A New Start

I am hoping this week will be better for us. Addy had a bad night on Friday. She was up 4 times. That is so hard when you are used to sleeping all night through. I managed to get myself up and head out to the gym at 6 before the "house" woke up. I REALLY enjoyed that time. I did an hour work out and felt pretty good all day. Sunday when I got up to get ready for church I thought that I had actually been hit by a bus. I was so sore. I got ready for church and then when Addy took a nap I went back to the gym hoping that if I just keep going some of this soreness will go away. I didn't go today, but I will be back in there tomorrow before work. I will post on that as long as I don't fall asleep at work.

Thanks for all the support, prayers and kind words over the behavior issues last week. I am back at ease with the decision we have made for her to move schools and look forward to her starting there next week.

I hope everyone had a fun weekend.

Behavior

I am at a loss on yesterday. I have thought so hard and tried so hard not to be upset about this, but I am. When I entered the room to pick up baby girl from school, I saw one teacher with her hands folded, and the other began to tell me what a HORRIBLE day Addison had. She let in to tell me that she threw a ball at her. (Hello it's a ball), she yelled at them (she's two, she yells at me), she disrupted class, she took toys from other kids including her friends (this would be Avery-sorry Amanda), and did all sorts of things. She also told me that there was a note in her bag, but she wanted to make sure I knew about her behavior. She told me that she finally sent Addison to Shelly's office(director) for her to discipline her. I asked her what happened in Shelly's office, and she told me that she talked to her about her behavior problems and how we couldn't act that way. She said Addy knew she was introuble and came back and told them "Addy's intouble".

MY THOUGHTS:

I know that Addison is not an easy child. I also know that she is two. I know that I don't allow these things to go on either so I am not upset that they needed to discipline her. I am upset at how it was handled. SHE IS TWO!!!! She does things everyday that she isn't supposed to do. That is where the "ADULTS" step in and show her that what she is doing isn't right. I felt as if they thought once they told her once to stop that they thought she would stop. HELLO. I sometimes have to tell her 10+times or even put her in the corner. I had no words for them other than I was sorry and I would try to put her to bed a little earlier in case she didn't get enough sleep. UGH. If you have any suggestions for me please let me know. I will tell you that I don't think the snack helped too much: rice krispies and koolaid. HELLO!!!

First day of School Pics

I don't have Addison's first day of school pictures yet because she won't start until Sept, but here are some really good ones of my niece and nephew:

Official

I rec'd the phone call yesterday that Addison will be starting her new school on September 2. We have orientation on Thursday Aug. 28 and then she will start on Tuesday. The only bad part about that is that it is the first day of close, so I won't be able to pick her up. UGH!!!! Now I really am beginning to feel the irritation of the career path I am in.

Apple for the Teacher

Teachers are gearing up for the school year just as the students. There will be classrooms filled with some happy children, some crying children, laughter, lunchboxes, clipboards, and lots of talking. I can't imagine being a teacher and trying to deal with all of the different things coming their way beginning tomorrow. I was thinking the other day that these are the men and women who have our kids more than we have them. They spend the majority of the day with these people. WOW!!! I know there are some teachers who are just in the job for the paycheck, but as little as that paycheck is for what they do for our children there are more that truly care about what they are doing in these kids lives. Have you ever thought that teachers are some of these children's only positive influence.

In church yesterday (SCC) they were encouraging people to pray for the teachers, students, and all of the faculty that it takes to run the school year successfully.

I also encourage you to tell your child's teacher or even your teacher, if that be the case, that you are praying for them. I know I am going to for Taylor's teacher this year-when I find out who that is. I am also going to pray for Addison's teacher. They have such a job ahead of them. I also am going to pray for all of the teachers including my sister who started back at Hendrix Elementary this year teaching 5K.

I hope everybodys start is just how they wanted and things go great for each of you.

READY TO GET FIT

On a bit of a lighter note. I have joined the new gym in Boiling Springs--ANYTIME FITNESS. I think that I will be happy there. My sister and I plan to work out around 5AM before work.

There is only a little over 6 months and a little more than 20lbs until I DO.....

Stress Levels are Rising

Okay I just want to say that I watch Bridezillas every Sunday and laugh at the thought that I would become "one of them". I would never be like those ladies, but I am getting a little stressed and irritated. I won't go into details I will just tell you that I don't like plans to change and I really don't like people to come up with changes and not tell me until I ask and then they blurt out that they thought "we" had already decided that. UM,,NO!!! I am just going to try and get over what is aggrevating me so and move on.

AWESOME GIVEAWAY

Dana at Just Talk is having a giveaway for some awesome items from Cabana Life. I went on there and found several cute things for me and Addy. I love the drawstring beach pants, super floppy hats, reversible sun hats, and the embroidered beach skirt. Hop over to her site and check it out. Amanda at Family News gave me the heads up. Thanks Girl

BEE's

I have learned more than one bad thing about Mark working 2nd shift. He keeps getting stung by bees. Last night he got stung right above his left eyebrow. He said it wasn't too bad last night, but this morning when I went in to tell him bye it was huge and he couldn't open his eye. It looked pretty bad painful. I told him that I laid a Benedryl out by his keys and after he took Addy to school he should take it and go back to bed for a while.

Olympics

Now this story just upset me today. I cannot believe that the parents of these girls would allow this. How frustrating.

The voice behind the face.

Switcharoos Consignment

Okay. Yesterday was the first day of the sale and I found some great things. I got the shoes that I really wanted for Addy and some very sweet outfits. My sales are good too for it being the first day.






Last weekend Kali came over to visit Addison and when it was bath time we decided to have her join us.

Back To School

Okay as most of you know the kids will be going back to school in just a few weeks and I am excited to post about it. Mommies United is having a back to school event August 18-25 and you are invited to join in the fun and prizes. Please go to the site to learn more and get ready for school.

SCHOOL

Well guess what------------Addy has a spot at Covenant beginning early Sept. I am beside myself with excitement. I have been hoping and praying that she would get in there, but had been very disappointed. The only thing I am left with that is weighing heavy on my mind is how to pay for it. Tuition there is going to be an extra $92.00 a month. WOW---I believe in my heart that it is worth it, but still very scary to me to take her from her friends and have to pay extra that we really don't have. I need your comments on what to do. Help me here blog friends. I want the VERY best for her, but I want to be able to do extras too. What do I do?

My Sweet Angel

Addison is growing so much and so fast. I love spending time with her, but my heart broke when I didn't even realize that she could count. Saturday morning she was playing with Daddy's golf balls and she starting counting them all the way up to 6. I was floored. I had no idea she could count. I spent the rest of the weekend asking her to count everything from cookies to the bottles of items located in the bathtub.


Another milestone--she will now tell you she loves you when you ask her. ex... I told her last night to tell Daddy nite nite and to tell him she loved him and she said "Awe Daddy luv you" and gave him a hug. She also thinks she disappears when she closes her eyes. That is too cute.


As of yesterday she is now 22 months old. I WANT MY BABY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know that I will be saying this for years to come, but I do miss her being such a sweet baby. (sometimes).