accused by my friends of being anal....they say my OCD kicks in all the time. I guess they are right, since I have my shoes organized by size on the rug where you come into the kitchen.

7. I showed horses for 12 years.....and wish that I still had an opportunity to ride. I haven't been on a horse since the riding accident with Konnor 5 years ago.

8. Somedays I wish I could get stranded on a deserted island by myself.....ok, MOST days I wish for this!

As the World Turns......

No you haven't just hit the website for the ever so popular Soap Opra. I couldn't think of a better title for my life....because the world keeps turning and life keeps happening whether or not we need a break from it. I can't even remember my last post, oh yeah, the hornet come in all sizes thingy. Saturday Kirk and I put the sink and toilet back in the bathroom....cleaned the house....and did way too much laundry. Sunday Kraig and I went to State to watch Kayla play Club Soccer. Those girls are brutal. It was great game, but CMU lost. It was fun to watch her play again. Then we went to visit my dad in the hospital. He was admitted for further testing Saturday night. So far all the test have come back great and he was released Monday afternoon. Thank God!! Monday we got the refrigerator fixed and back in the kitchen. It was sooooo nice to make breakfast and pack lunches with a refrigerator in reach. Kirk figures we got extra exercise walking back and forth to the front room. I still maintain it was a pain in the axx!! Tonight is soccer and a vet appointment for Chloe who has something funky going on under her invisible fence collar and an ear infection, Wednesday is Kraig's game at home, Thursday is Kirk's game at home, and Friday night we go to Western. Saturday we have soccer at 9:00 and than I'm hoping to go scrapping with some of the girls. Well, see.....at this point I don't think I have it in me to scrap. Thanks for listening to me whine!

3 Little Hornets!

Hornets come in all different shapes and sizes!

Another JV Hornet win!

Last night HHS JV came out with a victory over Stockbridge. I didn't make it up to the game because I was busy making cheesy potatoes and cake for tonights Coaches shindig. I was too pooped to drive all the way up there after school yesterday too. I guess K3 played well and actually "Lit someone up" (how he phrased it). Unfortunately, the referee called him for unsportsmanlike conduct. Go FIGURE?!

Kitchen and 1st floor bathroom is still not put back together. Hopefully a priority project for this weekend. Konnor and I have soccer at 9 and then K2 is taking Konnor squirrel hunting. This is the reward Konnor wanted for going peacefully to Reading Recovery. Whatever it takes. Well, too many things to get done before lunch is over, so ADIOS and have a great weekend!

I give UP!

The whole computer thing is just CRAZY!! I don't know if I can continue to keep up from school but I will give it a shot. The kitchen is still incomplete (and we were supposed to have the Coaches Party this friday) NOT gonna happen. The bathroom still has no toilet and no sink. Konnor thinks it's easier to pee outside than to walk upstairs.....some of us aren't sooo lucky?! I'm hoping today everthing will get finished. We will be hosting the party from Anne Lemerands home (I had to ask humbly this morning). Kirk and I were working until 10:30 everynight after football and quite frankly it is getting a little much.

Konnor had another hard start to his day. He is not excited about having Reading Recovery tutoring before school. Actually, I don't think it is the time but the idea that he still has to work so hard to do something that comes easily to others. I can't see myself fighting the battle too much longer. I can't start my day that STRESSED out.

I went back to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday because my entire left knee turned purple than black on Friday. He said I just broke a blood vessel and that it didn't relate to the other knee issue. Thank God! I don't have time for a scope right now. He also gave me a shot in the wrist that has been killing me lately. Too many push-ups for this OLD lady!!

I give UP!

The whole computer thing is just CRAZY!! I don't know if I can continue to keep up from school but I will give it a shot. The kitchen is still incomplete (and we were supposed to have the Coaches Party this friday) NOT gonna happen. The bathroom still has no toilet and no sink. Konnor thinks it's easier to pee outside than to walk upstairs.....some of us aren't sooo lucky?! I'm hoping today everthing will get finished. We will be hosting the party from Anne Lemerands home (I had to ask humbly this morning). Kirk and I were working until 10:30 everynight after football and quite frankly it is getting a little much.

