October 2012

What a Summer and Fall. Moved back to Alaska. Stressful and expensive but totally worth it. Kids are in school with lots of new friends in the neighborhood. Nathan back at UAF, enjoying it. I am working at Home Depot and the kid's school.

Working at the school makes me want to homeschool my kids. I wish I was joking. Kids are mean to each other. Talking smack, calling each other names. The teacher tries to teach everyone what they need to learn, but there are so many distractions that the kids get confused. I'm confused, it's like trying to herd cats. And I really wish that parents would realize what their behavior does to their kids. These kids come in cryng, hungry, upset. Most of the kids have divorced parents. Then there are step-families, aunts, uncles, cousins, bofriends, girlfriends. Etc. Etc. I can't keep them all straight. We had a parent today refuse to send in lunch or lunch money. But the kid has charged too many lunches and the kitchen can't give him any more. So...no lunch. How is this okay? Kids are coming in with bruises and bad attitudes. It is so sad. If Ididn't have to work, I think I would seriously homeschool my kids. It would keep them away from bullies and they could continue to socialze with their friends after school.   

Nathan's Family visited us, so awesome. Lots of fun seeing everyone.

Taughannock Falls Hike - Yea!

Fun! Pic's of me to remind me of the weight I've lost. I never would have gone hiking while I was heavy.

June 2012

Wow, so much going on. Thinking about moving back to Alaska.
Nathan is having an epic furniture sale on campus today. He has been working on this for a long time, it is kind of his pet project. Good Luck Honey!

Mom goes in to the doctor today to see about having a large tumor removed from her side. Last week they biopsied a tumor on her thyroid and thought it was cancer but it was benign. Thank You God. So we are worried about this other tumor but assuming it is also benign. But it is large and hurts, so hopefully she can schedule surgery very soon.

April 4, 2012

Me hanging out on the couch.

Abby hanging out with the family, just chillin.

March 13. 2012

Another day in central New York. Driving home from the store I had to stop for a tractor, slow down for an Amish buggy, and then slam on the brakes to avoid Bambi. Typical.

Warm today. May get into the high 60's. Wow. Feels nice. It's a little weird to dig out my summer clothes in March.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Trying to get over my rainy day blues. Just kind of bored, trying to not spend any money, saving up for a Disney Vacation in 2 weeks. Hmm. Am actually looking forward to going back to work this Fall when Will starts Kindergarten. I think it'd be nice to have a reason to get showered and do my hair and make-up each day. Love being a stay-at-home Mom but miss adult conversation.