Are you making any New Year's resolution? My goal this year is to learn more about special education law, IDEA and anything that falls under it.
If you are going out and driving please be careful, and NEVER drive while drunk!! With that said I hope you have a great New Year's Eve. I will be spending the evening with my husband and children, and will have snacks and watch some movies.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Blog roll
Anybody want to join my blog roll? If so post your link in my comment box and I will add you as soon as I can.
My father in law's funeral
The funeral was yesterday, after a family issue my husband and I decided to go. We decided not to go to the family viewing on Sunday evening and I hear there was some major drama so it's probably best we did miss it. We also planned on missing the viewing so we got here late and saw the service, the burial ad the luncheon. I am so glad this is over with as I mentioned there were some family issues that I really hope are buried also.
It was a sad day and extremely exhausting, I don't know how my husband drove home because I fell asleep and when we got home I changed into my pj's and curled up under my heated blanket and took a much needed nap.
It was a sad day and extremely exhausting, I don't know how my husband drove home because I fell asleep and when we got home I changed into my pj's and curled up under my heated blanket and took a much needed nap.
Nothing going on
I am trying to change my blogs template. I was looking at some designs where you go into the html and script ( I think that is what is said anyway) to change the template so I did that and the background can on;y slightly be seen this template so it's hiding not taking over like I hopped. Does anyone have an knowledge of coding that uses this to begin with
style type="text/css">body {background-image:url
If you do please help me out. I don't want to use this it's just an example to the coding I want to use. I use blogger and I am used to going to the Layout and copy and wasting the coding there.
style type="text/css">body {background-image:url
If you do please help me out. I don't want to use this it's just an example to the coding I want to use. I use blogger and I am used to going to the Layout and copy and wasting the coding there.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Some bitter news
You may remember I posted earlier this month about my Dad losing his battle with cancer. To our shock on December 22nd my father in law had a bad heart attack and passed away. The week before he and his wife were on a cruise and the paramedics had to help him 3 times because he collapsed I believe he had at least one stroke. This news of my father in laws death is shocking to all of us. He had diabetes and wasn't taking care of himself for years and we knew his diabetes was getting worse.
It's a shame that my husband and I had to stop talking to my father in law two years ago. He married a woman who to put it kindly wasn't very nice and we decided that it was best for our children that this woman not be in their lives. We told my father in law that we love him and want him in ours and our childcare's lives but instead of wanting to have anything to do with his grandchildren he choose to ignore them and be with his lying and mean wife.
My husband and I have forgiven him for what he did to us and we are planning on going to his funeral on Monday. It is sad because some people in our family are taking it upon themselves to judge and be cruel to others. My brother and sister in law have not called us until several days after my father in law died my husband found in the newspaper information about his fathers funeral. I called my mother in law, who made excuses for her oldest son and his wife. My husband was angry so he posted on his facebook page about him not being told about his fathers funerals time and location. Then about an half an hour later my brother in law called. I should mentioned I called there house phone several times.
So now I am angry and really looking forward to seeing my father in laws wife and my rude brother and sister in law.
*** Edited to say that I have apologized to my brother in law for calling him rude, he called my husband last night and tried to work things out. My sister in law saw this post and got upset I'm guessing because I called her rude. My brother in law called this post an attack, it wasn't meant as an attack but simply for me to discuss what happened. If anyone thinks I am wrong I would be happy to see why and apologize if I am wrong. So now my husband is furious because my sister in law refuses to apologize or at the least write something on Facebook to put us at ease but she won't. Instead she is still posting comments on Facebook about all this despite the agreement my husband and brother in law have to NOT do that. I feel bad for my husband because this is an attack on him and he's decided he's not going to his father's funeral because of all of this. ***
It's a shame that my husband and I had to stop talking to my father in law two years ago. He married a woman who to put it kindly wasn't very nice and we decided that it was best for our children that this woman not be in their lives. We told my father in law that we love him and want him in ours and our childcare's lives but instead of wanting to have anything to do with his grandchildren he choose to ignore them and be with his lying and mean wife.
My husband and I have forgiven him for what he did to us and we are planning on going to his funeral on Monday. It is sad because some people in our family are taking it upon themselves to judge and be cruel to others. My brother and sister in law have not called us until several days after my father in law died my husband found in the newspaper information about his fathers funeral. I called my mother in law, who made excuses for her oldest son and his wife. My husband was angry so he posted on his facebook page about him not being told about his fathers funerals time and location. Then about an half an hour later my brother in law called. I should mentioned I called there house phone several times.
