Thursday, February 28, 2008
I've been tagged........
I've been tagged! by Stacey
The Rules:You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name.
M-married happily to John
I-involved with the National MS Society
C-Creating Keepsakes is a favorite of mine
H-hate doing laundry
E-emptying the dishwasher isn't far behind doing laundry
L-LUV the outdoors, water/sun/sand and relaxing
E-eat peas? NEVER again!!
The Rules:You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name.
M-married happily to John
I-involved with the National MS Society
C-Creating Keepsakes is a favorite of mine
H-hate doing laundry
E-emptying the dishwasher isn't far behind doing laundry
L-LUV the outdoors, water/sun/sand and relaxing
E-eat peas? NEVER again!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Is it only Weds???
Gosh. It has already been a very busy week here and I am just plain TIRED.
John and Joshy are both still sick, but both of them feeling much better. Having sick ones is NO fun esp. when one is a child and the other just acts like one.
Monday night I had an HOA Board meeting that was like a marathon. Went on for HOURS.
After school yesterday I went to see another hotel and then last night went with Aunt Sue and Mom to see JERSEY BOYS. OMG, was that show ever amazing.
The storm was dreadful driving home and although I didn't get in til nearly midnight, it was soo worth feeling xhausted. I am dragging today but I am enjoying the cooler temps that the storm brought in and I am going to try to take advantage of the fact that the lil one is snoozing at the moment and empty the dishwasher and watch Dr. Phil on the couch.
Happy Hump Day !!
John and Joshy are both still sick, but both of them feeling much better. Having sick ones is NO fun esp. when one is a child and the other just acts like one.
Monday night I had an HOA Board meeting that was like a marathon. Went on for HOURS.
After school yesterday I went to see another hotel and then last night went with Aunt Sue and Mom to see JERSEY BOYS. OMG, was that show ever amazing.
The storm was dreadful driving home and although I didn't get in til nearly midnight, it was soo worth feeling xhausted. I am dragging today but I am enjoying the cooler temps that the storm brought in and I am going to try to take advantage of the fact that the lil one is snoozing at the moment and empty the dishwasher and watch Dr. Phil on the couch.
Happy Hump Day !!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Happy Saturday Morning
Woke up to a nekked lil guy prying my eyeballs open before 7am.........oh my. Who needs an alarm clock when you have Joshua?! Seriously though, he has slept for 13 hours so I guess I can't complain.
It looks a bit dreary outside today so far, but other than a quick trip to the post office to get off an ebay sale that finally got paid for, I have NOTHING on my agenda. It is kinda nice to have a clean slate on the to do list.
Enjoy your Saturday.
It looks a bit dreary outside today so far, but other than a quick trip to the post office to get off an ebay sale that finally got paid for, I have NOTHING on my agenda. It is kinda nice to have a clean slate on the to do list.
Enjoy your Saturday.
Friday, February 22, 2008
what a week
Wow, I had an emotional rollercoaster of a week, but it all ended perfectly!!
Our final assignments for next year were sent out today and I am both thrilled and delighted to share that I am going back to a 4th grade class next year. I have been a 4th grade teacher trapped in a 3rd grade classroom this year and I am so looking forward to it. Another great thing is that I have the possibility of taking my kiddos up with me. I just luv my class and that would be perfection.
Hoping for a relaxing weekend. Enjoy yours.
Our final assignments for next year were sent out today and I am both thrilled and delighted to share that I am going back to a 4th grade class next year. I have been a 4th grade teacher trapped in a 3rd grade classroom this year and I am so looking forward to it. Another great thing is that I have the possibility of taking my kiddos up with me. I just luv my class and that would be perfection.
Hoping for a relaxing weekend. Enjoy yours.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
weekend wrap up
So we just returned from our weekend at the beach. We never actually set foot in the sand, but we were there nonetheless.
Len & Cheryl Chatman were phenominal facilitators for the couples event we attended and the entire thing was sponsored by the MS Society. What a wonderful experience. We got some much needed and deserved Jackie and Johnnie time, while Joshy survived his first weekend away from us. Actually, it is more like we survived.
We networked with some amazing couples and truly had a wonderful time.
