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the story of growing up Scroggins
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
First day of bigger stronger school 2010
The big kids and I left earlier than Grady did for his "bigger stronger school." He was actually still sleeping when we rolled out! Luckily, we were stuffed from a yummy Chef Todd breakfast, and we couldn't complain too much. I wondered though how Grady would do-you know we've had issues. But, tonight school was his "rose" and he said he had so much fun playing with friends and toys, so I can't really worry too much. The bigger kids also had great days. Tanner's teacher emailed me that she was already loving him, and Madison's teacher let me know that she wasn't shy to ask questions. Hmmm...not sure what kind of sign that might be! So far, we're off to a great start for 4th, 2nd and Pre-K. Let's hope it keeps up the rest of the week!
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Here we Go!
Tomorrow is the day. I'm still drowning a little, but tomorrow is the day the kids come, and I make the complete conversion to an Elementary Teacher. Today, Madison and I went to my classroom and made a pocket chart. A POCKET CHART! ME! I hope I did it right-good grief. I plan to spend the next few days practicing things like lining up, walking to lunch, changing classes, and using that pocket chart.
The kids are surprisingly ok. I think I'm more rattled and nervous than they are.
I do have a lot of comfort in knowing that they are with me. I don't even begin to know what that will be like, really. But, going into it, it's one thing that gives me calm.
Here goes.
The kids are surprisingly ok. I think I'm more rattled and nervous than they are.
I do have a lot of comfort in knowing that they are with me. I don't even begin to know what that will be like, really. But, going into it, it's one thing that gives me calm.
Here goes.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Yearly Blood Draw
Every year since Grady was diagnosed with HUS, we have to get blood drawn to make sure his kidneys aren't backsliding in any way. Today was that day, and it was no bueno. I'm sure the labs will be fine, but Grady might be headed for a lifetime of avoiding those scary guys in white coats and needles. Todd met us over there to help him with hid bravery, and even treated him to his very own ice cream afterward. Whew...until next year...
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
St. Patrick's Cathedral
We've wanted to visit this Fort Worth Cathedral for some time....this morning we took the opportunity to attend Sunday Mass, and it was beautiful. Walking into these churches always immediately gives me a sense of peace...of calm...and of home.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
1964
This is a Beatles cover band that not only sounds exactly like the band they are giving tribute to, but also acts the parts...pretty funny. These guys are talented!
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eight days a week...
is all need to show I care! At Bass Hall for a concert by Tribute...14 years and counting!
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Back to School Splurge
Yesterday, we went on a back to school shopping spree. It was really the first time we'd ever done an official day of shopping. In the past I picked up things here and there with maybe one special outfit. But, thanks to a giftcard and some excellent sales, we went with it. Of course I had high hopes for our day, hoping we would have Superfun. The kids actually came through for me too. We topped it off with lunch at the Olive Garden, which the kids thought was superfancy. Yay new year!
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Best Day Ever!
As many of you, all 5 of my faithful readers, know, I applied, accepted, and signed for a job in Decatur this year teaching 5th Grade Science at Carson. I've had a ton of stressers in the back of my mind all summer about the change, mainly the change in schools for the kids, teaching in an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL with CUBBIES, teaching a TAKS tested grade, teaching CSCOPE curriculum, teaching new TEKS, and then just your basic social scene of a new school. Luckily-which doesn't even begin to describe the calm it gives me, but luckily, my kindred spirit Crystal teaches at Carson as well, and has promised to be my willing Safe Haven as I traverse the ups and downs of my own emotional well being.
I've managed to space out some of these stressers, which is proving to be useful to me. My room is up and done, and the Science Lab is well on its way. That in and of itself gives me the necessary ability to breathe, and from what I've read, breathing is always good. However, yesterday I met with the other two fifth grade science teachers-teaching at the other two elementaries, and came home yesterday over the limit. For Real. I was overwhelmed. My principal stopped me on my way out of the building to check my pulse and stress level because he said it was written all over my face-I'm not good at disguising my feelings-obviously. I actually stopped at Wal Mart, bought a six pack, and drank two on the way home. (Jenn-I'm speaking figuratively here, sort of.) I whined to Todd a bit about it, but he chalked it up to "Danielle's beginning of School Stress." He's so supportive that way. So, I consciously put it in the back of my mind, where I'm fighting to keep it for now.
