Sunday, June 27, 2010

Life Update

A.C.: YES, after 10 days of staying with the in-laws (thank goodness!) our A.C. was repaired. I believe it was just in time, as I think the weather has been in the 90's each day since the repair.

False Hope: The week before Father's Day I took a HPT and had a positive (2 line) result. I was ecstatic, but tried to remain cautious. As it was still extremely early, my plan was to take further tests closer to Father's Day in order to surprise DH. Sighs. Two days later when I took both a two-liner and digital a HPT they were both negative within a minute. Of course AF arrived within a few additional days. Drat.

--I recently saw a billboard that says, "Letting go and giving up are not the same thing." I've been really, really working on letting go...it isn't working yet.

School: Two former students helped me move all of my work belongings into my AWESOME new classroom. Nothing will be unpacked or settled until the end of summer, but I am relieved to not have to worry about my stuff over the summer.

--Still awaiting the FCAT scores from this spring's test. Anxious to see how my students fared.

Books: I've been reading up a storm. (How I love summer!) Current favorites include the "Kingdom Keepers" series by Ridley Pearson. These youth/teen books are up my alley as they are suspense novels which take place at the Disney World theme parks...WAY cool! Also the new Rick Riordan book, "The Red Pyramid" was a great read. I love how he incorporates history (ancient Egyptian in this case) into his plot development.

Vacation: We'll be leaving this week for a 2-week vacation in Ohio. I look forward to time with my family!

Eclipse: The latest "Twilight" film comes out this week! My father-in-law has graciously agreed to babysit Emma for 2 hours (until DH can pick her up after work.) This will enable me to attend a triple feature with 2 of my friends from work. We'll be seeing "Twilight," "New Moon," and then the midnight premiere of "Eclipse." My bum will be SO tired, but it will be SO worth it! :)

Playdates: Em and I have been keeping pretty busy this summer. A new teacher at my school has a daughter who is 6. We've been on 2 playdates with them...Em and her daughter get along great. In addition, we've been on 2 playdates with a friend we met via Emma's pre-school. The mom used to work at the front desk where parents sign in at the school. I made a new friend! Yay! We graduated from high school the same year, both majored in social work/psychology areas which we are no longer working in, both love movies, etc. Anyway, Em and the school gal's son play together wonderfully. (Though he is a year and 3 months older than Em, he is a sweetie whom Emma described as "gentle." Awww!)

Blog: It seems as though I've been on hiatus lately. I started this blog as an online scrapbook and journal for myself. Due to my TTC issues, it became more personal and baby-longing focused than I originally intended. Thus, sometimes I don't want to write because I feel like a downer. I feel like I am going in circles....like my heart's desires are going around and around a track, yet they continue to prefer to veer to a new path one day. It is such a conundrum. My heart longing for a second child. My mind trying to rationalize that I need to "let go" and move on and STOP STRESSING and see what happens. I don't write much, sadly...because there doesn't seem to be anything new to write.

Haircut Girls: Em and I both got haircuts. Short for summer. :)




7 comments:

Marie W said...

Glad you are back! Lucky you - you have a new awesome room, I now have a smaller, weirdly configured room. Sorry that the HPT showed negative, but please know that you all are in my prayers. Happy Summer!

Mrs. Gamgee said...

Hello my friend! I'm glad to hear that summer is treating you well, and that you are getting in lots of fun stuff.

I'm very sorry that the hpts faked you out... I've been there. Praying.

I'm eager to read the last in the Hunger Games series and the second in the Maze Runner series.

As for your blog... it can and should be whatever you want it to be. It's yours. Just know that I do a little happy dance whenever you post. ;)

Carrie27 said...

Jealous of your midnight showing - please no spoilers. I'm going to go Wednesday evening with my sil. If I had someone who could wake up with the kids the morning after a midnight showing, I would so do it.

Danifred said...

Sorry about the HPT, I can imagine that was incredibly disappointing!
Love your haircuts and hope your vacation is just wonderful :)

tbonegrl said...

love your haircuts, and can't wait to see you! (hug)

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about the HPT, what a roller coaster of emotions. Praying for you girl! Glad to hear the AC is back & I hope you have a blast on vacation, enjoy every minute!

PS...LOVE the haircuts, you girls are so cute!

Kim said...

I think I have my sign on corrected and can follow you now! :) Have fun in Ohio!!