Len & Cheryl Chatman were phenominal facilitators for the couples event we attended and the entire thing was sponsored by the MS Society. What a wonderful experience. We got some much needed and deserved Jackie and Johnnie time, while Joshy survived his first weekend away from us. Actually, it is more like we survived.
We networked with some amazing couples and truly had a wonderful time.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Drama
For those of you who started to and added to the DRAMA today, thanks bunches.
I do feel quite sorry for those at UB that have little or nothing better to do. As for my sil, the one who began it all, I feel even more sorry.
I wish that I could post more about this whole thing, but it all began by some woman who does NOT even know me, hasn't laid eyes on my child since he was 6 weeks old and well, doesn't warrant more discussion.
For those of you from UB(and btw, I had never even heard of UB until today), thank you for the praise and piss on those of you that TRULY need to get a life.
Me, I am off to have a wonderful dinner with my husband and son.
TTFN,
Scrappin Jackie
Scrapbooker, Mommy, Dedicated Wife, Teacher and YES, Multiple Sclerosis patient, advocate, volunteer and winner of numerous awards for my dedication to ending the devestating effects of this MonSter................
I do feel quite sorry for those at UB that have little or nothing better to do. As for my sil, the one who began it all, I feel even more sorry.
I wish that I could post more about this whole thing, but it all began by some woman who does NOT even know me, hasn't laid eyes on my child since he was 6 weeks old and well, doesn't warrant more discussion.
For those of you from UB(and btw, I had never even heard of UB until today), thank you for the praise and piss on those of you that TRULY need to get a life.
Me, I am off to have a wonderful dinner with my husband and son.
TTFN,
Scrappin Jackie
Scrapbooker, Mommy, Dedicated Wife, Teacher and YES, Multiple Sclerosis patient, advocate, volunteer and winner of numerous awards for my dedication to ending the devestating effects of this MonSter................
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The LUV of my life.........
Here is a photo of the absolute LUV of my life(and yes, his Daddy is holding him up from behind).
Happy Day
I just realized while writing out some VD cards, that 5 years ago today was my final marriage dissolution hearing to my ex. What a happy day!! Don't get me wrong, I wish the man no ill-will, but I am thankful nearly every second for Feb. 13th 2003 and the fact that he is someone else's "husband" now.
Monday, February 11, 2008
playing catch up
that seems to be my newest "theme" as I am forever trying to catch up. I doubt that I ever will, but one can hope right?
had a very nice weekend. saturday, nancy came all the way up here from engelwood to scrap. we went to an all day event that i literally could have walked to on my street. it was a very nice group of ladies and I got 12 pages accomplished. woo hoo.
spent some family time together yesterday and all in all had a nice weekend.
joshy and daddy had the entire day on saturday together and the highlight was a stop at the local fire dept. where they received a personal tour. wow. great pics they took too.
sadly, my team mate julie, had to put her 4 year old doggie, Baron, down over the weekend. I cried like a baby for them and then made her a nice altered photo frame with her favorite pic in it this morning. she seemed very happy to have it.
I am getting very xcited for our weekend couples weekend that begins on Friday. John and I are going to this sponsored by the National MS Society and I can NOT wait. I have met the couple w ho is doing the seminar and they are truly amazing. I am hopeful that we both learn a whole lot from their attitudes and how they have dealt with MS for over 20 years.
Well, better go and straighten up while the lil one is snappin. Happy Monday to all.
had a very nice weekend. saturday, nancy came all the way up here from engelwood to scrap. we went to an all day event that i literally could have walked to on my street. it was a very nice group of ladies and I got 12 pages accomplished. woo hoo.
spent some family time together yesterday and all in all had a nice weekend.
joshy and daddy had the entire day on saturday together and the highlight was a stop at the local fire dept. where they received a personal tour. wow. great pics they took too.
sadly, my team mate julie, had to put her 4 year old doggie, Baron, down over the weekend. I cried like a baby for them and then made her a nice altered photo frame with her favorite pic in it this morning. she seemed very happy to have it.
I am getting very xcited for our weekend couples weekend that begins on Friday. John and I are going to this sponsored by the National MS Society and I can NOT wait. I have met the couple w ho is doing the seminar and they are truly amazing. I am hopeful that we both learn a whole lot from their attitudes and how they have dealt with MS for over 20 years.
