Sometimes when you lose pictionary at the Sunday school party, you have to "fork", "knife", and TP a house to feel better.
Never beat the Fishero girls. ;)
Friday, September 26, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Miss America
We watched the Miss America pageant tonight.
You had to have been here to appreciate this...
But with his hands down his pants--- as is his routine when he's watching TV--- (these boy habits start young)....
Jack watched the swimsuit competition, and said, "Well, helllooooo.... ladies!"
So many things about this are so wrong.
And so many things about this are so funny. :)
You had to have been here to appreciate this...
But with his hands down his pants--- as is his routine when he's watching TV--- (these boy habits start young)....
Jack watched the swimsuit competition, and said, "Well, helllooooo.... ladies!"
So many things about this are so wrong.
And so many things about this are so funny. :)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Sixth grade
Bought these glasses for an upcoming nerd day at school. Pulled my hair back, threw on the tortoise shells, and replicated my 6th grade yearbook photo.
People grow up. They look better.
But you can't fix stupid.
I've never been stupid.
:)
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Coincidences? Nope.
I met with my supervising counselor yesterday for the very first time. I think we'll get along really well. I want to do well. I hope I'm not a disappointment. I never walk into situations pretending I have nothing to learn. There is A LOT I don't know, and I'm sure I'll make a ton of mistakes.
Having said that... Listen to these uncanny "coincidences"
~ My supervising counselor grew up in Beaumont and went to Lamar.
My dad grew up in Beaumont and went to Lamar.
That may not seem like a big deal, but Lamar is a school where graduates talk about it in a tone that says [You've probably never heard of this school], "I went to Lamar."
Lamar is actually growing every year, but there's a certain camaraderie amongst grads. And when you add that to the fact that they both grew up in Beaumont, my counselor was pretty astounded.
~ The assistant principal at my internship school is someone that I went to A&M with. He was class of '99. I was class of '01. But I'm a dork and graduated in '00. We were in a lot of the same classes.
~ My kids go to Barksdale. Barksdale got a new counselor this year. The old counselor was promoted to "Elementary School Counselor Coordinator" for the district. She is a TOP DOG. And she knows me and my kids. When I interview, she will likely be on the panel of people who interview me.
I ran into her a couple of weeks ago, not realizing she had been promoted, and she was so friendly with me.
**As an aside, I can not thank my kids enough for being the kids Jason and I know they can be when they're at school. They make me look good. And for that, I am VERY grateful.
McGlamery is not a common name. And if they were the kind of kids that teachers dreaded finding on their class lists, I would be dead in the water!
Thank you, kids, for making a good name for us!!**
~ My internship school is a pilot school for a program called "Lovepacs". I'm friends with the heads of the Plano division of Lovepacs. In fact, my church will be directly involved with my internship school. I have that connection to them.
...................
Coincidences?
I don't believe in that.
I think it's confirmation that I'm on the right track in my degree plan. I think it's God giving me signs along the way that say, "Yeah. You didn't misunderstand. I've got plans for you. I've been setting the groundwork for you to be in counseling for a while now."
Too many things are falling into place for this to be random.
I'm excited about this semester. And I'm REALLY excited that it's my last semester! :)
Having said that... Listen to these uncanny "coincidences"
~ My supervising counselor grew up in Beaumont and went to Lamar.
My dad grew up in Beaumont and went to Lamar.
That may not seem like a big deal, but Lamar is a school where graduates talk about it in a tone that says [You've probably never heard of this school], "I went to Lamar."
Lamar is actually growing every year, but there's a certain camaraderie amongst grads. And when you add that to the fact that they both grew up in Beaumont, my counselor was pretty astounded.
~ The assistant principal at my internship school is someone that I went to A&M with. He was class of '99. I was class of '01. But I'm a dork and graduated in '00. We were in a lot of the same classes.
~ My kids go to Barksdale. Barksdale got a new counselor this year. The old counselor was promoted to "Elementary School Counselor Coordinator" for the district. She is a TOP DOG. And she knows me and my kids. When I interview, she will likely be on the panel of people who interview me.
I ran into her a couple of weeks ago, not realizing she had been promoted, and she was so friendly with me.
**As an aside, I can not thank my kids enough for being the kids Jason and I know they can be when they're at school. They make me look good. And for that, I am VERY grateful.
McGlamery is not a common name. And if they were the kind of kids that teachers dreaded finding on their class lists, I would be dead in the water!
Thank you, kids, for making a good name for us!!**
~ My internship school is a pilot school for a program called "Lovepacs". I'm friends with the heads of the Plano division of Lovepacs. In fact, my church will be directly involved with my internship school. I have that connection to them.
...................
Coincidences?
I don't believe in that.
I think it's confirmation that I'm on the right track in my degree plan. I think it's God giving me signs along the way that say, "Yeah. You didn't misunderstand. I've got plans for you. I've been setting the groundwork for you to be in counseling for a while now."
Too many things are falling into place for this to be random.
