In our family, we have a history of celebrating birthday MONTHS. It started with my step-mom whose birthday is the 31st of December. She didn't do dishes in Dec, cause it was her birthday month. LOL.
So, we have a great time celebrating. For me this year, it was for more than a week and I am petrified to get on the scale cause I am telling you I ate my way to and thru 43. It was awesome.
My sister and my niece flew in from Colorado and there was no shortage of opening presents, eating lobster and just having a great time.
Joshy and his cuzin Amanda thoroughly enjoyed each other and I had the BEST birthday in a LONG time.
Now to put all of my goodies away and hope to lose a few lbs.
Enjoying a peacefully quiet moment while my boyz are at Home Depot so trying to catch up on some "stuff'.
Enjoy your SUnday all.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Father's Day
A Happy Father's Day to my hubby....he is a fantastic father and deserves to have a gr-8 day.
Father's Day is typically not the easiest day of the year for me.....but for some reason this year, I am feeling a bit more upbeat. Today I will do my best to stay that way and remember an amazing man who taught me so very much.
Happy Father's Day to my daddy-o, Dennis Stephen Tinsky: Feb 19, 1940-January 27, 2004
I am quite certain that he is smokin' a stogie up there, raising HELL in heaven and eating well thanks to Uncle Bill.
You taught me so many lessons in my 37 years and I hope that although you are not here to see it all, that you realize I learned it all from ya(both the good and the bad) and that I continue to make you proud.
Happy Father's Day to all the daddy's out there. You deserve to be celebrated this fine sunny Sunday afternoon.
Father's Day is typically not the easiest day of the year for me.....but for some reason this year, I am feeling a bit more upbeat. Today I will do my best to stay that way and remember an amazing man who taught me so very much.
Happy Father's Day to my daddy-o, Dennis Stephen Tinsky: Feb 19, 1940-January 27, 2004
I am quite certain that he is smokin' a stogie up there, raising HELL in heaven and eating well thanks to Uncle Bill.
You taught me so many lessons in my 37 years and I hope that although you are not here to see it all, that you realize I learned it all from ya(both the good and the bad) and that I continue to make you proud.
Happy Father's Day to all the daddy's out there. You deserve to be celebrated this fine sunny Sunday afternoon.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
wrappin it up
With the walks all complete and the deadline for turning in funds raised for the walks......the complete wrap up has begun.I am thrilled and delighted to share with you some very impt information:My personal goal this year was to raise $5000 and with the help of numerous people, I exceeded that goal.
Goal:$5,000.00Achieved:$5,867.80I
NCREDIBLE.
Not only that, but I am number 3 fundraiser in the Mid-Florida Chapter(23 counties). Hooooray.I could never have achieved and surpassed this goal without you all so a HUGE thanx to each and every one who contributed anything to the cause.
Over 4,600 walkers and more than 400 volunteers registered for the 2010 Walk MS events and raised over $490,000. Funds raised through Walk MS are used to support research helping to find a cure for multiple sclerosis as well as support programs and services that enhance the lives of over 70,000 people affected by multiple sclerosis in Central Florida. It is because of caring, dedicated members of our community, like you, that we are able to continue to fight for a world free of MS. I am so very proud to be a part of all of this.
Being diagnosed over 5 years ago and going for my yearly MRI tomorrow-I have NO symptoms and I feel very enthusiastic that the meds I take are during their job to slow the progression of my form of the disease. However, it is for the thousands of others not so fortunate that I find the energy and passion to continue to do what I do.I am still deciding on the ms crop 4 hope this year. After some of the fall out of last year's event, i am not certain that I have the energy necessary to do it myself, but my tush and then be stabbed in the gut with some of the backlash.When I look at these kinds of totals though and realize how very impt my fundraising efforts are to the Mid-Florida Chapter, how can I really stop doing it? I can't . But, I do need to re-evaluate the process and where and what Iam going to do, cause if you know me. #3 is NOT good enough. Team Durning/Captain Jax will be number one someday soon so that others can benefit.
Scrappy Hugs,
Captain Jax
Goal:$5,000.00Achieved:$5,867.80I
NCREDIBLE.
Not only that, but I am number 3 fundraiser in the Mid-Florida Chapter(23 counties). Hooooray.I could never have achieved and surpassed this goal without you all so a HUGE thanx to each and every one who contributed anything to the cause.
