'Twas the Night Before Spring Break...

One more. Finally one more day until Spring Break, and not a moment to soon. I am definitely ready for a break.

So what's been going on this week? Nothing out of the ordinary. Jacob's been really busy with baseball. They were scheduled to play their first game tonight, but it was rained out. They are supposed to play a double header Saturday so we'll see if that happens. Hopefully they will be more competitive this year, or at least have better attitudes!

I did get accepted to Ball States' graduate program last week, so I've been trying to scope out which classes, if any, I can get into this summer. I go to Muncie for an advising session on Monday to hopefully get things ironed out. Tonight I went to play volleyball with the old men. I hope I am that active when I get to be their age (seriously most of the people who play there are old enough to be my grandparents!) I hadn't been in about a month so it was nice get some exercise since I don't get nearly enough anymore!

Mostly, I'm just really excited to have some time off from work. We are thinking of taking a short road trip. Maybe going to Nashville, Tennessee for a few days and stopping at Mammoth Cave on the way since neither of us has been there since we were little kids. But that is still in the idea phase and nothing has really been planned. We just want to get out of the house for a few. We are definitely open to suggestions (hint, hint)!

Have a fantastic Friday!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! Or at least by the time you are reading this, I hope you had a Happy Easter. We had a great, but busy day. This morning Jacob sang in the choir for the Easter Cantata at church. My whole family came to watch him. (How supportive of them!) and I must say he did a wonderful job on his solo, even though I may be a bit biased. One lady even came up an pinched his cheeks and told him how much he had grown up over the years. Now, I've seen people do this to little kids in movies before, but I didn't think anyone did it in real life, or to grownups nonetheless. My sister and I got a chuckle out of that one for sure!

We went to my grandparent's house for Easter dinner, and then to my parent's to watch the rest of the depressing Butler game. Those boys stuck in it until the end and didn't give up, but came up a few points short at the end of overtime, but I was still proud. The little Bulldogs against those big, bad Volunteers didn't turn out the way I had hoped, but I still love 'em! As the song says, "Bulldogs ever do or die!"

We went to eat pizza with the fam before Laura headed back for college and we headed back to the APT. Have a great week! Only five more days until Spring Break!

Spring, Here We Come! (for a few days at least)

Today was another Spring-like day in S-ville. At least the first few days of the season seem to be a weather success (my first graders were very excited when we discussed yesterday being the first day of spring, they even started chanting, "Good-bye Winter! Good-bye Winter!") Let's hope the forecasters are wrong as they predict flurries for Easter. How depressing would that be!

We didn't have school today in honor of Good Friday. How we get Good Friday off in a public school system is beyond me, but I'm not complaining! We got to hang around the APT today, sleep in, and watch the best team in the country the Butler Bulldogs whip up on those boys from Southern Alabama. Boy, did they do this BU grad proud. Let's just hope they continue shooting the threes like that when they meet up with Tennessee on Sunday! GO DAWGS!

Come and Knock on Our Door

We had an unexpected, but pleasant visitor tonight. My sister, Laura! (I know she's thrilled about making it onto the blog. I offered to post her picture, but she declined! I know it's hard to believe!) She just got back from Hawaii today and was all tan and rested. How could she! Anyway, it was great to get to visit with her on her way back to Muncie, and a nice surprise at that!

In other news from the APT, we haven't had too many exciting things going on. Saturday we went to a good new restaurant in Greenwood, Yats. We had been to their location in Broad Ripple a few times, and loved it, so we were excited when they opened one in Greenwood. They serve cajun/creole cuisine in a sort-of fast food atmosphere with really awesome bread (I've never had bread quite like it!) Their Broad Ripple restaurant had a little more personality, but the food at Greenwood is just as good! I would definintely stop by if you are ever in the neighborhood!

Jacob had a meeting at Morristown High School this morning, so he went to school with me and got to see my first graders in action for a few minutes. I think he was surprised with their excitement and how dramatic they can be. Some just stared with their mouths open, some told him random things like how they think their mom is going to have a baby, and one tried to give him a secret handshake. It was definitely a quick welcome to first grade. We never have a dull moment!

Finally Friday!

Hooray! It is finally our favorite day of the week. This one seemed like a long time coming (the first graders are bouncing off the walls these days), but I am so glad it is finally here! The weather is still nice, although its been a little rainy, and it finally seems like spring might be on its way. I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed. I am so over winter.

