I am very happy to say that the LONGEST month of the year is coming to a close (RIP January 2011). January feels like it has taken 13 months to pass and I couldn't be happier to see it come to an end on Tuesday morning! I have to say that this week has been very productive and I have learned many new things this week......
Most importantly I have learned (reiterated mostly) that life can change quickly, in an instance, in the blink of an eye....I learned of the passing of someone very close to my age which makes me realize just because I am not 80 yet, tomorrow is not guaranteed. I learned of a friends unfortunate misdiagnosis that has her patiently waiting for surgery to remove the foreign object that has settled in her body. I also, saw a random act of kindness this week that will not be forgotten anytime soon. I witnessed a young man in his late teens (I am guessing) pay it forward to a lady in front of him in line at the grocery store...now this may not be that uncommon, but the fact that he was young and that both parties were not of the same culture says a lot for the youth of America today and proves that people really do still have a heart!
I have cooked the past 2 nights with 2 new recipes that both were GOOD and EASY! Last night chicken roll....made with crescent rolls with buffalo chicken and cheese stuffed inside and baked for 10 minutes! Tonight chicken in the crock pot all day soaked in cream of chicken soup, then poured over penne pasta noodles...cook time 10 minutes! Cooking, eating and having the kitchen cleaned by 6...makes me feel WONDERFULLY productive!
Had 2 EC meetings today and 4 more tomorrow...mixed in with making good progress all week in the Language program, posting grades to good ol NCWise and administering 4 educational tests makes me feel WONDERFULLY productive!
I went to the Y Monday and walked for a couple of miles. I forced myself to go today after a 3:30 meeting and knowing Bryson was getting a haircut at 5. I asked myself as I was rushing to change clothes is it worth the next 30 minutes or should I just take a break....no break....I did another 2 miles...1/2 of it running!!! And I am very thankful I did because it made me feel WONDERFULLY productive!!
My darling husband told me tonight it was nice that I was acting like a wife again (for those who don't know...this is not a mean comment...this is how my husband and I keep each other in check, seriously)...he said that it was nice to come home to dinner 2 nights in a row and I have to agree life seems so much more accomplished when things are completed! So thanks dear for the sweet words...it makes me feel WONDERFULLY productive!
So I hope your week has been good to you!! I pray for those people that I mentioned above as well as their family and friends as they enter days ahead that are scary, sad and unpredictable! I pray for you too...for you to be able to feel WONDERFULLY productive in whatever way you see fit! I hope that you have a GREAT weekend and please join me in saying GOOD BYE to January 2011 :) Love you ALL!!!!!!!!! Alysha
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
So it's Wednesday!
Why is it that every time there is a holiday or it's a four day work week for some reason...the week takes 1500 times longer than a normal week??? It has been a crazy 2 days, but the week is almost over and then we can begin our whirlwind of no free weekends till March (YAY)!!! Things to do...makes me HAPPY!
So tomorrow is 12 weeks :) I am still struggling a little bit talking about it..because there is still a little fear there that something could happen...I wish my mind would settle and the thoughts would go away, but I guess everything will calm when the baby is here....although that seems like a LONG ways a way right now! So I am pondering a 5k this weekend...thoughts on this please!!!! I have been running (jogging) a little and I know that IF I decide to this that I will probably be last because I know that I don't want to push myself to the limit. I feel good when I am running, I just haven't gotten to 3 miles, so I wonder how well I would do. This is the run that I placed in last year at the beach, so I know the course, its flat and easy....I guess I just need to see how I feel.
We are going to the beach this weekend (thankfully)...need a little break from home and some shopping time with mom!!!! Hope you have lots of fun plans for the weekend!!!! Enjoy the rest of your week and thanks for reading my thoughts!! Love and Hugs :) Alysha
So tomorrow is 12 weeks :) I am still struggling a little bit talking about it..because there is still a little fear there that something could happen...I wish my mind would settle and the thoughts would go away, but I guess everything will calm when the baby is here....although that seems like a LONG ways a way right now! So I am pondering a 5k this weekend...thoughts on this please!!!! I have been running (jogging) a little and I know that IF I decide to this that I will probably be last because I know that I don't want to push myself to the limit. I feel good when I am running, I just haven't gotten to 3 miles, so I wonder how well I would do. This is the run that I placed in last year at the beach, so I know the course, its flat and easy....I guess I just need to see how I feel.
We are going to the beach this weekend (thankfully)...need a little break from home and some shopping time with mom!!!! Hope you have lots of fun plans for the weekend!!!! Enjoy the rest of your week and thanks for reading my thoughts!! Love and Hugs :) Alysha
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday Night Reflections......
