Still sick

Seriously, can I be healthy already?!

Sick, sick, sick

I know you've all been reading my mom's blog so you know I've been sick all week.  I've definitely surpassed her 3-day rule so she now ignores me instead of nurses me.  Not that I can blame her, this just sucks.  I'd like to say I'm getting better but the cough is just as present and as painful as it was on Monday.  Unfortunately, I have conferences this week, so it's time to suck it up and try to make it through a school-day, or as long as they'll let me stay before they kick me home!  Hopefully, I'll be better by Spring Break cause I don't want to spend my one week off hacking up a lung.  Even though you two have been saying kind of mean things about my sickness on mom's blog, thanks for taking care of me this week.  I really do appreciate it.  and mom, thanks for my mini-outing yesterday.  It was nice to finally get some fresh air and see the sun.

New dishes

Not much of excitement going on right now in my world.  Katie already blogged on the fun stuff (NCAAs and David Gray concert), so I figured I'd blog about my own little joy... new dishes! Katie and I were sick of her Ty Pennington dishes.  They'd seen better days and had pretty much run their course, so she decided to donate them to a local charity. We then went out and bought some fun square shaped plates at Shopko.  Cheap but cute is always the way to go right? We got 4 orange and 4 purple big plates, and 4 lime green and  4 blue little plates, figuring mix & match was the way to go. Unfortunately, we didn't really like the bowls that went with them, so we were forced to survive on two TP bowls, and two Fiesta bowls. 

So to remedy the situation, I decided to take advantage of the Bon's sale and a Christmas card from Pat & Glo to get some fun Fiestaware bowls.  Of course multi-colored as well.  Fiestaware is tied for my favorite kitchenware with Aranaware (which I also bought some new bowls and plates-4 of each).  Here's a picture of my cute new bowls- 2 of each color.  I'll put up a pic of my new Aranware when it arrives.

For mom

So my mom and I were at the book store the other day.  She was helping me find a present for my grandpa's birthday, and we were busy perusing.  We passed a display for Jean M. Auel books, and mom wondered whether she would ever publish the 6th book that was supposed to be in the series.  So imagine my surprise when I was on B&N website to find a book for my classroom and I saw a banner for said 6th book, which we were both convinced would never come out.  Mom, as of March 29th, your wait is over! The Land of Painted Caves is coming!

3-5

     I think I've been putting off this post because I can't believe I'm actually 35.  Seriously?! I certainly don't feel that old.
      I celebrated the big day with an Oscar-themed party.  Such a blessing to have so many loved ones (and thier kiddos) in one room.  We dressed up, cheered on our favorites, or if you're Katie, you went with the obvious choices instead of your heart, and ate, drank, and were merry.  The grandparents (Pat and Glo) braved the snow from Hayden Lake to join us.  Overall, everyone had a great time. 
     I have to admit, I love 35.  Other then continuing to try to lose weight, I couldn't be happier with who I am and what I'm doing.  I never thought that I would be happier and more confident in my 30's then I was in my 20's, but with them 1/2 way over, I really am.  I love who I am.  I love my friendships.  I love that I'm not scared to be myself, and that I am willing to walk away from someone or something that no longer makes me happy or fulfilled.  My life is full of wonderful moments and people.  I love teaching and coaching.  I love having summers off to do something that makes me happy.  I love that I get to spend lots of time with my mom and my sister Katie.  I love that I am a little bit selfish in doing things that I want to do. 
     I hope this year (and the next 5), continue to be filled with family and friends.  With travel and new adventures.  With professional and personal fulfillment.  And I hope that I see everyone of you!