Last night we went back to the school board to get final approval (or as they eventually decided, he didn't need their approval) for the Spain trip. Yes we thought every thing was ironed out at the last meeting, but the superintendent asked Jacob to come back to answer any questions anyone might still have and it is now a positivey done deal. Tonight we went to eat dinner, grocery shopped, and are in to relax for the rest of the weekend. I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow! Have a fantastic weekend!

Whew...

What a long day! The weather is wonderful and spring-like outside, but I was stuck inside all afternoon and evening at parent conferences. What a bummer! On the positive side, all of my conferences went fine, everyone showed up on time, and I got a lot of work done between appointments.

In other news today, my rotten sister is on her way to Hawaii for Spring Break. Yes, you heard right, Hawaii. How lucky is she?! She'll be having fun in the sun soon, and I'll be here going to work. Oh well, safe and happy travels Laura!

Welcome Baby Dallas!

Rajean and Doug have welcomed Dallas Matthew into their family! How exciting! Hop on over to Rajean's blog to see his adorable pictures. I just talked to her on the phone, she sounded wonderful, said she felt good, and I'm sure Doug will take excellent care of her. She said Doug was already changing diapers. What a guy! We can't wait to meet Dallas in person. It's so hard to believe one of my friends (that I've known since we were 5 years old) is a parent. Wow! Congrats Doug and Rajean I know you'll be wonderful parents!

A Whole Lot of Nothin

Since the snow cleared (yes, no delay today), and I got to drive to work in the dark this morning (thank you daylight savings time), not too much has happened around here. Today was the first day of baseball practice, and Jacob had to go to an IHSAA rules meeting tonight so it has officially begun again. I'll have a lot of time to myself. I wonder what I'll do with myself...

Let it Snow!

Finally, we have some snow accumulation! Yesterday the snow started at about 9 AM, and our superintendent decided we would go home early. I put the kids on the bus at 1:00 and left for a few extra hours at home. Yea! The roads really weren't bad yesterday afternoon and even last night (we went to the grocery store), but the snow continued through the night and we woke up this morning to about 5 inches of snow. At the moment it is still falling lightly, but this should be the end of it. It's not much, but it is more than we have got all winter so we were pretty excited about it.

We were going to go to the regional game at Martinsville this morning, but if the Mohawks win they are supposed to play again tonight, and what are you going to do all day long in Martinsville? So we'll listen to it this morning on the radio and make the call about whether we will go tonight later.

Well, I have report cards to do, and I can't wait to clean the bathroom (just kidding!) so have a great Saturday!

When it Rains it Pours

Rain, rain, and more rain. That's all we're getting around here for now and are supposed to get all night. We were hoping for some snow for that ever-popular delay tomorrow, but I don't think it is goint to be cold enough for that to happen.

Speaking of raining, it seems like it has rained things to do around here. We have a jam packed week of commitments ahead. Starting with tonight. Some friends of ours, Bill and Jenny, asked if we could watch their two youngest sons, Matty and Quentin (ages 6 and 2 respectively) for a few hours while they went to a meeting at school with their oldest son. It was an interesting way to spend the evening to say the least. Jacob got in a few rounds on the Wii with Matty and I think Quentin got more soup on his shirt than in his mouth, it was a learning experience nonetheless, and now we are finally home to relax until tomorrow! Until then stay dry!

Sectional Saturday

Last night we went to the Sectional finals in Edinburgh. Boy did it bring back memories! The Mohawks were victorious, even though I still can't bring myself to cheer for their basketball team. I guess it's the Spartan coming out in me, but I just can't do it! I even have trouble at school when we go to pep sessions at the high school. They play that Morristown Fight Song and everybody stands up and claps, and I feel like a traitor. Oh well, I guess I'll get used to it some day!

After the game we stopped at the Willard in Franklin with Tim and his wife Jen (Tim is another teacher at WHS). We had a fabulous time! They are some of the few coworkers we have that aren't old enough to be our parents or grandparents. It was nice to visit with people our own age! We sat down, started, talking, and the next thing we knew it was almost midnight!

Well, I've got to go for now. We've got to stop by parents for a book I need for class tomorrow. Have a great Monday!