The week started off nicely. I knew Valentines was coming up and I set about putting mine together. With Steven now being a working man again I thought a pick-me up gift would be nice on those days in which were just dragging on. So I got a bunch of different goodies, wrapped a note around them and placed them in a lunch box of mine. I then on the inside of the lid put a picture from our engagement, wedding and sealing. So not only did he get a treat and a note, but he also got a picture pf us together during some of our happiest times together :D
Steven loved it. He even got complements on it at work.
Then Friday it was date night... at work. To make a long story short, lets just say that there was 3 of us for 40 children! Thankfully one of our co-workers stuck around and that made the night go worlds smoother than it would have if she hadn't. One room was a movie room, while the other was an activity room. We had the children divided evenly and before we knew it, 10:30 rolled around and we all made close to a 100 bucks.
And on top of all that, my body is trying it's best to stay sick enough to make me miserable but yet able to work still.... it's on the up swing of things. I'm grateful for the good immune system I have and can only hope the day I truly have to stay home, that no one else from work.
Chapter 8 is out! Other than that, enjoy your week!
<3
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Fire or Drill?
Monday there was a fire drill at my work. I remember seeing it on the white board in the office and thought nothing about it. Well, while on my break, about 6 minutes into it the fire alarms start going off. Immediately I was high tailing it back to my room to get my babies since I had no idea if it was real or a drill. I was determined to make sure my babies were safe! All our drills happen with out the siren going off, but there was nothing that would indicate the reasoning for the alarms to be going off hence why I was curious if it was just a drill. Sure enough it was, but boy it had me in mommy protect mode. I'm gonna be such a good mom.
The babies fared the dirll fine. I think one of them began to cry because I was alarmed once I came back to the room. I felt bad for scaring him. One of them slept through the ringing (which is concerning, but I'm not going to worry too much about it until he shows no alarm while awake since he is a heavy sleeper). I took my babies outside since the alarms were to go off for another 5 minutes. It was still cold, but at least the rain held off. Thankfully the rest of the Monday went very well. The drill didn't upset my babies :)
Tuesday Steven went back to work for Microsoft. I meant to mention that in last weeks post, but forgot. He's doing the same stuff for an extra dollar an hour. We hope that we'll be able to find a place closure to his job, but in the mean time it looks like we're still content to staying in SeaTac.
Saturday I got to do Knotty Yoga. Okay, bad connotation, so I've been telling people I'm doing aerial yoga. Basically the class combines yoga with aerial acrobatics. It's not a lot of flying around or anything, but you use the silk ropes to help support you and give you an extra stretch and to do pull ups with. My whole body hurts today! Well, that's a lie. My legs and hips are just fine. My abs and ribs are sore, butt he worst of it is my left fore arm. I think I have tennis elbow, or something. I remember pulling a muscle there years back from hitting a ball wrong with my hand. I feel I've over worked the muscle and it's hating me for it. But it's calmed down since this morning. However I've heard that it's the 2nd day (tomorrow) that it's suppose to be the worst! Here's hoping I'll be able to report back to you next week.
<3
P.S. Chapter 7 is complete for Alysin van Delia!
The babies fared the dirll fine. I think one of them began to cry because I was alarmed once I came back to the room. I felt bad for scaring him. One of them slept through the ringing (which is concerning, but I'm not going to worry too much about it until he shows no alarm while awake since he is a heavy sleeper). I took my babies outside since the alarms were to go off for another 5 minutes. It was still cold, but at least the rain held off. Thankfully the rest of the Monday went very well. The drill didn't upset my babies :)
Tuesday Steven went back to work for Microsoft. I meant to mention that in last weeks post, but forgot. He's doing the same stuff for an extra dollar an hour. We hope that we'll be able to find a place closure to his job, but in the mean time it looks like we're still content to staying in SeaTac.
Saturday I got to do Knotty Yoga. Okay, bad connotation, so I've been telling people I'm doing aerial yoga. Basically the class combines yoga with aerial acrobatics. It's not a lot of flying around or anything, but you use the silk ropes to help support you and give you an extra stretch and to do pull ups with. My whole body hurts today! Well, that's a lie. My legs and hips are just fine. My abs and ribs are sore, butt he worst of it is my left fore arm. I think I have tennis elbow, or something. I remember pulling a muscle there years back from hitting a ball wrong with my hand. I feel I've over worked the muscle and it's hating me for it. But it's calmed down since this morning. However I've heard that it's the 2nd day (tomorrow) that it's suppose to be the worst! Here's hoping I'll be able to report back to you next week.
<3
P.S. Chapter 7 is complete for Alysin van Delia!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Employee of the Month
The week was trying. The babies were all fussy on different days. You got to love teething woes. It is weeks like this when I don't feel at my best because my babies are all freaking out. But thankfully we had a Staff meeting Wednesday night. My boss brought up a really good concept for us ladies to keep in mind as we strive to teach our children. Interestingly enough I also feel like most of the things that go on at the staff meetings now don't really apply to me, but I do my best to still absorb the advise given and strive to apply them to how I work with my babies. This months them is, What is Excellence? To me it's when I meet all my children's needs with out feeling flustered and stressed out. When I'm able to get them engaged in playing and sensory activities. I know just because my kids aren't always satisfied with playing and sensory (amidst me taking care of their needs) that is doesn't mean I've failed, butt he fact I'm striving is what counts.
On top of this wonderful staff meeting, I was also surprised by being made employee of the month! This was another boost to how I feel like I'm not doing great with how upset my babies can get. So I suppose as I continue to strive for excellence, I shouldn't have anything to worry about my performance.
So that has been the highlight of the week. It has a busy week with work and lesson planning and pumping out the 6th chapter of my story. I almost worried I wouldn't find time to finish the chapter in time for the posting I made of it yesterday. But thank goodness nothing was planned for yesterday and therefore was able to write my chapter and plan my YW lesson with some time to spare :)
<3
On top of this wonderful staff meeting, I was also surprised by being made employee of the month! This was another boost to how I feel like I'm not doing great with how upset my babies can get. So I suppose as I continue to strive for excellence, I shouldn't have anything to worry about my performance.
So that has been the highlight of the week. It has a busy week with work and lesson planning and pumping out the 6th chapter of my story. I almost worried I wouldn't find time to finish the chapter in time for the posting I made of it yesterday. But thank goodness nothing was planned for yesterday and therefore was able to write my chapter and plan my YW lesson with some time to spare :)
<3
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