Thursday, September 19, 2013
Vacuuming
So somehow yesterday vacuuming turned into this, and then the vacuuming didn't actually get done! Maybe today........
Sunday, September 08, 2013
Reflections
So I am taking a moment to go over my week and record it. Pretty busy. Last weekend all of Steve's family came to celebrate Uncle Mark's 60th birthday. It was great having them all here. I actually think that is the first time we have all been together in my house! It was a blast seeing them.
Monday was a holiday which made the work week a little short! The girls are doing well and adjusting to the new schedule of Steve being in school. They constantly surprise me with how mature they are getting, at the same time acting like little girls. It makes life interesting. Today we found out they have been sneaking into the sugar downstairs in storage and eating it. Crazy kids. They are starting band and orchestra this week. Kathryn is playing the violin and Juliana is playing the clarinet.
Something funny that Kathryn said, we were listening to some oldies. Which for me is music from the 1950's and she said, "People back then had sense. Because they know that love was about who people are and not what they looked like." I think we were listening to "I Love you Because" by Jim Reeves. Just a lesson that they really do listen to the lyrics in music, and that hopefully some of the things we are trying to teach them about the value of others and themselves is sinking in.
I think we are all adjusting to having me working full time, and Steve back in school. We aren't there yet, and I am sure there is a lot of adjustment still to do. I get to start working with my students tomorrow one on one, which is very exciting. I have been doing so much managing and getting things set for the new year, it will be great to actually teach. I can't really believe it's September already.
Yesterday there was a freak storm that roared into town about 4pm. It took out two or our neighbors trees and left a lot of broken branches, leaves, shingles etc. everywhere. It was a site to behold, and I don't think we will forget it for a long time to come. Luckily we didn't have any flooding in the basement. A few people around here had a little water come in, and there were several roads that were impassible for a while as well. So much water fell in so little time. Well, there are a few highlights and thoughts from the week.
Monday was a holiday which made the work week a little short! The girls are doing well and adjusting to the new schedule of Steve being in school. They constantly surprise me with how mature they are getting, at the same time acting like little girls. It makes life interesting. Today we found out they have been sneaking into the sugar downstairs in storage and eating it. Crazy kids. They are starting band and orchestra this week. Kathryn is playing the violin and Juliana is playing the clarinet.
Something funny that Kathryn said, we were listening to some oldies. Which for me is music from the 1950's and she said, "People back then had sense. Because they know that love was about who people are and not what they looked like." I think we were listening to "I Love you Because" by Jim Reeves. Just a lesson that they really do listen to the lyrics in music, and that hopefully some of the things we are trying to teach them about the value of others and themselves is sinking in.
I think we are all adjusting to having me working full time, and Steve back in school. We aren't there yet, and I am sure there is a lot of adjustment still to do. I get to start working with my students tomorrow one on one, which is very exciting. I have been doing so much managing and getting things set for the new year, it will be great to actually teach. I can't really believe it's September already.
Yesterday there was a freak storm that roared into town about 4pm. It took out two or our neighbors trees and left a lot of broken branches, leaves, shingles etc. everywhere. It was a site to behold, and I don't think we will forget it for a long time to come. Luckily we didn't have any flooding in the basement. A few people around here had a little water come in, and there were several roads that were impassible for a while as well. So much water fell in so little time. Well, there are a few highlights and thoughts from the week.
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