While all sorts of fun and amazing things are happening at home, in my life and at school, one thing that's not happening right now is time . . . because of that, I'm choosing to suspend writing this blog "until then" . . . whenever "then" may be - it may be a month or two or maybe forever . . . but when the time is right, I'll be back! Hugs to all! Margo
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Until then . . .
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Blood Donor Day!
LOL! We took two cars to give blood today because Micah was pretty sure she wouldn't be able to give. She was called in before me, but my person was quicker! I knew my iron level before she did. In fact, I was giving before she even got the results!
Her guy had absolutely no need for speed and he definitely did not RACE to take her blood. I gave and was ready for snacks before she even got her initial poke. But we were both able to give and had another good time sharing our blood!
And, yes, I waited for her to finish, sharing stories with the ladies at the check-in and snack bar . . .
Friday, September 9, 2022
What's that hair . . .
The stories you can't make up are always the best! From the mouth of one of Sam's fifth graders yesterday re: his mustache:
"Mr. Zupke, I want hair on my lip like you. How did you get it?"
"Puberty and you'll get it."
Thankful Thursday!
I ran out of time yesterday before I could post "Thankful Thursday", and now that it's Friday - I honestly don't remember what I was going to post yesterday - which tells you the sad statement of my mind! So we'll ad lib, and I'll just tell you the things I'm thankful for today:
- I will always be thankful that the rain held off and we had outdoor recess!
- Micah brought home four containers of lasagna last night and four containers of potatoes, two with onion and two with cheese!
- We're having lasagna for supper - and I didn't have to make it!
- Our next-door neighbors are having lasagna - thank you, Micah!
- And Jen, from work - her family is having lasagna, too! Two of her boys, who she describes as "picky eaters", promised me today that they would try it!
- I completed my WSI training today - an entire week before it expired! And it's good for two more years!
- The pool reopens on Monday and I'm already signed up to swim!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
School Began!
The first day of school was yesterday! My school, Oak Hills Elementary, houses the Districts' Ignite program - but does not provide busing for the Ignite students, so the first week or two of school, drop off is a virtual NIGHTMARE!
Since I now start at 8:45 a.m., I am always going to need to arrive in the midst of drop off traffic. I decided yesterday that I did NOT want to be in line for a minimum of half an hour (seriously, drop off started at 8:35 a.m. yesterday and ended at 9:15 a.m.) so . . .
I rode my bike to work! What a hoot! It's the first time I've biked to work since the 1980's! It was great! I passed students walking, I waved to teachers, I saw former students! My favorite, though, was the kinder who said to me, "My mom used to ride a bike, too, when she was younger."
Sunday, September 4, 2022
The Benefits of St. Paul College
You may or may not know this - Micah is pursuing her baking certificate at St. Paul College this year. Her classes are from 2-8:55 p.m. Monday - Thursday. We didn't realize the benefits of her baking certificate included carrot soup, minestrone soup, tomato soup, lentil salad, American potato salad, German potato salad and Caesar salad - and that was just this week! We are so looking forward to lasagna next week and whatever else the future holds!!!
Stay tuned for further updates in deliciousness . . .
Saturday, September 3, 2022
NLFS September eNewsletter
We are a New Life Family. We last saw Tammy, NLFS Executive Director, at the Women's Night Out Event in August when she came up to Micah's table and said, "Did you bring any gluten-free items this year?" to which Micah had to respond sadly with a "no". Of course, Tammy then asked Micah to "please, please, please bring gluten-free baked goods next year." This newsletter just broke my heart because this is an organization that has done so much good for our family . . .
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Friday, September 2, 2022
The ULTIMATE Lazy Man Triathalon
The Y sponsored a Lazy Man Triathalon this summer from June 6-August 28. During that time, I needed to:
Swim 2.4 miles
Bike 112 miles
Run/Walk 26.2 miles
While texting my biking friend, Beth, I shared that I hadn't gotten on a bike in well over two years. In fact, I had found the following equivalents:
1 mile swim = 4.2 miles running
1 mile run = 3 miles biking
1 mile swim = 12.6 miles biking
We determined that she would bike the equivalent of a Lazy Man Triathalon and I would complete it without ever getting on a bike! We were both successful!
Check out my end totals:
Total Swim Miles: 80
Total Run Miles: 95
Using my equivalents chart, I have determined that I accomplished well over FOUR Lazy Man Triathalons this summer! But will the fact that I never got my bum on a bike stop me from winning any prizes from the Y?
Thankful Thursday!
My "Thankful Thursday" occurred on either Wednesday or Friday this week - take your pick!
WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, I found out where I would be "stationed" as a tutor at Oak Hills this coming school year. It has been said for the past year or so, that it would be my turn to be stationed in kinder-land. I have zero to no desire to be stationed there, so I spent my summer praying that God would place me where I could best serve Him. I found out on Wednesday that my home base will be in the fifth grade wing😁 where I've spent my last two years. To quote Jen, who was in kinder-land last year, "You little rascal! That sounds fantastic!" I am ever so thankful.
FRIDAY
I got the results of my MRI today and I DO NOT have a stress fracture in my foot! I have arthritis. Dr. Paul said to take the cam boot off (I did!), Aleve the pain (I will!), and purchase "forefront rocker" shoes (this weekend!). Thank you, Jesus!