Tuesday, December 27, 2011

2012 Resolutions

Here are my 2012 Resolutions:
  1. Commit to spending more time reading the Bible & praying (5-10 minutes would be better than what I do now, which is 0)
  2. Lose 25 pounds & encourage my husband to lose with me
  3. Exercise regularly (4 days is the goal)
  4. Make healthy eating choices
  5. Be planned 2 days in advance for school
  6. Spend more quality time with Ezra

Monday, November 28, 2011

True Confessions

So I have a few things I will admit that I do as a Boring Mom.
  1. Sometimes I go to the bathroom just to escape.
  2. I actually enjoy drinking beverages that were once cold/hot like flat pop, warm water, and luke warm/cold hot chocolate or chai tea.
  3. I enjoy staying in my bathrobe as long as possible.
  4. I don't make fancy meals (who has the time, other than my husband).
  5. As an adult and mom, it's so hard to decide what I want for my birthday and Christmas because I would rather have things we need for our house or for our son.
  6. I am a Survivor fan and my son likes to watch it with me.
  7. I have been buying new baby stuff for the second baby we will have someday. Mainly stuff that is much better quality, that if we would have done the research prior to Ezra, we would have registered for in the first place.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Summer

My son and I enjoyed summer. It was great being able to hang outside with him and watch develop from not liking water to now he dumps it on himself. All of the developmental changes that happened this summer were amazing. His temper tantrums lessened because we are ignoring the tantrums. He is also developing a strong personality of wanting his way. My son is so totally human and able to be shaped.
I have loved being home with him over the summer and watching him develop and change!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Boring

It's the second week of summer and I feel so bummed. I thought summer was supposed to be fun. I've enjoyed my time with my son at home together, but wish I had the motivation to go for a bike ride and enjoy the weather. Unfortunately this last week there's been a risk for rain everyday, so I don't want to chance it with my son. I love being home with Ezra and have no desire for it to end.
I cleaned the house yesterday, which to my surprise is extremely challenging with a walking 15 month old around the house.
On a more positive note, I found out last week that I will be teaching 5th grade next year. Which makes me excited for something new, but very nervous. Especially since I haven't been in a teaching elementary position in six years. I know I will get the hang of it, but I want to be perfect and prepared. Which I can't quite seem to do right now, as the building I will be teaching in is being painted this summer. Which means I can't get the curriculum and find out what I need to be teaching.
Oh the places I will go! I was given this book after student teaching by the 2nd grade class I taught in. And I have been so many places since receiving this book. I haven't left the town I presently live in nor left the school I got my first job at.
Just a boring mother signing off now.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Supermom on Spring break

I have been trying a few methods this week with Ezra. He had his one year appointment last Monday which means before his next appointment, we need to accomplish several things: 1) no bottles, 2) drinks whole milk, no more formula, 3) falls asleep on his own, 4) using a spoon to feed self.
I've been trying out a mix of the cry it out method with Ezra and a method that puts me a little more at ease by sitting towards the door in his room and making "shhhh" sounds. Just to let him know that I am still there for him, but that he needs to fall asleep on his own. Today was the first day we were able to try it with naps and tonight will be night 3 of bedtime. I can honestly say that he cries a little less every time, but it is hard to listen to him cry. After reading a book to guide you through child rearing, I realized that we should have started this with him when he was 4-6 months. But I figure it's never too late, until he's five and still sleeps in a crib. (Just kidding!) I don't think it will be good for him if that were the case.
Now my mom does not agree with this idea of him falling asleep on his own which she rocked myself and two siblings to sleep until we were two. But I hope she will respect our wishes and not divert back to old patterns.
He's also not getting daytime bottles, but one bottle in the evening. And he's almost completely on whole milk. I want to be able to show that I can train him to do the things that a full time mommy would be able to do, but I can not (at the present time) be home with him full time. I also do not want to expect my childcare lady to do this for me. Just add to these routines, I have established for him.
Supermom on spring break will continue after a few more days of crying and sleeping on his own.

Job Title Please

Sometimes I feel like I should get a job where I hook people I know that would work well together either due to job, family, life situations. I have so many resources and want to help people out with these issues if I can't. Can someone tell me the title of this job, so I can become it?

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Seeking & Not finding

As I write this post that is a long time worth coming, I'm thinking of everything I need to get done this weekend and no later. My professional portfolio is due Tuesday and I thought I was done, but have now found out I did not reflect very well, so I will start all over again and the 2 hours I already spent go down the drain. Because of all the work stress I feel that I am not pleasant with anyone. Spring break and this evaluation process ending can't come soon enough!
Oh did I mention I had an ear infection, went to the doctor got medicine and my ear is not better but I have to wait 'til tomorrow to go pay another co-pay at the docs office to get treated again. I also can't hear very well anymore and things are quite fuzzy in my ear.
Ezra has grown a ton and is now 11.5 months old, picks up his own food to eat, and has 4 teeth. Wow, how quickly he has grown!
Boy would I love to be able to stay home with Ezra full time and not deal with all the politics of the work environment. So tired of the crap I deal with daily and all the demands being placed upon my shoulders. I don't know if I can handle anymore.
I'm tired and want the year to be over and the interview process to be done and I can have a new job and be a refreshed person for next school year.
Did I mention I would like to be a stay-at-home mom?