May

So I know I am jumping the gun because April is not over, but YAY another month down. We have 15 weeks left until we get to see Toby again and I am so excited!!

May is going to be a biggie for me. Personally I am going crazy on how good it feels to reach your goals and set higher standards for myself.

I ran 2 miles in 19 minutes today!! I might have blown out my knee but it was all I could do to not fall off the treadmill and have the making of my "most embarrasing moment". I also have to say that I am getting some pretty awesome arms and shoulders. Still have to work on those abs, but not quite willing to give up my soda completly.

I have made it into Mosiah in the Book of Mormon, which is awesome considering as a family we are still in 2nd Nephi where I feel completly confused. I am excited also that we have been studying the Preach my Gospel manual and as a family are excited about sharing the gospel

I did get two digital scrapbook things done, but not put to music yet, like I would like them. In May would like to finish two more years, and also make two more DVDs to send to Toby to make sure he knows we have not forgotten him and love him tremendously.

Mary Kay however was a different story. I did hold some appts, but not at the level I desire. I was too busy helping others out, so I am excited about refocusing on that goal.

I have a physical on the 7th of May and am pretty optimistic. They are going to do some blood work, and hopefully tell me how I am doing physically to keep up my workout pace. I am still getting sick and am actually getting very weak some days, but the Lord bolsters me up and makes me capable to reach higher and work harder.

I am loving my calling as Primary Chorister (mind you they changed the primary presidency on sunday). It is very exciting and helps me remember how much music really can change how you feel and act.

May is going to be busy getting the kids done with school,gymnastics,and football but I HAVE to reach my goals this month without hesitation.

I know the Lord wants me to succeed and with his help I will not fail. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ and his teachings. I am grateful for the safety that has been provided for me and recognize God and his blessings to me in my life.

GO MAY!!

P.S. I decided to do the Mrs. Texas pageant for real and am going to find a sponsor this week..US ARMY maybe? I am putting my packet in and getting another awesome picture taken at Kinkos this week..they take the best pictures for me..with God and motivation..I can do anything I want

Negativity

This post is mostly to vent and get rid of any negativity in my life and move on from some mistakes I have made. I also am including it here so I can go back to remember how to deal because I am sure it will happen again.

So this week was the week of drama. Drama I hate, and drama I run from. It found me and caught hold and wouldn't let go this week, but I am casting it out for good NOW!!

This week started by watching a couple little girls for a friend having a baby. I also watched a couple kids for my dear friend Annette while she had a Dr. appt. I also had the regular daycare open for the other girls I watched but added wednesday, and 11 hours on friday to my mix with them.

In the Army there is support (supposed to be) groups that exist and unfortunatly when you get a group of women together who are not all positive the situation goes south and everybody just wants to move on.

My name is very popular overseas by some untruthful, in my opinion low self esteem , hurtful women who think because they have been in this life longer than me they can treat me like crap.

This is my blog and if you are reading it and get hurt feelings you know that it was you talking bad about me and may want to apologize and ask God for forgiveness. I can be honest here because it is MY BLOG!

I quit going to my FRG meetings as of now because in my opinion the leadership was horrible and it wasn't filling my need for the Army. I want more and to be more and the organization wants a bunch of people not willing to work and not have fun and that is not me.

I guess you can't just quit going without people saying you are destroying the organization..single handedly. I am apparently a clique starter and leave people out..I can go on and on. Well, there are a couple people that are coming out to be untruthful people and I am so glad this is happening in month 4 rather than 15 to see the real side of people so I don't waste my time.

I am no longer a daycare!!! YAY..because of this I have been relieved of my helping everyone out stress and even at this point could care less about people not appreciating me for saving them for the last three months. I am going to have such a great day tomorrow because I no longer have a little girl that I had to have so many talks on manners and lying, and waste my time on parenting more than my own four.

I have changed so much in the last year and am so glad that I handled my side of this situation with dignity and as an adult. I am now rid of any negativity from this organization and am now excited to go meet new friends that can be genuine in nature.

Do I have to remind everyone the greatness of God? He has softened my heart to know that this is not directed at me, but at issues these other ladies have in their own lives and although I really feel it is my calling to help motivate and change lives, I cannot force someone to be happy.