Well, better go and straighten up while the lil one is snappin. Happy Monday to all.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
stolen from Mary Mary
10 Years Ago: I worked at Bay Crest and ex dh and I were NOT doing well at all.
Things on my to-do list today:laundry, laundry and more laundry. unpack and organzie scrap shit so i can find it again and make some page kits for the crop on sat.
What I would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:Quit my job and go be a beach bum. pay off ALLLLLLLL my bills so I do not have to ever hear the phrase, is that in the budget????
3 of my bad habits:Smoking, of course Caffeine (mostly Coffee)Not flossing
3 places I have lived:1) Miami 2) New Jersey 3) Tampa
5 jobs that I have had:1)Carvel 2)Gardens Restaurant and Pizzeria 3) Just Another Pizza Place 4) Elementary school teacher grades 1-6 regular and special ed. 5) wife and mommy
5 Things people don't know about me:1) I hate mushy foods 2) I hate olives 3)I love Billy Joel, Elton John, Barry Manilow and those era of Oldies music 4) I have NEVER sent a text message
5) outside of the classroom, i have very little self confidence however, i do have more since losing weight.
I tag Amanda, and Linda
Things on my to-do list today:laundry, laundry and more laundry. unpack and organzie scrap shit so i can find it again and make some page kits for the crop on sat.
What I would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:Quit my job and go be a beach bum. pay off ALLLLLLLL my bills so I do not have to ever hear the phrase, is that in the budget????
3 of my bad habits:Smoking, of course Caffeine (mostly Coffee)Not flossing
3 places I have lived:1) Miami 2) New Jersey 3) Tampa
5 jobs that I have had:1)Carvel 2)Gardens Restaurant and Pizzeria 3) Just Another Pizza Place 4) Elementary school teacher grades 1-6 regular and special ed. 5) wife and mommy
5 Things people don't know about me:1) I hate mushy foods 2) I hate olives 3)I love Billy Joel, Elton John, Barry Manilow and those era of Oldies music 4) I have NEVER sent a text message
5) outside of the classroom, i have very little self confidence however, i do have more since losing weight.
I tag Amanda, and Linda
Firday....okay its Thursday
However, for those of us lucky enough to have a day off tomorrow to celebrate the State Fair, it IS Friday. YEAH.
I am ready for a day off. Had a busy week, a whiny difficult child and some drama going on at school. Ohhhhhhhh. Glad it is all over.
I am still in hot pursuit of a new job share partner and seem to have some interest at the moment. It is all about health insurance, but I have several options so I am not getting too stressed yet. Our units were allocated today and the big P will discuss grade level placements next week. Oh joy. We get to worry about it all weekend long. Darn it.
Secret Sweetie starts on Monday so I have some projects to put together for mine. I am scrapping alllllllllll day on Saturday at the church on my street(sorry Daddy, crappin in a church-I KNOW u r rolling over for sure), but I hope to get some pages accomplished for ME. Last week's crop, I did get a bunch done for gift albums. Sat. it is all about ME ME ME.
Can't wait to spend the day with Nancy and Helen too. It will be great fun, if I can get my shit together tomorrow and Joshy allows me to.
Have a great weekend,
Jackie
I am ready for a day off. Had a busy week, a whiny difficult child and some drama going on at school. Ohhhhhhhh. Glad it is all over.
I am still in hot pursuit of a new job share partner and seem to have some interest at the moment. It is all about health insurance, but I have several options so I am not getting too stressed yet. Our units were allocated today and the big P will discuss grade level placements next week. Oh joy. We get to worry about it all weekend long. Darn it.
Secret Sweetie starts on Monday so I have some projects to put together for mine. I am scrapping alllllllllll day on Saturday at the church on my street(sorry Daddy, crappin in a church-I KNOW u r rolling over for sure), but I hope to get some pages accomplished for ME. Last week's crop, I did get a bunch done for gift albums. Sat. it is all about ME ME ME.
Can't wait to spend the day with Nancy and Helen too. It will be great fun, if I can get my shit together tomorrow and Joshy allows me to.
