Yesterday I had a melt down. I tried on almost everything in my closet and nothing fits. With school starting in a week, this creates a real problem! I'm not saying I'm fat, but it's frustrating when your clothes make you feel that way. If I could trade in all my clothes for 2 sizes bigger, I would! To prove my point, I tried on my "Fat Jeans" that are now "Muffin Top" Jeans and showed Chris. His response, "I think you look great"! It's nice to have a husband who thinks I'm gorgeous no matter what size, but I was hoping he would say, "here's the credit card go buy a new wardrobe". With time ticking, I started weighing my options.
My downfall is snacking. I really don't eat meals, I just snack all day. I am also a Sloth. During the summer I hibernate and don't move around alot. Problem Solved.
I have decided to start exercising. I do coach cheerleading and make my cheerleaders do tons of conditioning. When we first opened the gym, I did the conditioning and stretching with them. Now, I might do a couple of of jumping jacks and push-ups, but that's it. I have decided to start jogging early in the morning. I started today. OH MY GOSH! All of you runners out there, how in the world do you do it? When we were in San Francisco Chris bought me an adorable running outfit from The North Face store. I started jogging and about two houses down, my body went into shock! What!!?? I thought I could make it about a mile or so before that happened. I live in a very active neighborhood where people walk and run their dogs and sit out on their porches. Several of my neighbors were out watering their yards and sitting on their porches so I refused to embarass myself in front of them. So I jogged around the neighborhood until I reached the end of my street and got on the main street. I then walked fast for a while. When I tried to jog again I felt like I was going to puke. So, I kept walking. How did I get so out of shape and old? Better luck tomorrow. Instead of feeling like a failure I am proud of myself for getting out there and doing a little cardio. It's more than I usually get!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
San Francisco
Since summer break is almost over, I started reflecting what I have done and accomplished. It seems like just yesterday I sat down and made my summer to-do-list. I did get most of the things on my list done. I painted my bedroom and master bath, I cleaned out some of my messy closets, and cleaned out my car (even though you can't tell anymore). I didn't do any scrapbooking and I really didn't do anything to get ready for school. My two favorite summer memories were going to Galveston with Taylan and going to San Francisco with Chris for our 9 year anniversary. This was our first vacation together since our honeymoon.
Chris and I did so many things in San Francisco. We went on a City Tour and a Wine Tour.
We went to Pier 59, Miur Woods, saw the Golden Gate Bridge, and ate great food. We had such a blast!
Chris and I did so many things in San Francisco. We went on a City Tour and a Wine Tour.We went to Pier 59, Miur Woods, saw the Golden Gate Bridge, and ate great food. We had such a blast!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Kindergarten Here I Come
I started teaching two years ago. I have taught Second Grade the past two years. I love teaching second grade, but most of all I love the teachers on my second grade team. My principal told me at the end of last year that she needs me in Kindergarten this year.
Our elementary school was the largest school in the district with about 1300 students. Last year we had 10 second grade classes, what an adventure. Our school was so big, the district hauled in 23 portable buildings. It only made sense to our principal to have the entire second grade outside in portables. So, we had our own secluded “village” outside. It was great, except for the “bathroom” situation! Can you imagine 250 7-8 year olds running inside to the restroom all day. Let’s just say, there was a lot less learning, and a lot more whole group and buddy bathroom breaks. My life revolved around the potty last year. I loved my second graders, though! The great thing about second graders is that they are independent, yet still sweet. Since our school was so big, they built a new school. Almost half of our staff and students were moved to the new school. Instead of taking an equal number from each grade level, they took all last hired staff members. Since I have been there longer, I stayed on our campus. But they took 4 of the 7 Kindergarten teachers, so I have been moved there.
It’s going to be great! I do love that age. Most of the girls on my mini level 1 all-star team are in Kinder. The classrooms are bigger and there are no GRADES!!! Hallelujah! Chris came to visit me the last day of school and I pointed out the sinks in my new classroom. He asked why, and I told him to wash the boogers off my hands all day!
Taylan is starting a new adventure as well. When she was in Kindergarten, she went to our neighborhood school which is about a block and a half from our house (so nice). I work 30 minutes away, and when I got the job at my school, Taylan transferred to it. She has gone there for First and Second Grade. We decided it would be good for her to start going to school with her neighborhood friends again. So she is nervous and kind of excited to go back. It has been so convenient having her at my school. But, we are going to make it work. Maybe next year I will apply at our neighborhood school. It is so nice going to the grocery store and not seeing all my parents and kids though. We’ll see.
My summer is almost over and I have to start getting in working mode again. Chris gets mad at me when I get depressed that I have to go back to school. He reminds me that I get two months off and no one else in the world does. That’s true.
Our elementary school was the largest school in the district with about 1300 students. Last year we had 10 second grade classes, what an adventure. Our school was so big, the district hauled in 23 portable buildings. It only made sense to our principal to have the entire second grade outside in portables. So, we had our own secluded “village” outside. It was great, except for the “bathroom” situation! Can you imagine 250 7-8 year olds running inside to the restroom all day. Let’s just say, there was a lot less learning, and a lot more whole group and buddy bathroom breaks. My life revolved around the potty last year. I loved my second graders, though! The great thing about second graders is that they are independent, yet still sweet. Since our school was so big, they built a new school. Almost half of our staff and students were moved to the new school. Instead of taking an equal number from each grade level, they took all last hired staff members. Since I have been there longer, I stayed on our campus. But they took 4 of the 7 Kindergarten teachers, so I have been moved there.
It’s going to be great! I do love that age. Most of the girls on my mini level 1 all-star team are in Kinder. The classrooms are bigger and there are no GRADES!!! Hallelujah! Chris came to visit me the last day of school and I pointed out the sinks in my new classroom. He asked why, and I told him to wash the boogers off my hands all day!
Taylan is starting a new adventure as well. When she was in Kindergarten, she went to our neighborhood school which is about a block and a half from our house (so nice). I work 30 minutes away, and when I got the job at my school, Taylan transferred to it. She has gone there for First and Second Grade. We decided it would be good for her to start going to school with her neighborhood friends again. So she is nervous and kind of excited to go back. It has been so convenient having her at my school. But, we are going to make it work. Maybe next year I will apply at our neighborhood school. It is so nice going to the grocery store and not seeing all my parents and kids though. We’ll see.
My summer is almost over and I have to start getting in working mode again. Chris gets mad at me when I get depressed that I have to go back to school. He reminds me that I get two months off and no one else in the world does. That’s true.
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