Hello Virtual World! Long time no type! I've been meaning to update my blog. I really, truly have. I hope all of my virtual viewers out there can forgive me for leaving you hanging with the goings on in my life. I know you are sitting on pins and needles to find out what I've been up to this week. So the wait is over...here goes...
Amber made my day on Thursday with her outfit. She made me giggle! Plaid and Stripes...who does this? Amber! I even took a picture to share with all of you! It reminds me of the days when my mom dressed me in stripes and polka dots...it's just wrong to mix patterns like this. You can't tell in the picture, but she actually has plaid earrings on, too. Go ahead, you all may laugh out loud. I know I did! Seeing Amber walking down the hall, you are guaranteed a smile, no matter how bad your day may have been! Thanks, Amber!
Friday, I had a Thirty-One party. For those of you who don't know, I sell Thirty-One products. It's an amazing company to work for. I earn my extra money by partying! How do you earn yours? Want to join my team to make a few extra bucks? Let me know! You can check out my website to view our products, customer specials, or hostess specials. www.mythirtyone.com/jenniferpearce My party was great. I love going to my Thirty-One parties. It gives me a chance to socialize with adults and meet new people. You don't have to live around here to have a party either! I can send you a hostess packet and you can have a catalog party. By being a hostess, you can take advantage of the month's hostess special, you can earn FREE items, and you can earn half price items!
For hosting a $500 party (which is really easy to do!) The hostess can get the Cindy Tote (Retail Value of $68) for only $34, the Weekender Tote (Retail Value of $72) for only $36, and the Super Sassy Sac (Retail Value of $54) for only $27. Then, on top of all those awesome savings...the hostess can get the Large Utility Tote (Retail Value of $29.50), the Thermal Tote (Retai Value of $14), the Wristlet Wallet (Retail Value of $10), the Zipper Pouch (Retail Value of ($12), and the Coin Purse (Retail Value of $10) for FREE!!! All of these great products would only cost the hostess $97.50 plus tax; whereas, the retail value is $269.50 plus tax and shipping! Check out this picture of all the stuff you could get!
Now that I have given you all my Thirty-One spill...on to other things in my life...
This was my first week taking over for a teacher that had her baby on Monday. Andrew was born Monday at about 4:30PM. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. I went to visit Michelle yesterday to fill her in on grades and plans and all that other teacher jargin. However, the real reason I was there was to see precious little Andrew. He really is a doll. For those of you that know me, I have not been around babies too much. The last baby to be born into my family was when I was about 9 and some of my friends are just now starting families. Anywho...Michelle joked about me needing to change his diaper since I have NEVER changed a baby's diaper in my life. I'd like to keep it that way for a little while, at least. So, I graciously declined the offer. I did watch, so I did get a lesson on changing a little boy's diaper. You definitely have to watch out for that fountain! Andrew does not like to be naked so as soon as Michelle undressed his bottom, he started crying. As soon as she got his footsies back into his little outfit, he calmed right back down. Then, we went out on the deck so she could give him his bottle in the nice, warm sun. After the bottle was empty (he's definitely a healthy eater), Michelle handed him over to me. Ahhhh! Holding a new born! Andrew and I sat in the sun together for I know at least 30 minutes. But, to tell you the truth, I think I could have sat there forever. His soft baby skin and baby smell is like heaven. I am ready for Stephanie, a close friend of mine, to have Clifton Davis! She is due May 3rd. I might, just might, practice my diaper changing skills on that little guy! We'll see, I'm not promising anything!
After spending time with Andrew, I went to Greenwood and checked out Burkes Outlet, a new store that moved into the old Goodies building. I didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked in there because I spent so much time with Andrew, but that's ok! I found some cute coasters with a P on them for outside on our deck for the summertime!
After my short venture into Greenwood, I made my way to Calhoun Falls for a Thirty-One team meeting. My GPS (Her name is Gigi, just fyi) kept telling me to turn on these roads that did not look like roads at all, they looked like someone's gravel driveway. So, I refused to turn down these roads, which upsets Gigi and she begins her "Recalculating..." routine. Anywho...I got on a road that was a road and she told me that I had arrived at my destination, but the house did not look like the house we should be meeting at. I was thankful to have cell phone service out in the middle of nowhere! So, I called Ashley, who had no idea where she was going either, but she did have Kayla's phone number, this is the girl that's hose we were going to. I called Kayla and she got me back on the right track and I made it to the meeting not too terribly late.