So now I am angry and really looking forward to seeing my father in laws wife and my rude brother and sister in law.
*** Edited to say that I have apologized to my brother in law for calling him rude, he called my husband last night and tried to work things out. My sister in law saw this post and got upset I'm guessing because I called her rude. My brother in law called this post an attack, it wasn't meant as an attack but simply for me to discuss what happened. If anyone thinks I am wrong I would be happy to see why and apologize if I am wrong. So now my husband is furious because my sister in law refuses to apologize or at the least write something on Facebook to put us at ease but she won't. Instead she is still posting comments on Facebook about all this despite the agreement my husband and brother in law have to NOT do that. I feel bad for my husband because this is an attack on him and he's decided he's not going to his father's funeral because of all of this. ***
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Is there really a Santa Clause?
I found this story over at Today's Cliche They posted about this article, I though it was interesting so I asked if it was okay that I grab their idea, someone wrote back to say they are fine with it.
The story is here
The Story is about an eight year old child who believes in Santa Clause, kids her age do not and she asks her father if there really is a Santa Clause. His response is to write this paper because he wrote to them in the past. The question and answer below.
BTW I'm sorry the story is so small, if you click on the picture it will come up bigger and much easier to read.
When I read the post about this I lust laughed but it got me thinking, my oldest just turned 9 and we tell all of our children that children Santa is real. I think my oldest knows the truth because I took her shopping the other day. I tell them about Santa because I love the idea of giving to people, I love watching them open the gifts and to see the delight on their faces when they see what they received. I love Christmas and I want to share my love of the season and the story of Santa with my kids. I wont tell my kids there is no Santa, as they get older they figure that out on their own and the other kids can't keep quiet about it either.
The story is here
The Story is about an eight year old child who believes in Santa Clause, kids her age do not and she asks her father if there really is a Santa Clause. His response is to write this paper because he wrote to them in the past. The question and answer below.
BTW I'm sorry the story is so small, if you click on the picture it will come up bigger and much easier to read.
When I read the post about this I lust laughed but it got me thinking, my oldest just turned 9 and we tell all of our children that children Santa is real. I think my oldest knows the truth because I took her shopping the other day. I tell them about Santa because I love the idea of giving to people, I love watching them open the gifts and to see the delight on their faces when they see what they received. I love Christmas and I want to share my love of the season and the story of Santa with my kids. I wont tell my kids there is no Santa, as they get older they figure that out on their own and the other kids can't keep quiet about it either.
Friday, December 18, 2009
A few things...
First I'm still sick with this stupid cold, I planned to go to the pharmacy and pick up a prescription licorice for Pumpkin's school project on Monday and cold medicine but since Lil Angel refused to get on the school bus again I get to drive Lil Angel to school too. Did I mention I don't feel good.
Monkey's school dilemma. Several weeks ago I contacted the Special Education Supervisor in our district requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation based on several evaluations the school completed that we disagree with. I received a response yesterday saying they are denying my request based on a evaluation we are not disputing not being able to be disputed until this July. I sent an email stating what report we are disputing and reminding them that they must either approve our request or take us to due process.
Due process is basically a legal hearing, not in the courts where the school argues their point the parent argues theirs and 3 people decide the outcome of this dispute. This isn't a perfect description I am trying to make this as clear and nontechnical as possible.
So the Supervisor just emailed me back saying again they will not approve the request for my Independent Evaluation and basically blowing me off. I will update when more happens.
Monkey's school dilemma. Several weeks ago I contacted the Special Education Supervisor in our district requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation based on several evaluations the school completed that we disagree with. I received a response yesterday saying they are denying my request based on a evaluation we are not disputing not being able to be disputed until this July. I sent an email stating what report we are disputing and reminding them that they must either approve our request or take us to due process.
Due process is basically a legal hearing, not in the courts where the school argues their point the parent argues theirs and 3 people decide the outcome of this dispute. This isn't a perfect description I am trying to make this as clear and nontechnical as possible.
So the Supervisor just emailed me back saying again they will not approve the request for my Independent Evaluation and basically blowing me off. I will update when more happens.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Happy birthday
Today is my big girls birthday, I can't believe she is 9 already! Happy Birthday Lil Angel!! Even though your morning was rocky I hope the rest of your day is awesome!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Update
Friday afternoon I went to a Ear Norse and Throat dr due to my bad sleep apnea and not being able to use a C-Pap machine because it doesn't help me. He recommended nose surgery and throat surgery. I asked him what we should do and he said do the nose surgery and then see how that goes, he said the throat surgery is more painful of a recovery. After talking with my husband we agreed it may be better to get both done becasue going back will be a pain in the butt for all of us. My husband will have to take at least 1 day out of work and I will be in the hospital overnight. We figure if they may have to go back we should do them both at ones.
