Heading off to the store with Dad. Madison picked her own outfit: hat, scarf, dress--everything. The boys got hats because their cousin Krew wears a hat and they thought it was really cool.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Three Musketeers
Heading off to the store with Dad. Madison picked her own outfit: hat, scarf, dress--everything. The boys got hats because their cousin Krew wears a hat and they thought it was really cool.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
I've Picked Up A New Hobby
It's called Homework. Ughh!!! Maybe taking 5 classes my first semester back to college in 18 years was not such a good idea. I am on a homework treadmill that won't turn off. At least the pace it manageable right now. Maybe that's because I'm not working. Actually, I am starting to get into the groove of things so hopefully it will settle down. I am such a creature of habit that when I start a new routine life is always a little unsettling.
I took my first college test since the semester began yesterday. I was a little nervous, but actually reverted back to my former college day test taking habits. I put off doing the outline and the study guide until right before my exam. Of course, my memory is still in working order so I remembered everything really well. It was a 50 question multiple choice history test. I took it in 11:58 minutes. I'm not sure how I did yet, but I know I missed a few. The ones I missed were the ones I didn't have any information on so it was purely a guess.
This morning at 7:30 a.m. is my first Algebra test. (Since being back to school.) I actually feel pretty good about it. I think I've got the gist of the formulas down. I guess we'll see. My first English paper, the teacher gave me a 9 out of 10. I completely disagree with his assessment. I could go into detail, but what he took the one point off for was not right. I think he was just trying to make a statement. Plus, he made a snide comment about it. What's the deal with English teachers, anyway? (Except for you Marissa.)
I don't feel like I an "A" student yet--which is what I wanted to be. But, maybe B's. The old gears are starting to turn again. My advice: if you haven't been to college in a couple of decades, start off slow.
I took my first college test since the semester began yesterday. I was a little nervous, but actually reverted back to my former college day test taking habits. I put off doing the outline and the study guide until right before my exam. Of course, my memory is still in working order so I remembered everything really well. It was a 50 question multiple choice history test. I took it in 11:58 minutes. I'm not sure how I did yet, but I know I missed a few. The ones I missed were the ones I didn't have any information on so it was purely a guess.
This morning at 7:30 a.m. is my first Algebra test. (Since being back to school.) I actually feel pretty good about it. I think I've got the gist of the formulas down. I guess we'll see. My first English paper, the teacher gave me a 9 out of 10. I completely disagree with his assessment. I could go into detail, but what he took the one point off for was not right. I think he was just trying to make a statement. Plus, he made a snide comment about it. What's the deal with English teachers, anyway? (Except for you Marissa.)
I don't feel like I an "A" student yet--which is what I wanted to be. But, maybe B's. The old gears are starting to turn again. My advice: if you haven't been to college in a couple of decades, start off slow.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
The Good News...and the Bad News
The kids pick up the funniest things. I can't believe how much they mimic our words--a scary reflection sometimes. Tonight Porter said, "Mom, I have bad news and I have good news." I said, "What's that?" He said, "The bad news is I am not tired and don't want to go to bed. The good news is you won't make me go to bed!" He said that with a big smile on his face--after I had tucked him into bed.
Not to be out-done, Madison said, "I have good news and bad news. The good news is I am a GREAT sister! And, the bad news is that sometimes we don't get to stay at the park as long as we want to."
Lane tried to get his two cents in. He said, "Bad news. Good news. Mom." He thought for a second, then held his hands face up and said, "Nothing!" Then he laughed. We all laughed too.
Madison has been on a roll with her sayings. Tonight I showed her a pair of dance shoes I bought for her from Ebay. She looked at them and approved. I told her I had already ordered them and they would be coming next week. She exclaimed, (with hands uplifted) "Well call the manager!" I started laughing and asked how she even knew what that meant. I asked her what would happen if we called the manager. She said, "Then he will bring them right over."
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Yesterday Lane was talking to Brant, cuddled up in bed. Out of the blue he said, "You're my best friend, Dad!" Brant had a huge smile on his face. I keep reminding Brant about it and he still smiles.
Not to be out-done, Madison said, "I have good news and bad news. The good news is I am a GREAT sister! And, the bad news is that sometimes we don't get to stay at the park as long as we want to."
Lane tried to get his two cents in. He said, "Bad news. Good news. Mom." He thought for a second, then held his hands face up and said, "Nothing!" Then he laughed. We all laughed too.
Madison has been on a roll with her sayings. Tonight I showed her a pair of dance shoes I bought for her from Ebay. She looked at them and approved. I told her I had already ordered them and they would be coming next week. She exclaimed, (with hands uplifted) "Well call the manager!" I started laughing and asked how she even knew what that meant. I asked her what would happen if we called the manager. She said, "Then he will bring them right over."____________________
Yesterday Lane was talking to Brant, cuddled up in bed. Out of the blue he said, "You're my best friend, Dad!" Brant had a huge smile on his face. I keep reminding Brant about it and he still smiles.
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