I’m dying to share some pictures of what I have been doing for the last 2 weeks!
Most of these are cell phone pictures, so bare with me…
Steve is visibly absent in these pictures because he has been spending a lot of time behind the closed door on the right.
Not to be mistaken for the open one on the left. That’s the bathroom.
He has officially started his Master’s program and is there every night and weekend. It’s just like he’s traveling for work, but he’s not. I guess it’s better to be behind the door because I can still scream and ask him to come kill bugs for me :)
I have been watching Jack make new friends and spend time with “old” ones… (I love the thumbs in the pockets look).
I have been spending a lot of time in my new classroom planning for the amazing kids that I have this year…
Michael has been coming to have lunch and play games with me on the days that I work.
We spent last weekend watching a friend take the Lindy’s Challenge…
and drooling over the mac and cheese burger (though I didn’t try it):
We waited (very patiently) for the monsoons to roll in… and they finally did!
We have spent a lot of time talking about how to deal with Jack’s hoarding…
This picture was taken today while we were rearranging his room.
I went to move his dresser and he said, “Well, Mom… there is some stuff under there… “
I don’t think I shared it with you, but about a month ago, we found this stash under Jack’s train table:
The funny thing is, these are items I had asked Jack to throw away at one time or another.
Anyone have any ideas about how to nip this in the bud? Because apparently, whatever I’m doing is not working.
Anyway… where was I?
Michael fell off of his scooter and banged up his hip and arm pretty good…
We had a few chances to see real Arizona cowboys in action:
Oh, and we tried to rescue a lizard from our pool, though it didn’t work :(
Tell me… what have you been doing lately?
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What have I been doing lately? Hmm – Nothin’ — except when Lola sees this blog – she will be on first plane out there – especially when she sees the real, live COWBOYS – YEEHAA – but she won’t stay long because when she sees the real, live LIZARD – she will be on the plane back.
SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK – we have missed you!!!
You have been busy! So did your friend finish the burger? I wish I could say watching that show makes me not want to eat anymore. My daughter and Jack could have some conversations about hoarding. What if you gave Jack a plastic bin (to slide under his bed) for his “treasures” and when it starts to overflow that’s when he has to start getting rid of some things but at least his stuff is all contained in one place.
jen@ourdailybigtop´s last [type] ..out of office
Wow! You guys have been busy! That pic of the mac and cheese burger..omg. I am hungry! Your classroom is adorable! Those kids are lucky to have you :)
Busy Busy girl! I can see how you needed a break!
Glad to have you back!
Oh, and if you figure out how to stop the hoarding let me know!
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I figured you were busy – wow! Looks like a lot of fun though! I don’t have any advice on the hoarding but will be interested to hear ideas. We’ve just been chilling lately, before we get super busy this month – as you saw on my blog!
Christina´s last [type] ..Futterwacken
It sounds like a wonderful blog break to me! Except the whole falling off the scooter thing; definately could have done without that, I’m sure! I have no idea what to do about Jack’s hoarding problem. I actually have that same problem with my boys, so if you find a solution, will you post a tutorial on it? That would be awesome, thanks!
I’m glad your back. I missed your posts!
Yea I’ve missed you!
I’ve been trying to keep my head above water. The paperwork kind. And the “not sure what I’m doing” kind.
Chelsea´s last [type] ..ICEcom This site rocks!
Where have I been that I did not realize that you are a teacher? Poor drowned lizard. At least there is a plethora of them, right? :) SO glad you had a nice break. Good luck to your family as your husband completes is Master’s Degree!
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Yay!! Love these. :)
How I quickly punched “comments” to read what Grandma Teetsie had to say.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. I loved seeing your pics. You pretty well know what we have been up to…snakes, the news studio, the beach, lost teeth, kick the can….you know, normal every day stuff. :)
Loved your weather photos. Truly beautiful!
I have been just living lady. Just living. Now thought, I’m blog reading :)
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