A WIRE!

So, today, while I was being a Rent-A-Mom, I picked the girls up from Day Care and was taking them to their first day of Gymnastics! Exciting right?! Well, Clair knows her way around pretty well, so I was told to take her directions!! We pull into the parking lot of the gymnastics place and it is a bunch of warehouses kind of so it is just one HUGE parking lot to 10 different places. Clair said, "Turn here I think," so I turn. It was so sunny out, I didn't even see this wire. First of all, why would there be a wire in the middle of the parking lot... and second WHY WOULD THERE BE A WIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT?! I ran right into the wire that anchors the electrical wires into the ground. Totally killed my car! I felt like such a bad person... I have two precious children in my backseat that CLEARLY aren't mine and I have just caused a huge dent in my car. It was not bad at all (the "collision") that I don't even think the children noticed what had happened! Lucky, no one was hurt and in reality, it wasn't all that bad. . . it is just very disappointing!! 2 and 1/2 years with no accidents, dents, or anything. . . until I run into a wire of all things!

So, as soon as it happened, I had to get the girls into the place to change and get ready, but by instinct, I called my mom to tell her what happened. Totally my bad, I called her and said, "Mom, I just got a dent in my car. I ran into a wire, Its not THAT bad, but I have to go . . . I will call you back in a few. Its really not THAT bad and no one was hurt!" Then I hung up. For you mothers out there, I know you know how she reacted to that!!! NOT A GOOD IDEA!! I called her back as soon as I could and told her what happened. Surprisingly enough, Dad took the news better than she did, but they both told me it was okay and it is really not a huge deal!
I am still not so sure of that but apparently they are. . . or they just told me that which works for me!!

I keep thinking about it and saying SHOOT to myself. . . . over and over... dangit!

Bonfire

This past Saturday, I was invited to go to a friends bonfire at her house (she is a commuter). A few other Education majors were invited. . . you know we must stick together. . . so we all carpooled out to Momence (about 30 minutes) and enjoyed ourselves for a few hours at this wonderful bonfire. It was SO cold outside, but the front of our bodies were toasty warm . . . . but I touched the back of my head and it was as though I was touching the ice tray in my freezer!! It was such a good time, very relaxing! We had great food and a lot of it too!! We had taco salad, nachos, caramel apples, pumpkin bars, cupcakes, cookies, peeps, the whole nine yards! It was such a good time getting off campus and just hanging out with great girls!!

CHI - TOWN

What a great time I had on Saturday. Jonathan and Sarah came down from Kalamazoo early in the morning to spend the day with me. They got here about 9:30 and we hung out and got to the train station to leave at 11. We had a nice, llllooonnnggg train ride into the city which dropped us off right downtown on the Magnificent Mile. As soon as we got there, we had Subway for lunch because we were all getting a little hungry! Then, off to the stores we went. We went in all the stores from Polo and Tiffanys to Gap and H& M. We had such a good time just hanging out and seeing the city! We got back on the train at 8:20 and arrived back at campus about 10:30. Jonathan and Sarah left to go back about 11- - - long drive home! They got home safe and sound about 1:20 am. Poor Jonathan had to work this morning, so he was ready to go to bed! All in all, it was a good day! The weather was perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better time. It was so nice of them to come down and see me!

Babysitting

{This is Carsten (6 1/2) and Anna (4 1/2)}

On Friday evening, I went over to babysit Anna and Carsten. We had a great time playing in the bounce house, making pizza, coloring, reading, making caves, the whole 9 yards!! It was a good night of fun with these little kids! They are very well behaved and obedient, so it makes my job so much easier . . . and more fun!!

First Cooked Meal

Today, I did homework ALL day. I was not really hungry for dinner, so I decided to save a meal plan and cook... yeah, you heard me, COOK! Well, this was a dangerous thought, so I decided to take it easy my first time and made a box of mac and cheese. It was a delightful box indeed, and for dessert, you guessed it. . . some of Aunt Kay's wonderful Halloween box! Yum, Yum, Yum!

Happy Halloween

Today, my friend Tyler and I went to the red room to play some games. . . the thrill of campus! I decided I would go check my mail to see if I was lucky enough to have something and i saw a little pink package note. I was bummed because the mail room closes at 4:30 and it was already 5:00. . . but, as I turned around, the security man was just leaving the post office, so what did I do? Duh, I put on a cute little smile and said, "Is there any way you can give me my package please?!" By the grace of God, he said yes! He went in the mail room and found my HUGE package. Immediately I read who it was from and saw Aunt Kay's name! I was SO SO SO excited!! I ran back to my room to open it and found all sorts of goodies. There was toilet paper, truffles, take 5, betty crocker cakes, Halloween sock, tissue, stretch gloves (black and pink), tea, swiss cake rolls, nutter butters, popcorn, and many many more delicious items!! This is AWESOME!! You are the best Aunt Kay!!!!

Home Sweet Home

Today, after my classes, I headed home!! I went over to my friends dorm to study for our test, checked my mail (had a package) and went to classes. Right after, I got in the car and headed home! After a long haul, I am finally home!! It will be so nice to be home and RELAX!! I kind of forgot what that feels like!! I have been so incredibly busy lately with my practicum, classes, and homework!! I leave my room all dressed up at 8am and arrive back to my apartment about 10 pm. I am looking forward to being home, seeing family, seeing Stinky (Bear), and having REAL food!!!