The week ended much better than it started!!! We had school today in Alexander County and I accomplished a whole weeks worth of things in 2 days, somehow :) Tonight the boys are gone to Mooresville to the slot car track (don't ask me what they are or what it means b/c I don't know....all I know is that it takes up a lot of time).....so I am home pondering my Friday night and here are my thoughts.......
Remember when Friday nights meant sleepovers with pizza and TGIF on TV? I loved Friday nights filled with Full House and Family Matters. Then Saturday mornings meant CARTOONS....the good ones like the Flintstones, Chipmunks, Smurfs and even Ninja Turtles! The past few mornings I have gone into work on delay which has given me the opportunity to catch up on Saved by the Bell!!! Can you believe that Zach Morris is pushing 40?? I have to say that the 80s and 90s were the BEST!!!!! Heck we are the generation that 1st got Nintendo and silly bands were nothing compared to slap bracelets and swatch watches. I miss those days....especially tonight when I am flipping for something meaningful to watch.
I read something funny/strange the other day (you may have seen it too), it was on Yahoo and it listed things that babies born in 2011 will never know.....watches (replaced with smart phones for the exact time), newspapers (replaced with the INTERNET), film cameras (replaced with digital) and a retirement plan (replaced with the nation's debt)! Those were just a few, but it is crazy to think that the things that made life so fun and easy back in "the days" are slowly dwindling away. I find myself sometimes at school referring to things even from the late 90s and the kids look at me kind of crazy and then I remember most of them were born in the 20th century....DUH!
I have also been thinking about Bryson's Birthday (which I am probably pretty sure you already knew that)...most know that I like to throw parties, so its a BIG deal for me when planning something as special as the day my boy was born. Someone asked the other day....why do I insist on making such a big deal about it? Well because there will come a time in his life where he will look back and remember how much fun his childhood was and how his mom and dad thought that he was the BEST thing ever and wanted everyone else in the world to celebrate with them! I love to see his face light up as well as the kids that are there to celebrate with him while they are all having fun! I remember my 6th birthday party (a few of you out there may remember as well b/c my mom didn't just invite a few kids, we had the WHOLE class on the invite list)....so anyways I had a Mickey and Minnie cake with a staircase...I remember getting a pair of pink sunglasses and running laps around my house with all my party guests chasing me...why? because they were there to celebrate me. Then I think it was my 9th bday we had a slumber party and dressed Wesley up in purple tights, a leotard, tap shoes and cotton balls for boobs. It is fond memories like those that Bryson will remember one day and that is the reason why I make such a BIG deal about a party!
So after a trip down memory lane and thinking of how great the good ol days were (not that these days are bad....life is just different when you are pushing 30)....I guess I shall find a way to entertain myself for the night. I hope that you and your families have an excellent long weekend. And remember to cherish memories always because they truly are what make you smile.....Thanks for reading my blast from the past.....
Final thought: We watched Temple Grandin last night, the real life story of a lady diagnosed with Autism in the early 50s (1st case was in 1948) and her 2 quotes that stick out: every door leads to a new journey....and different BUT not less! I loved the movie and highly recommend!
Have a great night :) Love and Fun for the weekend, Alysha
Remember when Friday nights meant sleepovers with pizza and TGIF on TV? I loved Friday nights filled with Full House and Family Matters. Then Saturday mornings meant CARTOONS....the good ones like the Flintstones, Chipmunks, Smurfs and even Ninja Turtles! The past few mornings I have gone into work on delay which has given me the opportunity to catch up on Saved by the Bell!!! Can you believe that Zach Morris is pushing 40?? I have to say that the 80s and 90s were the BEST!!!!! Heck we are the generation that 1st got Nintendo and silly bands were nothing compared to slap bracelets and swatch watches. I miss those days....especially tonight when I am flipping for something meaningful to watch.
I read something funny/strange the other day (you may have seen it too), it was on Yahoo and it listed things that babies born in 2011 will never know.....watches (replaced with smart phones for the exact time), newspapers (replaced with the INTERNET), film cameras (replaced with digital) and a retirement plan (replaced with the nation's debt)! Those were just a few, but it is crazy to think that the things that made life so fun and easy back in "the days" are slowly dwindling away. I find myself sometimes at school referring to things even from the late 90s and the kids look at me kind of crazy and then I remember most of them were born in the 20th century....DUH!