Later today, my plans are to go to Nicole's house, see my babies (Emily and Connor), and do some clogging! We learned the first part of our dance Wednesday, now we need to practice so we'll have it down by this coming Wednesday so we can learn more of our dance. Our song is Southern Voices by Tim McGraw. LOVE IT!
Today was my first time ever teaching PE. I was worried about this one because students just seem to go nuts in PE. I don't work well n chaos, even if it is organized chaos. So, My day began with 1st, then 2nd, and finally 3rd graders. We played Musical Spots (much like musical chairs) and basketball. The day seemed to be going well. After lunch, the dreaded 5th grade came in. As many of you know, my degree is in Early Childhood Education; therefore, 5th grade is a little beyond my comfort zone. Anywho, after only a few rude comments by students who believe they are grown, the class ended and I got some kindergartners! What a relief! I love kindergarten! They're so innocent and sweet (most of the time). My day ended with fourth grade. I wound up with 2 classes in there and they all played basketball. It wasn't very eventful. Needless to say, I was not cut out to be a PE teacher. I thought I would post a picture of my classroom for the day. One positvie thing I could say is it was HUGE! I would love to have a classroom that big! I would be able to fit all of my stuff in there and my brother, Michael, wouldn't complain about having to store it in his building.
Hooray for Day 3! It has been a long day. I started the day back with my kindergartners from yesterday. Then, my day continued as I taught my wonderful 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in after school. I teach cooking as an enrichment class. I'm enjoying it and the kids seem to really love cooking. We're making BLT Hot Dogs on Thursday. Perhaps I will post a picture. You would think that my day would end with after school, right? Wrong. I was enlisted to babysit a rambunctious four year old. He definitely kept me on my toes for an hour or so. We played, watched Pink Panther, and then watched Whispers: An Elephant's Tale. My picture today is of Pink Panther. Why? You may ask. Well, it's because I haven't watched Pink Panther in a long, long, LONG time! We had Pink Panther projected onto the smart board, so it was like being in the movie theaters. Minus the popcorn and candy (which was needed because I was starving!) The theme song to Pink Panther is playing over and over in my head as I type this blog. Dun, dun-dun...
Day 2 has been beautiful. Unfortunately, I couldn't spend all day outside because I had to teach a room full of kindergartners. They kept life interesting though. With the many "Miss Jennifer"s, Dr. Seuss stories, and basic addition facts, I was entertained by 15 five year olds. We went out to recess and I think I could have stayed right there on that bench in the Spring sunshine for hours. I could have daydreamed about laying in a hammock reading a wonderful Nicholas Sparks tale, of course, I would have daydreamed about all this if my full, undivided attention wasn't on my precious little kindergartners. Who wouldn't love being a teacher? I love it! Anywho...moving on. The random thoughts before this have nothing to do with my random picture of the day, but I thought I would share.
I actually have two pictures today. Both were taken from my car. Immediately after leaving school, I opened my sunroof to let the warm, inviting, Spring sunshine pour into my car. This feeling is one like no other. The wind is blowing through your hair, the sunshine is shining in without be obstructed by the glass of the windows. It's the feeling of pure freedom.
After my short venture into Greenwood, I made my way to Calhoun Falls for a Thirty-One team meeting. My GPS (Her name is Gigi, just fyi) kept telling me to turn on these roads that did not look like roads at all, they looked like someone's gravel driveway. So, I refused to turn down these roads, which upsets Gigi and she begins her "Recalculating..." routine. Anywho...I got on a road that was a road and she told me that I had arrived at my destination, but the house did not look like the house we should be meeting at. I was thankful to have cell phone service out in the middle of nowhere! So, I called Ashley, who had no idea where she was going either, but she did have Kayla's phone number, this is the girl that's hose we were going to. I called Kayla and she got me back on the right track and I made it to the meeting not too terribly late.