I love my life and am greatful for my church and the teachings of it and the God that heads it to show me true love and forgiveness. I am so thankful for the opportunities that I have to deal with situations and help others.

Side note: This blog is not about Annette, Bambi, or Sarah..those are the friends I have met here that I know I can trust, so I didn't want you thinking bad of them in any way.

Today

I have to post this morning because today is busy busy!!

As I sit here it is 8:00 am..

I went to the gym this morning at 5:30. I ran 2 miles without stopping but in 21 minutes.. what the crap! I need to workout a couple times a day to reach my goal of 2 miles in 18 minutes by the 30th. I will do it, I will, I will!

I got home and Cy and Court were up and ready for school. We pulled out the scriptures and read a couple chapter. Then we had some extra time so we read a section in Preach My Gospel. The Tennyson family is committed to sharing the gospel this year and preparing some families to meet the missionaries.

I played soccer with the kids while we waited for the bus and cleaned out my car. I still have to vacuum it out, but the trash can no longer fall out when I open the doors (seriously I said no more food in the car)

I am headed to the shower and will be ready and have the house picked up by 9. I still have some personal scripture study to do so that will be until 9:30. I have a couple kids coming to "daycare" at 9:30 and then off to playgroup and run errands.

Plan to be back by 12 to have lunch and take naps..me laying out in 80 degree weather while the kids sleep..can it get any better than this?

At 2 I will try to do some homework and play with the kids. I also need to clean the backyard, but will wait for the kids to help (since they did make the mess)

At 4 I am meeting a friend at the gym for a spinning class to burn some extra calories. I have hit a plateau and so I am kicking it up a notch.

I will run home to get showered and ready and have dinner as a family..Pasta of some sort I am sure. Then I am headed to my Mary Kay meeting to get some inspiration and training. I have decided not to go to the church training and hope that I am making a good decision.

After my meeting I have to finish a paper and finish pricing everything for the yard sale on saturday. I will not have time to post pictures today but tomorrow I have a bunch that will be up.

Have I mentioned how much easier it is to have kids when they are all walking with no bottles or formula. My life has changed in little over 2 weeks but is awesome non the less. I am having a blast with these kids and hope to blog about that soon..when I get time.

Have an awesome day everybody and know that God loves you and wants you to be happy and successful in everything you do!

Information wise

I just thought I would let everyone know of my new blog. Some may be interested and others not, so I am doing it seperate from this one.

roadtonational.blogspot.com

It is strickly to follow my Mary Kay and my dreams that go along with it.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

How to choose?

In life we are given lots and lots of choices from easy to hard. The range is endless really and sometimes the choices are obvious and sometimes they are list makers. I know that I usually have a goal that I way my choices against and it is pretty easy for me. As I fill my schedule with wholesome activities I am confused on how to choose?

My goals that I weigh my decisions against are: Getting my family closer to God, Preparing someone to be taught the Gospel, and my Mary Kay goals. Seldom do these things clash becuase they all pretty much can go hand in hand, but this Thursday I have a choice to make.

Note: Usually I woudn't be able to do any but I have a babysitter so need to choose the right choice.

Missionary training, Primary training, or Mary Kay success meeting. All of these things are very important to me and I realize I cannot make it to all at the same time..

I will be honest, when I pray I feel like the Mary Kay meeting, but you know how you second guess yourself? Well, I do anyway. I just hope I make the right decision. Literally it could propel me forward or hold me back..I just need to make a decision already!!

Another side note: I am thankful for God and the opportunity of personal revelation.

I miss my DADDY

I have to let you all know that we are starting to really feel Toby being gone. I knew it would take awhile since he has been gone for 10 weeks in the past. It will be 14 weeks this Tuesday. We are still keeping really busy but the fun of Toby has left the building.

He is going to make the kids a dvd I think here soon and we are doing the same for him, but Carmen is having a hard time. It really is hard to explain why Daddy has to work for so long, or why his airplane won't come home. I have to be very careful with the radio because any sad song makes here yell "I miss my DADDY". I in turn get to explain this situation she is in and try to let her remeber how much daddy loves her and that his boss will be letting him come home soon. What awesome kids I have to allow their dad to go fight for our country. What awesome kids I have that only complain every once in 14 weeks. As I figure it, we will only have about 4 or 5 bads so that is a promising thought.

