Week In The Life - Thursday's Words & Photos

It doesn't matter how many times I tell the girls, they still use my half-bath to get ready in.  They think it's their own personal dressing room.  

I was able to throw in a load of laundry before running out the door.

Today was one of the few days that we didn't have to anywhere right after school.  Lillian took advantage of it and played some games.  The downside to the Chromebook is that they think they can get on whenever they want to.

Hubby worked a different shift today so he was already gone by the time I got home.  I had a few moments to relax before heading out again.

Tonight is graduation for UAS.  I volunteered to help my friend serve food and cleanup.  I wish there were just as many people willing to help.  It's hard when you're one of a few people who are willing to stay as it makes for a long night.

I was able to sneak in and see part of the graduation.  I'm just one year away from crossing that stage.  It's been a long year, but listening to the speeches, it was just the motivation I needed to know it's much closer than I realize.

Afterwards, I took my amazing friend out for drinks.  The poor girl has been so sick and yet pushed through to finish the semester and run graduation.  It was so nice to sit and celebrate the end of the semester.  I am so bad about taking off my makeup so tonight I made sure that I got it all off.  I fell into bed and watched another episode of Grey's.  Hubby came home and we both passed out.

Week In The Life - Wednesday Words & Photos

The day started off like any other.  I did have a meeting at the college with my boss and professors who are willing to help with CyberPatriot trainings next year.  This is a program that I believe in and have been a part of for three years.  On the way back to the school I stopped gas and a Starbucks.  The Mango Black Tea Lemonade is my fave summer drink.  And I had leftover pizza - perfect match for lunch.

One of the things I love at this time of year is all of the cool projects that the teachers do with the kids.  The school year is usually so busy with specific standards and lessons that teachers don't have much time for fun projects.  

When I got home, my iPsy was at the mailbox.  It is one of my favorite times during the month.  I love to see what products are in my bag.  This is one of my favorites because the bag is super cute and each item is one I will use.  

My evening included a Capital Planning Committee meeting for the school district.  It's very scary how the state has cut so much funding from education.  This committee is coming up with a proposal to bring to the board in a few weeks.  Building structures and technology are the items that need immediate attention.  

I finished off the evening with book club.  I have missed the last two and it was so nice to be able to sit around and discuss the book.  Of course we also talk about what's going on in our lives.  

A teenage boy means it is hard to get a photo of him.  This was as good as it was getting tonight.  

For the first time in a long time we went to bed together.  Hubby works nights so I only get two nights a week with him.  I was was wonderful to be able to lay next to him and know I didn't have to get up and do any work.

Week In The Life - Tuesday's Words & Photos

Some mornings I have time to turn on GMA.  I cannot wait till summer when I can enjoy an entire two hours and not have to leave the house!

Lillian is not a morning person and it takes several tries to get her up and moving.  She has been like this since she was really little.

After a long night of working, today calls for my Greens.  I may need a second dose after work.

Again, no car photo is complete without those two being silly.  I don't know what's going to happen next year when Victoria goes off to high school.  Mornings are filled with these two laughing and creating musical.lys

I love the view driving to work.  I love the wide open spaces and depending on the weather sometimes there is a nice fog.  Either way, the view cannot be matched.

I didn't think I would last the day without an XL coffee.  I rarely stop for coffee, but today was an exception.  The Starbucks is the opposite way, so I don't always get to stop there.  

Today I'm at the girls' school.  More small projects to complete.  I am going to have to email my boss and ask what else I can work on.  

I stopped in at the library and the teacher had her Title 1 group doing word bingo.  It is amazing to see the growth that the kids have made.

This is what my normal sleeping patterns look like.  I try to catch up on the weekends, but that may not always happen.  My work week is where I loose a lot of sleep depending on the projects I have to do for school.  

The highlight of my day was watching Lillian run and finish in the top 3.  She loves to run and I cannot wait to see what she does next year.

And my semester is done!!  Somehow I made it all the way through.  Now to sit and wait for grades.  That is always the hardest part.

I survived the end of the day and somehow I am still standing.  Oh, and can I just say that my Younique lip stain lasts all day!!  

Week In The Life - Monday's Words & Photos

After a late night of homework, it was really hard to get out of bed.  I barely heard Gabriel leave the house get to get on the bus.  I got a late start which means I'm usually running behind.

I have piles of clothes in my room mainly because I don't have room in my closet.  I need to find a place for my scarves that are taking up so much room.  With all my piles, it is hard to find what I'm going to wear to work.  

It's been a struggle to get Victoria to eat breakfast or any meal.  She is trying to eat healthy, but also doesn't understand that you have to eat every meal and small snack in between.

My day is spent at a different site.  I work IT and work on any issues teachers and staff may have.  I am very lucky in that I am able to work my hours around my school schedule.  Some days are super busy and some are slow.  With the end of the year quickly approaching, my days are spend doing some behind the scenes work.

I love going back to my daughters' school at the end of the day.  The secretary is just amazing at how she can do a million things at once.  And she always does it with a smile on her face!

Tonight we had a fundraiser for the swim team.  My favorite pizza is the pesto from there.  I was able to get there early enough where didn't have to wait long.  

I had to leave to make it down to the band concert.  Even though Gabriel is in high school, is old band teacher invited past students to come back and play.  The band teacher is so amazing and it really says something that students jump at the chance to come back and play for her.  It also means I get to enjoy social time with some wonderful moms!!

And my evening wraps up with more homework.  I have one last paper for my honors program to finish up.  It meant that I stayed up till 3am.

Week In The Life - Sunday's Words & Photos

This is my second time documenting my week.  Last time I got all the photos taken, just haven't put it all together.  This time, my goal is to put the whole project together.  

I started with today, Mother's Day. I started off the day sleeping in, which is rare because our weekends are always so busy.   Hubby was able to take a nap after work.

We decided to head up to Tucson to have sushi for Mother's Day.  We usually don't go out of town just for food, but it was something I really wanted.

The buffet was so good, as usual.  The only thing we didn't appreciate was the higher price just because it was Mother's Day.  We told the kids they had better eat $20 worth of food each.

Our next stop was Bookman's.  I love this place because they have tons of books and I could stay in there forever.  I had a bunch to exchange, but they only took some of them.  The girls each found a book. Victoria took this photo and I'm really glad she did because I don't think I would have thought to take a photo like this.

Our next stop was Eegees.  This is always our last stop before heading home.  The drinks are the real reason why we stop there.  This month's flavor is Orange Dream.

We made one last stop before heading home and that was to wash the van.  It really needed it after weeks on the road.  If we lived in Tucson I would sign up for the monthly deal.

Any time they see the camera, this is the response I get.  I'm hoping it's a phase that passes.

After coming home, Lillian remembered that she had homework to do.  My children love to wait till the last min to do their projects.  I can also see that no one has wiped off the table in awhile.  

The girls made me a gorgeous flower out of jolly ranchers.  I'm not sure how long this will last next to me before I eat it.

My evening finished up with my last weekend that I will have to do homework.  I have three finals and one paper left. I cannot wait to enjoy evenings and weekends with things I want to do.