Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Just Checking In

Hey there!

No, I have not gone away or quit blogging. Life has just been a little crazier than normal and somehow, unfortunately, my blogging got left behind.

Let's see...what have I been doing lately?

We celebrated my son's 4th birthday at Chuck E Cheese's this weekend and I am happy to report, everyone survived. It was our son's first official party where he invited friends. Let's just say, he is now a fan of birthday parties and the gifts that come along with it. We had a great time. I must say though, I am amazed at how many kids do not want a big stuffed mouse coming towards them unaware. Not that I blame them. Lots of running, yells and tears when Chuck E Cheese came out to do the whole "Happy Birthday" routine complete with dancing and singing. Maybe the restaurant could just get rid of the mouse and keep everything else. Sounds like a good plan to me.

On Monday I had another chance to substitute in my daughter's kindergarten class. I am happy to report that the second time is definately easier than the first. Experience gave me the upper hand this time. I could remain firm when faced with the dilemma, "What do we do if one of the door holder/flag holders is absent?" or how to respond to the question of "Teacher may we put our nap mats by each other during rest time?" I was so naive the first time, but not this time. I had a great day and love those little kids.

The birthday boy must have worn himself out as he's been sick the past couple of days with a fever, cough and congestion. He must feel sort of okay because we still managed to get in five games of CandyLand on Wednesday, of which I only won one. I didn't even rig the game.

My oldest has been enjoying the Karate kids class he takes after school once a week. (Sister takes the class too, but I get the impression she's in it more for the social aspect of it...her best friend from her kindergarten class is in karate too) The oldest has been showing us the moves they learn. Jackie Chan better watch out.

Hope all is well for you all. Drop by when you get a chance, I'd love to hear from you.
Take care,
Julie

4 comments:

D... said...

Sounds like a fun kind of busy! The best kind. :)

I hope your baby feels 100% soon!

Thanks for Team Pajama Mamas support! Hee!

Anonymous said...

julie - hello! i haven't been on blogs much here lately, and i've missed your musings! :-) i've been obsessed with facebook - it's always something with me! i'm glad you're doing some subbing! i love to be in the kids' classes! i'm helping with an art project tomorrow and i was in tuesday helping with picture day! we got free packages because of that one, it's like i got paid! i miss you and i'm so grateful for these blogs! you guys take care & i love a miss you all. can't believe pete is 4 already. love-case

Emmy said...

Glad to hear from you, girl, I was wondering where you went! Hope life slows down a little for you (if that's what you want). Big hugs!

Suzie said...

So glad things are going so well. Ive been having a hard time finding time to blog lately myself