It's still okay.....for now.

What I'm Loving right now.....

* That the heat is subsiding and I don't melt while waiting for the boys to get out of school.

* Smells of Autumn. Crisp cooler air (cooler not cool yet), cinnamon boiling for Little E's requested    oatmeal,and spicy smells that remind me that winter is near.

* Believe it or not football season. While Pop's is consumed in his game, children in bed and I can lock myself  away in my hole (back room) and study ahhh in peace.

* STATE FAIR!!!! I'm loving that the Fair has begun, I look forward to it EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR!

* Most importantly I'm Loving this ^^^^^^^  he is not too big to hold my hand. I'm seriously loving that! Who knows when they won't want to hold my hand anymore. I'm just happy that it's still okay...for now.

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At this moment I'm tired but happy to have enjoyed great family time over the weekend.
I baked which at times helps calm my nerves.
I spent a lot of time at the side of my house feeding our lone chicken, Tashia. Trying to keep her happy in hopes that she will give me eggs soon.
I enjoyed watching my boys still cuddle up to us as we watch a family movie.
I loved seeing the boys spend time with their cousins.

Lately I really try to concentrate on the positive which for me is not an easy thing to do. I'm a tired, exhausted, and  pessimistic person who desperately wants to put school on hold. Why? The same reason our country is so far behind educationally. Because it costs way to much money to go to school therefore my reason for wanting to opt out until we have more free dough. I feel selfish making my little family sacrifice so I can stay hidden away in the back room with my head buried in books. Making my husband do more than he should have to. Not being able to do a simple Fundraiser for my kids school because it started at the same time that I was prepping for a HUGE exam. I'm having a pity party for myself and no one else is invited and if you are I hope you decline my invitation. ***Sorry for the gloom but I'm trying! That's why I posted pictures that made me smile all weekend :)***

Lost and then I was found....sort of.

Well so much to say but honestly not much time. Time is something I don't have much of lately.
So I will fast forward quickly.
Last post boys had their birthday party, Blast!
Next I flew out to visit my Best friend in L.A. where we spoiled ourselves in yummy deliciousness, wine, trip to Vegas and a tour of the WB. Where we both ran over a little old lady to get to the F*R*I*E*N*D*S couch while squealing like little girls! Ok so we didn't run over a little old lady but if she had been there we would have!
YUP that's the set below...LOVE IT!

Came home in time to register myself for class, hence the reason why I have time for NOTHING. And I mean NOTHING. Not even a blog. BUT I took a few minutes from my studies to write a little something or I was ready to loose my mind from all the formulas shoved into my brain.
Then my little guys started 3rd and 2nd grade...3rd and 2nd!!! How? Why? When?
Most women freak at turning 30 oh not me! I freaked when Pop's brought it to my attention that our oldest monkey has only 2 more years of Elementary school left after this. Sigh. I will stop there before I depress myself.
ANYWAY! Here they are first day of school and all smiles!

And unfortunately this month our school lost a special teacher. She was our boys Kinder teacher and our friend. She was compassionate, caring, patient and an amazing educator. Her loss was felt everywhere. Our school will never be the same without her.
With that I want to share something.

Everyday after school she would sign language the sign "I love you" as the students filed out of class at the end of the day. To this day Z our 3rd grader argues that the sign means "good-bye, I love you". He was so used to seeing her do it, both boys were. She took a family who had two little boys with struggles and speech issues and put our minds at ease by helping them succeed. Helping these two little boys start a healthy foundation of trust and confidence within the school that they still carry with them. She also was known for when her students answered correctly she asked them to kiss their palms and touch their foreheads by saying "You did great Kiss your Brain!" I always loved hearing her tell her class that. So I leave you with that for today.

We miss you Mrs.M I know your watching down on us, watching down on your kids. They indeed are making you proud. They are all "kissing their brain."