Okay, I love work. I was super excited to go back to work. And one of the biggest reasons (besides the love of my job and all, besides the kids) is that I get to be in a room that is air conditioned. Which is great, because our AC hasn't worked since early July! Well today, I was working and the ac broke at work and it is hot out! So, I worked all day in a non-ac place. And then came home to a non-ac'd house...and well now, I am so incredibly hot and sticky and feel yucky and crabby. *sighs*

 

On the plus side, American girl came out with new items today. Now, I know that I am fairly easy to buy for-but in case if anyone is ever stuck, and it is the holidays, or my birthday or just because I am crabby and need a cheering up gift.

Go here: http://store.americangirl.com/gift_registry/guest_search_page.php

Type in my name or this number: 14795021

And select something for me :) It is really, really quite easy. Sentimentally, I love the dolls; because then I remember who actually GAVE it to me...but I accept all sorts of gifts. And if you can't decide you can go here:

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/GiftCertificatePage.jsf/itemId/16690/itemType/FG/webTemplateId/15/uniqueId/344/saleGroupId/367?mktPiece

 

And get me a handy, dandy gift certificate. And you can all do it in a hot pop tart second online too. :o)

 

So what are you waiting for...

 

Pssst....it would be nice to get a cheering up gift today due to the heat. *smiles*

 

Maybe some nice winter clothes, so I can look forward to the winter-the snowboarding set is ADORABLE. Or a nice baking set...because you know that I love to bake, and thus my dolls love to bake.

Here is a picture of my dolls baking from a year ago-unfortunately, they did not have the handy dandy baking set-which would have made their baking far superior then that day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So you see...I need the new baking set :)

And the boots. They are pink...too boot!.

 

Pssst...and you know the gold care bear is always nice too.

 

-Jordyn

Work is Starting Up Again

So, this is my last weekend before work starts up again, and I am anxious. I always get anxious and nervous the week before work starts. I know I'll be fine come Wednesday, when there are full clothes, but it is a slight anxiety before then. I have been catching up stuff at home though because I don't want Wednesday to come, and me be so harried with stuff at home to do.

I am actually looking forward to working again. Despite what people think, I LIKE work. I am restless and can only spend so many days at home, and doing nothing. I like to do things. And I love my job. So, it is a win-win-win situation. 

I like interacting with the kids. I miss my work friends that I don't get to see each as much as I should of. I love getting hugs and smiles from the kids I work with. And, I love the applause that I get at the end of reading a book to them.

And as much as I complain, I do enjoy getting ready and spiffy for work. I am excited because I have some brand new work clothes...that I can't wait to wear. They are just eyeing me in my closet-biding their time before next week. Although I hate shopping, I do love having new clothes. (And yes, it IS possible for a girl to hate shopping-I am living proof of that)

But I will miss certain things. I will miss talking to my friends during the day. I will miss writing lengthy e-mails or IM's. I reconnected with so many people this summer, and I know we will always keep in touch, but I also know the reason why we talk so much is because I have the time. (How is that for a run on sentence?)

Starting Wednesday my schedule goes back to normal. I leave at about 8 in the morning. (after the morning dose of Saved by The Bell). I get home around 4ish. I have a snack. (Usually my famous grilled cheese with tomato). Then I do stuff around the house for about an hour or so (this includes, but isn't limited to: cleaning the litterbox, taking out the garbage, making the bed, vacuuming, emptying the dishwasher) Figure out what to have for dinner, and then finally around 7ish-have some much needed time for myself. I also include a nightly bath as well. So next week, getting into the schedule and everything will be hard, I am going to miss talking to people during the day! :) 

-Jordyn

The Top 20 Reasons Why I Love Spring/Summer

Amy, 

This post is for you-because there is something to be loved in all the seasons.

1. My birthday.
2. Passover.
3. Hamantaschen for Purim.
4. Bugs/Insects (Butterflies, Fireflies, Ladybugs, etc)
5. Flowers blooming.
6. The Beach.
7. Going swimming.
8. Lazy summer days.
9. Getting ice-cream.
10. Switching to iced coffee.
11. Making wishes on dandelions.
12. Daffodils (the stinkiest, prettiest flowers)
13. Star gazing at the beach.
14. Summer fruits. (berries and more berries and more berries)
15. Building sandcastles.
16. Boardwalk food (Candy apples, funnel cakes, yummm...)
17. Show Place Ice Cream parlor.
18. Going for walks in the spring.
19. Less hectic schedule at work.
20. The smell of food grilling. 

