Finding Krissi

We have been in vacation mode around here. Which basically means staying up late and sleeping in. Sleep in is such a wonderful thing. I really wouldn't mind a few more days/weeks of vacation. Oh well, like they say all good things must come to an end. Vacations have to eventually end, and in order to thrive we must be productive. If it sounds like I'm trying to talk myself into being happy about our winter break coming to an end you would be correct. The normal crazy business of our lives returns in full force today. I get to go and meet my future students today and I am nervous. Belly ache I don't wanna go do I really have to do this nervous. Sometimes I kind of wish I could crawl under my covers and not come out. I guess that isn't really an option. If you too are joining back with the real world today have a wonderful vacation is over we can do this day.

I find it kind of funny how much a new year feels like a do over. It is as if we get this single day each year to wipe the slate clean and try again. It doesn't matter if you agree or not the world around you is full of people making resolutions. It is kind of awesome. I love how I have this day to reflect on my life, what is working, and what is not working and resolve to make it better. I also love the feeling of optimism. I have heard several people say that this year is going to be "the year". "The year" for what I'm not quite sure but they all seem pretty excited. I know the last few years have been full of a lot of ups and downs for us. I'm not sure that this year is going to be "the year," but I'm positive that this year will bring us a few giggles, successes, disappointments, tears, excitement, and blessings. I just have to say, that no matter what this year has waiting for me I am thankful for the brand new, shiny, do o...

I just read a blog post from a writer who has posted almost every day for 8 years. That is amazing. I find that my blog often goes without a post as my days blur together. I loose track of what day it is and what is going on in the rush of every day. I have been reading her blog for a couple of years now. She lost her sister and I grieved with her as did her other readers. I was thinking about how many wonderful, sad, happy, moments she has recorded. It is the small things that we look back on and she has it all documented. Even the sad things that define us more than we like to admit. I'm a little jealous. It is the last day of 2011 and my energy is lagging. The hubby had to work tonight so we did the midnight thing last night. Now I get to do it with the kiddos tonight. I hope I make it. I feeling a little sad today. Not enough sleep and feeling a little blue that the Christmas tree and lights are gone. Back to reality without the twinkling lights of the holiday. ...

Below is my advent tour post. For links to other great Christmas post please follow the link in my sidebar. Merry Christmas. I can't believe that there is only six more days until Christmas. This holiday season has been so busy and full of the Christmas Spirit. I love this time of year with all of the hustle and bustle. Although a little less hustle might be nice. I even love all the holiday cheer found on the web. Reading everyone's holiday posts is one of my favorite holiday activities. The stockings are hung, the lights are sparkling, and the Christmas tree is decorated. Each year our Christmas tree is decorated with memories. Below is our 2011 ornaments. Each one holds a little story about our 2011 adventures. Al and I giggled with glee when we found this Jolly old fellow. Brent continues to love baking and preparing yummy meals. This year he ventured into pie making. Our house was full of yummy smells a hobby we all  are happy to support. My ...

Yesterday I received an email with my student placement. When I opened my email and saw, “Student Placement,” my heart began to pound. Then as quick as quick I opened it up to find out where my final weeks of school would be. I was very excited to learn that I was going to be in a sixth grade classroom. I have to admit I love those sixth graders. I received the email (have to love my Iphone) while at Lowes with the hubby. Usually, while I am at Lowes my expression is one of extreme boredom and can we go yet! However, after reading the email I was dancing in the middle of the store. I could hardly contain my excitement. Then suddenly I was scared to death. A whole classroom of sixth graders not the eight I’m use to. A whole entire classroom of sixth graders! Common core… oh no sixth grade math changed this year they are doing the common core math… Oh and ancient Greek… do I know anything about ancient Romans and Greece? My brain began to race thinking about all the things I ...

Yesterday, December blew right in... I  mean it... It literally blew right in. I came home from work yesterday to find our neighbors trampoline in our backyard Unfortunately, the trampoline was destroyed. Fortunately besides a few broken branches, loose fence boards, and a broken bird house we weathered the wind. Others were not as fortunate. The damage to Davis county was severe enough that the kids are enjoying an unexpected day off of school.  Many schools suffered damage and power outages. Not to mention damage to homes and business. Mother Nature can be kind of crazy. Now that the wind is passed and things are calmed down; I feel that no matter what my family says and does I am officially allowed to be Jolly. With a house full of growing children the magic of Santa has diminished. Finding the Spirit of the holidays is proving a little more difficult. However, I have my ways of making my children cooperate. Now that I have them where I want I'm thinkin...

I think by now we all know that these thanks giving posts did not go quite as I expected. I just want you to know that it isn't because I don't have a lot to be thankful for. Because I have ALOT to be thankful for. It has more to do with time management and the inability to make a day longer than 24 hours.  Im sure there are a lot of moms out there who know exactly what I mean. That being said here in all their glory are the last 10 thanks givings. November 14: I am thankful that my 11 year old has a cell phone. I have to be honest and let you know that I fought Brent on this one. I didn't think she needed a phone yet. I thought a year or two more would be soon enough. However, he won the fight and she got a phone. To tell you the truth she is the only one out of the three that makes me glad they have a phone. She is the queen of sending me totally random text that make me laugh. She shares random moments and I can count on her for a giggle every thursday night ...