A Toast!

Braden wrapped up his first week at Washington Elementary. To celebrate, I bought him the cutest little bottle of sparkling cider. It was in a mini champagne bottle. He loved it! He told me I should buy 3-4 more bottles. (If you didn't know what he was drinking, the pictures might be a little alarming.)

Good Morning

Thought I would say "good morning!" I am subbing in a 4th grade class again today. The little angles don't get here for another few minutes, so I thought I would update. But of course as soon as I get on, I forget all I was going to post.

Braden is having a great week at his new school. He is soooooooo much happier! He is making new friends in addition to the few he already knew. We are also working at home to learn some of the math concepts he is missing.

I finished my winter quarter classes, finals are next week. I would love for someone to volunteer to write a paper for me. I hate papers.

In other news, I have almost finished week 2 of my eating better. (I'm not sure about Jon, though he did make wise decisions at the grocery.) I have cut out all snacking. I am eating healthier meals; carrots, things that say "reduced fat," wheat, oatmeal. I am eating smaller portions. And the big key: I am only eating one chocolate item one day a week!!!! There is honestly chocolate in the house that I haven't touched! I am also going up to the Y on days when I am home.
Hopefully, I'll notice some progress soon. I am determined to lose the weight I started putting on when I met/married Jon. It's not baby weight. It's off the market, security weight!

Have a great Friday! (Payday!)

Catch Up

I have been a bad blogger this past week. I posted a few short blurbs, but no pictures. What can I say? Finals are next week and I've been catching up on all of the stuff I had been putting off. And, I subbed last week. Braden started at Washington this morning. All went well while I was there. Braden, of course, was acting shy. I'll have more details after I pick him up.

Here is what went on here last night: long jump practice. Jon and I aren't sure why exactly, but Braden decided he and Dad needed to have a long jump competition. Braden was pretty pathetic, so Jon started working with him on the mechanics involved with jumping for distance. They were adorable/hilarious!


That's my husband! Can't get by without a little showing off. He can hop up and over the beanbag, all by himself!

Braden tried, but didn't quite make it.

Grumpy here has been a little butt lately. Perhaps it is because she has not made it into a blog in a while. (Jon thinks she is having trouble adjusting to the fact that she in not the center of the world.) Also, she doesn't share well.

Here she is ignoring me as I remind her that bones are not allowed on the furniture.

Here Dallas glances my way, but still ignores me.

And finally, she gave up all attempts at hiding what she was doing. She just chewed (gnawed) away on her rib bone.

Braden has been given the job of shoveling dog poop one day a week. Last week, it took him over one hour and ended in tears! (He works so slow) It would have taken Jon or myself about 15 minutes. Of course as you can see, he didn't work the whole time. Somehow he ended up on top of the snow pile and yelled for Mom to take this picture.

Here is the Great Poop Explorer!

Reason #7

Jon went to the store today without his wedding ring! And he was gone for quite a while and didn't return home with his typical ton of stuff.

Busy Bray

Braden has had a very busy week. Last Saturday was his last basketball game of the season. We have joined the Y recently, so beginning this week, Braden is taking a Kids Power Fit class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, for one hour, he goes and "works out" at the Y. This week was basketball, so they just played games and shot around. Next week Jon was told they are doing circuits. Braden told me Wednesday, "I wish my class was everyday! Except Wednesdays because I have dance and Awana, so I can't go then." I told him I was glad (and that he better feel that way next week!) Jon and I are excited that he is out being active at least 3 days a week.

And now for Braden's big news: Today was his last day at St. Mary's. Beginning Monday, Braden will be in Mrs. Stemen's 2nd grade class at Washington Elementary!!! (She was my third grade teacher several years ago.) He is soooooooooooo excited! His former teacher had been making his life miserable. When my son, who loves all things that involve socializing and learning, is asking Jon and I both if he really has to go to school the next day, something is wrong. That something was his teacher, who believes that kids learn best when they are all beginning yelled at everyday.
And as an added bonus: no uniforms and Jon does not have to work bingo ever again!

I have some pictures to post. But my camera is downstairs, and I'm not going back down just to get it. So......

Until next time. Good night and God bless!