The Luck of the Irish

I wish that I had the whole week off but I don't... many of the high schools are off this week. I use to work in a high school and for years I had it off too. The weather has been really nice with the promise of spring around the corner these last few days but I heard on the news that we will start to have rain again tonight (what's new in Seattle?).

Kari went to meet her friend Tina (the one that got married a few weeks ago) at lunch today. They were somewhere near one of the tribe's casinos. She told Tina that she was feeling lucky and that she would win money today. So, Kari went into the casino, changed her $10 into a card to play the slots (when I was younger you would put in actual coins/money), she put the card in the machine, pushed the button, and won $160 within 5 minutes of being there. Ten minutes later she walked out of the place with the money in her hand. She never does THAT. That is why this is a really wierd or fun story to tell all of you.

I personally can't top that story. (I never have won that much money at one time or if you put it all together.) But I got Riley's picture figured out... I hope.

Today is the WA Primaries. I can't makeup my mind between the two Democratic candidates. I picked one but if the other got it I would be ok with that too. Actually, after typing that, I don't feel so confused. I wonder what the rest of the state has to say. My guess will be that Obama will come out on top. Let's see.

All I did was go to work today. Dave's still in NC for the next few days. I have the place all to myself tonight. Now, you all know how much I love my family... how much I love my little boys... but one thing that I haven't had much of since I have been helping Kari with the boys is ME time. In the past, I would have thought (because I had a lot of it) that ME wasn't that important. But when you don't have it, it starts to show. It is important. To think, or read, or pray, or just do something that isn't on a "to do list" is very important. So tonight it is just ME.

Have a Great Evening... Hugs

President's Day

President's Day

Today being a national holiday, I am off from work. When I was a young person, we use to get Lincoln's birthday off on February 12th AND Washington's birthday off on February 22nd. Then they decided to combine the two and gave us only one day off. Sad but true. The school districts here give the students the whole week off at this time. It is called Mid Winter break. In Cali we didn't have this winter break. We only had a Spring Break (they get that week off here too) besides the Christmas break. So, since most of the high schools are off, there aren't many schools to recruit to this next week. I will go to Bethel High School on Wednesday but that will be all in regards to high schools other than getting everything ready for Spring Tour (March 21st) and the Educator's Breakfast (February 29th) which are being held on our campus by our office. I will go into more details about each in future posts.

Today I will have the kids while Kari works but tonight they will be going over to her place to stay the night. Brady is getting better each day so he will be able to return to daycare tomorrow. I decided to work on some of my projects tonight without the kids interupting me. I didn't sleep too well either without Dave being here. I am not nervous with him gone... it is just different. I don't think Riley slept as well either for the same reason. Aaron came in at 12:30am last night from being at a birthday party and I woke up easily (which means I was hardly asleep). I text Dave in NC that Aaron got home safe... and he texted me back right away. I figured that he might be wondering and not sleeping either... and I was right, I guess. It would have been 3:30am there. Guess he will be going to sleep early tonight.

I was playing with our new scanner. (Key word is new.) Remember when I got the boys pictures taken in November? Here is one of the pictures of Riley. Yuen Lui did a great job. As you can see, I am still learning how to resize etc. I am surprise that I got it copied. Anyway, I couldn't wait to show all of you what I am playing with and his picture. I don't mind admitting to all of you that I am a learner. I'll keep trying to work on this... any help is appreciated. Aaron installed it and I can't find the manual... the manual would be very helpful. :-) (Aaron is asleep still... he is the only one that seems to be getting any sleep, so I'll wait to ask.)

By the way, HERE is the link to where I was married two years ago. Cindy has been planning her wedding and so it gave me the idea to share this website.

Well, I will get off of here for now. Have a great day... Hugs to all.

Dave Is Off to NC

This morning we were able to get up and go out for breakfast. We all took different cars because Aaron was leaving from there to go to one church... Dave was going to his mom's house near the airport to drop off his car so he can have it for his return... and I was heading for another church. Dave was at his mom's at 10:30 am, then to the airport to leave around noon. I went to the church I went to last week.

Kari and the boys joined me at church. After church, they were hungry (not me) so we went out to lunch. I had a small salad which was good for me. Susie also joined us. After that Susie and I went on to the movies to see "Definately, Maybe" which is the answer I would give to any of you if you asked me if you should go see the movie. Again, not a big WOW... but cute for a chick flick. The guys would have hated it we decided. Below is Ryan Reynolds who is the dad in the film.

I went to the grocery store for the week's groceries and Kari came by to drop off Riley. He told Dave that he would take care of me while Dave was gone. Last night Riley patted my arm in a caring manner... which was his way of "caring" for me. How cute is THAT!?! Riley has such a good heart.

Well better get to bed. I'll post in the AM tomorrow since I am off. Hooray!!! Hugs.

Saturdays...

Saturdays are my favorite. I am not expected to be anywhere really... unless I choose. After following a calendar all week, it is a treat not to use one. It is the middle of February, and one of the best things about that time of year in Seattle is that I can tell that the days are getting lighter earlier and staying lighter longer. There is a big difference between now and at what it was like at Christmas. January is so cold and dark too. But February starts to show promise of Spring up ahead.

Yikes...

Dave is being called to North Carolina to work next week. He will flying into the blue on Sunday and be gone for a week... coming back on Monday the 25th of February. He hasn't had to go on a business trip for a long time so I guess one is due. They were thinking of sending him right before Christmas this year on a trip but it fell through, thank goodness. I guess now wouldn't be too bad. I can't have it my way every time. You see, I don't like it went he leaves on business trips. It isn't that I can't do things on my own... I am ok with that... but I like everyone home safe and sound.

Dave is originally from Kansas, so on his way home, he is going to Kansas for a couple of day to see his father and his family. It has been over 4 years since we went there to visit. Riley wasn't even born yet. So it will great that he can go there and see his family. I know I miss my family a lot in California... and I saw them just last year.

Today I took care of Brady while Kari went to class. I then went to the consortium meeting (our college belongs to a consortium). I was secretary last year and I have been voted in for this year again too. We had our meeting and then I went back to the college to get things done.

I am praying about a change in jobs... there is a position that has been posted that I am interested in putting in an application. If you are a praying lady... please pray to for guidance for me to do what I should. If it was just me I would still ask for guidance, but my family plus Kari and the boys depend on me so I especially need holy intervention.

I am watching the Celine Dion Special on TV while I am writing this post. I have been getting up to watch certain parts. Josh Groban and Celine sang a song together that brought me to tears.

Anyway... whew... I am glad that this week is over too. I have been feeling this way about "weeks" for a while. They have been challenging with kids being ill, taxes to file, work to do... the list goes on and on. I keep thinking I can get back to a place in my life that things aren't so hectic. I realize many people feel the way I do these days too. It is no wonder that people are leaning towards making their lives more "simple". I believe I am one of those that is desiring simplicity. I think I will end this post now, go put my feet up, and enjoy the rest of the TV special. Good Night. Hugs.