Okay, it happened! I can't believe I am 59. It sounds so old and 60, well that will just be unreal. Some days I feel tired and like I should be 100, but most of the time I don't feel old. I am glad that Ben and I are still healthy. It feels good to be able to run. This Saturday we will be running a half-marathon - slowly - but we are doing it.
My birthday always seems like a big celebration and, of course, there was a lot of treats. Saturday Connie and Dave came down and visited. Also, Ben and I went shopping with my birthday money. I got a new outfit, pearl earrings and a new wallet. Sunday most of Ben's kids came over which was nice. Jennie and Katie and families came over Sunday night for dinner which also was very nice. Larsens gave me a great pedicure set and Rallisons gave me a brown earring and necklace set. All in all, I feel spoiled. Brian called tonight which topped it all off. All I really like on holidays is to know that the kids remember. Presents are not necessary, but admittedly fun!
I have to confuse how much junk food was consumed on my birthday weekend. I should have enough stored sugar to last for several lifetimes. In fact, I am somewhat worried about the effect on my body for running this weekend. Okay, here is the confession (and remember this is just Saturday and Sunday) 4 twist donuts, 2 big brownies, several small butterfinger candy bars. I don't think I ate my own cake and ice cream. Just the thought of junk food makes me want to be sick, but, unfortunately, yesterday I had to eat the rest of the brownies and the 2 peanut butter cups. Then today my friend brings chocolate chip cookies and that would just be rude not to eat one. Tonight, I added some peanut m & m's to the mist. Back to healthy food. I think I am going to die!!!!! I can see my tombstone now - With Sugar she lived, With too much Sugar she died!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
October 1st
It is already October. I was going to do a great job of journaling this year and I didn't do so good, but I do want to go back and include a few things. This is General Conference weekend. We started out today by getting Tripp at about 6:30 a.m. We went and watched Colin and Amelia play awesome soccer games! We managed to get home just in time for the opening song of the 1st session. There were definitely a lot of warnings about the temptations of satan, that we need to read scriptures and stand up for what we believe.
Ben is at the Priesthood Session with Michael and Nicolaas. Chad went to Richfield with his family to visit friends. Katie and I went to the Relief Society Session last Saturday (Jennie had to work). We had lots of fun. Katie helped me pick out some Christmas presents for the little girls. We went shopping. A new Sizzler just opened at The District and Katie wanted to go there (not a normal choice for her). I am pretty sure we tried one of everything. After the meeting we went to see Jennie and took her Cafe Rio. Of course, we had to eat some chips and queso. Katie and I especially like President Uchtdorf's talk at the conference.
i just ran 3.3 miles and then walked a mile. On October 15th, Ben and I are running the SoJo Half Marathon. Michelle is going to run it too. We did a 10 mile run on Wednesday which took everything I had. I do better at the short runs--not that I have ever been fast. We just figure that someone has to be last!
Ben is at the Priesthood Session with Michael and Nicolaas. Chad went to Richfield with his family to visit friends. Katie and I went to the Relief Society Session last Saturday (Jennie had to work). We had lots of fun. Katie helped me pick out some Christmas presents for the little girls. We went shopping. A new Sizzler just opened at The District and Katie wanted to go there (not a normal choice for her). I am pretty sure we tried one of everything. After the meeting we went to see Jennie and took her Cafe Rio. Of course, we had to eat some chips and queso. Katie and I especially like President Uchtdorf's talk at the conference.
i just ran 3.3 miles and then walked a mile. On October 15th, Ben and I are running the SoJo Half Marathon. Michelle is going to run it too. We did a 10 mile run on Wednesday which took everything I had. I do better at the short runs--not that I have ever been fast. We just figure that someone has to be last!
Friday, September 30, 2011
September 30, 2011
Some days are just crazy! It is amazing how much you can fit in a day, but who wants to do that all the time!
Mom is having trouble wanting to wear any of her clothes. She thinks all of her pants are too big. After work, I picked up two different outfit for her. I went to Legacy and let her try them on. She only liked one pair of pants. I will have return the one outfit and buy more of the pants she likes. Alzheimers make it difficult for her and for us.
When I finally got home from work, we ate dinner. Fortunately (atleast I think so and Ben is always good about it), we had leftover zuccihini casserole from Sunday to eat along with some yummy fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden.
After dinner, we worked on the lawn. I only moved and helped pull out some of the garden. I am lucky that Ben edged, trimmed, pulled weeds, and blew off all the mess from the walks, etc.
Ok, that isn't enough for one day....
My allergies have been so bad that any time outside and especially after the yard requres a bath or shower. Now, that leads me to see that the bathroom must be cleaned. Cleaning the bathroom leads to sorting the laundry and getting it started in the washer.
Oh yeah, wanted to make some zuccihini bread. Got that made. Wanted to do some journaling. Got that done.
Watching BYU and Utah State play. Utah State is winning 24 -20 with 1 minute left.
I think I will be done for today. Good night.
Mom is having trouble wanting to wear any of her clothes. She thinks all of her pants are too big. After work, I picked up two different outfit for her. I went to Legacy and let her try them on. She only liked one pair of pants. I will have return the one outfit and buy more of the pants she likes. Alzheimers make it difficult for her and for us.