On Friday evening my mother in law and her husband came by to give Lil Angel her birthday present, her B-day isn't until tomorrow but they live 1 1/2 hours away at the beach. My mil had a craft show at a nearby high school, she makes jewelry, so then came up the night before and stopped by to see us. My mother in law also had a nasty cold and she lost her voice. Now I am unhappy to report that myself and my husband now have this cold with nasty sore throats. It's my own fault though, I let her come over knowing she was sick. I was thinking our kids are in school and she couldn't bring over anything new but I was wrong. I am going back to my old rule that no one is allowed in my home sick. If my kids get sick I can easily care for them but when I get sick no one takes care of me. My husband is awesome but he works full time and his job is an hour away from our house.
Then on Saturday we went to my Dad's funeral service. He was cremated and I was glad because after watching him pass away a week ago I wasn't eager to see him dead again. My mom made a beautiful collage of our family. My two sisters and brother moved around so my mom wanted me to stay with her in the front of the church so I got to be hugged by total strangers my dad worked with and family we rarely see. I am not much for hugging so you can imagine how much fun that was. I don't like to cry in front of people so I think I did more consoling than anything, that and talking about the pictures. It doesn't feel like my dad is dead and never coming back, as my moms cousin put it, it feels like he is just away. It was just a really weird feeling overall.
Then yesterday we had Lil Angels birthday party. We invited a lot of kids, one of her cousins spent the night and 2 of my daughters friends came by. It worked out well because our house is really small and the kids went crazy with making noise. I was just happy some kids came, no one RSVP but we know her best friend would come, he is a really sweet neighborhood kid! The kids ate chips then had pizza, then we played some games the kids loved!! Then Lil Angel opened some presents then we had cake and ice cream. My niece went home with my mom and younger sister and I let the 2 kids stay until about 4 or 5. They played so nicely and all of the kids were happy I wasn't in a rush to send then home.
That brings me to today. I have a headache and a sore throat. I woke up with no voice but getting Monkey up was surprisingly easy. We even got downstairs 20 min early! Monkey wanted to stay home and take care of me, I said no way! She doesn't do anything to help me she just wants to watch tv and play games. Lil Angel got out easily 30 min later and Pumpkin will be out for her bus at 12:45. I hate waiting for her bus because it's cold out and we can't wait at the door, I should ask her bus driver if she would stop so we can wait at the door and run outside when she gets here. She doesn't like me because I had to call and complain two times because she came at crazy times so we will see what she say's.
Oh and I finally got the first row of my scarf started I just can't figure out how to knit using the second needle so this will be longer to get done that I thought. Knitting looks so easy on video. I will update on the scarf when I get it done. I want to learn to knit so I can do that while I am in the hospital.
On Friday evening my mother in law and her husband came by to give Lil Angel her birthday present, her B-day isn't until tomorrow but they live 1 1/2 hours away at the beach. My mil had a craft show at a nearby high school, she makes jewelry, so then came up the night before and stopped by to see us. My mother in law also had a nasty cold and she lost her voice. Now I am unhappy to report that myself and my husband now have this cold with nasty sore throats. It's my own fault though, I let her come over knowing she was sick. I was thinking our kids are in school and she couldn't bring over anything new but I was wrong. I am going back to my old rule that no one is allowed in my home sick. If my kids get sick I can easily care for them but when I get sick no one takes care of me. My husband is awesome but he works full time and his job is an hour away from our house.
Then on Saturday we went to my Dad's funeral service. He was cremated and I was glad because after watching him pass away a week ago I wasn't eager to see him dead again. My mom made a beautiful collage of our family. My two sisters and brother moved around so my mom wanted me to stay with her in the front of the church so I got to be hugged by total strangers my dad worked with and family we rarely see. I am not much for hugging so you can imagine how much fun that was. I don't like to cry in front of people so I think I did more consoling than anything, that and talking about the pictures. It doesn't feel like my dad is dead and never coming back, as my moms cousin put it, it feels like he is just away. It was just a really weird feeling overall.