Over 4,600 walkers and more than 400 volunteers registered for the 2010 Walk MS events and raised over $490,000. Funds raised through Walk MS are used to support research helping to find a cure for multiple sclerosis as well as support programs and services that enhance the lives of over 70,000 people affected by multiple sclerosis in Central Florida. It is because of caring, dedicated members of our community, like you, that we are able to continue to fight for a world free of MS. I am so very proud to be a part of all of this.
Being diagnosed over 5 years ago and going for my yearly MRI tomorrow-I have NO symptoms and I feel very enthusiastic that the meds I take are during their job to slow the progression of my form of the disease. However, it is for the thousands of others not so fortunate that I find the energy and passion to continue to do what I do.I am still deciding on the ms crop 4 hope this year. After some of the fall out of last year's event, i am not certain that I have the energy necessary to do it myself, but my tush and then be stabbed in the gut with some of the backlash.When I look at these kinds of totals though and realize how very impt my fundraising efforts are to the Mid-Florida Chapter, how can I really stop doing it? I can't . But, I do need to re-evaluate the process and where and what Iam going to do, cause if you know me. #3 is NOT good enough. Team Durning/Captain Jax will be number one someday soon so that others can benefit.
Scrappy Hugs,
Captain Jax
Friday, June 11, 2010
mean people SUCK
that is pretty much all I have to say today......
I do NOT understand how people can be so darn rude, insensitive and hateful...........
Bottom line: MEAN People SUCK!!
I do NOT understand how people can be so darn rude, insensitive and hateful...........
Bottom line: MEAN People SUCK!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
summer colds
well it isn't quite summer just yet, although the thermometer could def. prove otherwise.....it is HOT, humid and the air is damp and oh so heavy. the temps are like those that remind you to be VERY thankful for working air conditioning and thankfully, that is now what we have.
of course, being me, i can NOT just get a cold...oh no. I have been down and out for nearly a week now with two ear infections, sore throat, and a stuffed nose like I am glad to only have a couple of times per year. I took my last antibiotic today so hoping that my ears will start to pop SOON. I can finally swallow and breath although I do resemble a reindeer whose name begins with the letter "R".
This morning was my baby's VPK graduation. The Music Room at Panda Hugs was PACKED. I am pretty darn certain that there was not a seat to be had in there. We were front and center, video cameras, dslr's in hand and tissues in the other. I have NOT cried like that well, since Daddy died and let me tell you, I CRIED.
They say when you have those lil babes to enjoy them while they are young cause it goes by so quickly. Well, it does!!
He will begin summer camp on Monday and Kindergarten in August........my baby will ALWAYS be MY baby, but he never fails to remind me that HIS spray(to make him grow) definitely outworked my spray(to help him to remain little).
I am so very proud of his accomplishments and how much he learned in pre-k this year. Thank you to Ms. Vicky, Ms. Ericka and Ms. Maria for embracing my baby and making him into a little man.
I could have done without all the tears, but I think that I will miss hearing those sweet little voices calling, "Ms. Jackie, Ms. Jackie" as much as he will miss his lil buddies at Panda Hugs!!
of course, being me, i can NOT just get a cold...oh no. I have been down and out for nearly a week now with two ear infections, sore throat, and a stuffed nose like I am glad to only have a couple of times per year. I took my last antibiotic today so hoping that my ears will start to pop SOON. I can finally swallow and breath although I do resemble a reindeer whose name begins with the letter "R".
This morning was my baby's VPK graduation. The Music Room at Panda Hugs was PACKED. I am pretty darn certain that there was not a seat to be had in there. We were front and center, video cameras, dslr's in hand and tissues in the other. I have NOT cried like that well, since Daddy died and let me tell you, I CRIED.
They say when you have those lil babes to enjoy them while they are young cause it goes by so quickly. Well, it does!!
He will begin summer camp on Monday and Kindergarten in August........my baby will ALWAYS be MY baby, but he never fails to remind me that HIS spray(to make him grow) definitely outworked my spray(to help him to remain little).
I am so very proud of his accomplishments and how much he learned in pre-k this year. Thank you to Ms. Vicky, Ms. Ericka and Ms. Maria for embracing my baby and making him into a little man.
I could have done without all the tears, but I think that I will miss hearing those sweet little voices calling, "Ms. Jackie, Ms. Jackie" as much as he will miss his lil buddies at Panda Hugs!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
re-FOCUS
I chose the word FOCUS as my word of the year and nearly 6 months into the year, I seem to have lost some of my FOCUS.....so this weekend, before we head into the month of June, I have been making great strides to Re-F~O~C~U~S!! and I am proud to say that it feels very good to have accomplished some of it.
