Got a little more time to wear baby Joy in my new lovely Moby D today- I decided to buy it from new homeschool friend, Casey. I took pictures, now if only I could find the cord to upload photos to my "old and busted" laptop- since that is what I am on here at the Casa de la Mike.
Once again I find myself NAK (nursing at keyboad, for those of you not in the know) -Joy is kickin like crazy with her tiny toes!! G is out at the movies with her grandma Bernie and Shawn is calling on his resume submissions.
The past couple of days I have been reviewing our new curriculum from Oak Meadow- it looks to be perfect for our styles- her learning, my teaching... we'll start it on Monday. I planned it out and we will finish 1st grade right before the holidays. Who says school years have to begin in the fall and finish in Spring. I think we'll just go by the calendar year for our little private school.
I am loving our new homeschool group and G loves her new skating class...
G misses Ava, but enjoys seeing her cousins more ... tonight we are joining them for some astronomy thing at their school.
Oh and I started work at Starbucks on Tuesday. I train again tomorrow and Sunday.
Life is change.
Joy is fussy...
Friday, March 14, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
My moby d
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Monday, March 03, 2008
Babywearing, Coffee Loving, Homeschool Mom
This morning I went on an interview at the Starbucks down the street- my new ;do making me feel a little more put together than I have been, (thanks, Bernie!!). My SIL manages one a few blocks away and was telling me about what a great place it is to work. She used to manage a California Pizza Kitchen, but wanted to spend more time with my adorable niece. I start next week, part time.
Grandma Bernie watched the girls, then I took them to park day in Orange. The park is great and the moms were welcoming- Grace liked playing with the kids, Joy did her nurse, sleep, repeat routine- first in a borrowed beach chair, and again in the borrowed sling of Casey- a mom I met a couple years ago (remember the one I always told you about, Suzanne? With the little dog, Gypsy, and the beautiful free-spirited girls?) The group is a well established, diverse and casual- we also ran in to our old friends, Indy & Army **waves to Michelle!**)
I am excited to have found a great Yahoo Group as I search for the perfect garment to help Joy and I to share Grace's homeschool journey- sling, rebozo, carrier... I've been researching them all- even styled my own from the beautiful red/black sarong I got in Mexico. It's a bit small, so I really would love to get a Moby, and some sort of ring sling- a Maya, a Gypsy Mama or perhaps make my own? The women of the group are generous and knowledgeable, they also seem to be quite the crafty bunch, I look forward to meeting them in person...
Tomorrow we are off to a west OC parkday in Huntington Beach. We attended last week and Grace made a friend- named Casey, also, actually. This time our old friends who are back from Colorado **grins, Steph** will be coming also... Grace is excited to see Nick, because he makes her laugh. I sure wish I already had one of those baby carriers...
Yesterday I had dinner with my mom and dad- she got KFC, where I had my first job. It made me feel light hearted and youthful. It was great to see Grace sharing Webkinz World with her "Gaga", because my mom actually gets into it with her playing games and showing genuine excitement over the things Grace had done to elliot's room. **hugs, mom**
I finally unpacked Joy's baby blanket and it is calling me to get it finished it now, reminding me that I am eager to see the ladies of my Knit-Tea-ing circle for this month's gathering.
As I quickly read over my post, I realized that I am surrounded by women, who make me feel supported and confidant. It's very nice during this time of transition.
Grandma Bernie watched the girls, then I took them to park day in Orange. The park is great and the moms were welcoming- Grace liked playing with the kids, Joy did her nurse, sleep, repeat routine- first in a borrowed beach chair, and again in the borrowed sling of Casey- a mom I met a couple years ago (remember the one I always told you about, Suzanne? With the little dog, Gypsy, and the beautiful free-spirited girls?) The group is a well established, diverse and casual- we also ran in to our old friends, Indy & Army **waves to Michelle!**)
I am excited to have found a great Yahoo Group as I search for the perfect garment to help Joy and I to share Grace's homeschool journey- sling, rebozo, carrier... I've been researching them all- even styled my own from the beautiful red/black sarong I got in Mexico. It's a bit small, so I really would love to get a Moby, and some sort of ring sling- a Maya, a Gypsy Mama or perhaps make my own? The women of the group are generous and knowledgeable, they also seem to be quite the crafty bunch, I look forward to meeting them in person...
Tomorrow we are off to a west OC parkday in Huntington Beach. We attended last week and Grace made a friend- named Casey, also, actually. This time our old friends who are back from Colorado **grins, Steph** will be coming also... Grace is excited to see Nick, because he makes her laugh. I sure wish I already had one of those baby carriers...
