New Look

So what do you think of the new design? I've been trying to learn how to create my own blog templates. I did not make this one, I haven't figured out the technical stuff yet. But I did find some sites with free templates. The one I have is from pyzam.com (see the link below the banner) They have lots to choose from.
I am very busy this week I "volunteered" to make a scrapbook for the office manager at the school. After not scrapping for the last year it is very difficult to get started again. This will be a good thing though, it will kick start me. Hopefully I will be able to retain the motivation. Wish me luck!

Andrew's Awards

Tuesday was the award assembly, Andrew received the A-B Honor Roll and the 100% Attendance awards.

I am so very proud of him.







Andrew with his two certificates








Andrew and his teacher the adorable Ms. Stone









Here are some of Andrew's classmates. left to right. Sean, Andrew, Victor, Janetsa, and Andrew's best friend Peyton.

Proud Mom

Week 2 Day 1
Andrew came home with exciting news today. For the first time he has made the "A-B" honor roll. I cannot tell you how great that feels. It is a testement to his teacher Ms. Stone. Being happy and comfortable in his classroom environment has made such a difference. Even knowing that there is so much more that I could (should) be doing to make sure that he is doing his best in his school work, I am relieved that he is doing so well.
Happy happy day.

Learning to FLY

I have started a fabulous program that promotes cleaning and organizing your home with baby steps. This link http://flylady.com/pages/beginbabysteps.asp will send you directly to the baby steps page.
The key to this system is forming new healthy habits with baby steps and a great support system. I have gathered a group of friends and family who like me are lost in the clutter and chaos of our homes.
I started the program yesterday. Yes I know it is only the second day and I haven't had time to burn out yet. But the steps are easily controlable just remember slow and steady wins the race. Do not jump ahead thinking "I've got to get more done."
I truly had a significant impact on how I spent my day today. Those who know me know that I am bi-polar and some days just getting out of bed and washing my face seem almost insurmoutable. I was able to easily talk myself out of the sludge and improved my day.

So any of you who are interested please come Fly with me.

Why did I start this blog?

Week 1, Day 1

Sooo, basically I only started this blog because I wanted to post comments to my sister Erin's blog http://www.ncwoodys.blogspot.com/. And since I had to sign up I figured I would make my own. Erin's blog btw is amazing, she truly has inspired me.


The problem is what do I say? I mean I have never been good at keeping a journal and that's private. What can I write about that anyone can read? What if I sound stupid (which is my biggest ANT (automatic negative thought) I'll get into that later) And truly my life is totally boring. But on the flip side everyone thinks they may be stupid or boring at one time or another so why should I leave myself out?

I also love being able to check out what's happening with my sisters as they all have blogs now (check the links) so of course they would love to check out what's happening with us.

So what it really boils down to is peer pressure, yup my sisters have one so I have to have one too! How mature is that? Just kidding.

When I really sit down and think about it there is at least one thing that is funny or interesting that happens everyday. Most of this of course comes from Andrew the nut. Here is the most recent.

The other morning Wayne was up (horribly early as usual) and heard Andrew talking so he checked on him. Andrew was talking in his sleep and said "I was the first person to taste it on Mars." I would love to know what he was dreaming!

What the?

It has been 14 months since I started this and then did nothing. How lame-o.

I am going to post every week and see if that gets my creativity flowing. So hang on they might start out boring, but I'll keep on trucking so please stick with me.