Anti-Bullying Seminar

Yesterday, the school held a huge event. It was a day/afternoon/evening seminar in regards to Bullying. Small T said she really enjoyed the days activities at school and she wanted me to attend the parents portion last night. So I went. It was really good. Very informative. I learned a lot. Especially ways to help my kids with any bullying they may be receiving. I also received a free copy of his book.

More of "This Week"

Monday, Big C started a diet in conjunction with basketball practice. So, we've been doing the Mayo Diet this week. So far, I've lost 6 lbs. and Big C has lost 13 lbs.. On this diet, you follow the plan exactly for four days and then for the next 3 days you eat a sensible diet. Big C can't wait until tomorrow. LOL

This is his basketball practice schedule. It doesn't include the 7 am mandatory 2 mile run every day of the school week. It's a killer. Or so Big C says. I believe him.

I thought I'd show a photo of the front of my refrigerator. The November school calendar came down to make room for the diet plan and practice schedule. However, the calendar is on the side for easy viewing.

The Dining Room Table

The dining room table in my house is a catch-all area. No matter how many times I clean it off, it's always piled high with papers and other "stuff". Well, yesterday, I worked and worked and removed all the debris off my end. Well, as much as I could. This is what it ended up looking like. So far, it still looks like this and it's a whole 24 hours later. If only my cleaning partner would do his end, it would be great. :)

My Partner

I just had to include this photo here. This is my cleaning partner this past Wednesday (yesterday). He's working pretty hard, isn't he?

Project on the Hook

My current project on the hook is another stocking. Royal and Pumpkin colored this time. I'm not managing to get too much done on it because I've been so busy this week. But, hopefully I can get more of it done tonight.

Shown at the back is the knook project. The scarf. I've not done anything on it this week.

What A Mess...and my week so far....

It's been a busy week. Monday and Tuesday found me working at the farm.

Wednesday morning, I drove my mom to a 7:30 am outpatient procedure at the hospital.

Then, I came home to clean. Yes, clean. My house was looking horrid. Especially since Big Daddy brought a bunch of boxes in the house so he could start the holiday decorating.

I'm ashamed to admit it, but this is the actual "cleaned up" photo of my desk area. It still looks a mess, doesn't it? But it's way better than it was. The only unfortunate thing is that this is where I keep all of my crafting stuff. And 99% of the time, it's a mess. It's seldom sorted and organized and lovely looking.

This photo doesn't do my cleaning any justice either. It was so cluttered with shoes, jackets, sports bags, etc. that I was ashamed to open the front door. But, it does look a lot better now.

Today, it's Thursday. I had planned more cleaning but it didn't work out that way. Big Daddy was off taking Small T to school when the phone rang. It was the school. Could I sub today. Wow! I was just sitting down to my first cup of coffee and hadn't had a shower yet, but I told them I would but I would be needing 30 minutes before I could get there. So...today, I was the gym teacher again.

Then, after school, I ran Small T home to get her suitcase, winter coat and boots. She, another girl, and their adviser are off to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a Leadership Conference. Small T has never been on an airplane before, so I really hope things go smoothly. She will be returning Sunday evening and there's a big snow storm coming in. Hopefully, my prayers will be heard and they will arrive home safe and sound.

Tomorrow, I'm subbing at the school again. This time for the teacher that is on the trip with Small T. It's in FACS class or our old Home Ec classes.

So...that's my week so far. How's everyone else doing?

Why Do I...

call my youngest child, my only daughter, Small T?

Take a look...

She really is "small".

I didn't realize how small until I saw the proof staring me in the face with this photo.