On the flipside though..we are so proud of Toby and our own sacrifice here in Texas. I still think this is a really good opportunity for our family and feel like someday Carmen will understand like the older ones on why this is necessary and what her dad stands for and what we stand for as a family. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

We have 17 Sundays left until we get to see Daddy again and are definitly on countdown...

Being Sick

I am not going to post anymore blogs like this one..I promise. I am sick again, and it is getting really annoying. I looked at the calender and it has been 8 months since I started feeling this way. It has not bothered me so much in the past week or so, but now I have had to cancel plans because of feeling like crap.

Today was the last straw..I had to cancel the gym with a friend because I thought I was going to pass out. The kids just see me doing what I do and think I am ok, but this morning?

I am taking the time to complain, because I don't do it much and hope it makes me feel better. I HATE being sick and am more mad at the couple of people that have asked me if I am bulimic or depressed because my husband is gone. It has been 8 months I have thrown up a couple times a week and had dizzy spells and almost faint a couple times a week also. I have weird side effects and am trying not to go crazy. Could it be stress? I guess so, but I think I handle stress pretty good and don't know why my hair would go all coarse if I was stressed out. The body does weird stuff however and maybe it could be. I wish I just knew.!!!

Ok, so that is the last of it..I am going to round someone up to give me a Priesthood blessing and go from there. I know God can help me figure it out, since doctors are STUPID!

No more complaining from me, I promise..but incase I die, I love you all! (ok it isn't that bad, but I do hate being sick)

SANDBOX

Oh, I crack myself up..I had a couple friends over with their kids tonight (which truly means over 20 kids and 5 parents) but some of the kids were playing in the sandbox and throwing the sand out and what not, my friends were telling me they were sorry and I told them if I posted a blog named sandbox to not read it, so Annette and Sarah look away..

This sandbox has seriously got to be the worst purchase ever. I have ants all around, and haven't noticed any in there yet but am just waiting. I bought it for Cera for her birthday with cute pink sand to put in it. She doesn't really get the concept yet and Carmen just throws the sand out or gets it all wet and wastes it.

Seriously tonight (which mind you I don't really care because then I can put the sandbox away for awhile) was a mess maker. There is sand everywhere. It won't take long to clean up (oh wait I will just let the windstorms do that for me) but note to self: sandboxes make things sandy!!

We really did have a fun time tonight and got to know each other better so that I am grateful even if it does take a messy sandbox to keep the kids quiet for a minute.

Don't tell your kids anything

I am so mad at myself for telling my kids about the Mrs. USA thing. I was laughing about it for two days so they kept asking me what was funny. I finally told and now am regretting it.

Yes, it made me do extra situps on saturday night, but today is monday and the feeling is long gone. I did run, but not at top speed and no situps.

So today after Courtney was done at gymnastics we were driving in the car and I had a candy bar sitting there. I try to eat good, but sometimes (i totally use this as an excuse) my blood sugar feels low and I am trying not to pass out, so I have a candy bar.

She says to me..."Mom, when are you supposed to be fit to do that competition?" Wow kids these days. Courtney is my healthy eater anyway, but she didn't have to put me in my place about it.

So even though I am not doing the pageant I am going to stop those candy bar fits and just do better already. The kids are watching me and I better start being a good example.

I know now that I won't tell Courtney anything if I want to be a slacker!!

BYE BYE BOTTLE

I am the meanest mom ever! Today is Ceras birthday and I took her bottle away. It is time. If I don't do it now, she will be like Carmen on a sippy until 3. She is doing ok but it is noticably hard for her. Helps that I already took it away at nightime and naptime a month ago.

My little Cera Jane...she is so sweet. She is walkig everywhere now and showing up in random places. For instance: I found out the other day that the childlocks on the cabinets don't work and she climbed in.

She is fun loving and loves water. Total Tennyson!! She is very independant in her thoughts but she is pretty clingy to me. We are breaking her of it slowly.

