bummer

Alas, it wasn't meant to be a happy birthday for me. Early yesterday a nasty stomach bug struck me down. I went home at 10 and stayed in bed (unless I was in the bathroom) the rest of the day. Crappy Birthday to me. :(

I still feel icky today, and luckily called in for a sub last night and sent sub plans to a colleague. It feels weird to be at home on a school day.

happy birthday to me!

yay! Tuesday is my birthday! I have a cute crown to wear to school tomorrow (if I can get past how silly I feel wearing it in front of other grown ups). Mr. Seaschell is taking me to Melting Pot for a yummy dinner on Friday, and my mom is getting me a lovely massage. Hurray for birthdays!

awww!

Isn't that the cutest thing you've ever seen?! This little penguin is for a friend for Christmas. I got the pattern from Lion Brand. They have some great stuff!

marley & me

I've just finished reading Marley & Me, a great memior of author John Grogan's life with his crazy dog Marley. I had my doubts in the beginning, but this book is about so much more than a Labrador with no manners. It's a poignant perspective on his foray into marriage and parenthood. I really loved this book and can't wait to see the movie!

my handiwork

I've been working on lots of gifts for Christmas... I can't show you most of them just in case the recipients follow my blog (ha ha, I'm just deluding myself). I really can't show you because I haven't taken pictures of most of them. :)

Here we go!

I made Donatello for a special person who had a giant THING for TMNT when he was just a little guy.

The snowmen are for my three fellow Kinder teachers at school... I love that I used the same pattern and procedures for each one, but they have individual looks and personalities. Fun!!

preparing for christmas!

I have been one busy little elf... I'm trying to fulfill a commitment to give all of my giftees at least one handmade item this year. Stay tuned for pictures!

play along!

Copy, paste and play along!

1. Where is your cell phone? In my purse
2. Your significant other? A brilliant computer dude
3. Your hair? in a messy bun
4. Your daughter? not yet an apple in my eye!
5. Your son? ditto #4
6. Your favorite thing? being creative
7. Your dream last night? freaky, even though I don't remember the details
8. Your favorite drink? sweet tea
9. Your goal? To be more organized, more prepared, and always right
10. The room you’re in? living room
11. Your church? don't have one right now
12. Your fear? dentists
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy, healthy and content
14. Where were you last night? At home with my hub
15. What you’re not? Patient
16. Muffins? honey oat from Mimi's
17. One of your wish list items? unlimited funds!
18. Where you grew up? all over Florida
19. The last thing you did? home visits to my kindergartner's families
20. What are you wearing? jeans, fleece vest, boots
21. Your TV? is on; hub's playing NCAA football on PS2
22. Your pets? one goldfish, his name is Superfish
23. Your computer? my lifeline
24. Your life? hectic
25. Your mood? currently contemplative
26. Missing someone? my mom
27. Your car? ford escape
28. Something you’re not wearing? I'm wearing all appropriate attire, from head to toe
29. Favorite store? Anyplace that inspires my creativity
30. Your summer? favorite time to be lazy!
31. Like(love) someone? my husband
32. Your favorite color? blue
33. Last time you laughed? earlier today
34. Last time you cried? I don't remember
35. Who will repost this? does anyone even read my blog?

uck

I've been sick the last few days... yesterday and today have been the worst. Sore throat, congestion, runny nose, cough, sneeze... I've got it all. On a high note, the Gators are kicking Vandy's butt. Go Gators!

grease is the word!

Don't we look fabulous?

happy halloween!

I think this is the busiest Halloween I've ever had! It started Friday morning when I went to a Tiny Tot Halloween something in a neighboring town with my friend J, her baby R, baby daddy B, and associated friends. R was dressed up as a lazy daisy and did a fabulous job acting the part. I swear she should be in movies.

Friday night Hub and I went to a Halloween party held by one of his co-workers... it was fairly uneventful. Tonight we're going to another party! This time, it's held by one of my co-workers, and I have a feeling that people won't be feeling any pain at this one.