welcome back kotter

It's good to be back online for a bit. I feel like it has been months since i last blogged... oh wait, it has! lol. Sorry ladies. I gave up my internet at home for a bit and have been avoiding getting it back on, but now I think I'm ready, besides I'm so behind on how everyone is doing.

Well, I can hardly believe we are in the middle of November. 2009 is nearly over?!? It's just crazy to think about where we were just one year ago. I mean we have really come a far way in just a short amount of time. I will say though, that pushing through this year without my girls right by my side has been different. I can't say how much I have missed having you all around. Although I am glad everyone is venturing out on their own, I am reminded often just how much you all mean to me. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I offer you all this:

Amanda: Thank you for being such a caring friend, and for helping to remind me each day that we all work better when we have the support of others. Not just to lean on for ourselves, but to reach out and support them along the way.

Bri: Thank you for being the anchor that you are. Thank you for your strength and perseverance, and thank you for helping me see the simple joys in life. You are a lovely person inside and out.

Kate: Thank you for your smile and good natured attitude about life. You inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and reach for the stars! Whenever I get nervous about taking a risk, I think to myself, "If Kate can move to Denver.... I can do certainly handle this situation!" So thank you for motivating me (even from a far).

And to Dawn: Thank you for reminding me to give thanks to a higher power each day. You remind me to stay centered and not take life for granted.

I know I haven't been very present these past few months, but I hope you all know how much you I appreciate each of you.

Thank you for being such super friends. :)

With Love,

cough cough cough

So I am fed up, tired, and now getting sick. You will be happy to know that I am going about life anyway. Even if I get swine flu, I will go to school. I wouldn't want to be yelled at for getting sick and leaving the kids. (LOL) I am feeling ok not great I have this lovely cough I can't get rid of. I don't know if that is making me less tolerable of people or if i am just sick of this push in dealing with other teachers who are not doing anything to help my kids. There are a lot of changes happening at my school this year and people are angry and annoyed. Anyway, BRI how is the job! (p.s. how did you get all those animals in your farm?) I am so sad that I didn't get to see you all. I miss you soooooo much and wish you worked with me again. Let me know about your lives!!

Amanda