She is my last and I am so excited to just concentrate on helping these little kids grow. I never really did that before (poor cy and court) I tried to be a good mom, but not like this with reading them books all the time and playing all the time. I am so grateful for the opportunities we have right now to spend time with them and I am really cherishing it.

I love my little Cera Jane. Her and I share a special bond in this new military experience and I love her for all the good memories I have of this last year. She has a very special spirit and I know she will have a bit of mischief as with her sibling.

Happy 1 year B-day Cera!!

I do believe in MIRACLES

I have a friend from Fort Polk. We have never met in person, but know each other pretty good. Her husband is deployed to Iraq and she just went thru having a baby while he was gone, so we definetly have some stuff in common. She has had a harder time with this deployment than I and I finally am coming around to understand people that have difficulties.

Stephanie is her name and she is awesome. I keep in touch a lot on myspace and she blogs. One day she says that she is having the c-section early. The next day she has had the baby but the baby has some problems with her heart. I can't even imagine the difficulty to face that alone. Cera was in the NICU for her lungs, but I just trusted in God and everything was fine. She did the same and just asked us all for our prayers.

She initially was having a hard time getting her husband back her to take her and the baby to San Antonio where the baby was going to get open heart surgery on the 11th. Her husband was finally granted leave and came home to his family in termoil. She was trying to keep it together but that was a lot of stress. So as a family the went to San Antonio for the surgery. We have all been praying literally around the world for this little girl.

Next time I get a blog update it says "do you believe in miracles?" as the title. Goes on to say when they had the pre-op with the doctor she was asking questions about the follow-up appts and how long the baby would be in the hospital and things of that nature. The doctor said NEVER. Wow, God is so good to this family and answered my prayers that went out to her. The holes in her heart had healed themselves and were totally gone. What a blessing. She really needed her husband home too, and now they are all together for a little longer.

I just wanted everyone to know, if you didn't already, that I believe in miracles. I trully believe that angels are surrounding my home and watching out for us. I know that angels help toby everyday deal with the seperation from his kids and wife and civilian life. I know God Lives and so does my brother Jesus Christ. I believe that we can become perfect but only through Him. I have such great examples in my life with my parents and see the blessing in my life from them living righteous lives.

I hope everyone can see the miracles (big or small) happening around them daily.

I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!

My first day

I hate first days at anything. I think that is why I haven't gone back to work because I don't like the first part about it. I started today as a Primary Chorister. It was only because secretly the Lord is putting me in my place and humbling me.

I think I did a good job. I made a goal with the kids (because I don't do anything without goals) that we would work hard at knowing the songs and building our testimonies so that our program this year would be inspiring and a good missionary experience for someone. Yes, the program is months away but we are supposed to be working on it now.

I believe the kids like me and with my energy I think we will totally succeed. We are going to have the best program and all those that I invite will be able to feel the spirit and bear witness of the truthfulness of the church.

I am greatful for this opportunity to stretch and do something that I really don't know much about. 4/4 is the best I get on leading. lol

I will keep you updated because I am sure this calling will come with a lot of experiences.

They called me this morning

So I got a call early this morning about the pageant!! lol Seriously I am not pageant material, and I told her that. She told me to just try anyway because you never know. Oh, I know.. I am not pageant material.

So I sent in my application and picture. Competition is in one year in April. So funny!! She even said the husband thing isn't a big deal so there was my only cop out.

Ok, well I guess I am headed to the gym!! LOL

I cannot stop laughing so I am done for now.

I got carried away

So I missed the Miss USA pageant. It is one of my all time favorite things to watch and I was so mad at myself for not recording it either.

I went to the website to see the results and look at the contestants. I spent about an hour too long on there and of course made more fitness goals for myself in the meantime.

I remembered while on that site about the MRS USA pageant and wondered when the next one of those was going to be on. I started wasting my time on that site also.

Well, long story short..I got carried away and put in a request to compete!!!

I know I have a long ways to go and I would never really do it, but it did get my blood pumping and made me do some extra situps..

I never cease to suprise myself!

Hope you all will come out and support me..lol

I miss him..I miss him

I don't think people realize how much I miss my husband because I never complain about it. I go on with life as if he were here and don't touch on it very often.

I think it is one of those things really close to you that you don't really let people into.