I'm excited about this semester. And I'm REALLY excited that it's my last semester! :)
Friday, September 5, 2014
Working mom
This semester I am embracing what I am.... A working mom.
Last year, I pretended like I worked part time. I told myself school wasn't all-consuming. I was super woman and could do it all. Cook, clean, make kids' lunches, attend all school conferences, be a student, be a new boss in a new program.
I can't do it all.
This summer I pretended that I wouldn't have to work as much as I did. I told myself that the kids liked being dragged to the office over and over again so I could work on curriculum or give a tour or organize my desk. I watched the kids swim with my laptop out, doing homework for grad school.
I was constantly feeling bad. I felt bad that I wasn't giving all of my attention to my work. I felt bad that my school suffered. I felt bad that my kids didn't get all of me.
I never got a babysitter to help me out. Why? Because I considered myself a stay at home mom with a little job and a little school on the side.
I'm a working mom. And I have been for at least a year.
I need help. I need childcare so that the kids don't come to the office with me or so that I don't leave them home by themselves while I run up to church to work "really quickly". I should've had help so I could focus on my schoolwork. But stay at home moms are completely focused on their families, right?
And that's what I am... right?
Wrong.
This semester I signed up my kids for the after school program at their school on Mondays and Fridays. I will be working on my internship while they're there. I already feel a sense of relief!
They may not love it, but I need to have a plan. I can't be everything to everyone. I have responsibilities outside of my family. My family is the most important, but hiring help does them justice. They won't be an afterthought. They'll know what to expect... PASAR two days a week.
I think discontentment and guilt stems from having a foot in both worlds.
Last year, I pretended like I worked part time. I told myself school wasn't all-consuming. I was super woman and could do it all. Cook, clean, make kids' lunches, attend all school conferences, be a student, be a new boss in a new program.
I can't do it all.
This summer I pretended that I wouldn't have to work as much as I did. I told myself that the kids liked being dragged to the office over and over again so I could work on curriculum or give a tour or organize my desk. I watched the kids swim with my laptop out, doing homework for grad school.
I was constantly feeling bad. I felt bad that I wasn't giving all of my attention to my work. I felt bad that my school suffered. I felt bad that my kids didn't get all of me.
I never got a babysitter to help me out. Why? Because I considered myself a stay at home mom with a little job and a little school on the side.
I'm a working mom. And I have been for at least a year.
I need help. I need childcare so that the kids don't come to the office with me or so that I don't leave them home by themselves while I run up to church to work "really quickly". I should've had help so I could focus on my schoolwork. But stay at home moms are completely focused on their families, right?
And that's what I am... right?
Wrong.
This semester I signed up my kids for the after school program at their school on Mondays and Fridays. I will be working on my internship while they're there. I already feel a sense of relief!
They may not love it, but I need to have a plan. I can't be everything to everyone. I have responsibilities outside of my family. My family is the most important, but hiring help does them justice. They won't be an afterthought. They'll know what to expect... PASAR two days a week.
I think discontentment and guilt stems from having a foot in both worlds.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Saw these aisles at Walmart
And thought I was behind already!!!
How can it be??
Didn't we just have Labor Day?! Costumes are already sold out?!
Then I realized they were just starting to stock the shelves.
Whew.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Graduation fee =paid
One step closer to graduating!!
Next step is filling out the application!
Woo hoo!! Winding down.....
First Day of School
The picture on the stairs. A tradition.
Not what I would've chosen for Sarah to wear on the first day, but she HAD to wear her One Direction T-shirt from the night before.
Caroline in school.
I could've sworn I'd have done a "Happy Dance" all the way down the hall, but I teared up when I left her.
For better or worse she has been my constant companion and I've had to be her best friend while the kids are at school. That constant chatter in my ear was gone. Such a relief. And so sad too. :(
She has grown up so much in the last week!! I feel like her conversations are more grown up; her sentences are longer. I'm sure it's in my head, but I do feel like she's already changed.
One Direction concert
In July, my niece Rachel turned 10 and Sarah turned 9.
Hilary and I decided to take them to the One Direction concert as a belated birthday party.. in lieu of a party in July.
It was the night before school started. We got in after midnight, and it was ROUGH waking up for school... can't lie! BUT it was-- oh-- so worth it!!
Fun night...
(Even though I only knew a few of the songs and my ears were ringing for a good 15 minutes after the concert.)
Hilary and I decided to take them to the One Direction concert as a belated birthday party.. in lieu of a party in July.
It was the night before school started. We got in after midnight, and it was ROUGH waking up for school... can't lie! BUT it was-- oh-- so worth it!!
Fun night...
(Even though I only knew a few of the songs and my ears were ringing for a good 15 minutes after the concert.)
Trip to Virginia for the boys' christening
Sarah and I went on a quick trip to Virginia to see my nephews' baptism/ baby dedication.
We had a great getaway together, and Brian, Abby, Luke, and Emory were so much fun!! Sarah was very excited to meet them!!