Konnor had another hard start to his day. He is not excited about having Reading Recovery tutoring before school. Actually, I don't think it is the time but the idea that he still has to work so hard to do something that comes easily to others. I can't see myself fighting the battle too much longer. I can't start my day that STRESSED out.

I went back to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday because my entire left knee turned purple than black on Friday. He said I just broke a blood vessel and that it didn't relate to the other knee issue. Thank God! I don't have time for a scope right now. He also gave me a shot in the wrist that has been killing me lately. Too many push-ups for this OLD lady!!

Week long wrap-up!

I thought that it might be a good idea if I gave you a week long wrap-up while I had access to my computer at school. Yes, it is 2:30 on a Saturday and the PE teacher is at school. Hmmmmm....bet that doesn't happen just anywhere?! I just brought the two tanks of bugs into the 5th grade teacher that has a love for "SCIENCE". He didn't even hesitate when I said I needed to find places for my bugs. Now I will be able to visit my buggy friends daily. I moved the Momma hamster and her "oh to adorable" babies to Gwen's room. She has been watching over them at DMS for me and said they could take up residence there. Jen took "Harry" the rabbit to the humane society.....supposively....however, her husband mentioned something about delicious rabbit stew last night at the game. Hmmmm???? So all of my science teacher traces have forever vanished from the walls of DMS. I did however leave my lesson plan book (being the sweetheart that I am) because Kraig is in her class this year.

The kitchen.....well, my house is still a shambles but I have beautiful wood floors and tile. He is coming on Monday to finish up. I have no way to cook, so I will try to take this as a little blessing and relax about the mess. Yeah, right, like that can happen. I am going home today to CLEAN what I can. Kirk is at Home Depot buying new baseboards....hopefully we will be able to put the kitchen back tonight.

Football.....well, another awesome win last night. We had the 2 and 3 string playing by the 2nd qtr. The final score was 55-6, but it could have been more like 155-6 if we would have kept the first string in. Well, the house isn't getting cleaned this way. Hope you have a great weekend. K:)

Hornets STING Columbia Central

Corny I know, but when the score is 41-14 there isn't really anyway to say it nicely. Finally the boys got a taste of victory. They are now 2-3. I suppose their record could be worse. The held their own last night. Kirk3 did a good job and was really excited about their win.

Kitchen update.....well last night, at 10 PM when we got home, we had to take the island, refrig, and stove out of the kitchen. Not to mention all of the pantry stuff and rugs....didn't know so much was in that pantry. Kirk and I finally finished around midnight. Needless to say the butts are draggin' this morning. Well, suppose I'd better go.

Cramping my style!!

I tell you what....this computer thing is sure cramping my style. I finally get hooked on posting and then I can't even post. This is CRAP!!! Speaking of crap....yesterday morning started out a bit stressful for me. Jackie sent me an email that stated the new science teacher had some requests about the animals. Hmmmm? Not how to take care of them, but that I needed to remove them ASAP. Yes, you read right! A science room without cool animals is not a science room. So I frantically asked around to find new "homes" for all of the tanks that I spent my time and money getting around. Granted I wasn't asked to get that room ready but I figured it would make the replacements job alot easier. I guess I was wrong again. Oh, she also said I needed to turn in my keys....granted there are a lot of people with keys to DMS that aren't even employees of the district. To end the email she said oh thanks again for all the time you put into landscaping and keep in touch.Can you believe the nerve......needless to say I was smoking for most of the AM. I emailed her back and said that my schedule was a little tight (football games Wed-thurs-friday but that I would get them out this weekend. So how was your day?

YEP, you guessed it!

Yep, the computer has gone on another vacation. Trust me this is becoming quite a problem on the homefront. So I guess if I'm going to keep in touch, I will need to blog from work. Hence the picture of my mom in the golf cart last winter. I didn't have anything else in my picture file here.

Football continues to control our lives. Kraig has his first scrimmage in albion tomorrow, Thursday Kirk has a game at Columbia Central and Friday night V is at home. Kirk said that he wished this craziness would end. I informed him that we still had a loooooong haul. Well, better get to work.

Shhhh....don't tell the computer....I'm in!