Top 20 Reasons Why I Love Fall/Winter

I figured it was another time for a list...since I haven't had one since 101 Things that make me happy

Anyway, the top 20 reasons why I love fall/winter-specifically from October 15th-Valentine's Day (The "holiday months" as I dubbed them).

1. The crispness in the air. 
2. The fall smells-yes, there are certain smells for the fall-pumpkin, apple, pear, vanilla, cookies.
3. Baking cookies.
4. Giving presents.
5. People just tend to be happier this time of the year-after all, it IS the most wonderful time of the year.
6. The first snowfall.
7. Making snow angels.
8. Reading by the fireplace. *note to self: get our fireplace fixed before the season*
9. The stillness and solitude of winter.
10. Ice-skating
11. Homemade soup and chili.
12. How the world looks like a fairy princess castle after it snows.
13. The way pure white snow glistens.
14. Homemade hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream.
15. Holiday foods: stuffing, latkes, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, etc.
16. Feeling comfy cozy in big sweatshirts and sweaters. 
17. Holiday music.
18. Catching snowflakes on my tongue.
19. The starry sky-it always looks different in the winter. 
20. Going pumpkin picking. 

Oh, there is plenty more-but I'll stop for now.
-Jordyn

Remember Me This Way

Every now and then
We find a special friend
who never lets us down...

Who understands it all
reaches out each time we fall
you're the best friend i have found...

I know you can't stay
a part of you will never ever go away
your heart will stay.....

I'll make a wish for you,
and hope it will come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
if you lose your way, 
think back on yesturday
remember me this way,
remember me this way.

I don't need eyes to see
the love you bring to me,
no matter where I go
and I know that you'll be there
forever-more a part of me and everywhere
I'll always care.....

I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
and if you lose your way
think back on yesturday
remember me this way,
remember me this way.

and I'll be right behind your shoulder,watching you
I'll be standing by your side, all you do
and I won't ever leave
as long as you believe,
you just believe....

I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will come true
if life will just be kind
to such a gentle mind
and if you lose your way
think back on yesturday
remember me this way
remember me this way.
o.....
this way.

Certifiably Nuts

So most people knew that I was slightly nuts. Which I don't mind. Slightly nuts, can be a good thing. However the other night I crossed over from slightly nuts to certifiably nuts.

I figured that I should starting back on a routine to go to sleep. I figure with work starting soon and all that jazz, I need to start going to bed earlier. So I planned it perfectly. On Sunday I went swimming to get myself tired, I didn't take a nap, and I actually was tired by 11 or so. So I figured that was perfect, it was a great time to go to bed. Well....yeah...that works in theory. So, around 11 o'clock I headed to bed, I told Rich to wake me in the morning before he leaves for work. (And not one of those half-assed wake ups, where he shakes me awake and heads downstairs, while I conveniently try to head back to sleep.) And I fell asleep! Unfortunately though, falling asleep and staying asleep are two completely different things.

I woke up at 3am-and was wide awake until after 5 or so. So during that time, I refused to get out of bed. I wouldn't put a movie on the tv. I didn't turn on my computer. I didn't do anything. I just laid there. I started thinking. I tried every trick in the book to fall asleep: counting sheep, counting backwards from 100, counting forwards to 100, and more. However, in desperation of falling asleep, I also started counting walking coffee cups. Yes, I am NOT lying. They reminded me of the old soda cups from the movie theater commercials, with the dancing cups and all. But mine had little brown feet!

 

*sighs* I seriously need to get more sleep.

 

-Jordyn

Winnie the Pooh Wisdom

So, one of my favorite bears, has a whole lot of wisdom. Here are my favorite Winnie the Pooh Quotes:

If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
Winnie the Pooh

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
Winnie the Pooh

It's so much more friendly with two.
Winnie the Pooh

"Pooh, promise me you won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I am a hundred."
Pooh thought for a little.
"How old shall I be then?"
"Ninety-nine."
Pooh nodded. "I promise," he said.
Winnie the Pooh

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
Winnie the Pooh

Some people care too much, I think it's called love.
Winnie the Pooh

You can't stay in your corner of the forest, waiting for others to come to you; you have to go to them sometimes.
Winnie the Pooh