Things have been really crazy around here lately. We have Evelyn's birthday this weekend and I start my job in a couple of weeks. I have been going non-stop but try to rest when the girls do.
Camille is doing good and sleeping a little bit better. Hopefully she keeps getting better. Tonight she started saying, "mama." Although, she does not say it to me or know what it means it is still really cute. She is getting into everything and is pulling up on everything also. She is getting bigger and bigger all the time but also cuter and cuter. We always get comments on how cute the girls are. I think so, but I am biased.
Evelyn is doing great, although right now she is awake in her room calling for me. She is talking up a storm and repeats almost anything you say. She is becoming so independent and loves to help. It is great to see her grow into a little girl. I am amazed that almost 2 years have past. She loves Camille to pieces and while I know it won't last, I savor it for now.
I am going to upload a video of Camille saying "mama" because I think it is so cute. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Full Time Position
I went yesterday to sign my contract and fill out the paperwork for my job and it all went well. I got home after lunch and there was a message on the machine asking to call the Special Ed. Director back so after the girls naps I did. I called and talked to Nancy and she offered me the full time position. OMG! I can't believe it. This will work out better for us with daycare but will be harder because I am a first year teacher and there are some other obligations that I will have.
I know that it will be hard but I know that we can do it. Wish us luck!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Working Momma...
That's right everyone. I got the job, well one of them. I got offered the part-time position at Rolling Hills Middle School. I am excited about it. I will be working M-F 7:45-11:30. I think this will be the best of both worlds as I get to teach and get back into the classroom, as well as get to still be home with the girls part of the time.
I go to the district office of Tuesday to sign my contract and do paperwork. I think I will be starting August 13th.(lucky day!)
Thanks for all yours well wishes and prayers. I appreciate it. I think this is a good transition to going back to work.
Love you all!
I go to the district office of Tuesday to sign my contract and do paperwork. I think I will be starting August 13th.(lucky day!)
Thanks for all yours well wishes and prayers. I appreciate it. I think this is a good transition to going back to work.
Love you all!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Waiting Game!
I had my interview yesterday and should hear back from the district by Friday. So now I wait. I hate waiting. I want to know so I can plan or not plan. I know Friday is not that far away and will be here before I know it. I will let you know what I find out.
I feel good about the lesson I taught. The kids were engaged and enjoyed playing and experimenting with the magnets. I think they truly enjoyed themselves and understood what I was talking about.
The interview was good. I answered to the best of my ability and even though I didn't remember one of the accroynms I fessed up and said so. I think they appreciated that instead of giving a bogus answer. They had lots of smiles and laughs throughout the interview so I am hoping that is good for me.
There was also a written portion which I think I did ok on.
They called one of my references so that is good. We will see what if anything comes of it. I really want this job. The school and principal seem great. They do a push-in model which is great for special education students.
Please pray that I get offered the full time position.
Evelyn all dressed up!
I feel good about the lesson I taught. The kids were engaged and enjoyed playing and experimenting with the magnets. I think they truly enjoyed themselves and understood what I was talking about.
The interview was good. I answered to the best of my ability and even though I didn't remember one of the accroynms I fessed up and said so. I think they appreciated that instead of giving a bogus answer. They had lots of smiles and laughs throughout the interview so I am hoping that is good for me.
There was also a written portion which I think I did ok on.
They called one of my references so that is good. We will see what if anything comes of it. I really want this job. The school and principal seem great. They do a push-in model which is great for special education students.
Please pray that I get offered the full time position.
Evelyn all dressed up!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Weekend Pics!
This weekend I was home alone with the girls for the first time. Richard went 4x4ing with Keane and some friends on the Rubicon. It went pretty well. We saw a friend and her son yesterday and then went shopping with Lavon for an interview outfit. Bedtime was what I was dreading but they did great. I am tired but I survived. Enjoy the pictures.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Job Interview
I have a job interview on Tuesday at 8am for Buckeye Union School District. It is for Middle school special ed. position and I am excited for it. Please with me luck and pray that I get the position.
***Grandma I am glad everything went well. I was thinking about you all day and praying everything would turn out well.
***Grandma I am glad everything went well. I was thinking about you all day and praying everything would turn out well.
Monday, July 6, 2009
SURPRISE!!!!
That is what I got on Friday afternoon.
Richard had to work that day so I was home alone with the girls doing my normal stuff. I had just gotten off of the phone talking to Richard when Evelyn woke up and the doorbell rang. I went to the door and looked out the blinds to see 2 dark figures at my door. I decided I didn't like the way they looked so I closed the blinds and ignored them. They continued to ring the doorbell and knock so I was getting really scared. I even turned on the alarm and had the phone in my hand to call 9-1-1. My heart was racing and I was trying to keep the girls away from the door. Sandy was going crazy. It was soooo scary until I heard, "Mandy, it's mom!" The best words EVER.
My parents came up to surprise me for the weekend. I had a rough week last week and needed a hug and they came to give me one. It was great. My house was a mess but it didn't matter because they were here.
Evelyn lit up as soon as she saw them and was saying "Yaya, Papa" it was so cute. I called Richard back and told him that they were here and he was going to come home as soon as possible. It was such a great surprise.
Friday night we went to dinner at Cattlemen's. We haven't been there in about 1 1/2 years. It was so good and the girls did really well. It was nice to go out to dinner.
Saturday morning, my parents came over and we had breakfast. We got the girls ready and when Lavon got to the house walked over to watch our city parade. We had a good time and it didn't get too hot until the end when we were leaving. After lunch, we went swimming at the hotel pool. Both girls enjoyed it even though it was a little cold. After we came back had some dinner and lit off a few fireworks.