I can't even begin to tell you how frustrating this whole computer thing is becoming! Not only is the one at home giving us fits, the school email has been touch and go lately too. How do they (the computer germs) expect me to keep "connected" to my friends and family?! For crying out loud, I had to finally break down and call Beth today to ask a time sensitive question. I couldn't take the chance of it not working.

This is a really fuzzy picture of Konnor and the other waterboys from Friday night. They have quite a CREW working to keep the players hydrated. This was the belly bumping that was going on after the Hornets won another game. Hope your week is going by quickly. The only thing I focus on is the weekends now so that I can get caught up.

Konnor is a BIG 2nd grader now!

I thought I had uploaded this one too! Konnor is having a great start to 2nd grade. He claims that it is pretty easy. I hope he continues feeling this way. He starts Reading Recovery tutoring tomorrow morning before school. We are going to reaccess his levels after a month of tutoring. We are hoping to give him a little extra confidence.

Well, I'm off to study Science with Kirk.

PS I traded in the 6 yucky mice (kinda creepy looking) for 1 Black Bear hamster (not so scary looking). Today when I went to Davis to clean cages I had quite a interesting surprise.....yes, you guessed it....I know have 13 hamsters. YIPEE! NOT!!

Keep your fingers CROSSED!!

I feel like I am being very sneaky right now! So far so good. I picked the computer up on Friday from the shop for the 2nd time and it still was crashing until Kirk updated Yahoo last night. So far it has cooperated nicely. The first week of school went well. The only problem was that the 4 days felt like 24. I am physically hurting....mentally tired....and feeling a little overwhelmed switching from summer schedule to fall. You forget how hard it is to get laundry done, clean the house, and make meals when you work all day. I know some of my friends do this all the time, but WOW it really takes a lot out of you.

Kirk's team finally won this week against Leslie. It was more like a tennis match then a football game. One team would score....then the other team would score. The final quarter was the deciding factor. 58-46.

The Varsity continues to do well (3-0) and will play Albion this week away. They are a little worried about Albion's "speed".

Konnor and I are on the 3rd week of soccer. We haven't won any games yet, but have improved with each week. Hopefully we will be pulling ahead soon.

YIPPPEEEEE!!!!!!

First day of school, YIPEE!! I can't wait to get started back in a routine. I LOVE order! Won't blog much this morning because I don't know how long it will take me to convince Konnor this is a great DAY! Talk tonight.....can I say YIPPPPEEEE one more time!!!!!!

YIPPPEEEEE!!!!!!

First day of school, YIPEE!! I can't wait to get started back in a routine. I LOVE order! Won't blog much this morning because I don't know how long it will take me to convince Konnor this is a great DAY! Talk tonight.....can I say YIPPPPEEEE one more time!!!!!!

Where to freakin' begin?!

I do apologize for any trouble my lack of posting and reading blogs. I really have been tormented with the lack of being "connected" to all of my friends and family. The computer is about 98% better and my email password works occassionally at school. So.....where to begin.....

Well, we are now less than 24 hours away from starting with students. Last week was an emotional rollercoaster for me! I sat through 1 whole day of back to school meetings and inservice as a DMS employee. At 2:45, Steve (the guy that was taking my PE position) retired and I was offered my old job at 2:47. Now granted there was 15 minutes left in the day.....but it was an offer I couldn't pass up. I need to be on Konnor's schedule and I need to be MOM after work not science lady. I had DMS room ready to go and all of my animals in place. I even did Open House for Jackie that night. Anyways to make a very emotional story short....I'm back at Gier and Mauck and very HAPPY about it! However, my office/desk is in the outside shed behind the school. No heat, electricity, and internet hook up. I am hoping to take care of that small problem today. We had to add 2 classrooms this year at Gier, so my old office is now the teacher's lounge.

We have also finished the first 2 weeks of football. The JV is struggling, but Kirk3 is doing a great job at center and defensive tackle. The V is awesome!! They have beaten Hudson and Hamilton and are 2-0. This weeks starts conference play at LESLIE Friday night. Well, I need to get the house picked up, my equipment closet in order, backpacks together, etc. ........So I'll close for now. Glad to back and "connected"!