R & C are ready to go back to school, and B is ready to start school. In fact, C was upset the other night because school won't start right now. All 3 of them will have to wait though, since they don't go back until August 17. R will be going into 4th grade, C into full day Kindergarten, and B into Pre-K for a whole 2 hours and 15 minutes a day.
I, on the other hand, am a different story. I have been talking for a few years about going back to school, but I have finally buckled down and took that plunge. My classes start in 7 days! I will be going for my Associates in Paralegal Studies (but do plan on getting a bachelors sometime after that), through Kaplan University. I will be taking 2 classes online every 10 weeks, with 8 days off in between.
I know it will be a challenge, but I am up for it. I plan on doing my work and studying while B is in school for his 2 hours and 15 minutes a day, then do some more after all 3 kids are in bed for the night. And since the kids are now spending weekends with their dad, that gives me all weekend to myself to study. So I should be able to get in quite a bit of study time...at least once the kids start school next month. Until they go back to school the plan is to get up a little earlier in the mornings to get some studying done before they wake up, then do some after they go to bed, and on weekends. Since C & B love to sleep in, it should be no problem having some study time in the mornings.
So I will be blogging about the joys, challanges, etc that come from being a F/T mom and student
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Pearl Paradise Giveaway & Review
You've heard it said that diamonds are a girl's best friend. But not this girl. This girl loves pearls. I think perals are a classic peice of jewelry that never go out of style. I also love how they go great for casual wear or dressy. And a girl can never have too many pearls. That is why I am trying to win some.
You can enter to win too! Just head on over to Two Classy Chics to read their great review on a company called Pearl Paradise and learn how you too can enter the giveaway!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Bath & Body Review + Giveaway
Do you love bath & body products? What about products that help make your home smell great? Now you have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to order your choice of bath, body, or home fragrance items!
Two Classy Chics have written a product review on some of our bath products. They are also hosting a giveaway, sponsored by me, on their site. You can read the product review and enter the giveaway at http://twoclassychics.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-and-giveaway-crystals-comforts.html Several ways to earn entries! You can even earn daily entries!
This giveaway ends July 24 at midnight EST time.
To learn more about the great bath & body products, visit my other blog
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Getting To Know Family
I am sad to say that up until recently, my children didn't know their cousins. Which is a shame considering that the town we live in is right next to the town they live in. It was just that my sister and I live seperate lives, and we don't even see each other that often.
But my kids are now getting to know their cousins. With summer vacation going on, my nephews were getting bored at home. So I have went and picked them up a few times so far. They come out here and go swimming with my kids, and they all jump on the trampoline together. On Monday, they all even went blackberry picking together in the back field.
I am so glad that the kids are getting a chance to get to know each other. And I am glad they are getting along together. It is so nice to see them all doing something together.
But my kids are now getting to know their cousins. With summer vacation going on, my nephews were getting bored at home. So I have went and picked them up a few times so far. They come out here and go swimming with my kids, and they all jump on the trampoline together. On Monday, they all even went blackberry picking together in the back field.
I am so glad that the kids are getting a chance to get to know each other. And I am glad they are getting along together. It is so nice to see them all doing something together.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Changes
Sometimes life likes to throw things your way and they are hard to deal with. I had something thrown at me me earlier in the month that has changed my life in a big way. I don't really want to talk about it right now, because I am still not exactly sure what I am going to do. But things are a little difficult in my life right now. My children are having a hard time with things that are going on and happening. They think the things that are happening are their fault. I keep explaining to them that they had nothing to do with any of it, that none of it is their fault, that they have done nothing wrong. The kids are also acting up during this time. I am trying to be patient with them. I know they are just kids and don't really understand what all is going on. And being kids, the way they handle some hard situations is to act out. It does get annoying, but they are doing okay
Thursday, June 3, 2010
WTH
R is 10 now. He spends every Saturday with the Young Marines. Some of these days are long (8 hours), some are shorter (2 to 4 hrs). It just depends on what they are doing. A couple weeks ago, the Young Marines did a campout from Friday night til Sunday morning. There are always adults present at the Young Marine things, whether they are Young Marine staff or parent volunteers. The kids aren't left unsupervised at all.