They had to leave Sunday morning so we met at The Bagel Shop and had breakfast before they got on the road. It was a GREAT weekend and I am so glad that they came up and surprised me. It was what I needed after a really long and hard week at home.
Thank you Mom and Dad. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.
Richard had to work that day so I was home alone with the girls doing my normal stuff. I had just gotten off of the phone talking to Richard when Evelyn woke up and the doorbell rang. I went to the door and looked out the blinds to see 2 dark figures at my door. I decided I didn't like the way they looked so I closed the blinds and ignored them. They continued to ring the doorbell and knock so I was getting really scared. I even turned on the alarm and had the phone in my hand to call 9-1-1. My heart was racing and I was trying to keep the girls away from the door. Sandy was going crazy. It was soooo scary until I heard, "Mandy, it's mom!" The best words EVER.
My parents came up to surprise me for the weekend. I had a rough week last week and needed a hug and they came to give me one. It was great. My house was a mess but it didn't matter because they were here.
Evelyn lit up as soon as she saw them and was saying "Yaya, Papa" it was so cute. I called Richard back and told him that they were here and he was going to come home as soon as possible. It was such a great surprise.
Friday night we went to dinner at Cattlemen's. We haven't been there in about 1 1/2 years. It was so good and the girls did really well. It was nice to go out to dinner.
Saturday morning, my parents came over and we had breakfast. We got the girls ready and when Lavon got to the house walked over to watch our city parade. We had a good time and it didn't get too hot until the end when we were leaving. After lunch, we went swimming at the hotel pool. Both girls enjoyed it even though it was a little cold. After we came back had some dinner and lit off a few fireworks.
They had to leave Sunday morning so we met at The Bagel Shop and had breakfast before they got on the road. It was a GREAT weekend and I am so glad that they came up and surprised me. It was what I needed after a really long and hard week at home.
Thank you Mom and Dad. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.
Catching Up...
It has been a while since I last posted about the happenings around our house. Things have been crazy and busy as usual. I think one of the main reasons I haven't posted is pure exhaustion. Camille has not been sleeping well at all. She is up every 1-2 hours all night long so needless to say I am getting little, broken sleep. I am hoping it will get better soon. We have a dr. appointment tomorrow to talk and make sure nothing is going on that I don't notice. Hopefully she is fine and we can figure out how to get her to sleep longer. I do not know how people work when their baby sleeps so little.
Camille is getting bigger. She is about 22 lbs I think. We will know for sure tomorrow. She is fun to be around more and more as she is more interactive. She is not the happiest baby as of late but hopefully that will change soon too. She also doesn't like solid foods. I try almost every day to get her to eat solids and it is not happening. Maybe tomorrow.
Evelyn is good. She is still sleeping well in her big girl bed. She is also getting ready to potty train. If she does not have a diaper on she will use the potty so that is a step in the right direction. She continues to amaze us with her speaking and memory skills. The other day she started walking down the street and said, " I go Emma, Lily." These are two little girls that we know and haven't seen in about a month but she remembered them and wanted to go see them. It was so cute. She did that again with the little boys we went to the zoo with last week. She also remembers everyone down south and their animals. It is amazing. She knows everyone's names up here as well. It is hard to believe that she is only 23 months.
We are gearing up for her birthday next month. We are thinking about doing it at a park since the house is not big enough. Hopefully it will work out. I am looking forward to it and seeing friends and family.
I am still looking for a job, but have not had any interviews yet. I am still hopeful and praying that something comes my way. Please pray that it does as well. I go both ways about going back to work but I think Evelyn would love daycare and Camille would be fine. I think that they need that interaction. I think I am ready also. I have loved staying home but I think I need and want to get back into the classroom. Let's just hope I can find something.
Other than that, things are going well. We are pretty busy on weekend between now and August. It is a busy time of year with birthday parties, but it is fun to see everyone. Hope all is well in your neighborhood. Thinking of you all.
Camille is getting bigger. She is about 22 lbs I think. We will know for sure tomorrow. She is fun to be around more and more as she is more interactive. She is not the happiest baby as of late but hopefully that will change soon too. She also doesn't like solid foods. I try almost every day to get her to eat solids and it is not happening. Maybe tomorrow.
Evelyn is good. She is still sleeping well in her big girl bed. She is also getting ready to potty train. If she does not have a diaper on she will use the potty so that is a step in the right direction. She continues to amaze us with her speaking and memory skills. The other day she started walking down the street and said, " I go Emma, Lily." These are two little girls that we know and haven't seen in about a month but she remembered them and wanted to go see them. It was so cute. She did that again with the little boys we went to the zoo with last week. She also remembers everyone down south and their animals. It is amazing. She knows everyone's names up here as well. It is hard to believe that she is only 23 months.
We are gearing up for her birthday next month. We are thinking about doing it at a park since the house is not big enough. Hopefully it will work out. I am looking forward to it and seeing friends and family.
I am still looking for a job, but have not had any interviews yet. I am still hopeful and praying that something comes my way. Please pray that it does as well. I go both ways about going back to work but I think Evelyn would love daycare and Camille would be fine. I think that they need that interaction. I think I am ready also. I have loved staying home but I think I need and want to get back into the classroom. Let's just hope I can find something.
Other than that, things are going well. We are pretty busy on weekend between now and August. It is a busy time of year with birthday parties, but it is fun to see everyone. Hope all is well in your neighborhood. Thinking of you all.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
4th of July
Happy 4th of July! Here are some pictures. I will update soon with the weekend festivities.
Camille is Red, White, and Blue.
At the Rancho Cordova City Parade.
Watching the parade.
Camille asleep in Papa's arms.
Camille is Red, White, and Blue.
At the Rancho Cordova City Parade.
Watching the parade.
Camille asleep in Papa's arms.
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