I want everyone to know however that I do miss my husband..terribly! When I need a hug nobody seems to fill his shoes.

He is my best supporter and I love him for always thinking I can do anything I put my mind to.

There is a saying that goes around here "Live as if he deploys tomorrow" it is very dear to my heart and I think one reason is because we did do that before he left. We have both changed so much in the last year and a half. I live my life for my husband and kids guided by my Heavenly Father.

I miss him being with us at dinner and laughing at my cooking. I miss him napping while I am cleaning and then when I sit down to relax napping again!! I miss doing his laundry. I miss his routine. He would get all his things laid out for the next day and shower. I would sit in the bathroom and talk to him.

I miss getting up and making him a huge breakfast, just to have him get home late from pt and have to head right back in.

I miss his smile.. I miss rubbing my fingers up his neck and then slapping the back of his head which led to a restling match that the kids thought I was dying because I was laughing so hard. I miss family pictures that he cannot be serious for a minute in.

I miss the random text messages that would come just because. I miss him being here to be the fun parent. He would always gladly go to the park or throw the ball or play keep away in which always ended up with Courtney crying and getting her feelings hurt. I miss my babysitter!!!

I miss him because he made noise. Although there are 5 of us still living here it is really quiet and it makes it noticably bare.

I miss the priesthood in my home. Although I do believe God compensates with angels. I miss having a talk after church and learning new things with him, and making fun of the things that always seem to happen at church.

I will have to say although I miss him dearly he is in my daily routine. I honk and wave at strangers or clean out the car, because I know he would hate the mess. I push myself to work harder and be better because that is what I know he is doing. I pray daily and hard that we can keep up with this pace and make it through this happily.

I love my husband very much and I don't share enough with everyone how much I appreciate him. I am so proud of him. I know this was a right decision for our family and cannot wait to see where we go next.

I am thankful for modern technology and being able to hear his voice. I am thankful for our relationship still being the same even though he is "at work"

So, I am still doing awesome and our family is getting along great, but I thought I would let everyone know that that doesn't mean I don't miss him.

Frustrated with losing weight

This week has very frustrating with losing weight because I didn't know it would cost so much money. I have been doing really good at keeping up with eating good (think it may be here to stay) and working out (which I am starting to like to run, with the right music.) I have lost a couple more pounds but it shows a lot in my clothes. I can officially not wear my old clothes..not even the shirts, because they are obviously too big. I have purchased a couple items at target on sale and thought that would get me through til..ok, i was just hoping that my clothes would shrink with me!!

I went shopping and tried on a size 6!! Not only tried on but could button up the size 6 jeans. Ok so I still had fat hanging over the top, but they could be buttoned up and that was all I was asking until the end of the month.

So, I am so glad I am reaching my goals and having success but hate the extra burden in other ways. I think I am going to go to the consignment store and see if I can trade in a sense my clothes for something smaller. If not, sorry everyone, I will be wearing my workout clothes everywhere.

Bingo Night

Last night was basket bingo for the army family team building. I don't really like bingo but they promised a good turn out of people so I decided to go to promote my business. The way it works is I put a basket of stuff together that they gave away and then I could have a table at the back.

As I type it souds stupid but I really was set up nice and the turnout was awesome. My babysitter bailed on me. This is the first time in 6 months I have gotten a sitter down here and may be the last time. I have to admit I was very frustrated and mad about the situation. Should I not be doing this? I decided that I should be doing this for my family and got on the phone to a couple girls from church. I found one at 4:00 and said I needed her at 5:00. Her mom dropped her off a little late, but who cares, she came!!

I went and seriously was so excited to go somewhere by myself. When I got out of the car I still unlocked the doors and went to get people out. ( habit I guess)

Got to basket bingo and there were a ton of people lined up at my table in the back. The USAA guy was there and offered me a promoting job (what is the deal with job offers lately). I politely told him maybe (seriously!!) and went to tend to customers.

I had a blast!!! I got 60 customer referrals and some sales. I booked 5 shows and have 2 new team members. Mostly uppercase living because it is so new and exciting but a couple Mary Kay which is my real passion. Again got reconfirmed that I am really good with people. I love it.

