hall closet

 I hate our hall closet.  It is way too small and is a catch all for a lot of junk.  I know Josh brings some home from college (like his towels, quilt, bed cover, sheets etc) but it usually is slammed full and prayers that no one opens it!!  I did a clean out and also had Jenna redo  the closet for me.  We found this hack on Pinterest that makes it look like you have nice shelving, but obviously I don't.  She also put some paper on the walls, but I don't know how long that will last but for now, I like it. The pictures got out of order so the first two are the finished ones and the last two are the before pictures.

Jacob college/prayer request

 We spent last weekend at orientation with Jacob.  It was good to see him spread his wings.  I think he is feeling more confident about school.  My prayer request is that he needs a good roommate.  He found two and would like to room with them.  The one decided he wanted to room with someone else, the other he just had second thoughts about.  I know that a roommate can make or break your year, especially your first year, so I would appreciate you joining me in prayer that he finds someone that is "good".  My first year I thankfully had some good roommates.  I am still very close to one of them to this day.  A couple of my other years I did not have good ones, and I would really hate for Jacob to spend his first few months, and first year with someone who is not good.  As a mom I am very burdened about this.  Josh did not have this problem as he had a friend he already knew.  It's really hard to let them fly but still want the best for them.

soccer

 Soccer has not gone as planned.  I guess it's because it is not really her sport.  It has been a learning experience and a teachable time for me showing her that you finish what you started.  The team has had a great year.  We are tied for conference leaders.  Next week is conference tournament and then on to states.  Go Warriors!

Full Time Teacher

 I just received my contract for next year.  I am so excited to announce that I am finally a full time teacher!!  It took several classes and hard work, but I am finally there.  I will be teaching my two 6 grade literature classes, MS computer, two HS computer classes and Personal Finance.  I am not excited and a little nervous to be teaching HS, especially seniors, but right now I can't complain.  I am wondering if 7th and 8th grade literature will open up.  The teacher there is always out and I am not sure if they will let her back.  If not, I am praying that they will move me because my heart and where I feel comfortable is MS.....but all I can do is pray and let God put me where he wants me.  Either way, I will have a lot to prepare for this summer, but I am excited!!

Soccer/Crumbl Cookies

 Now we are into soccer season.  I am happy that she is playing this year.  She doesn't like soccer very much, especially compared to basketball, but I was glad that she wanted to play.  After the soccer game, a bunch of us went over to watch the last part of the boys baseball game.

Today we went to visit my dad.  We don't go often because of COVID.  With me working full time and being around positive cases, I just don't want to take anything to him.  It was good to see him.  I took the family in to Wegmans.  I have been before, but they had never seen it.  Although the prices are really high, I really enjoy walking around in there.  I also looked on the website to see that Crumbl Cookies had a lemon cookie (they switch every week).  We have had them before, but never a lemon!  I am in love!!  It was so delicious.  Jacob got the Oreo kind.  Jenna got the chocolate cupcake and it did taste just like a cupcake!  Great weekend so far!!

Catching Up

 I haven't blogged in quite awhile.  I get a little jealous of those that can blog every day, but working full time and doing everything else keeps me very occupied.  It's been a crazy few months.  Basketball is now over and soccer has begun.  I probably won't follow her as closely for soccer as I do basketball.  The kids are now old enough that they help Pastor and Nancy for the annual Valentines Day church date night. 

School is going well.  We've been able to stay open all year.  We've had a few cases in the school, but only one time did we have to send a class home.  That lasted for about a week and they were all back and it didn't spread.  I am grateful to have just found out that I will be teaching full time next year  (not part time cleaning/teaching).  I am going to have some HS classes so I am nervous about that.  It's not my passion to teach HS.  I really love the MS age.  My class this year has my heart!!

Basketball

 Basketball in a pandemic.......interesting to say the least.  Our basketball season had just started and then got put on hold for all of December when the governor made more regulations.  Our athletic director sent out a survey to all teams asking if they would play with a mask.  Both MS teams said they would not play.  The boys Varsity team also said no.  Only the Varsity girls said they would do it.  Last night was the first time we were back at play.  We won, so that was good, but it is really different.  With both teams in the gym I would say there were less than 20 fans total (in fact we have to have "jobs" to even get in).  It was so quite.  Jenna said it was hard to run up and down a court and breath in a mask, but at least she has part of a season left.