The First Day of School...

Okay... so I should back up and say that last night... most of my hope for being pregnant were shot down 4 days early. I was pretty devestated. I went through the whole emotions trying to determine what I was going to do. I talked to the RE's nurse and there is "still hope" I am really not so sure about this as it has started again today and I have cramping. But, now I have to decide what course of action to take. Do I do the shots or just go on and focus on my little family. It makes me sad because I don't feel complete. But, I don't want to cheat Evy either. I am really tired of the focus and stress. I guess I really don't remember what it is like not to think about temperatures, testing, cycle days, etc. I wish in my heart of hearts that I was fertile mertile and didn't have to work so darn hard.

So... today was the first day of school. I was ready, but not totally prepared. I still have LOTS of paperwork (IEP's) that need to be written/revised in the next 10 days.There was a big deal about getting some hearing impaired students who spoke using sign. I now have a part time interputer in my room. Which (when the kids show up) will be a great thing. I am also super pysched to learn ASL. I feel like I need "The Idiots Guide to Signing" if they make such a thing. Also... a kid with major peanut allergies... so my room is a peanut free zone. I am a little sad since I love those Fiber One peanut breakfast bars. All of this in the last 24 hours.

School was long and exhausting. The kids wanted to go home in the afternoon, they were tired. They did REALLY well in PE which was a huge concern. They were listening to rules, so we will see later in the week, if they continue to excel in this area. We did get some activities accomplished. Now I just have to decide what to do tomorrow. Oh, and I got a 12th kid today while my students were at music. I didn't know about her, so I had to do some quick planning.

Now... it is time to relax. Tomorrow I will post pictures of the room... for anyone interested. My awesome MIL is cooking dinner, so I am going to don some workout clothes and head over to plan for tomorrow.

Rain, Rain...

no ride or workout today. WOW! I love going back to school. I eat so much better when I plan. It is nice for the waist.

So my room is as ready as it is going to get before Open House. I have worked hard. I have the procedures completed (thanks to another Kindergarten teacher in cyber space) and now I just have to figure out a schedule and make the the daily observation charts for all 11 IEPs and Kindergarten PASS skills. AND lesson plans for the first couple days of school. Tomorrow is a morning meeting, dentist appointment and Open House. Wednesday I have meetings all day. So I must get it together. Schools starts THURSDAY!

I got Evy enrolled in ballet/tap/gymnastics today. She is pretty pumped. We went to the studio and then to buy her shoes. She hasn't asked to wear them (YET). We don't start until Sept. 2-- so we have some time to buy cut leotard. Last night was her first accident in her bed. After months of potty training she peed in her bed. She was devestated. Very upset. She seems pale and her eyes are sickly looking. I am hoping she snaps out of it.

So... day 8 and a little tempature dip. I am 83% sure I am pregnant. I would be surprise. I am going to test in 6 days. I seem to always test on Saturday or Sunday. I am hoping to see two lines!

The best laid plan...

CHANGE! I mapped out a 7 mile course for a ride today. I figured it would take me about 45-50 minutes to ride. It was pretty nice weather- 80's small wind. I was a little worried about the last 1/2 of the ride since the wind was blowing from the north. My return to home was a 1.5 miles into the wind. So... I thought "it will make me stronger" I set out... waited at the big intersection about 3 minutes for the police to push a car through the intersection and stopped another minute for the stupid phone. With the stops, I was at 13 minutes for 1.5-- that is when I got worried about the wind. But, I sped up and made up some time as the wind changed. The clouds also started to roll in. I got to 3.5 and felt some rain drops, went to make the turn to jog over to the road by my house... IT WAS DIRT!! AHHH! That wasn't going to work. I stopped and the spotted lightening and MORE rain. So... I called in for support. I like to walk in the rain, but riding INTO the wind, rain and lightening... didn't really sound like fun on a Saturday. So, I called Michael (woke him up out of a nap) and he came and bailed me out. I got another mile+ in before he got to me. Then we went to pick up Evy from my parents. I felt a little defeated that I didn't get to finish...but, as we drove back toward the house, it was wetter. I think that it is better to be a safe mom... than finish a 7 miler. I did get in 4.65 miles.