I had really let myself relax and was proud of myself for that until I came home and found out the Cera had puked ON the babysitter. She just said that it was fine, but I have a feeling she may not come back. The kids were well behaved but she had to clean up puke, so we will see. I have some more appts these next coming weeks that require me to get a sitter so I am getting on that this morning.

Anyway, basket bingo was a hit and leaving the kids was the cherry on top!!

Ode to Emily

My sister Michelle did this on her blog on my birthday and it really made my day so..here you go EM!! Happy Birthday!

Emily is such an inspiration spiritually and physically to me. I have always looked up to her fitness level. She has always pushed herself to her maximum and then keeps going. I have her on my pedastal as a female hero and example for fitness. I hope to someday follow the plan she set out for me to succeed. I know right now she feels like this is not the case because she is pregnant but she amazes me.

Spiritually she is high on my list also. She has always stayed strong in the church and has always been an example to me. Through trying times she has done what we are supposed to and has asked the Lord to help her through it and follows His ways.

Emily has always been a really good friend to me and such a supporter. She is an awesome sister!! Many times she has come to my rescue. I remember having Cera and mom was sick and thinking about what I was going to do. She stepped up without hesitation. I am not good at thank you notes, so she doesn't really know how much that meant to me, but it was very much appreciated.

I remember years ago when I was working nights she totally bailed me out and came to take the kids so I could sleep. So many things I cannot list, but her friendship is very dear to me. She is a great listener and someone that is very positive.

She is an awesome aunt also. The kids have so many awesome memories of aunt emily. When remembering things they say a lot "and that time with aunt emily was so fun" followed by the event. She is a great role model to my kids also and they see how great she is. Courtney always wants to eat healthy like aunt emily. Yeah, another reason why she will be a better mom than me!

I am so excited for her to have this baby. I know she is going to be a fantastic mom!! Happy Birthday little sister. You are amazing and I love you so much. I hope your day is great.

Another busy day

I am blogging in the morning because my to do list for the afternoon is too long and I wouldn't get it done.

I have to take some of my fence down so they can take out the dead tree in my back yard. I have two girls that I babysit for a friend all day today. I have to go to lowes and get some more ties for the fence and some red paint to paint an accent wall in my living room. I have to put all my uppercase living stuff together for the basket bingo i have a booth at tonight.

I am going to try to make it to playgroup this morning for the kids sake and then have to iron. I still have homework and Mary Kay calls to make. I have the basket bingo from 5-9 and am so excited. I still have to print some stuff off to send to toby and send some stuff to a girl that is moving here. I have to get an appt for my car to get fixed (i guess I won't have time to take it in today.)

Well that is my day, oh and I missed the gym today so I guess I need to run after bingo.

I am so excited about everything going on here and overseas with toby. He was on the front page of the battalion newsletter and may be getting a huge award (rumors until it is actually in his hand)

The kids have been loving gymnastics and I will post pictures of that on wednesday.

We have a busy week but I will make sure to keep everyone up on what is going on.

U want it U got it

Here are some more pictures of the Tennyson's. Some are from Courtneys birthday and then just random.

Love you all!

Lexi Barber Shop

I will post pictures later, but my dog lexi needed a haircut/bath so bad. I am however such a stickler on spending money on that when I can do it myself just as good!?

Needless to say she just kept looking at me like "what the crap are you doing". I was seriously laughing..She sat good however and 20 minutes later she looks more like a snauzer (spelling?) then anything. She is a toy poodle and I wish I could figure out how to cut her right, but all the curly/matted hair is gone and she is bright white again.

I have decided however that it is not something I am fantastic at but am proud of not spending money, when I can do it perfectly myself.

Pipe in for myself on my goals: I was watching a friends two kids today and I put up my fence. The missionaries passed by and offered to help, but I was almost done so I declined. I did however introduce them to my friend that had brought some tools by, so hopefully that will give me a conversation starter another time with her about the church.

All in all, I got a new tan line, got my fence done, cut and cleaned my dog, mopped my floors and cleaned my kitchen. YEAH me!! Now all I have is laundry left (obviously avoiding it by being online) and grocery shopping.

