Tub humor

TUB INCIDENT...

 My new tub has changed my life. It brings whole new meaning to relaxation within the walls of my favorite place to be...home. I seriously cannot express how much I love my new tub. I think everyone should invest in one...this world would definitely slow down and for sure get more rest. I'm not kidding! The other night while in my new tub...I experienced my first mishap.

 I was in my altered state of relaxation. I had the hydromassage on high. Little did I know that I had accidentally opened the foot drain in the tub. It happened all of a sudden. It's in that moment you hear confusing gurgling sounds and come back to reality with a huge geyser of water in your bathroom! Water was shooting up almost to the CEILInG and the jets on the sides and bottom of tub were spraying me like a drive through car wash. There was water on the walls...all over the floor...the tile surround...EVERYWHErE!

 When you are in an altered state, you cannot act fast, so you can just imagine what a mess it was to clean up once I came to my senses enough to cut the tub off! Haha. Wish I had before pics to go with my after ones...but we will just say BAD. I've finally said my final farewell to avocado green in my home. I am counting my blessings for my new bathroom:)

Every new beginning comes to an end...

This was around mothers day... Well, my first year in fourth grade is in the record books. These kids have touched my life this year! Hopefully, there are a few who received my efforts for greater things...I just appreciate their love even though I would consider the expectations to be quite tough. I think it is tough for kids to see how much you care sometimes because your content is so difficult. I have already been thinking about next year but will definitely be giving myself a much needed break for a few weeks before I begin making preparations. It is strange for some to think that I am truly passionate about my job...but the kids make it all worthwhile. All this being said...bring on summer break! Ha TODAY WAS WONDERFUL... I spent the entire day outside with ChloeJo. I do not share enough about how much I love being a mama. Yes, there are trying times but I really feel ChloeJo was the ultimate gift to me from God. People say that but I really believe it. She is such a blessing to me. She is a teacher with plenty of visuals of how I probably was with my own mother as a little girl...because I always wanted to do it my own way, too. I allow her to try it her way sometimes. I remember that feeling of being discouraged many times. My mother had three other kids though, so there just wasn't time to allow for it. I accept her independent nature. I even love her when she continues doing things her way because in those moments I totally see my younger self. She is tender hearted but strong willed just like me. Cleanup time is not her strong point. She will do anything for candy and chips. She doesnt want you to think she is listening but tries hard not to get in trouble. Probably not the best sharer because she is an only child. And that temper when she is trying to do something...comes from her daddy. Heehee My favorite thing about today is I didn't even have to warn her about the wooden spoon. Because I love this little bundle of doing things her own way, we certainly have our moments of learning valuable lessons. The good thing is she has a big heart. When she needs guidance and discipline she is sad she did wrong. Today filled me up with God's love. I am so thankful He made me a mama.

On being silent...

My last few posts were to catch you up on the latest events but I couldn't let this go without discussion of where I've been in my life, mentally. Several of you have asked about or mentioned my blog. It's not that I haven't had enough content...I've just felt the need for quiet and focus in my life. Ha I'm not sure it makes sense to anyone else, but I always feel like I'm the weird one who literally feels my life quickly passing me by. As a kid I was always in a rush to grow up...then in college I was in a rush to get out and teach. In a snap...I have become that teacher in the middle of her career (16 years) and now the oldest teacher in my grade level. I have asked myself this summer many times...how did I become the veteran teacher? I have always valued the wisdom of older teachers and the advice they give from their experiences. All these PYT's that surround me leave me in disbelief because they are of a totally different generation.(they need some Little House on the Prairie in their life)ha While I have enjoyed becoming great friends with them, it's safe to say they ain't Ole Skool...I'm like halftime entertainment for them because I can still get my jam on. I feel a rush, friends. Not only in my profession, but as a mother. Chloe Jo will be four in September! I waited years to have a child and now I just want things to slow down so I can stay focused. I am in the place of enjoyment. I am in the place of guidance. I am in the place of unconditional love. I am feeling the joys of being...Mama:) It's good to take a break and devote your full self to your child. Whether for a few hours or a summer break, even a few minutes after a busy day of working...just have the expectation to spend time with family without the rest of the world, sometimes. That being said, I'm about to get my blog on...to get you up to date with what's been going on in my wonderful life:)

My show night...

I've been writing...just haven't posted. This one was last Tuesday... So...Monday nights are a guilty pleasure night for me on television. This summer it is the bachelorette. During these shows I randomly text my baby sister comments and she does to me about what is happening as if we were sitting right next to each other on the couch. The funny thing is...we've done this for years! It all started because she was away at college. As a matter of fact, that is the fun in it because on certain occasions when one of us isn't watching it never is the same. Ha or at least that is how I feel. We do this for dancing with the stars and the bachelorette/bachelor. A great way to spend time each week even at a distance. Last night was my night. David had taken Chloe Jo with him to his parents house. All was great in fantasyland until they got home. I had watched in anticipation for a certain one on one date and missed the whole thing! Chloe Jo jumped in my lap and scratched my eyeball with a stupid cardboard Burger King crown! Unbelievable...the crazy junk that happens around here. It was my right eye,too. I know it was an accident but sometimes even I cannot hold back the tears. So, I wrap a bandana around my eye and catch the tail end of the one no one when she is telling the guy why she cannot give him the rose! I finally text jomeagan to update her on what has happened And she tells me what the guy did. David went to get eye drops and when he comes home is chasing me around to Make my picture. (sorry, no photo) So, my night got a little crazy but luckily my eye is better this morning. I never realized how much I love my right eye. (since I couldn't focus with just my left). Hopefully, today will be less eventful. I'm going out with my shades on to enjoy seeing my backyard with both eyes, thankfully. Enjoy your day, friends.

David kicked it old school back in the day...ha

Every generation has their thing that they do during the dating stages of their life. In my lifetime, we exchanged class rings...wore our boyfriends letter jackets...maybe their jersey on Friday of the big game...if we were going out we definitely had the picture on the dash and an airbrush tshirt or license plate proclaiming our love for one another. My favorite thing was the music. I laugh but to this day certain songs mark special times in my life. Today is my seven year anniversary. Every year I break out our " song" Gary Allan..."The One"...yet another old school thing that my age people did. David will kill me for sharing this...but to this day it is still one of the sweetest things he ever did. Some men are few on words. At the time, I had been going through the toughest lesson in my life...and didnt know if i could ever let myself be vulnerable again. David gave me this cd and told me to listen to a certain song...well, that is the day I really knew he was the one for me all along. All you younger folks could take a few notes from these old school things...nothing like that feeling of being giddy and in love. "Our song" always puts a smile on my face...and as corny as it sounds, still makes me blush. Have a great day, friends. I'm about to go put David's picture on my dash...lol