Have a great weekend,
Jackie
Sunday, February 3, 2008
weekend recap thus far
I have had a nice weekend thus far and it isn't over just yet.
Friday night Amanda headed over from Orlando & we got to go scrappin'. We hit our first one at RR. Got there a bit later than we wanted to cause dh had to drive in from Lakeland and there was too much traffic.
So, it was pretty hard to find a seat-they had to shuffle a BUNCH of people around for us. Thanx to the girls that moved for us. We shopped a bit and didn't ever get to eat dinner cause all the food got gobbled up :(. Won't hurt me to miss a meal.
Met some nice ladies and saw Elle and Diana shopping, so it was good . Even better, I completed SIX pages of a gift album I am making for my job share teaching partner. YEAH. MANY compliments on her adorable lil guy.
Accomplished a BUNCH around the house and had a nice dinner with St Pete family last night.
ALL of my auctions on ebay sold...........yeah.
Pre-ordered the TSV on QVC.com yesterday. Can't wait to see all the great stuff tomorrow. Oh and TLC launched their new line. WOOOOOOOOOO. They even added acrylic album. OMG. Can't wait to get that in the mail. I had pre-ordered the sampler pack and now wish I had gotten more than one. Oh well. I will order some stuff again once I see it all in my pack.
MS Awareness week brochure arrived in the mail and I am on the front cover of it. (I didn't even realize it-John did). Guess wearing those glasses wouldn't be a bad thing. I was also included on the inside.
Thomas bed has a new home and hopefully the lil guy who got it will actually sleep in it. Mine never did. Best part, made $$ on it. WOO HOO.
I am off to the grocery store-ugh. Will watch the SuperBowl at our neighbors tonite and scrap some more I hope. I have a few lil projects to piddle with.
My favorite layout this weekend included some adorable pics of Joshy at the pony party a few weeks ago.
Friday night Amanda headed over from Orlando & we got to go scrappin'. We hit our first one at RR. Got there a bit later than we wanted to cause dh had to drive in from Lakeland and there was too much traffic.
So, it was pretty hard to find a seat-they had to shuffle a BUNCH of people around for us. Thanx to the girls that moved for us. We shopped a bit and didn't ever get to eat dinner cause all the food got gobbled up :(. Won't hurt me to miss a meal.
Met some nice ladies and saw Elle and Diana shopping, so it was good . Even better, I completed SIX pages of a gift album I am making for my job share teaching partner. YEAH. MANY compliments on her adorable lil guy.
Accomplished a BUNCH around the house and had a nice dinner with St Pete family last night.
ALL of my auctions on ebay sold...........yeah.
Pre-ordered the TSV on QVC.com yesterday. Can't wait to see all the great stuff tomorrow. Oh and TLC launched their new line. WOOOOOOOOOO. They even added acrylic album. OMG. Can't wait to get that in the mail. I had pre-ordered the sampler pack and now wish I had gotten more than one. Oh well. I will order some stuff again once I see it all in my pack.
MS Awareness week brochure arrived in the mail and I am on the front cover of it. (I didn't even realize it-John did). Guess wearing those glasses wouldn't be a bad thing. I was also included on the inside.
Thomas bed has a new home and hopefully the lil guy who got it will actually sleep in it. Mine never did. Best part, made $$ on it. WOO HOO.
I am off to the grocery store-ugh. Will watch the SuperBowl at our neighbors tonite and scrap some more I hope. I have a few lil projects to piddle with.
My favorite layout this weekend included some adorable pics of Joshy at the pony party a few weeks ago.
Interview with Myself- Snatched from Miss Linda
1.If your doctor told you today that you were pregnant, what would you say? I would probably freak out since i had dh neutered!
2.When was the last time you were on a plane? July 2007 on our way home from Denver and our trip to South Dakotah.
3.What did the last text message you sent say? Can you believe, I have NEVER sent one?!
4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? nice smile and beautiful eyes
5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Organizing my life is a top priority followed by organizing choo choos yet again.
6.Shoe size? 8 wide.
7.Been to Mexico? Yes
8. When was the last time you had a massage? TOOOO long ago.
9.What was the last TV show you watched? Law and Order last night
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10. What are your plans for weekend? Grocery store-ugh.
