Life in Mommyland

That a public school music teacher in NYC with a love for Tori Amos had his children's choir do a beautiful beautiful rendition of the Tori classic Flying Dutchman.

I'm lame and haven't been keeping up with much of anything except school. Finals are around the corner for the next two weeks, I wish they would be here now so I could get them over with. I've got some Spring Fever and it takes everything within me to get my ass to school instead of dilly-dallying like I prefer. Lots going on to write about and maybe I'll get it all written down (or maybe not, we shall see)!

Let's star with the most recent...we took a trip to Eureka Springs this weekend to meet with our newly hired wedding planner. Thank heavens! She helped us tremendously!! We now have a "theme" of sorts, colors, invitations picked, cake design and flowers decided! We also got some beautiful pictures of the hotel grounds and gardens too.

Here is the cake design we are in love with (it's very simple and clean looking but also elegant with the bow):



Here is the picture that inspired me and sealed the deal on what I wanted exactly:



Just because they are gorgeous, I'll put up some pics of the hotel that we took Saturday:







On our long drive home, we discussed a potential family vacation. We talked about how our friend and her family in Regina, Canada are going to Disney World in December and how wonderful it would be if we could go too. We talked about numbers and tossed around some ideas and well, I officially make our reservations for our room tomorrow!! We compromised and are going to drive (I did not want to drive, but flying is really expensive)the 20 hour trip but break it up with an overnight stay in New Orleans (woohoo!). I'm so excited that we get to go back to Disney World and I cannot wait to re-visit Epcot and really spend some time there unlike the last itme we went. We had a great day but didn't ride any rides and we had a short day so we didn't get to experience everything Epcot has to offer. It's going to be fantastic I just know it! PLUS the very best part is that we are going to spend New Years Eve in the Magic Kingdom with our friend, her husband and their four children. This is going to be the best Christmas present ever for our family. I can't wait!

memories from our last trip:
Stacey took this picture at the entrance to Epcot.

Kristopher having a little sombrero fun in Mexico at Epcot.

That's all for now!

I'm alive :) School is keeping me busy as well as a busy home life. I've got two exams this week and a paper due. Neither of which I am very confident I'll excel with. I feel so behind since I missed a week of school. I got all the notes and assignments I missed caught up but I still feel a little lost. I guess it really does pay to be at the lectures rather than getting the info secon hand.

Wedding planning is pretty much non existent right now. Colors have been picked, table decorations have been decided upon (I think). Not a whole lot left but still so much to do yikes! We'll get it done eventually. Now is a really busy time for Stacey at work as they are putting on their state conference.

We'll be in D.C. in the beginning of June for 6 days then on to NYC for 4 days! I'm so excited!! I've never been to either place before so it's going to be awesome. We got tickets to see Gypsy with Patty Lupone performing. Stacey is so excited about it. I'm excited about the whole trip. I get to be nerdy and do a bunch of site seeing while she in the conference sessions. I can see all the stuff most people only learn about in History class. It's going to be wonderful!!!

Off to have Stacey help me review for my Religions of Mankind exam that starts tomorrow. Wish me luck!

I'm sick, way sick. I've got pneumonia and being treated for Pertussis. I don't know if I have full blown Pertussis or what but the dr. did say he wanted to treat me for it because he thinks I might have a touch of it as well. I feel like there is cotton in my lungs, my chest is tight and when I start coughing my side hurts intensely. I spent Saturday in the ER to get the lovely diagnosis.

A lot of stuff has been done towards the wedding, E did you get your card in the mail? I'll update when I feel better.

Another year came and went, am I crazy or does it seem like the years are coming faster? What's up with that man? We had a nice night that started with me grilling a couple beer marinated NY strips on my new indoor grill, baked potato and grilled asparagus. Dessert was a sugar dusted croissant filled with sweet cream cheese and strawberries! Delicious, every bit of it! I can't take credit for the dessert though because I bought it premade from the bakery at the store, but everything else I did :)We watched the Insight Bowl (Way to go OSU!!) then decided to get ready to head out for a little bit. Midnight struck, champagne was served (still have a bottle of the good stuff in the fridge ;)) a couple more drinks then home bound after a bit.

Today has been a very low key and relaxing day so far. I've not done much except lounge on the couch and watch tv with my laptop. The black eyed peas are in the crockpot and just about ready to be eaten. I'm looking forward to another year and I hope this coming one is as wonderful if not better than the last.

My history teacher read this to the class this morning and I thought I would pass it on

Twas the night before finals,
And all through the college,
The students were praying,
For last minute knowledge.

Most were quite sleepy,
But none touched their beds,
While visions of essays Danced in their heads.

Out in the taverns,
A few were still drinking,
And hoping that liquor
Would free up their thinking.

In my own room,
I had been pacing,
And dreading exams
I soon would be facing.

My roommate was speechless,
Her nose in her books,
And my comments to her
Drew unfriendly looks.

I drained all the coffee,
And brewed a new pot,
No longer caring
that My nerves were shot.

I stared at my notes,
But my thoughts were muddy,
My eyes went a blur,
I just couldn't study.

"Some pizza might help,"
I said with a shiver,
But each place I called
Refused to deliver.

I'd nearly concluded,
That life was too cruel,
With futures depending
On grades had in school.

When all of a sudden,
Our door opened wide,
And Patron Saint Put-It-Off,
Ambled inside.

His spirit was careless,
His manner was mellow,
All of a sudden,
He started to bellow.

"On Cliff Notes,
on Crib Notes,
On Last Years Exams.
On Wingit and Slingit,
And Last Minute Crams."

His message delivered,
He vanished from sight.
But we heard him laughing,
Outside in the night.

Your teachers have pegged you,
So just do your best.
Happy Finals to All,
And to all a Good Test.