I'm absolutely stoked that Friday is here. This week has been obnoxiously empty, and the only way I seem to fill it is by going out and purchasing things...like food, paint stuff, and costume prepping for 2 little bat costumes (I'll explain in a minute). I've also been to the library and although I returned several books, I checked more out. Gaaa! I paid my fees this week though - $1.40 - all in change:P Half of it was in pennies....I gave the bag to the librarian and she didn't even count it:P I felt accomplished haha.
Wed night I got to babysit for the Bible Study again. It's a 25 minute commute, thankfully with not too much traffic, but it's well worth it. 2 of the little guys are trying to walk and therefore used me as something to grab ahold of and drag around. They both figured out where the stairs were to go back to their parents, but thankfully I had the older kids (meaning 1 1/2, 1 3/4, and 4) asking me where they went before they made it to the stairs :P I wish I could do some kind of craft with them, but honestly trying to hold a 10 month old while changing the diaper of the 1 1/2 year old and keeping the other crawler from cruising up the steps was insane. I felt bad when some of the kids kept going upstairs to their parents, but they came back down just as quickly.
Flashback to college years: I used to go to a community college in my hometown, NoVA (Where the N stands for knowledge, the O stands for honor, etc...). I was able to attend my parents' church Bible Study for college kids along with several other friends. One of the leaders was a single guy named Rick. HE was at the Bible study for couples that I babysit for....with his wife! WOW! I'm not saying WOW, he actually got married - please don't take it that way! I'm saying WOW, life has changed in all aspects of my life and it was a very big shock to my system! Annnnyway....
For the Bible Study/Worship Hour that I'm helping with at Truro, I just got a new "job" :D I'm going to be an Events/Social Coordinator! I'm super psyched about this!! Can't wait to plan some movie nights, game nights, ice cream socials, etc. If you can think of a fun idea that youth groups/young adults/young couples could do together for a few hours, let me know! I'm always open to ideas!
I bought stuff at Walmart this morning that hopefully the kids will love! They both wanted bat costumes after watching The Magic School Bus Goes Batty and the kids in the movie turn to bats:P So, I bought a few things that hopefully will help: Felt, visors, cord, 3 yds of fabric, and pipe cleaners. All black of course. The felt and visors I hope to make into the ears of the bats, and we'll somehow use the other things to make "structured" bat wings for the kids to fly around (outside) with :)
I also bought some paint stuff - I have MISSED painting - for the kids to create little plaques and then hot glue a bug or a flower on. I really think it's gonna be an awesome time!
Alright, time to enjoy my Friday:) I'm gonna watch a movie, read a book, find some recipes, and get ready for babysitting tonight!
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Aug 28, 2009
Mar 21, 2009
Week 3
Wow, I can't believe week 3 is complete! Haha this will show how unproductive I can be....
On Sunday I got to help out in the nursery. Techincally, I was supposed to be the supervisor that hour. Informally, I got stuck in the back as a helper. Not bad though, I was needed and I was there:) So many cute kiddies - I think we had a head count of 15?
I called Fairfax County's Subbing Office on Tuesday. The guy I talked to was very nice and signed me up for the next available Substitute Orientation: April 22nd...... Whaa?? So that's just kind of frustrating knowing that I have a full month before I even get into orientation, after which the board probably approves the substitutes before they are able to work. Gaa. Oh well, at least I've got the ball rolling before the end of the year!
I only babysat twice this week. I got to take Lauren to aquatics and then to school. She turned 5 this week! I've known her since she was almost 2, so it's astonishing that's she grown that fast! She is such a cute cuddlebug and was very snuggly once she got out of the pool. Too bad she was soaking wet! The other babysitting fun was actually today. Marie, Beth, and I had a ball singing everything from"Fishy, Fishy" to "This Little Light of Mine." Sometimes with piano accompaniment! We then had a delicious dinner of mac and cheese, followed by brushing teeth, taking a bath, reading some stories, and getting tucked into bed. They are so cute and I can't wait to be with them again next weekend!
Tuesday Sean and I went to a Bible Study for "kids" our age - what a difference! Sean and I agreed when we finished just the worship that we would like to make this our Bible Study for now rather than my parents' studies. It was awesome to meet the leader, Mimi, as well as the others, and to see Anna and Alison again!
Thursday I met up with Cortney to crochet, and Sean came along for the ride. We drank coffee at Caribou and laughed about dorm times - Cortney was a few doors down from me during my last year on campus:) Hopefully this will be a weekly thing!!
My brother Sam had a JV Lacrosse game on Friday night, so Sean and I went with Mom to watch it. Silly me forgot that home teams sit in the shade! First day of spring was colder than the first day of winter! The wind was relentless and caused me to hide as deep as I could into my hoodie. Sean was a dear and bought some hot chocolate from the consession stand during halftime:) Hopefully next time we go, it'll be MUCH warmer!!
