Children are a great comfort in your old age - and they help you reach it faster, too. ~Lionel Kauffman

Mother's Day...yeah, that's coming up and I need to find something for my wonderful mother. One should know that my mom and I are best friends. She is someone that I have always gone to for my problems, goals, dreams, big moments, little moments...everything. Have we had our problems? Yeah, sure. I was a teenager once and I had my moments. But there is nothing that has ever made me not appreciate my mother. 

I want to get her something special. I want it to mean something, but I just don't know what to do. I have a little bit of time to think, but not a lot. I need to get on it. Ahh!

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I think that spring is trying to find it's way into my life. The mornings are still a little cool, so I would like to have a little more warmth. Is that too much to ask?? So I can start my mornings wearing capris? Just askin'. 

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A lot of my friends and people that I know are having babies. Has this baby fever struck me? Sure. How do I know? Because all I can think about is what it will be like to be a mommy. Does that mean I think it is a good idea for me right now? No, not at all. I would be okay having a baby right now and I feel prepared for it, but I know that I want to wait a little longer. Mr. S. and I had talked about starting a family this year, but we decided to wait a little bit because we want to get some updates done on the house so that it is more child friendly. What is funny is that Mr. S. was that guy that I was afraid would never want children, but his tune changed (thankfully!). I even heard him talking to a friend about it...weird! I love it! All in good time.

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Okay...enough for today. BYE!!

"Whatev."

2 posts in one day...very unlike me, but very much necessary. After phone call with meanie-parent I guess things are sorted out. More like, I am not dealing with it right now and I am done talking about it. Before I made the call she had already written a note on her midterm to send back to me. It was hateful and rude. Not that I expect anything different, but it was offensive. Who cares? That's how she is. Other than that, nothing else was said and no emails sent. It was awesome.

In other news, spring makes my contacts itchy and dry. Ouch.

Old Nacy makes me happy. Capris for $15...yes, $15. Now, I shouldn't really wear them because I have short legs and they don't help my case any. But the deal is...I am a teacher and I can't wear shorts. Ya know, life is hard. Capris are necessary. I would love a couple of cute skirts though...hmmm....and shoes.

I need a nap...and a margarita. Mmmm

I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to. ~Author Unknown

Thanks for the positive thoughts on my last Debbie Downer post. I had to vent and my husband, my grade partner (who would understand me), and my roomie were all gone. I was so angry last night and so hurt. What I don't mind is being questioned or asked about what is going on with a child, but I don't like when it feels like an attack. And when someone goes over my head to my principal automatically and every single time, it makes me angry. It makes me feel vulnerable and attacked. I hate that more than anything. I hate questioning myself and my job. I love my students...I don't want to feel like I am doing the wrong job because I know I'm not. I know that I love my job. I just know that I have 3 weeks left and that I am not putting up with being stomped on by this parent anymore. I'm done.

On a brighter note....it is GORGEOUS here right now. Yesterday was the most beautiful 87 degree day. This morning I took Truman outside and it was beautiful. When I wake up and hear the birds chirping, it's a good day.

I could use some strength right now to continue my day. I need to get ready, but if I put it off...maybe I could stay home. No? Damn. Lord, give me strength to make it through the day. And chocolate. Amen.

OH! Have you seen these plants? You can plant them, pot and all. They are biodegradable. I love these!