I am so excited for April, it is definetly starting well.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences can be the best or worst experiences of a parents life I think. You are pretty much told how you are as a parent. Today was my day!!

Let's start with Cyrus. His grades are ok, not exceptional but his behavior is the thing I am most wanting to see continued improvement. He isn't a bad kid by any means but when you go to a school with 3 white kids in a hispanic class and the teacher tells the instructions in english and spanish he did start to struggle. There is a kid that should have been kicked out first quarter but for some reason he still is there. He picks on Cyrus and tells him his Dad is stupid and is going to die overseas. He is an idiot, but his parents are illegals and whatever!!

Anyway, getting back on the subject..his teacher says he is doing great. Has great coping skills and is a good communicator. His teacher was a military brat and knows deployments so he gets Cy to talk about stuff. It is great to have someone who understands him. He is working on his actual schoolwork, but he is great in the class, which is almost more important to me than anything else.

Courtney's conference I knew was going to be exciting because she was told she had recieved the best TAKS test..Ok, I will be honest, I don't even thing that is how it is spelled, but it is the texas assessment test. She was not doing well in school last fall and having a hard time reading. Her teacher has said she shows signs of dislexia and so we were watching that.

I go into the room and sit down..formalities of how she doesn't know how I do it all..blah..blah..blah.. Then she gets right into it. Courtney scored a perfect score on the test!!!!
A perfect score and she was the only one in the 3rd grade at her school to do that..I knew it was good but WOW. Her teacher said she went from a D student to A student in 3 months. Says something for the teacher because that is when she came back from having her baby..

She is a straight A student with great behavior in classs. She absolutly loves her and for the 5th time of saying it to me, hopes her daughter turns out to be like Courtney!!

To say the least we were both crying by the end of the conference, but how exciting. I love to hear how great of a parent I am and see the work we are doing at home showing in results.

YEAH US!! We are all so excited. Only about 9 weeks left to endure until we are ready to PARTY for the summer.

I am so proud of how well my kids have adjusted and continue to thrive.
I love you Cyrus and Courtney

I have to apologize

I was taking an online Army Wives course and it made me feel guilty so I will post a public apology.

I really like to write and blog..as you can tell. I love to be positive and outgoing. I love to communicate with many different types of people..what I found out today is that my netiquette is not the best. I am sorry!!

I don't concentrate on the little things too often so I hope you all know that I am not really going to try harder either. My spelling is sometimes poopy and my puctuation is the worst, but I hope you can all hear my heart and the message that I want to say. I hope you read more into my thought than the way I put it out there.

I just wanted to let you all know I am aware of the problem, but it is not something I am really going to change right now (may stop to do spell checker every once in awhile)

I love you all and hope you know how sincere I am and hope it is not too annoying to have to read thru my jumble.

So I think I am popular

Before everybody comments on how I need to humble myself I want to blog about all the experiences that come with putting yourself out there and meeting new people. Yes, it brings a new daycare opening at the tennysons or phone calls late at night, but I really am greatful for the opportunity to have put myself out there enough to be outgoing.

I may have always been nice to people and learn from my mom at a young age you can make friends everywhere you go. It has only been the last couple years (mostly because of Mary Kay) that I have mastered the skill of making everyone feel awesome when I am around them. I really try hard not to complain. (only to close friends or family)

This week I was making a list of all the people I would still like to facial or have try Mary Kay..or people that still do not know I am LDS that I would like to share the gospel with. My list was way longer than I had thought it would be. I have made it a point to meet about 5 people a day and literally forgot after 30 days I would have 150 new friends.

As it is spring here and in the 80's everyone is going to the park and there are alot of things to do outside. I have had numerous calls to come and have a playdate or get to know you get together.

This is not a liz needs to come back down to earth, she thinks she is soo cool. I wanted to blog it because I was thinking about the responsibility we have from our Heavenly Father to not just share my gospel but to be nice to people. A smile really does change someones day or life!! I am really hoping people stop using the its not my personality excuse and just go out of your current friend circle and talk to someone. I am seriously in awe of all the new people I get to get to know and am so excited at these next couple of weeks when I will meet them again or get to know their families.

So, yes I am really proud of myself and so excited about being a friend to someone new!!

Go out of your bubble people