Smokin' Needle

Wow, I have been able to stitch like crazy today. I am doing laundry and anything else I can to avoid any of the "inauguration" stuff aka the beginning of the downward spiral of American Freedom and Individual Rights. The crowds reaction to President Bush and his family is a direct reflection of the people responsible for this election. The double standard and disrespect is pathetic. I can say that I will give as much respect to BO as President Bush was given throughout his presidency. So, I guess NONE!
On the bright side, I have been able to get a lot of stitching done which is great since I need to finish this project asap. I can't post a picture since it is a gift but I can say it is the most impressive piece I have ever stitched...and the most time consuming. I will post a picture after the recipient has it.
Back to stitching and folding...

Spelling, Stitching & Sleeping

This was the big spelling bee weekend. Ds competed against elementary schools, middle schools and high schools! We were not aware of that until we got there. Anyway, he did not make the top 12 but was in the top 50. He has been so very nervous almost sick this past week. He was very upset after the results were announced saying he let everyone and the school down. This is the first time that he has not succeeded at something and it has been very hard for him to accept. Being in the top 50 in this county is nothing to sneeze at. He was one of the youngest competitors. The words were incredibly difficult and even the pronouncer could not pronouncer them a lot of the time. They had to know how to spell words from other languages too. I believe the winning word was “dicotyledon”.
I have finished another generation on my stitching and hope to get a start on the next today. I had to frog the date and redo it but that was okay. I hope to get it finished in a couple of weeks so I get it to the framers. I am also anxious to get back to a different project, mainly my L&L angel. I am about 3/4 of the way through her and then will start on the next one.
The problem this weekend has been my sleep. Having to teach nights this semester has really thrown off my clock. I can't seem to sleep for anything. Now I know how babies feel when they get their days and nights mixed up! I am having to force myself to bed and then force myself to get up. I hope I adjust better this week or I am going to be really grouchy. Thank goodness it is a very short week for me!

We're off...

The semester officially started on Monday so I am half way through my week. I have Fridays off! My classes are packed! I swear if one of my ENVS students sneeze half the class will fall over. We are packing in like sardines! I am looking forward to getting this semester over with so I can start teaching the new hybrid courses and start taking classes myself.
I started full force on Weight Watchers again. It is really hard to do with my schedule this semester. Teaching only at night has me all backwards. I am sure I will get in the groove soon but in the meantime, its hard finding foods I can eat that are low in points but convenient. I need to find a way to increase my fruit and veggies!! The water will also be a challenge since I can't run to the potty all the time during class. As long as the scale goes down, I will be happy!
We are going to start painting next weekend. I can't stand the white walls anymore. This weekend is the spelling bee so we will be out very early for registration, 7:15 AM - like I said very early!

Pictures...Finally

Here are some pictures from Christmas including dd in her get up, dd birthday cake, ds and his OU gear, dd and her favorite video, the mess, ds enjoying his gift, the tree before the chaos, Tabitha enjoying the warmth from the lights.
I made the pictures small so they would fit on the site. It was hard trying to decide what to share. We had such a good day and dd enjoyed her birthday. I will post pictures of Oklahoma if I can find them!

I stitched today!

I actually got to stitch a little today. I am working on my Mothers Tree. I have four generations left. I can't wait to finish it. I have been working on it since last summer. I am dying to get back to working on other WIPS.
My dd set me up with a Facebook. I am still not exactly sure what it is or what the purpose is but I will give it a try. We finally got the Christmas decorations down and all thats left is the tree and moving things back to the attic. There has to be an easier way to store holiday decorations. I really would leave my tree up year round and decorate according to season or holiday but I think my dh would kill me if I did that.
I am still working on getting some pictures loaded. Everytime I think about it I am doing something like taking a shower or doing dishes and then forget when I get back to the computer.
Tomorrow is my last day of vacation. I do have a little bit of work to do before classes start on Monday but it shouldn't take me too long. My goal is to only do work stuff during my office hours. We'll see! I need to stitch one generation a week if I am going to get this project finished in time to get it to the framers.
Family is wanting to challenge each other to a game of Wii so better run...wish me luck!

Schools In!

Public school started yesterday so ds is back. Dd and I go back this coming Monday. I am NOT looking forward to it. This is the first time I have not looked forward to a new semester. Too many changes that I don't care for. Oh well, guess I should focus on the students.
Everyone is finally getting over this gunk that we have had, only ds was spared. Today my ears popped and my headache went away. So, I hope to get some pictures uploaded sometime today. We are watching TU in the GMAC bowl tonight. We cheered Texas last night, can't believe I just said we cheered Texas!!! I am nervous about our game on Thursday but for now, we are number 1!!
I hope to get completely back on WW next week and start this exercise program. I am actually looking forward to it. I really like the boxing on the Wii. I think we are going to actually look into getting a boxing setup for the house since ds likes it as well. He broke the one he got for Christmas, one punch and it was gone!
Off to get the turkey out of the oven.

It's a New Year

Well, time to get back on WW and continue the journey. Once I get over this nasty cold, flu, infection or whatever it is, I plan to continue with WW and a new exercise program. I am so ready - except for the exploding head!! I haven't had any desire to stitch even!! Wish me luck...