Friday

Well I am glad it is finally Friday. It is the last day of the quarter at school so many students are scrambling to get their work done so that they can pass my class. You would think that students would work ahead of time so that they didn't have ths pressure on them...but kids don't always think that way.

Last night we went to the WCHA Gopher Hockey Game. R and his guy friends have been going to all of the games for years but this year I was able to attend one game. It was fun - but the Gophers lost. They played quite akwardly... like their first time or something...so that was frustrating. But it is always great to look at the strange hockey fans around us :)

A stayed at her friend L's house and played. I guess they had an exceptional time. Lots of giggling and playing. Also a lot of the copycat game. If L would take her sweatshirt off A would take hers off. If L put it back on A would put hers back on. I guess they also would run and fall on purpose and just laugh...ahhh to be a child again! :)

This weekend I plan on hanging out with L and her Mom - relaxing and organizing! Next week is my spring break so I am looking forward to quality me time and A time!

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Firsts

So today was full of firsts...

1. My first attempt at a revamped lesson plan/project...it went well - hopefully it continues this momentum through Thursday.

2. A got her fingernails painted at daycare - can you guess the color? Yep - GREEN! I tried to get a picture but she was having more fun hiding her nails in the bubbles...which brings me to the next one...

3. A had a bubble bath. A reputable company finally came out with a baby safe bubble bath that is safe to use everyday. At first she thought she would be seeing the bubbles you blow from a wand...but was totally amazed when she saw bubbles in the tub.

Since 3 is the magic number...I am stopping there for today! Enjoy!

The Beach

A likes to run around in just her diaper at night before putting her pajamas on. She likes to dance and rub her belly and say "I naked - I naked." It always makes R and I laugh on a regular basis. Last night was a little more unique...she was running around in her diaper and went and grabbed her winter coat. She put her coat on and I asked, "Where are you going?" A looked at me quite seriously and said, "The beach - see ya!" WOW! I guess she was sick of the cold weather we have been having. It was quite entertaining! I will try and post a picture later today.

Happy Thursday!

Uh-oh

So I haven't been as good at blogging as I hoped to be. I still haven't uploaded pictures yet - I hope to do so soon!
A lot has been going on this week...
Sunday night Grandma Nana (Lea) and Grandpa Papa (Bill) brought down the toddler bed that they made for A. She loves it but doesn't want to sleep in it :) HA! Go figure! She likes it because I can lay down next to her and read and she thinks it is so great to have Mommy right next to her. It is hard to resist when she tells me to lay down and once I do she wants to give me hugs - which means she squeezes my neck with all of her might!
A has two new favorite books. Berenstein Bears Messy Room and Big Dog Little Dog - the adventures of the bears and Ted and Fred are quite entertaining! I am just glad she enjoys reading.
This week has been difficult with the time change - who knew only an hour could mess someone up so much!
I had class last night - we talked about homework - oh joy! It was an interesting evening though and it was fun to see other people get so into the conversation. :)

Well - sorry for the boring post hope to post at least some fun pics in the future :)

Day Two

Wow - can you believe I have done two consecutive days of this. I am such a good procrastinator...here I should be working hard getting caught up on work for school and I think, "Nah...just would rather be under pressure..." Is anyone else singing the song now? Under Pressure (in a high pitched voice)...and then the Vanilla Ice tune kicks in - when in reality it isn't the Vanilla Ice song it is really the tune of Under Pressure - Thank You Queen! I wonder if Vanilla ever thought to thank them for his one hit wonder? Anyone know? I am sure it could be googled - do you think google will technically become a verb in our dictionary some day?

Anyway...

I wish I had something cool to say - but I really don't.
Auntie S is watching A tonight...she is so sweet to do so. She enjoys having the time with her anyway since she will be leaving the country soon (ha) and I know A loves her so.

Well - I think I will sign off for now...hope all of you added this life altering phenomenal read to your favorites list in your web browser....

out

Conferences

Spring has sprung...and the reason I know is because I am sitting at spring conferences. Oh yes - I am blogging while working...hmmm??
Anyway...I started this blog in December of 2006 - yes you read that correctly - 2006! 2 years ago - am I terrible or what? Then I posted another blog - my 2nd - in 2008.

Wow - this is so like that diary that I said I was going to write every New Year's Day and never wrote one page. I am going to do better on this...I promised my co-worker (you know who you are glitter).

So - the data - the happenings in the Sloneker life. Not much...I have a pretty boring life - don't get me wrong - it is a great life - but event less!

This week I have been studying a website that recruits teachers for Alaska. I have always wanted to go there and I think it would be an exciting adventure. There is a possibility that I could take a leave of absence for 3-5 years so I would still have a position in my district upon my return. But we shall see - it is the research stage at this point. R is not convinced that we could leave our family and friends just yet but they could deal with it.

I also have been eating my girl scout cookies like it is my job...don't worry I have shared very little with A and R.

Ummm....hopefully you will receive a post sooner than the fall of 2011...don't hold your breath.

Well...

It only took me almost two years to submit another post...let's try this again :)