11.If your significant other asked you to marry them Today what would you say? Yes
12.What is in the backseat of your car right now? carseat, trains, shoes and other assorted crap!
13. What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning? Watching tv. Hadn’t got up yet.
14.If you could marry any celebrity who would it be? Chris Meloni
15. Have you ever been to a strip club? No. Memory Mavens had some come to a crop once a LONG time ago
16. What is the best ice cream flavor? Coffee all the way.
17. What is the last sporting event you watched? I will watch the Super Bowl.
18.Ever go camping? not willingly
19.Last phone call? I spoke to my MIL. she can't find her cell and I had to call verizon to suspend it and call her back to let her know it has been turned off.
20. Are you allergic to anything? 3 year olds, dusting and laundry. No seriously, I am allergic to cherry pie filling, iodine and sulpha drugs. I was actually allergic to CHOCOLATE when I was pg. Yet another reason to NOT be pg. again. LOL
21. What is one thing you have learned about life lately?? Daddy taught me a LONG time ago, that LIFE IS NOT FAIR and he was right.
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22.What do you do at work? Take care of my boys, my pups, the fish, the house and teach 3rd grade
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23. What is your mother's name? the egg donor is Elissa Insler and my step mom is Lorraine Tinsky.
24.Ever cried for no reason? No but it doesn’t take much sometimes.
25.Can you do the Crank Hat Dance? never heard of it.
26. What is your favorite color to wear? I am partial to browns.
27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? Hawaii
28.What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? Tampa to Fort Collins Colorado-NEVER again.
29.What are your turn offs? Dishonesty, disloyalty and people who make judgements about others.
30.What is your last alcoholic beverage? Pina Colada on my birthday FOUR years ago. YIKES.
31. What are you craving right now? SLEEP and a Provigil. Must be medicine time.
1.If your doctor told you today that you were pregnant, what would you say? I would probably freak out since i had dh neutered!
2.When was the last time you were on a plane? July 2007 on our way home from Denver and our trip to South Dakotah.
3.What did the last text message you sent say? Can you believe, I have NEVER sent one?!
4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? nice smile and beautiful eyes
5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Organizing my life is a top priority followed by organizing choo choos yet again.
6.Shoe size? 8 wide.
7.Been to Mexico? Yes
8. When was the last time you had a massage? TOOOO long ago.
9.What was the last TV show you watched? Law and Order last night
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10. What are your plans for weekend? Grocery store-ugh.
11.If your significant other asked you to marry them Today what would you say? Yes
12.What is in the backseat of your car right now? carseat, trains, shoes and other assorted crap!
13. What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning? Watching tv. Hadn’t got up yet.
14.If you could marry any celebrity who would it be? Chris Meloni
15. Have you ever been to a strip club? No. Memory Mavens had some come to a crop once a LONG time ago
16. What is the best ice cream flavor? Coffee all the way.
17. What is the last sporting event you watched? I will watch the Super Bowl.
18.Ever go camping? not willingly
19.Last phone call? I spoke to my MIL. she can't find her cell and I had to call verizon to suspend it and call her back to let her know it has been turned off.
20. Are you allergic to anything? 3 year olds, dusting and laundry. No seriously, I am allergic to cherry pie filling, iodine and sulpha drugs. I was actually allergic to CHOCOLATE when I was pg. Yet another reason to NOT be pg. again. LOL
21. What is one thing you have learned about life lately?? Daddy taught me a LONG time ago, that LIFE IS NOT FAIR and he was right.
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22.What do you do at work? Take care of my boys, my pups, the fish, the house and teach 3rd grade
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23. What is your mother's name? the egg donor is Elissa Insler and my step mom is Lorraine Tinsky.
24.Ever cried for no reason? No but it doesn’t take much sometimes.
25.Can you do the Crank Hat Dance? never heard of it.
26. What is your favorite color to wear? I am partial to browns.
27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? Hawaii
28.What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? Tampa to Fort Collins Colorado-NEVER again.
29.What are your turn offs? Dishonesty, disloyalty and people who make judgements about others.
30.What is your last alcoholic beverage? Pina Colada on my birthday FOUR years ago. YIKES.
31. What are you craving right now? SLEEP and a Provigil. Must be medicine time.
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