Field Day

Our school got to have field day at the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark at Rangers Stadium. Dave and Brett decided to accompany me since none of my parents expressed interest in being parent chaperones, and I think we all had fun.

My kids doing the pizza box relay.
I cheered my students on in every race. They said they could hear me screaming over everything else. What can I say, I'm a little competitive.
We won 1st place in the Grand Slam relay. That might have something to do with me telling them that I didn't want to hear Ms. Molinar screaming that they won first again. We had a blast, and I hope they remember it for a long time.

Time to Celebrate

Dave finished his final spring semester (2 summer sessions and 1 fall semester away from graduation.) This was a tough semester for Dave and I due to increased workload. We decided to go to Bucca di Beppo in Southlake to celebrate with some friends. Katie went with and we all had a delightful time. We toasted to school and a new job (for me.)

Katie showing Lisa her "big girl cup."
Brad and Lisa looking forward to spending more time together.
Dave and I are so excited the end is near. He even toyed with the idea of walking the stage, which he swore he would never do. It might have been the alcohol talking, but I don't care. Mr. Martin, I'm holding you to it. Don't let me down. I'll will be the crazy wife (with Katie in tow) screaming and cheering for you as you walk that stage next December.

Progress continues

Today, my mom TOTALLY surprised me. She got up out of her bed without much difficulty and went to the bathroom. Then she says, "Take my cup, we're going down the hall to get water and ice." I knew she meant business. She gets around pretty quickly now. I am in such a better mood when she is feeling good. It's nice to know that she is ready to get back to normal now. I'm super proud of her and tell her every day I will do whatever I can to make her comfortable so she can come home. Maybe tomorrow when I get off work, she'll be at home. Here's to hoping....

Happy Mother's Day

Well, Katie normally sleeps in, but this morning I heard "Jesus Loves Me" at 7:04. Dave told me that he would take care of her. She came running in, "Mommy, Mommy, Happy Mudder's Day. You want some breakfast?" I told her yes, and my sweeties went to go get me Whataburger. When they returned, Katie had beautiful yellow roses with a giftcard to Michaels. Sweet!

I went to see my mom at the hospital, and she is showing improvement every day. I'm really proud of her. I took her a Happy Meal at her request. She didn't eat much. I brought her flowers and a card. I told her we would celebrate "for real" when she came home.

I also went to cook Dad and Brett dinner since they hadn't had home cooked food for 5 days. Dave and Katie played Guitar Hero Metallica. The pics are on my parent's camera, so I'll have to get them on here. They are HYSTERICAL.

New assignment

Today I had a job interview, the second one of the week. I was super excited because I'd only heard good things about this school. We talked, and she hired me on the spot. We talked for over an hour and she gave me a hug when she was done. Then she said, "Welcome, you're a Marshall Mustang." I was so excited.

Afterwards, I went to check on mom in the hospital (Dad was working). She was passed out in her bed with a fork in one hand and the phone off the hook in her lap. Evidently, morphine is a good thing, but she couldn't even get one sentence out. The nurse told me as soon as she starts taking oral meds she can come home.

Mom's Surgery 2

Today Mom had her vascular bypass surgery. The doctor told Dad that the surgery went well. In just hours circulation had recolored her toes and her leg. It was amazing. She stayed in recovery in 6 hours because she had low blood pressure. I finally got to see her in recovery. I stayed until they got her settled in her own room. She was very aware of what was going on, but I think she dreamed that she was going home tomorrow. We'll see...only time will tell.

Busy week ahead

Today began one of the busiest weeks in elementary schools...across the state. Tomorrow my students will take the TAKS test in math and on Wednesday in reading. I don't know why, but every year I pray for this test to be over. I feel such relief when it's finally over. There is anxiety at wondering how your students did, but you can no longer do anything about it. It is all in their hands. When the test is over, I curse that it is over. The kids no longer seem to care, and all I hear is: "Why do I have to do this? The test is over." So it is bittersweet. Plus, staring at the kids for 2 straight days with nothing to do but watch like a hawk is, sadly, extremely exhausting.