When I finally got home from work, we ate dinner. Fortunately (atleast I think so and Ben is always good about it), we had leftover zuccihini casserole from Sunday to eat along with some yummy fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden.
After dinner, we worked on the lawn. I only moved and helped pull out some of the garden. I am lucky that Ben edged, trimmed, pulled weeds, and blew off all the mess from the walks, etc.
Ok, that isn't enough for one day....
My allergies have been so bad that any time outside and especially after the yard requres a bath or shower. Now, that leads me to see that the bathroom must be cleaned. Cleaning the bathroom leads to sorting the laundry and getting it started in the washer.
Oh yeah, wanted to make some zuccihini bread. Got that made. Wanted to do some journaling. Got that done.
Watching BYU and Utah State play. Utah State is winning 24 -20 with 1 minute left.
I think I will be done for today. Good night.
New Job - August 2011 (After the New Job of 2009)
In November 2008, the East side of Jordan School District vote to become a separate school district. Ben was working at Mt. Jordan Middle School which became part of the new school district. When the district started hiring for leadership positions, Ben was hired as the Director of Planning and Enrollment.
I thought it might be fun to change jobs and work for the new district also. At the time, I was working as a Coordinator in the District Special Education Office for Granite School District. I had been doing it for 6-7 years and was ready for a change.
I interviewed with what is now called Canyons District and was hired as a Teacher Specialist for the district in Special Education. The job was pretty much the same as what I had done in Granite District.
Driving to the office was closer. I only had to drive to 90th South and 5th West, instead of 21st South and State Street. The other bonus was that my little cubicle and Ben's office were just a few feet apart.
It was fun to see him at work. I was always so busy that we rarely got to go to lunch together. The funny part is that we could never ride together, because I was always out and about at various schools. I like the job, but they never hired enough help. I felt like I was working 24/7 and not getting anywhere. By January of 2010, all I could think about was retiring, because I felt too tired to keep up the pace.
In July, I received an answer to my prayers. Randomly, I notice that a teacher position was open at Mt. Jordan Middle for a cluster teacher. The special class was for student with high functioning autism and asbergers. Within an hour, I submitted a transfer, did a phone interview, and had the new job.
It has been a nice change of pace to not have so many diverse responsibilities as I had at the district office. I did give up about $500 per month, but I get a month more of summer and a few more days during the school year. I like being with the students. It isn't a piece of cake, but I enjoy teaching so the days go by fast. Their are two big negatives - 1. I have to be at work by 7:00 a.m. every day. I don't like getting up at 5:15 a.m. every day. I do like a little later schedule. However, I have made it every morning for five weeks. 2. The school was built in 1954 (two years after I was born). The school is very hot when it is hot outside. There are very few electrical outlets so I have cords running everywhere!
Currently, I have nine students in my class and two support aides. I can have up to 15 so I will probably get more students transfered in soon.
I thought it might be fun to change jobs and work for the new district also. At the time, I was working as a Coordinator in the District Special Education Office for Granite School District. I had been doing it for 6-7 years and was ready for a change.
I interviewed with what is now called Canyons District and was hired as a Teacher Specialist for the district in Special Education. The job was pretty much the same as what I had done in Granite District.
Driving to the office was closer. I only had to drive to 90th South and 5th West, instead of 21st South and State Street. The other bonus was that my little cubicle and Ben's office were just a few feet apart.
It was fun to see him at work. I was always so busy that we rarely got to go to lunch together. The funny part is that we could never ride together, because I was always out and about at various schools. I like the job, but they never hired enough help. I felt like I was working 24/7 and not getting anywhere. By January of 2010, all I could think about was retiring, because I felt too tired to keep up the pace.
In July, I received an answer to my prayers. Randomly, I notice that a teacher position was open at Mt. Jordan Middle for a cluster teacher. The special class was for student with high functioning autism and asbergers. Within an hour, I submitted a transfer, did a phone interview, and had the new job.
It has been a nice change of pace to not have so many diverse responsibilities as I had at the district office. I did give up about $500 per month, but I get a month more of summer and a few more days during the school year. I like being with the students. It isn't a piece of cake, but I enjoy teaching so the days go by fast. Their are two big negatives - 1. I have to be at work by 7:00 a.m. every day. I don't like getting up at 5:15 a.m. every day. I do like a little later schedule. However, I have made it every morning for five weeks. 2. The school was built in 1954 (two years after I was born). The school is very hot when it is hot outside. There are very few electrical outlets so I have cords running everywhere!
Currently, I have nine students in my class and two support aides. I can have up to 15 so I will probably get more students transfered in soon.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
New Shoes for Grandma Clark - February 19, 2011
We mailed ordered some new shoes for grandma. They are off white mary jane style shoes that have a velcro strap. They stay on and are easy for her to take on and off. She was very proud to show off her new shoes!
Lunch with Jessika - February 19, 2011
We took Jessika to lunch for her 14th birthday. She is getting so skinny that we teased her about only needing a toothpick and water. She chose to go to Chili's because she likes the mushroom swiss burger and, of course, the chips and salsa. Grandpa had a mushroom swiss burger too. We topped everything off with molten chocolate cake. Boy were we all full!
We are all looking forwarding to going to Disneyland soon. We bought Jessika some new flip flops. It was a fun outing!
We are all looking forwarding to going to Disneyland soon. We bought Jessika some new flip flops. It was a fun outing!
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