Then yesterday we had Lil Angels birthday party. We invited a lot of kids, one of her cousins spent the night and 2 of my daughters friends came by. It worked out well because our house is really small and the kids went crazy with making noise. I was just happy some kids came, no one RSVP but we know her best friend would come, he is a really sweet neighborhood kid! The kids ate chips then had pizza, then we played some games the kids loved!! Then Lil Angel opened some presents then we had cake and ice cream. My niece went home with my mom and younger sister and I let the 2 kids stay until about 4 or 5. They played so nicely and all of the kids were happy I wasn't in a rush to send then home.
That brings me to today. I have a headache and a sore throat. I woke up with no voice but getting Monkey up was surprisingly easy. We even got downstairs 20 min early! Monkey wanted to stay home and take care of me, I said no way! She doesn't do anything to help me she just wants to watch tv and play games. Lil Angel got out easily 30 min later and Pumpkin will be out for her bus at 12:45. I hate waiting for her bus because it's cold out and we can't wait at the door, I should ask her bus driver if she would stop so we can wait at the door and run outside when she gets here. She doesn't like me because I had to call and complain two times because she came at crazy times so we will see what she say's.
Oh and I finally got the first row of my scarf started I just can't figure out how to knit using the second needle so this will be longer to get done that I thought. Knitting looks so easy on video. I will update on the scarf when I get it done. I want to learn to knit so I can do that while I am in the hospital.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Another kinitting post
I just wanted to warn you if you don't care about knitting stop reading now. Don't worry short post I promise!
This one I think made the most sense to me as a beginner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm-ScX30ORs
This one is an add on to what you learn as you get it.
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Would you like to make a scarf with me? To join in post in my comment box, the cut off date is in two day, Dec 10th, that is when I am starting. I have no clue how long it will take so post again in this post when you are done. Then everyone must post in their blog the picture of their scarf and what you thought.
If you miss the cut off date don't worry just let me know when you make your scarf and post your blog and I promise I will check it out.
This one I think made the most sense to me as a beginner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm-ScX30ORs
This one is an add on to what you learn as you get it.
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Would you like to make a scarf with me? To join in post in my comment box, the cut off date is in two day, Dec 10th, that is when I am starting. I have no clue how long it will take so post again in this post when you are done. Then everyone must post in their blog the picture of their scarf and what you thought.
If you miss the cut off date don't worry just let me know when you make your scarf and post your blog and I promise I will check it out.
Monday, December 7, 2009
I'm learning to knit
Short post
I want to learn to knit so I bought a bought book with a set of needles and I bought some yarn. I am having trouble figure out the diagrams in the book to get started so I am going to check out a Google search of learn knitting and I found some Youtube.com videos. If you know how to knit give me some advice please. I will post some pictures of my progress. I would love to be able to make some scarves, sweaters and blankets. We are hoping to adopt a baby soon and my husband mentioned i could make some baby booties that is what got me to the store yesterday.
I want to learn to knit so I bought a bought book with a set of needles and I bought some yarn. I am having trouble figure out the diagrams in the book to get started so I am going to check out a Google search of learn knitting and I found some Youtube.com videos. If you know how to knit give me some advice please. I will post some pictures of my progress. I would love to be able to make some scarves, sweaters and blankets. We are hoping to adopt a baby soon and my husband mentioned i could make some baby booties that is what got me to the store yesterday.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Are you selling anything over the holiday season?
Do you need an extra way to advertise? Let me know and I will make a special post for you, I will even post some pictures and link to your website. I can't guarantee you anything but I know this is a bad time and people can use the extra cash. If you are interested let me know.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
LeeLou's Christmas Card Swag
Sine I am posting about Christmas card designs I wanted to tell you about LeeLou's Christmas Card Swag giveaway. I love her designs. While you are there don't forget to check out her free templates. If you want one custom made for you she is the person to go to.
More about the giveaway' I already said I love her unique designs, you wont see designs like her's anywhere else! She is giving away a design to 2 lucky winners! If you don't win her giveaway and you like her work then you should consider buying your cards here. You have 2 options, you can either purchase a design and print out your own cards, or for a small price you send her your picture and she will not only print out your cards she will send you your cards and envelops.
More about the giveaway' I already said I love her unique designs, you wont see designs like her's anywhere else! She is giving away a design to 2 lucky winners! If you don't win her giveaway and you like her work then you should consider buying your cards here. You have 2 options, you can either purchase a design and print out your own cards, or for a small price you send her your picture and she will not only print out your cards she will send you your cards and envelops.