Yesterday I finished a blanket that I've been meaning to finish for 5+ years. It was originally for a cousin on my dad's side, but she's in K or 1st right now:P Shows how diligent I am with my projects;) Anyway, here's a picture of just before I finished it:
(Sizewise, I think it's going to be more for me than a newborn baby:) )
I am starting 2 more projects now that I thought would be fun. One is a baby blanket - doubled in width to make me a cozy lap blanket. My house will be filled with random blankets! The other is a stuffed animal if I can figure out the pattern correctly. I also have to go buy some yarn in order to do that - or maybe I'll check the attic for my plethora of yarn:)
Also, I have started to read the books from the library :) I got a bit preoccupied reading about the Glycemic Index Diet, which I'm hoping Sean and I will be able to do. It's not necessarily for me, because thanks to my speedy metabolism, I have horrible eating habits;) However, it's a very interesting read and encouraging! Anyway, I started reading "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" as well as "Men Without Women." Nothing like a good "new" book late at night while curling up in your blanket!! :)
Alright, tomorrow brings working in the nursery with Mom again! After that, it's Chipotle with the siblings - whoot!:)
On Sunday I got to help out in the nursery. Techincally, I was supposed to be the supervisor that hour. Informally, I got stuck in the back as a helper. Not bad though, I was needed and I was there:) So many cute kiddies - I think we had a head count of 15?
I called Fairfax County's Subbing Office on Tuesday. The guy I talked to was very nice and signed me up for the next available Substitute Orientation: April 22nd...... Whaa?? So that's just kind of frustrating knowing that I have a full month before I even get into orientation, after which the board probably approves the substitutes before they are able to work. Gaa. Oh well, at least I've got the ball rolling before the end of the year!
I only babysat twice this week. I got to take Lauren to aquatics and then to school. She turned 5 this week! I've known her since she was almost 2, so it's astonishing that's she grown that fast! She is such a cute cuddlebug and was very snuggly once she got out of the pool. Too bad she was soaking wet! The other babysitting fun was actually today. Marie, Beth, and I had a ball singing everything from"Fishy, Fishy" to "This Little Light of Mine." Sometimes with piano accompaniment! We then had a delicious dinner of mac and cheese, followed by brushing teeth, taking a bath, reading some stories, and getting tucked into bed. They are so cute and I can't wait to be with them again next weekend!
Tuesday Sean and I went to a Bible Study for "kids" our age - what a difference! Sean and I agreed when we finished just the worship that we would like to make this our Bible Study for now rather than my parents' studies. It was awesome to meet the leader, Mimi, as well as the others, and to see Anna and Alison again!
Thursday I met up with Cortney to crochet, and Sean came along for the ride. We drank coffee at Caribou and laughed about dorm times - Cortney was a few doors down from me during my last year on campus:) Hopefully this will be a weekly thing!!
My brother Sam had a JV Lacrosse game on Friday night, so Sean and I went with Mom to watch it. Silly me forgot that home teams sit in the shade! First day of spring was colder than the first day of winter! The wind was relentless and caused me to hide as deep as I could into my hoodie. Sean was a dear and bought some hot chocolate from the consession stand during halftime:) Hopefully next time we go, it'll be MUCH warmer!!
Yesterday I finished a blanket that I've been meaning to finish for 5+ years. It was originally for a cousin on my dad's side, but she's in K or 1st right now:P Shows how diligent I am with my projects;) Anyway, here's a picture of just before I finished it:
(Sizewise, I think it's going to be more for me than a newborn baby:) )
I am starting 2 more projects now that I thought would be fun. One is a baby blanket - doubled in width to make me a cozy lap blanket. My house will be filled with random blankets! The other is a stuffed animal if I can figure out the pattern correctly. I also have to go buy some yarn in order to do that - or maybe I'll check the attic for my plethora of yarn:)
Also, I have started to read the books from the library :) I got a bit preoccupied reading about the Glycemic Index Diet, which I'm hoping Sean and I will be able to do. It's not necessarily for me, because thanks to my speedy metabolism, I have horrible eating habits;) However, it's a very interesting read and encouraging! Anyway, I started reading "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" as well as "Men Without Women." Nothing like a good "new" book late at night while curling up in your blanket!! :)
Alright, tomorrow brings working in the nursery with Mom again! After that, it's Chipotle with the siblings - whoot!:)
Mar 16, 2009
On Reading...
I was finally able to get to my public library after being here for 2 weeks. Since I'm basically sitting around turning in applications waiting to connect myself to the public school system, I've been twiddling my thumbs. So, as you can see on the right side, I've added my library list :) Hopefully I'll get through one a week or so? Depends on how quick the school system needs me:)
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