I'm tired tonight. I need to do some work, but Dancing with Stars is on, so work will have to wait! I'm burning my Sunrise Tangelo candle and it just makes the house smell like spring.

We had a pretty good weekend. We had lots of errands to run, so I felt pretty good crossing them off our list. Weekends just go too fast!!!

One of my cats is pulling his hair out. I have not been able to figure out why. I have decided to go back to the cat food we were on last fall for sensitive skin and call the Vet tomorrow. We have tried different things with no luck, so it's time to call the Dr. Poor Simba!

I have been reading about the bloggers in India for Compassion International. I can't imagine what they are seeing and feeling there. It would truly be a life changing experience. I take my life and comforts for granted living in the United States.

My internal alarm clock woke up at six today. My one day to sleep in and I wake up on school time. I guess that means it's time to get this day started. So far, I have had my quiet time, washed two loads of laundry and brushed three cats. I need to go to Target, but that will have to wait since they are not even open yet!!

I want to share a couple things from my morning devotion today that really spoke to me. I love the book of Philippians. In Philippians 4:13, Paul states he has learned the secret to being content in every circumstance.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

It does not matter what stage of life you are in or how much (or little) money you have in the bank account. It does not matter if you are pounding the pavement looking for a job or are an executive making a six figure income. God will give us the strength to make it through whatever challenges we face in this life. Whether it be in a time of need or a time of plenty, God will see us through. Believe me, I needed to hear this for my own life.

Thanks for reading my blog. I hope you have a terrific Saturday!
C.

I just heard on the news that Arizona is #1 in ID theft. Not good!!! I'm not sure why anyone would want to be me, but this is still very disturbing. Next, they are going to be discussing which restaurant in the valley had duck poop in it's dining area!!!!! Oh my! I think it's time to see what's on HGTV!!!!

We had a fire drill at school today. I understand the importance of practicing these drills, but I still don't like them. Unfortunately, I had to give my class the riot act regarding the proper procedures of leaving the room and lining up outside. One student asked me about their backpacks. They had spent a lot of money on them and didn't want to leave them behind!!!! I tried to explain this was SO NOT worth his life!!!

I can't wait to get the information on the child we are sponsoring through Compassion International. A group of bloggers are leaving tomorrow to travel to India with Compassion. I can't imagine the extreme poverty the people are living in there. They will be gone a week. I look forward to their updates.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

C.

I'm not sure if this is possible or not, but I'm in cake heaven. My parents bought a cake from Costco to take to their Bible study last night and we were the lucky recipients of some leftover cake. I just enjoyed a delicious piece and it was so good. It's the kind of cake that is sinful, but you are not thinking about calories as you are eating it.


As I'm writing tonight, my oldest cat Annie is sitting on my lap. She just recently turned 17. I can remember when I was in college and working on research papers, Annie loved sitting on my lap or watching me type on the table. She has arthritis, but does not do too bad considering her age.



Living on the west coast as caused me to become somewhat lazy. American Idol does not come on until 8 here which is two hours after it aired on the east coast. Now I would like to watch the show, but it is so easy to check what happened online. Lazy, I know. I guess Lil and Anoop went home tonight. It is going to be very exciting from here on out.

Well, I guess it's time for some laundry. Have a wonderful evening.
C.

I am very thankful for my husband!! I came home tonight to find him fixing dinner. And he evens clean the dishes!! Life can not get much better than this!

Well, I survived another Monday in sixth grade. I only have four more Mondays left this school year. I realized today that my frustrations with sixth graders are not limited to just me. The art teacher found me at lunch today. She was wondering if the class had said anything about art today. I said no. Well, I guess she reamed them about their behavior. Not good. It is a problem that is prevalent throughout sixth grade. Attitudes and behaviors take a serious nose dive in the spring. How I miss those cute first graders!!!!!

The office also informed us today, that the school district has no more money to handle copier issues. We are only to use the copier for IMPORTANT copying. I'm like, don't they realize we have five weeks of school left. There is lots of IMPORTANT copying to be done. Budget cuts are not fun. I can't wait until next year when we will have 36 in each class with less supplies and funding.

Well, enough of my ranting about school. I hope your Monday was AWESOME!

Yeah for Monday nights. Dancing With Stars!!

C.

I'm trying to finish some cleaning before heading to church. I am also trying to figure out Twitter. I have had this account for months, but have not really done anything with it. I proudly admit I don't like gadgets or figuring out computer stuff. It helps having a husband who is a computer programmer to pull me along! I would probably still be in the dark ages if it wasn't for D.!!!

C.

It's the weekend!!! I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow. I don't know why this week seemed so long. Oh well, it should be a beautiful weekend here. I think the 90's have arrived!!!

School was okay today. Next Friday, their math games are due, so I'm anxious to see how they turn out.

We went over to my parent's house for dinner tonight. The highlight was the blackberry glazed pie my mom made. I think she is known far and wide for them. She can make a strawberry, peach or blackberry glazed pie and they are delicious. Before eating we went to my brother's house, so he could show us how he gives his cat liquids through an IV. Max takes it very well. I think I may have trouble if I had to do that to one of my cats. It seems to be making a difference with him, so that is good.

It's time to watch a little t.v. before bed.
C.