It's snowing today
Actually it's flurrying out but it's our first of the year. I love snow, it's really exciting because I live in Delaware and we don't get snow with much accumulation until January. I wish it would snow on Christmas, we are spending the day at home and it rarely snows on Christmas. It probably wont snow but I can wish can't I.
Today is my younger sisters birthday so Alison if you are reading this happy birthday! Lil Angel's birthday is the 15th and I have to admit we haven't bought her a gift yet. She is having a party on the 13th and she is excited to have all her friends over. I am excited to have her party, it will be nice to see Lil Angel be so happy. I will be taking a lot of pictures and will post some shorty after.
Sorry not much to say, my Dad's funeral service will be next Saturday. I feel kinda weird, I'm sad but I have only cried 1 time and that was the next night. I'm kinda numb now. Little things remind me he is gone. I went over to my Moms house just a little while ago and it was weird my Dad wasn't there. I miss him.
Today is my younger sisters birthday so Alison if you are reading this happy birthday! Lil Angel's birthday is the 15th and I have to admit we haven't bought her a gift yet. She is having a party on the 13th and she is excited to have all her friends over. I am excited to have her party, it will be nice to see Lil Angel be so happy. I will be taking a lot of pictures and will post some shorty after.
Sorry not much to say, my Dad's funeral service will be next Saturday. I feel kinda weird, I'm sad but I have only cried 1 time and that was the next night. I'm kinda numb now. Little things remind me he is gone. I went over to my Moms house just a little while ago and it was weird my Dad wasn't there. I miss him.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Some bad news
On December 1st my mom called me at around 10 AM to tell me my dad was having trouble breathing, my older sister called me at 3 and told me I have to get to my parents house now. I ran to my kids school, picked them up then raced to my parents house. My mom said at 6 am he was sitting up and talking to her and one of my nephews, then at 10 his breathing got worse and later in the afternoon it got worse. It was really bad when I got there. My older sister told me he asked for us to hold his hand. SO I did and I told him I love him, he said it back to me and his voice was barley there but he tried really hard to say it.
My kids got to see him and he told them he loves them. My sweet Pumpkin was rubbing his arm and had a tissue and was rubbing her eyes. I thought her allergies got bad so I called her over to me and she said she was crying because she felt sad for her pop pop. Lil Angel stood back but got to see him and Monkey moved around a lot but I was just happy they were able to be there for a bit. My dads older brother came in with his wife and children and Monkey got out of control I think all the people and really no room to take her aside in so my husband took all of them home. I told my dad they were leaving and he said I love you. After they left I told my dad that Pumpkin was rubbing his arm and I asked if he felt her and he said yes.
My dad passed away just before midnight on Dec 1st but the nurse came after midnight so she called it at 12:45. So early on Dec 12th we will have his service. He will be cremated because that is what he wants. My mom said when she dies she wants to be buried along with my dad's ashes.
Dad,
I love you, I'm so happy you was able to get to know my children. I know you loved Disney World and I am happy you went two times with us. My children will have wonderful memories of how much you loved them an how silly you were. Thank you for being so kind to my husband when we were dating and then engaged and taking the time to get to know him I know you loved him and he loved you too. Thank you for being a kind and loving father. Thank you for being there when I needed you. You will be deeply missed! Dad I love you.
My kids got to see him and he told them he loves them. My sweet Pumpkin was rubbing his arm and had a tissue and was rubbing her eyes. I thought her allergies got bad so I called her over to me and she said she was crying because she felt sad for her pop pop. Lil Angel stood back but got to see him and Monkey moved around a lot but I was just happy they were able to be there for a bit. My dads older brother came in with his wife and children and Monkey got out of control I think all the people and really no room to take her aside in so my husband took all of them home. I told my dad they were leaving and he said I love you. After they left I told my dad that Pumpkin was rubbing his arm and I asked if he felt her and he said yes.
My dad passed away just before midnight on Dec 1st but the nurse came after midnight so she called it at 12:45. So early on Dec 12th we will have his service. He will be cremated because that is what he wants. My mom said when she dies she wants to be buried along with my dad's ashes.
Dad,
I love you, I'm so happy you was able to get to know my children. I know you loved Disney World and I am happy you went two times with us. My children will have wonderful memories of how much you loved them an how silly you were. Thank you for being so kind to my husband when we were dating and then engaged and taking the time to get to know him I know you loved him and he loved you too. Thank you for being a kind and loving father. Thank you for being there when I needed you. You will be deeply missed! Dad I love you.
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