I have also been thinking about Bryson's Birthday (which I am probably pretty sure you already knew that)...most know that I like to throw parties, so its a BIG deal for me when planning something as special as the day my boy was born. Someone asked the other day....why do I insist on making such a big deal about it? Well because there will come a time in his life where he will look back and remember how much fun his childhood was and how his mom and dad thought that he was the BEST thing ever and wanted everyone else in the world to celebrate with them! I love to see his face light up as well as the kids that are there to celebrate with him while they are all having fun! I remember my 6th birthday party (a few of you out there may remember as well b/c my mom didn't just invite a few kids, we had the WHOLE class on the invite list)....so anyways I had a Mickey and Minnie cake with a staircase...I remember getting a pair of pink sunglasses and running laps around my house with all my party guests chasing me...why? because they were there to celebrate me. Then I think it was my 9th bday we had a slumber party and dressed Wesley up in purple tights, a leotard, tap shoes and cotton balls for boobs. It is fond memories like those that Bryson will remember one day and that is the reason why I make such a BIG deal about a party!
So after a trip down memory lane and thinking of how great the good ol days were (not that these days are bad....life is just different when you are pushing 30)....I guess I shall find a way to entertain myself for the night. I hope that you and your families have an excellent long weekend. And remember to cherish memories always because they truly are what make you smile.....Thanks for reading my blast from the past.....
Final thought: We watched Temple Grandin last night, the real life story of a lady diagnosed with Autism in the early 50s (1st case was in 1948) and her 2 quotes that stick out: every door leads to a new journey....and different BUT not less! I loved the movie and highly recommend!
Have a great night :) Love and Fun for the weekend, Alysha
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
**Snow**Days** are making me NEGATIVE.
***The 1st 2 paragraphs were from yesterday...when I was a little more positive than today!
Well....well....the question is how long till this winter weather is gone and the state on NC can resume normalcy again??? No offense to the snow lovers out there...but it can't come soon enough. I am not really a fan of possibly using Spring Break the 2nd week of January nor am I for Saturday school, so sorry again but the sun shining and the temp above freezing tomorrow would make me much happier.
So what have we done today....well eat, eat and eat....therefore another reason I don't need to be sitting home. Of course we ventured out today because my husband is just like my father and driving in snowy conditions is like a sport for the both of them. First trip was to town for FOOD, of course, and also to see how bad the roads actually were. Then we made a trip to the Home Depot later this afternoon. I was able to accomplish a lot of planning for the Birthday party today and probably spent a little too much money on Ebay.
Today is Tuesday 1-11-11 and I am bored out of my mind. I hate to be negative, but I can't take this. The house is cleaned out from my over the weekend projects and there are only a couple of things that I can think left to do...considering we cleaned behind the couches and washed walls yesterday. I guess that I should be enjoying this time off, but I am really struggling at this point. This reaffirms that my job is very important to my sanity and everyone elses that is around me! Bryson is enjoying the day pulling out Christmas toys and wearing shorts and short sleeves (see even my kid is ready for summer). I can't stop thinking that my calendar at work is now 2 days behind and the chances of it being 3 days behind are pretty clear.
Okay I am done...I hope....I think.....I am going to get up and put on a happy face and be thankful that we have power, heat, food and meaningless TV shows to watch. I hope that you are enjoying your time and maybe tomorrow life can resume in Statesville and surrounding areas :) Be careful & enjoy the weather (if this is your favorite season)! Sincerely trying to be more upbeat, Alysha
Well....well....the question is how long till this winter weather is gone and the state on NC can resume normalcy again??? No offense to the snow lovers out there...but it can't come soon enough. I am not really a fan of possibly using Spring Break the 2nd week of January nor am I for Saturday school, so sorry again but the sun shining and the temp above freezing tomorrow would make me much happier.
So what have we done today....well eat, eat and eat....therefore another reason I don't need to be sitting home. Of course we ventured out today because my husband is just like my father and driving in snowy conditions is like a sport for the both of them. First trip was to town for FOOD, of course, and also to see how bad the roads actually were. Then we made a trip to the Home Depot later this afternoon. I was able to accomplish a lot of planning for the Birthday party today and probably spent a little too much money on Ebay.
Today is Tuesday 1-11-11 and I am bored out of my mind. I hate to be negative, but I can't take this. The house is cleaned out from my over the weekend projects and there are only a couple of things that I can think left to do...considering we cleaned behind the couches and washed walls yesterday. I guess that I should be enjoying this time off, but I am really struggling at this point. This reaffirms that my job is very important to my sanity and everyone elses that is around me! Bryson is enjoying the day pulling out Christmas toys and wearing shorts and short sleeves (see even my kid is ready for summer). I can't stop thinking that my calendar at work is now 2 days behind and the chances of it being 3 days behind are pretty clear.