Yesterday I had dinner with my mom and dad- she got KFC, where I had my first job. It made me feel light hearted and youthful. It was great to see Grace sharing Webkinz World with her "Gaga", because my mom actually gets into it with her playing games and showing genuine excitement over the things Grace had done to elliot's room. **hugs, mom**
I finally unpacked Joy's baby blanket and it is calling me to get it finished it now, reminding me that I am eager to see the ladies of my Knit-Tea-ing circle for this month's gathering.
As I quickly read over my post, I realized that I am surrounded by women, who make me feel supported and confidant. It's very nice during this time of transition.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Couples Meme
Appropriate for Valentines, I saw this one on Mel's Blog...
Couples
How long have you been together? Married: 11 years as of the 4th of this month, Total time: 11 years, 2 months...
How long did you date? 2 months…then we eloped in Las Vegas
How old is he? 32 (3 years younger)
Who eats more? definitely me…he eats very light
Who said “I love you” first? I did, he wrote it first.
Who is taller? He is, by about 2 inches.
Who is smarter? We are both smart but in our respective areas. We complement each other nicely. (Well put Mel, so I am borrowing your answer!)
Who does the laundry? I wash and dry, and leave in piles in our room, he folds and puts away once the piles start to overtake an area...
Who does the dishes? I do mostly, he jumps in occasionally to surprise me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does.
Who pays the bills? He does. I don’t even look at them. LOL
Who mows the lawn? He does, sometimes; we like the natural look...
Who cooks dinner? I do mostly, he does about twice a week if we don't eat out that many times...
Who is more stubborn? Depends on what the issue is
Who kissed who first? He kissed me.
Who asked who out? We were just spending a lot of time together at church and in a play together, and he came and visited me at work a lot. I planned the first "official" date- a double with a good friend of mine.
Who proposed? I hinted, he proposed.
Who is more sensitive? I am, definitely.
Who has more friends? He does.
Who has more siblings? We have the same- one brother each.
Couples
How long have you been together? Married: 11 years as of the 4th of this month, Total time: 11 years, 2 months...
How long did you date? 2 months…then we eloped in Las Vegas
How old is he? 32 (3 years younger)
Who eats more? definitely me…he eats very light
Who said “I love you” first? I did, he wrote it first.
Who is taller? He is, by about 2 inches.
Who is smarter? We are both smart but in our respective areas. We complement each other nicely. (Well put Mel, so I am borrowing your answer!)
Who does the laundry? I wash and dry, and leave in piles in our room, he folds and puts away once the piles start to overtake an area...
Who does the dishes? I do mostly, he jumps in occasionally to surprise me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does.
Who pays the bills? He does. I don’t even look at them. LOL
Who mows the lawn? He does, sometimes; we like the natural look...
Who cooks dinner? I do mostly, he does about twice a week if we don't eat out that many times...
Who is more stubborn? Depends on what the issue is
Who kissed who first? He kissed me.
Who asked who out? We were just spending a lot of time together at church and in a play together, and he came and visited me at work a lot. I planned the first "official" date- a double with a good friend of mine.
Who proposed? I hinted, he proposed.
Who is more sensitive? I am, definitely.
Who has more friends? He does.
Who has more siblings? We have the same- one brother each.
What a great idea!
Someday I am going to try this out!
http://leahbellesrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-joined-supper-coop.html
http://leahbellesrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-joined-supper-coop.html
Saturday, February 09, 2008
27 Skills & Quick Update on Us
27-skills-your-child-needs-to-know-that-shes-not-getting-in-school
As I nurse the baby, I am trying to catch up with my online groups and blog buddies - here's something I got today, I just skimmed it for now, but it looks good to me!
We are all doing well, not sleeping much- and busy packing to move in a week. Yes, move with a newborn. Yes, I am crazy. Well actually I just don't have a choice...
Back to the OC for us! We'll be in Costa Mesa with Shawn's uncle for a few months then... who knows?
As I nurse the baby, I am trying to catch up with my online groups and blog buddies - here's something I got today, I just skimmed it for now, but it looks good to me!
We are all doing well, not sleeping much- and busy packing to move in a week. Yes, move with a newborn. Yes, I am crazy. Well actually I just don't have a choice...
Back to the OC for us! We'll be in Costa Mesa with Shawn's uncle for a few months then... who knows?
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Puzzles!
Shawn last finished Da Vinci's Last Supper in Nov! No time for puzzles this fall- can't wait until we are in our own place again!!
Are you a puzzler? Want to trade?
Are you a puzzler? Want to trade?