Please forgive all of the pictures, but this aunt has to gush a little. :)
We had a great getaway together, and Brian, Abby, Luke, and Emory were so much fun!! Sarah was very excited to meet them!!
Please forgive all of the pictures, but this aunt has to gush a little. :)
Luke...
Emory...
Emory...
Luke....
Baptism Day...
Stole a pic of Emory during church... Irreverent?
Sweet family...
B is holding Em and Abby has Luke...
At brunch in their honor.
Emory... How angelic are these boys?? Love them!!
Luke....
Playing with Em...
Now it's time to play with Luke...
Naptime...
Luke...
Emory...
Emory and Abby...
Planning ahead
I used a cookbook by Southern Living called "A Busy Mom's Weeknight Favorites" to make meals for the freezer.
And then I cut coupons from the paper. Sarah is obsessed with the show on TLC, "Extreme Couponers". She really wants me to buy $1,000 in groceries and only have to pay $3. That's never going to happen. But I cut coupons to appease her. :)
And then I cut coupons from the paper. Sarah is obsessed with the show on TLC, "Extreme Couponers". She really wants me to buy $1,000 in groceries and only have to pay $3. That's never going to happen. But I cut coupons to appease her. :)
It's been a while...
Well since I've posted last, a lot has happened.
I hate not having enough time to blog. Actually... I guess I have time... but with work and school, I don't want to be on the computer very much lately.
Quick recaps--
1. I finished my last summer of grad school, and I got my first B. I was so disappointed because I've worked so hard to balance everything and still ace school. I really wanted to be able to say I had a 4.0.
It wasn't meant to be.
2. I'm beginning my internship in a week. I thought that it was the only thing I'd need to do this semester for school. I was wrong. I'm also taking my last 2 classes.
3. I took my certification test which is a CRUCIAL part of this degree plan. I can graduate with a degree in School Counseling but if I'm not certified, I'm not employable. It was awesome to take it and pass! That requirement is taken care of!
4. Tomorrow I start work officially, but I've been working a lot this summer, trying to plan ahead for a busy Fall. I'm ready to get going and get the first few weeks behind us. When your job involves babies and toddlers, there are a lot of tears at first. It'll be a trying month for sure.
5. Since I posted last, I had another teacher quit her job. Basically I hired 4 people and three of them quit before they even started. So I had to hire 3 new people which was crazy. I had a budgeting issue come up two days ago which resulted in my having to redo schedules today.
I work from home. I work on weekends. I think the idea of a part time job is a myth. They don't really exist. That's my theory anyway.
6. I was able to "roll off" the PTA at the elementary school. My two year commitment is over. Hallelujah!! :)
7. I lost my phone but I have 15 months until my contract is up so I can't get a new one. My solution is that I bought a cheap older model of an HTC Incredible. I got it activated.... Then I dropped it on the sidewalk Thursday. Now the screen is shattered. :(
It still works but it's hard to see anything on the screen.
8. AND THE BIG UPDATE: My mom was able to donate her kidney a couple of weeks ago. Everything went SO well! I'm so happy for her and Wynette and grateful to God for His protection and healing! I know everyone is glad to have the surgery behind them!
I hate not having enough time to blog. Actually... I guess I have time... but with work and school, I don't want to be on the computer very much lately.
Quick recaps--
1. I finished my last summer of grad school, and I got my first B. I was so disappointed because I've worked so hard to balance everything and still ace school. I really wanted to be able to say I had a 4.0.
It wasn't meant to be.
2. I'm beginning my internship in a week. I thought that it was the only thing I'd need to do this semester for school. I was wrong. I'm also taking my last 2 classes.
3. I took my certification test which is a CRUCIAL part of this degree plan. I can graduate with a degree in School Counseling but if I'm not certified, I'm not employable. It was awesome to take it and pass! That requirement is taken care of!
4. Tomorrow I start work officially, but I've been working a lot this summer, trying to plan ahead for a busy Fall. I'm ready to get going and get the first few weeks behind us. When your job involves babies and toddlers, there are a lot of tears at first. It'll be a trying month for sure.
5. Since I posted last, I had another teacher quit her job. Basically I hired 4 people and three of them quit before they even started. So I had to hire 3 new people which was crazy. I had a budgeting issue come up two days ago which resulted in my having to redo schedules today.
I work from home. I work on weekends. I think the idea of a part time job is a myth. They don't really exist. That's my theory anyway.
6. I was able to "roll off" the PTA at the elementary school. My two year commitment is over. Hallelujah!! :)
7. I lost my phone but I have 15 months until my contract is up so I can't get a new one. My solution is that I bought a cheap older model of an HTC Incredible. I got it activated.... Then I dropped it on the sidewalk Thursday. Now the screen is shattered. :(
It still works but it's hard to see anything on the screen.
8. AND THE BIG UPDATE: My mom was able to donate her kidney a couple of weeks ago. Everything went SO well! I'm so happy for her and Wynette and grateful to God for His protection and healing! I know everyone is glad to have the surgery behind them!
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