What's Up?

This picture really has nothing to do with this post.  It's just for fun.  And yes, that is lipstick.

It's been a while, so here's a quick run down on life in our house these days.

8 days of school left for the kiddos!

9 days of school left with students for me, but actually I have 11 days left before my summer break!

I can't decide if I'm excited about how fast the school year is coming to a close or not.  I can't help thinking about the fact that the summer will go by just as fast.  I'm extremely grateful that I have the time off with my kids, don't get me wrong.  I'm just hoping to squeeze every ounce out of our time together and I just don't want it to end. *sigh*  Right now I'm formulating a summer bucket list (thanks Delia for the idea), to help us make the most of it.

Changing gears:  We're supposed to get our van back from the body shop today.  It has been over a month and I'm ready to have some closure on all this mess.  I will say it's been very nice driving around in a brand new mini-van in the meantime.  I think we will all miss the cool features that come with it--especially the satellite radio. 

I've started an alternative teacher certification program in the hopes that maybe I will get hired as a full-fledged teacher.  I figure since I'm already working teacher hours it would be nice to be able to make twice as much.  So we'll see what happens.  Either way I feel like I'm making progress towards gaining more education and setting up some security for my family just in case.  And some day I plan to pursue a master's degree and do other things, but for now working as a teacher fits our families needs best.

On another note, Justin hasn't traveled as much this month which has been wonderful and huge blessing!  There's something about the end of the school year, we're all trying to cram everything in-final drama performances, choir concerts, awards nights, etc., etc. I have no idea how we would have managed it all without him.  Honey, you're my hero!!