Geocaching

3 People

(Catarina, me, and Mr. Chad)

3 Places

(roadside, church, Asphalt Jungle)

No Booty!

(0, zero, nothing)

Still it was amazing and fun just running around together.

We can't wait to do it again!

CBB

where is my energy?

You may have noticed my blog has fallen a little behind. I have no excuse other than I am just, plain tired! I think it is Doctor time. I am a cancer survivor--thyroid, bur rarely do I think twice about it. It was 8 years ago and I seem fine...most of the time. If it wasn't for the blood work required for my meds every 6 months, I would NEVER think about it.

Over the past few weeks though, I am REALLY feeling the strain of life. I am tired, and I mean NO ENERGY...zero...zilch...nada. I am pushing to get through the day. I have gained about 10 pounds in the last month and working out is nonexistent.

I need to be pro-active, but I don't have the energy for that either...gotta get my mojo back and get to gettin'. Any suggestions? I sure need them right now.

CBB

Dairy Queen

I loathe you...I love you...I loathe you...I love you...I loathe you...I love you...aarrrggghhh. Today, I love you. I'm talkin' to you Dairy Queen.

Coming home from Ms.E's riding with the entertainment known as, Claudia--like all greats, one name will suffice. We stop at DQ and she is singin' in the drive-thru, "California Gurls"...crackin' me up. There is something beyond funny hearing the words, "The boys break their necks...try'na get a little sneak peek (at us)", coming from an 11 year old's mouth!...LOL.

We like to stop for an ice cream cone every evening. (I could do without the calories, but I love this time with her.) I get dipped; she gets plain, but we both look for the swirl at the top.

Ahead, someone drops their change. "Let's get it," she says and we start imagining the value of what has fallen from the window and landed on the ground...she is probably thinkin', "I hope it is $100--that would go a long way on my iPod touch." I think, "man, do I really want to tell her it's probably 2 dimes and a quarter."

We get to the window and one of my former students/girl scouts is working. She is a sweet girl and I am happy to see her. We all start talking about the swirl, and the chocolate dip, and then another girl comes and joins the conversation and, lucky for us, no one is behind us in the drive-thru, that the conversation continues...until we are all laughing. And what is better than laughter and ice cream cones? NOTHING!

As we are driving, Claudia says, "2 things I love about Dairy Queen ice cream--the swirl on top and the top of the cone." I grin and concur, all the while thinking about the 2 things I love...her and her big sister, I almost cry but decide not to and just enjoy the moment.


Whether I love you or loathe you...Thank you, Dairy Queen for this time.
CBB

Hello 5th/6th Graders!

This coming school year I will be teaching 5th and 6th grade Math (at the school I attended from K-7th grade, how cool is that?). I have never taught students this young, but am very excited about doing it. I, actually, think students at this age level are PROBABLY more trainable, and apt to learn than their middle school counterparts.

The great thing about this new school year is the school that I am working at has adapted a new curriculum, Math in Focus/Singapore math. I was not familiar with this type of instruction, but am not too worried about it since none of the staff has taught it either.

So...when we had our first training, I was a bit nervous until they brought out the "hands on" materials. It was awesome! I can not wait to get this "stuff" into my kids' hands. They are going to LOVE Mrs. Boyd's math class and our scores are going to be out of this world...or at least much better than the past few years--that's my goal anyway!

Now, I just have to wait to get into my classroom to create an environment that puts Math in a positive light and shows everyone how important the fundamentals taught in the 5th/6th grade will be for their academic future.

Mrs. B

Happy Anniversary Pt. II

Just looking at wedding pictures tonight and found this one that I had forgotten about...and love so much. Wanted to share it with my readers. I hope wherever you are...you feel as loved as I do.


Christy

Happy Anniversay

My husband sent this to me with a note that said, "I love you. Happy Anniversary!" The reason I love it so much is because there are 4 otters. Four is my favorite number and there are 4 of us...which is one of the reasons it is my favorite number...LOL.

The other reason is because I know he wants me to join his zoo on Facebook and this is a subtle hint...nice try, honey. I love you, too and Happy 2nd Anniversary, but I am still not joining your FB zoo.

Mrs.B (for 2 wonderful years now!)

Father's Day

A little shout-out to the man of my dreams.

Thanks for marrying a Pillsbury (already made) family and adding your own flavor to it. It's nice to know that you do the things you do because you "choose" to not because you're obligated to by law...LOL.

The girls and I love you and are glad that you are a part of our lives...and glad that you are one "helluva" scientist.

We LOVE you, Mr. Chad.

(I love you, Honey.)