2 WW= high temps. Could I be...

pregnant? Who knows! 10 more days until I find out if this course of treatment worked. They are REALLY high, which is a good sign.

School is offically back into the swing of things. My first offical day was Friday. Principals "Welcome Back" meeting was long and full of information. Boy, do I need a calendar! I just hate buying calendars because I never like them when I get them home. I need an all inclusive- calendar, food journal, exericise log, one that sends messages to my hubby to remind him of things, sends me the daily forcast... maybe that isn't a calendar but a Smart Phone. I guess maybe I should try to use my phone. That is my goal now...

I did present RtI information at the meeting. It was perfect. I didn't talk to long, didn't stumble over my words, just right... Now I just have to get in gear and get all the rest of the information for the teachers. That is the part that woke me up at 6AM. But instead of working, I have been playing. That is what Saturday is for.

On the food front, going back to school is the best thing that can happen to me. I plan a lot more. On Thursday, I didn't even eat all my points by the end of the day. I had 10 left... so I enjoyed some chips and salsa. Yesterday, I was super hungry when we went to Rib Crib. I ate cheese fries- pretty yummy dipped in ranch.

I haven't been exercising as much. My Ipod broke... which makes it difficult to follow the C25K plan. I did mow the grass for an hour on Thursday. HR monitor shows 490 calories burned. I guess I need to hop back on the bike and build up my 10 miles. I have less than a month to the Tour.

Chicken Zuchinni Lasgana

I am a kitchen experiementer not a recipe creator. So I don't always measure things that don't count... and I just throw it together. It usually turns out on the scale of great, good or ok... Michael's terms. He won't eat this... so I will just tell you it is GREAT!

4 chicken tenderlions
1 large baseball bat zuchinni (or enough small ones)
fresh basil
2 tomatoes
minced onions
garlic pepper
salt- optional
1 can of spaghetti sauce (or homemade for those of you with more time than me)
Cheese- I used 58 g of mozzerella cheese (1/2 cup)for each dish- total of 2 cups.

Topping:
bran flakes
wheat bread toast
oregano

Chop together in food processor. Reserve for later

Cut zuchinni in long strips (resembling lasanga noodles) Originally, I peeled off skin, but next time I would leave skin on to help it hold shape better and for color. Boil chicken until cooked and zuchinni until soft. I used 4 small baking dishes but you larger 9x9 or 9x 13 depending on your families needs.

I sliced the tomato and diced the chicken and basil. I use dried minced onions for convience.

Spray pan(s) with non-stick spray. Layer zuchinni at the bottom, cover with spaghetti sauce. Add basil, onions, garlic pepper, some cheese,(salt) peices of chicken. Layer another layer of zuchinni,chicken, cheese, sauce. Then zuchinni, sauces, cheese and topping.

Bake in the oven until cheese was melted and bubbling.

WW Information: Each of my dishes was 7 pointish- so servings variable. But, for about a 1/2 cup 2pts.

All of THIS for $6.50....

So I really like to find bargins! I enjoy garage sales when it is not 110 degrees outside. But, my favorite place to go is the "tag sale". It is this mom and daughter who rent a house and make/find things to doll up and sell. They have lots of 'shabby chic' and craftsy things they sell. They have furniture and decorations for your house, etc. We usually go in there every month (only open first weekend of each month for three days). Well, the church wants the house they are renting back... so they were selling ALMOST everything for 25 cents! So I got all of THAT for $6.50!!

The Castle Party

So... the princess hats are complete. The "goodie" bags are finished. The family arrived. I bought a new dress (3 sizes smaller) and I am ready to get going! She is pretty excited and I assume that will continue to mount as the day moves on. It is going to be hot today... so I may be regretting this idea about noon!

On the fertilty side... I am not sure what is going on with my body. I guess I should just relax. I really hope it happens this month... but if it doesn't I get a much needed break. I know it seems a little crazy after the 8 months since our miscarriage but I either want it or I want a break. Later this month, Michael will be celebrating his 32 birthday. We plan on taking a "mini-vacation" without Evy. It would be nice to go to a club and have a martini. I don't do it much, but it is nice every once in a while. Aside from right after surgery, I haven't had a glass of wine or anything for 8 months. So... I will just not worry anymore (easier said than done)

Okay... so there is some ironing and breakfast before we go. Best get busy.