Other than the Young Marine activities, R is home most of the time. He is either with me, my husband, or one of my parents. Last night he did spend the night with a friend, then called today to ask if he could spend the night again. The friend's mother told me it was okay with her, so I said it was okay with me. I have met this friend's parents (both mother & father). I know where they live, I know where they work. My family knows this family...heck, our families have known each other for YEARS! So it's not like I'm leaving my child for a couple days with people I don't know.
But I had someone tell me today I am a bad parent for sending R "away" all of the time! That I should be with him ALL of the time. That I apparently don't want to spend any time with him. WTH! He goes somewhere without me once, maybe twice, a week! And he is 10 years old for crying out loud. He needs some independence. He needs to go out and do things without me, with kids his age. And it's not like I am dropping him off somewhere alone, like the mall or park or whatever. When he is at the Young Marines (an organization designed for kids to keep them off the streets and off drugs), there are adults present. He is at a friend's house right now, with adults present. He doesn't want, or need, me up his butt 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He can't learn to be independent if he doesn't get some independence. And I spend plenty of time with him the other 5-6 days a week that he is home...we go fishing together, play games together, play in the pool together, read together, etc.
So if I am a bad parent because I let my son go somewhere without me once or twice a week, then I proudly wear that title.
Other than the Young Marine activities, R is home most of the time. He is either with me, my husband, or one of my parents. Last night he did spend the night with a friend, then called today to ask if he could spend the night again. The friend's mother told me it was okay with her, so I said it was okay with me. I have met this friend's parents (both mother & father). I know where they live, I know where they work. My family knows this family...heck, our families have known each other for YEARS! So it's not like I'm leaving my child for a couple days with people I don't know.
But I had someone tell me today I am a bad parent for sending R "away" all of the time! That I should be with him ALL of the time. That I apparently don't want to spend any time with him. WTH! He goes somewhere without me once, maybe twice, a week! And he is 10 years old for crying out loud. He needs some independence. He needs to go out and do things without me, with kids his age. And it's not like I am dropping him off somewhere alone, like the mall or park or whatever. When he is at the Young Marines (an organization designed for kids to keep them off the streets and off drugs), there are adults present. He is at a friend's house right now, with adults present. He doesn't want, or need, me up his butt 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He can't learn to be independent if he doesn't get some independence. And I spend plenty of time with him the other 5-6 days a week that he is home...we go fishing together, play games together, play in the pool together, read together, etc.
So if I am a bad parent because I let my son go somewhere without me once or twice a week, then I proudly wear that title.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Not Too Young
When my son or I tell anyone he is now in the Young Marines, I always get, "Isn't he too young for that?" The answer is no. The Young Marines is for children ages 8 - 18. I have also gotten, "Why are you trying to turn him into a soldier so young?" The Young Marine program doesn't try to turn children into soldiers. One thing the Young Marines DO do is promote physical and mental developments of it's members, along with morals and a drug-free lifestyle. They also teach the ideals of honesty, fairness, courage, respect, loyalty, love of God, and fidelity to our country. And let's face it, kids now days need this because too many parents out there aren't teaching these things. The Young Marines also try to get the kids interested in and have a respect for their own academic achievement, along with the history and traditions of the U.S.A. They learn teamwork and leadersip. They learn about community service, and see how good it feels to do things for others.
So why wouldn't I get my child involved in something like this. Yes, I can teach and do all this stuff with him at home, but he is getting older. He wants to go out and do things with kids around his own age without his mom (thought that wouldn't come around to at least the teenage years, lol).
As a side note, R DOES want to be in the military when he grows up. It has nothing to do with the Young Marines. It is something he decided when he was 4 years old, and he hasn't changed his mind since. He has a love for this country, and yes, I do encourage it. And yes, I am proud that he wants to join the military when he is old enough, and will be even prouder when he does.
So why wouldn't I get my child involved in something like this. Yes, I can teach and do all this stuff with him at home, but he is getting older. He wants to go out and do things with kids around his own age without his mom (thought that wouldn't come around to at least the teenage years, lol).
As a side note, R DOES want to be in the military when he grows up. It has nothing to do with the Young Marines. It is something he decided when he was 4 years old, and he hasn't changed his mind since. He has a love for this country, and yes, I do encourage it. And yes, I am proud that he wants to join the military when he is old enough, and will be even prouder when he does.
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