Whoops, I missed Thursday but only because we were SO busy!
1. All of the parents that showed up at the School Board Meeting last night. It's so nice to see that parents care about the district getting rid of Class Size Reduction. Hopefully now the word is out that if they do get rid of Class Size Reduction, the school district will pay 4 times more in fines to the state then they're actually saving by getting rid of 77 teachers.
2. Jackson sitting for over 2 hours at the School Board Meeting! I couldn't believe it, I didn't think we'd last over a 1/2 hour, but he was such a good boy! Good thing, because the meeting DRAGGED and the good part didn't get started until close to 9. (Everyone at work has commented on what a good little baby he was!)
3. Hmm, and on a lighter note, Netflix! My queue still says "Very Long Wait" for Marely and Me, but every other movie is super speedy.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
My Newest Want.
I have a problem wanting a new thing every week. I really try to control my "problem." I wait at least a week to see if I really want this new thing, or if I'll unknowingly forget about it. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't!
This week, my newest obsession is this Magazine Rack from Potterybarn Kids. I told Janet this morning that it's my newest obsession because I've read a study that when kids can see the front cover, they are more likely to pick a book to read. Of course this was all kinda made up in my mind, I hadn't actually read an article (sorry Janet), I've only had the experience with my class in the library. Every week I basically have to stand by the top of the bookshelf handing the display books down to kids that can't reach, but really want that book because of the pretty picture. But AH HA!, I found the study!
The Study is called the Rain Gutter Literacy Revolution. Wouldn't you know it, I had Donnie install rain gutters in my classroom almost 2 years ago! Now I'm really proud of myself, since I hadn't even read this study yet. (I will have to update with pics tomorrow!)
So, this is how it works, I try to justify my want so that I really have a reason to buy it. I especially think it's okay to want something if it's helping my child, right? If Jackson's brought up in a print-rich environment, he will be more likely to enjoy reading and know reading is important in our world. (And, I'm not about to put up rain gutters inside my house.)
This one I may not have to wait a week on :)
This week, my newest obsession is this Magazine Rack from Potterybarn Kids. I told Janet this morning that it's my newest obsession because I've read a study that when kids can see the front cover, they are more likely to pick a book to read. Of course this was all kinda made up in my mind, I hadn't actually read an article (sorry Janet), I've only had the experience with my class in the library. Every week I basically have to stand by the top of the bookshelf handing the display books down to kids that can't reach, but really want that book because of the pretty picture. But AH HA!, I found the study!
The Study is called the Rain Gutter Literacy Revolution. Wouldn't you know it, I had Donnie install rain gutters in my classroom almost 2 years ago! Now I'm really proud of myself, since I hadn't even read this study yet. (I will have to update with pics tomorrow!)
So, this is how it works, I try to justify my want so that I really have a reason to buy it. I especially think it's okay to want something if it's helping my child, right? If Jackson's brought up in a print-rich environment, he will be more likely to enjoy reading and know reading is important in our world. (And, I'm not about to put up rain gutters inside my house.)
This one I may not have to wait a week on :)
Long Week
I have a long week ahead! It's going to prepare me for the summer when Donnie's gone more for fire season. This week he's chaperoning the Fire Explorer Camp again! Luckily this year it's in a neighboring town and not in Palm Springs. Tonight he'll come home, but then I won't see him until Sunday! I seriously have a new respect for single moms.
Yesterday Jackson and I took a walk. I got a blister, and Jackson didn't take a nap, so it was quite a waste!
Yesterday Jackson and I took a walk. I got a blister, and Jackson didn't take a nap, so it was quite a waste!
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Full Easter Day
A great day full of our norms, stratta, shakes, and way too much of everything!
What kids are going to find these?
Jackson NOT taking a nap!
Peep cupcakes and adorable Susan decorating!
What kids are going to find these?
Jackson NOT taking a nap!
Peep cupcakes and adorable Susan decorating!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
We're home (and tired!) from our Easter Eggstravagansa. I have plenty of pics to upload and plenty to write up, but this pic pretty much sums up Jackson's day! A little excited, a little tired & cranky, a little confused!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Easter's Tomorrow!
And for some reason I got really excited! Maybe it's because I didn't buy anything for Jackson this past Christmas. Really, he was 2 months and barely even knew who I was, let alone what a present was. Now that he's 5 months, at least he's grabbing for things and will grab for something that looks exciting!
Donnie and I bought a basket at Costco filled with candy, took our the candy and ate it ourselves, and filled it with fun things for Jackson! I'm a little sad my Amazon order with a few more things for it didn't come on time (teethers, mesh feeders, and bath toys) but it's still filled with fun stuff for the summer.
Donnie and I bought a basket at Costco filled with candy, took our the candy and ate it ourselves, and filled it with fun things for Jackson! I'm a little sad my Amazon order with a few more things for it didn't come on time (teethers, mesh feeders, and bath toys) but it's still filled with fun stuff for the summer.
Crunchy
The Privett Household's become a little crunchy. We cloth diaper, starting our own vegetable garden, Janet & I signed up for composting classes, and now we're baby food making!
Yes, I thought I would try it, and it's so easy! Today we went to the store because Jackson needed a nap(the car is a sure-fire bet), and I noticed green beans were on sale. So, I bought a pound for $1.29.
Cooked them,
Pureed them,
And froze them! The 2 containers in the back are little "baby cubes" so you can take the baby food to-go just like the kind they sell. I only filled 2 of 8 of those kinds to freeze, since I'm going to be making more food before we actually start giving him this food at 6 months.
Done!
How easy was that?! And at $1.29 for around a weeks worth of food, compared to around that same amount for a jar of food. I'm allowed to be pretty proud of myself for that!
Yes, I thought I would try it, and it's so easy! Today we went to the store because Jackson needed a nap(the car is a sure-fire bet), and I noticed green beans were on sale. So, I bought a pound for $1.29.
Cooked them,
Pureed them,
And froze them! The 2 containers in the back are little "baby cubes" so you can take the baby food to-go just like the kind they sell. I only filled 2 of 8 of those kinds to freeze, since I'm going to be making more food before we actually start giving him this food at 6 months.
Done!
How easy was that?! And at $1.29 for around a weeks worth of food, compared to around that same amount for a jar of food. I'm allowed to be pretty proud of myself for that!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Pretty Soon!
He's on the move! No, not "crawling" yet, but Jackson can definitely scoot/drag himself around. All of my friends say the nicest period is when they can sit up and play by themselves but can't move around yet. I hope we don't miss that phase!
BTW, Jackson loves to smile, AFTER I take a photo!
BTW, Jackson loves to smile, AFTER I take a photo!
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