I picked up the "One Minute Organizer" book at the Scholastic Book warehouse sale last week and I have been faithfully reading it this weekend. It is a very easy read and it has inspired me to work on getting my sh*t together and pitching/purging the rest of it.
Baby steps-I know. Thus far my make-up has been purged and so has the drawer that contained FAAAAAR too many hair curling/straightening goops, gels and lotions. Ha. I also attempted to organize one of the several junk drawers in the kitchen. It is still FULL of junk, but admittedly, far less junk than yesterday :)
It is nice to have a 3 day weekend to accomplish some of these things. But, it is also very important to FOCUS on the reason that we have this holiday today. So, to all the men and women who have served........a huge THANK you for making this the BEST place in the world to live.
I picked up the "One Minute Organizer" book at the Scholastic Book warehouse sale last week and I have been faithfully reading it this weekend. It is a very easy read and it has inspired me to work on getting my sh*t together and pitching/purging the rest of it.
Baby steps-I know. Thus far my make-up has been purged and so has the drawer that contained FAAAAAR too many hair curling/straightening goops, gels and lotions. Ha. I also attempted to organize one of the several junk drawers in the kitchen. It is still FULL of junk, but admittedly, far less junk than yesterday :)
It is nice to have a 3 day weekend to accomplish some of these things. But, it is also very important to FOCUS on the reason that we have this holiday today. So, to all the men and women who have served........a huge THANK you for making this the BEST place in the world to live.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
putting it all into perspective
I just posted this on my school email internal account and it felt like it would be a good evening post here on my blog as well...........
I was sitting here this evening feeling very full from a delish meal and started feeling a bit emotional.
Okay, perhaps it is the fact that it is a SAUNA in my house........but as I am feeling overheated as well and somewhat frustrated by the fact that the a/c guy isn't going to be able to install our new unit until tomorrow(maybe) it made me strongly reflect on several things as our year wraps up.
This year we have experienced many things. Several of them come to mind:
*a 28 year old law school graduate who was a parent to one of our third graders have a MAJOR life altering stroke........
*one of our Kindergartner's family's lose absolutely EVERYTHING that they own in a fire in their apartment...
* a first grade student going thru cancer treatments..........first grader!!....
* for me personally, dealing with and learning first hand what it is like to attempt to educate and acclimate an Asberger's child in my classroom
I could go on and on........but I digress for I MUST take a moment to reflect on all that is GOOD.
I work at the BEST school in Hillsborough County........truly. After 17 years here, I would go nowhere else.
We are so very fortunate to have had the School Board make a fantastic decision with our newly appointed principal.
And although it may be hot in my home at the moment, it is a blip compared to some of the MAJOR things that others have had to deal with and continue to deal with personally and professionally.
Sometimes it is truly necessary to just step back and put "things" into perspective.
Thank you ALL for being such an integral part of my "family" and for reading this far!!
I was sitting here this evening feeling very full from a delish meal and started feeling a bit emotional.
Okay, perhaps it is the fact that it is a SAUNA in my house........but as I am feeling overheated as well and somewhat frustrated by the fact that the a/c guy isn't going to be able to install our new unit until tomorrow(maybe) it made me strongly reflect on several things as our year wraps up.
This year we have experienced many things. Several of them come to mind:
*a 28 year old law school graduate who was a parent to one of our third graders have a MAJOR life altering stroke........
*one of our Kindergartner's family's lose absolutely EVERYTHING that they own in a fire in their apartment...
* a first grade student going thru cancer treatments..........first grader!!....
* for me personally, dealing with and learning first hand what it is like to attempt to educate and acclimate an Asberger's child in my classroom
I could go on and on........but I digress for I MUST take a moment to reflect on all that is GOOD.
I work at the BEST school in Hillsborough County........truly. After 17 years here, I would go nowhere else.
We are so very fortunate to have had the School Board make a fantastic decision with our newly appointed principal.
And although it may be hot in my home at the moment, it is a blip compared to some of the MAJOR things that others have had to deal with and continue to deal with personally and professionally.
Sometimes it is truly necessary to just step back and put "things" into perspective.
Thank you ALL for being such an integral part of my "family" and for reading this far!!
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