What has been going on with us?

I wish I could be better at this..... I just don't have much time in a day to do this. I hope to get better this year, but no promises. I started my new job yesterday (mon). I am a nanny for two families, which I am doing daycare for two families in their houses. Its quite interesting. I am just not a daycare person. I admire daycare providers. I think it would be better if I was in my own home I would keep more busy. I make sure I have a little lesson for the day during our circle time and craft time. Lets just say I would rather being teaching in a school.... that is my dream job. This will do until May. Enough on that. This last weekend Dan and I cleaned the office... boy was that a chore. Sunday, we relaxed and watched the Vikings lose, which I am not a big Vikings fan, but I am getting better. I like Greenway, since some of classmates played against him at his high school, which is kinda neat. Tyler is trying to earn a new bed by getting out of diapers, which would be AWESOME. Potty training is hard stuff. The worst thing is that my son knows, but doesn't want too. He is so stubborn. He has been doing excellent these last two days because he wants that bed :).. race car bed. We shall see. Other then that nothing too much going on. We have Christmas with my Dad in Sioux Falls Friday and Saturday, so that will be fun. We can't wait to see him. Well, until next time... take care. I know I promised pictures from graduation, but they really didn't turn out...nobody told me my hat was on crooked. hahaha

Wonderful Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas. Tyler got spoiled like always, but that is ok. We were at my mom's for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Then we left Friday morning to head back to Brookings. This is the first year that we did Christmas this way. We usually do Christmas Eve with my mom and Christmas day with Dan's side, but it was getting to much driving and rushing and no time to enjoy it. Then Friday, we came home and Tyler opened gifts from Santa and us. Then Friday night, we headed to Dan's parents to celebrate Christmas on Saturday with them. Then Sunday was my birthday big 27... Dan's grandparents were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, so they had a big party that we were at. Then Dan and I left early to go out to eat just the two of us for my special day. That was nice. We then picked Tyler up at his Aunt and Uncles and came home. Monday brought us to opening every gift that Tyler got. He was up early :(... he wanted everything opened now. That is about it. We are having some friends over for New Years, so that it going to be fun. I hope everyone has a Safe Happy New years! Pictures to come....


HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

Merry Christmas!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. I finished up my shopping today, the day before Christmas Eve. I should know better then to wait till the last minute. Oh well... After Dan gets off work on Christmas Eve we are heading to my mom's in Huron. Then coming home Friday to have Christmas with the three of us. Saturday we are off to Dan's parents to have Christmas with his side. Then Sunday my birthday :) big 27 ugh... getting up there. His grandparents are celebrating their
50th wedding anniversary. There is a party/dance for them on Sunday. We will be heading back home that evening. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Weekend Recap!

Well, as you know I graduated on Saturday. That was a wonderful day that I have been waiting for. Most of my family was able to make it. Then after my party my mom and Ryan, Dan, Tyler, and I headed to Sioux Falls to do some shopping and get Tyler's Santa pictures done. At first, I didn't think we were going to have much luck, then I bribed him and then he smiled and wouldn't stop talking to Santa. They were cute. Then after we got back Dan and I went down town for a little bit because it was his Christmas Party and bunch of them were down town. It was packed down there. I have never seen so many people there before. It was a fun time. Then Sunday we were snowed in. My mom and Ryan were snowed in with us. It was a fun day. We decided to venture out and see how bad it was. We went to Wal-mart and Runnings. Then we had a bowling tournament on the Wii, that was really fun. They were finally able to head home on Monday Morning. Tyler and I stayed home Monday and just took it easy and took a nap. Tuesday through Friday I am subbing for a teacher. Yeah, I actually get paid for it now :).... Well, until next time try and keep warm.

Pictures to come.

Graduating!!!

This week has been busy. Getting ready for graduation and my last week teaching. Thursday was my official last day with my first graders. It was a sad day. They had a surprise party for me. It was a great day. I will sure miss them. Saturday is the big day. I am FINALLY graduating. I have dreamed of this day for a long time. I thought this day would never come, but it is. Saturday is the special day that I will finally reach my goal. I am beyond excited. Everyone asks me if it feels good to be done, well actually it hasn't hit me. I will feel like I have homework to do, but I won't...... I am done!! Now, its time to find a job. I would love to find one teaching, but who knows. I do have a job starting in January. I got approached by a teacher that was teaching in the district that I was teaching in. Her and another family was looking for a nanny and it wasn't suppose to be until Aug, but since it was a very bad situation she removed her kids from their previous daycare. So She asked if I would be interested and I said Yes! Its great money and I am excited to do it. I do wish it was teaching in a school. Well, that is all for now. I will put pictures up from graduation and party. Take care and stay warm.

Very Productive Weekend!!

This weekend was very productive. Friday, we rented some movies and then took Tyler to McDonald's. His favorite place to eat. Dan and I watched a movie and then went to bed. Saturday we put up Christmas decorations. Tyler was so excited to put the tree up and get decorations up around the house. It sure does look nice. Dan even put some lights up on the house. It got us in the Christmas mood :) Then Saturday night we were invited to go out with some friends for supper. We headed to Sioux Falls and went out with some friends. We had a babysitter for our kids, so that was nice to go out for a change. We had a great time. Then Sunday, we cleaned and I did homework and corrected papers most of the day. Dan watched two of his movies he rented. It was a relaxing day for us. I am counting down now... I graduate in 6 days and can't wait. I am beyond excited. I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I keep dreaming it and it never comes true until Saturday. Yahoo!!!! Well, that is about it for now. I have 4 days left with my first graders. I just can't leave them, so I thought I would stay until Christmas break and help my mentor teacher out. I will be subbing on some of the days, which is nice so I can earn some money. Well, I hope everyone has a great week.

Update!

Well, here we are its Wednesday already. Tyler and I had a good time at my Dad's. We had a good Thanksgiving. Great food:) The drive was long, but we got through it. The drive on the way back was boring for Tyler. He did fall asleep the last 30 minutes. So the drive made it long for me. I am done teaching full time. I now just observe and help out where needed. I had a great experience and I love teaching. I just wish I could find a job. I graduate Dec. 13 and can't wait. Its been a long road as many of you would know. Well, that is all for now, but I will leave you with our family picture. I actually like them... that is surprising because I don't like myself in pictures. hahah...