However, today, I left school practically floating on cloud 9. I met with my grade level team, and we hammered out some 5th grade policies, procedures, and guidelines. I typed up our Team Packet. We talked about what we would cover the first days of school. We were all on the same page-almost cutouts from the same cloth, and WE GOT STUFF DONE. As if that wasn't enough, my principal let us know that 4 of the 5 designated teacher days before school we were going to get to work in our rooms. THAT NEVER HAPPENS. I've been busting my tail up there all summer because I was sure I'd be sitting in meetings all that week wishing I was in my room. You couldn't have slapped the smile off of my face. And, to top everything else wonderful in my day, my team told me that at the new-to-the-district meeting next week I would be given $200 to spend in my room! It was like I won the lottery of happy days! I'm leaps and bounds above where I was at the beginning of last year. My list of stressers is decreasing by the second, and I'm thinking God must have known what he was doing all this time. He's just now letting me in on his big, wonderful secret.
I'm a lucky girl. Lucky, lucky girl. If that's bragging, I'm ok with it just once. I might just have earned it this time. :)
I've managed to space out some of these stressers, which is proving to be useful to me. My room is up and done, and the Science Lab is well on its way. That in and of itself gives me the necessary ability to breathe, and from what I've read, breathing is always good. However, yesterday I met with the other two fifth grade science teachers-teaching at the other two elementaries, and came home yesterday over the limit. For Real. I was overwhelmed. My principal stopped me on my way out of the building to check my pulse and stress level because he said it was written all over my face-I'm not good at disguising my feelings-obviously. I actually stopped at Wal Mart, bought a six pack, and drank two on the way home. (Jenn-I'm speaking figuratively here, sort of.) I whined to Todd a bit about it, but he chalked it up to "Danielle's beginning of School Stress." He's so supportive that way. So, I consciously put it in the back of my mind, where I'm fighting to keep it for now.
However, today, I left school practically floating on cloud 9. I met with my grade level team, and we hammered out some 5th grade policies, procedures, and guidelines. I typed up our Team Packet. We talked about what we would cover the first days of school. We were all on the same page-almost cutouts from the same cloth, and WE GOT STUFF DONE. As if that wasn't enough, my principal let us know that 4 of the 5 designated teacher days before school we were going to get to work in our rooms. THAT NEVER HAPPENS. I've been busting my tail up there all summer because I was sure I'd be sitting in meetings all that week wishing I was in my room. You couldn't have slapped the smile off of my face. And, to top everything else wonderful in my day, my team told me that at the new-to-the-district meeting next week I would be given $200 to spend in my room! It was like I won the lottery of happy days! I'm leaps and bounds above where I was at the beginning of last year. My list of stressers is decreasing by the second, and I'm thinking God must have known what he was doing all this time. He's just now letting me in on his big, wonderful secret.
I'm a lucky girl. Lucky, lucky girl. If that's bragging, I'm ok with it just once. I might just have earned it this time. :)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Speaking of Weddings...
Todd and I celebrate our 14th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow. 14 years ago today we were cleaning up the trailor park party room (for real), and kissing goodnight-looking forward to our wedding ceremony the next day among family and friends, and in our favorite place on earth-Aggieland. So much has happened in the last decade and a half (almost!) that it's hard to wrap my mind around it all. We've grown up. We've had jobs. We've quit jobs. We've bought houses (that was houseS-PLURAL!). We've bought cars. We've had CHILDREN-3 OF THEM! We've said goodbye to Storm, Ringo, Windy, and Sandy. We've welcomed Chrissy and Marley. There have been fish, but we won't discuss those-there were many. We've seen some of the world together. We've made plans to see more of it, again, together. We've made friends. We've started traditions. We've had fights. Big ones. Really Really BIG ones. But, we always seem to make up. Somehow, we always want to make up. We're blessed...as friends, as partners, and as kindred spirits. And that kindred spirit part-that's the very best part. That's my favorite thing about Us. We make our own fun, have our own adventures, and live on the same page...I can't wait to see the next 14 years...and spend them with my Biggest Fan.
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Sona and Kevin's Big Day!
Last weekend, before the big Wise County Reunion, Sona and Kevin tied the knot. It was a big suprise to most of the guests at Andrea's First Birthday Party, and everyone was excited to be at the Big Event. A few of us artfully ushered the guests outside to the pool, and once everyone was in place, the ceremony began. They picked a beautiful spot underneath some trees, and the minister talked them through the language of Love, Commitment, and Marriage. There were a few tears shed (in happiness of course), and lots of hugs afterwards. After over eight years of building a life together, eight years of writing their own story, this single moment of ceremony opened up a whole new chapter. Now they can add husband and wife to Mother and Father...Partner and Friend, but whatever their label to the world, they are most of all Sona and Kevin-and this is part of their happily ever after.
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