Okay I am done...I hope....I think.....I am going to get up and put on a happy face and be thankful that we have power, heat, food and meaningless TV shows to watch. I hope that you are enjoying your time and maybe tomorrow life can resume in Statesville and surrounding areas :) Be careful & enjoy the weather (if this is your favorite season)! Sincerely trying to be more upbeat, Alysha
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Random things from the 1st week of January!
It has been a really, quick, successful, productive week!!! Lots accomplished with my kids this week...a little paperwork accomplished as well. Getting back into a routine...although I would love to sleep just a little later, has been the best thing for the Derting's. Schedules and things to accomplish makes me feel better mentally, physically and emotionally.
I should also mention that I made it to 10 weeks today :) :) :) I am so excited and thankful to be at this place and to this point. I am still hoping and praying that everything is going as it should since we don't go back to the doctor for a couple of weeks. We swam Monday and I walked a couple of miles yesterday and I am a little tired, but feel so much better than the past weeks and I can only hope that it will continue to go up hill from here!!
I have gotten a little bit of a head start on the upcoming 5th Birthday party....invites are on the way.....I just need to nail down a race car......anyone out there that can help me with that??????
What was I thinking........I decided that we will be decluttering and spring cleaning this weekend at the Derting's!!! Why did I decide this? What was I thinking? Well I am thinking that 1/2 the clothes I pulled out of Bryson's closet don't fit and the broken toys need to find a new home too......and the Christmas goodies that are left need to go......and my closet needs an overhaul with maternity clothes not skinny jeans (oh that reminds me.....today a 2nd grader told me that I looked like Barbie......I NOW LOVE HIM FOREVER....today I wore maternity pants for the 1st time, so that kid has NO idea what those simple words meant to me) sorry for the side note.....Brooks' closet could use a little attention.....bathroom cabinets and closets need a cleaning out......and the fridge needs major attention......so for anyone out there that doesn't have fun plans for the weekend, please feel free to drop by... :)
So here I am typing away and procrastinating my many projects.....but I needed to write a little to clear my mind. I hope that you have a started off the year on a positive note and that you are sticking to your New Year's Resolution. I have to admit that I didn't make one......maybe that way I want let myself down when I don't accomplish it. Remember being positive is the best way to be because negativity only makes you miserable....and miserable to be around. Also, from the new Oprah Network (which I am kind of loving)....."every good idea comes from a problem needing a solution"......ponder that one! Much Love to YOU!!! Alysha
I should also mention that I made it to 10 weeks today :) :) :) I am so excited and thankful to be at this place and to this point. I am still hoping and praying that everything is going as it should since we don't go back to the doctor for a couple of weeks. We swam Monday and I walked a couple of miles yesterday and I am a little tired, but feel so much better than the past weeks and I can only hope that it will continue to go up hill from here!!
I have gotten a little bit of a head start on the upcoming 5th Birthday party....invites are on the way.....I just need to nail down a race car......anyone out there that can help me with that??????
What was I thinking........I decided that we will be decluttering and spring cleaning this weekend at the Derting's!!! Why did I decide this? What was I thinking? Well I am thinking that 1/2 the clothes I pulled out of Bryson's closet don't fit and the broken toys need to find a new home too......and the Christmas goodies that are left need to go......and my closet needs an overhaul with maternity clothes not skinny jeans (oh that reminds me.....today a 2nd grader told me that I looked like Barbie......I NOW LOVE HIM FOREVER....today I wore maternity pants for the 1st time, so that kid has NO idea what those simple words meant to me) sorry for the side note.....Brooks' closet could use a little attention.....bathroom cabinets and closets need a cleaning out......and the fridge needs major attention......so for anyone out there that doesn't have fun plans for the weekend, please feel free to drop by... :)
So here I am typing away and procrastinating my many projects.....but I needed to write a little to clear my mind. I hope that you have a started off the year on a positive note and that you are sticking to your New Year's Resolution. I have to admit that I didn't make one......maybe that way I want let myself down when I don't accomplish it. Remember being positive is the best way to be because negativity only makes you miserable....and miserable to be around. Also, from the new Oprah Network (which I am kind of loving)....."every good idea comes from a problem needing a solution"......ponder that one! Much Love to YOU!!! Alysha
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