November Currently

Hello, Friends!

This year has FLOWN by!  How is it already November?!?!

Today, I'm linking up with Farley from Oh Boy Fourth Grade for her Currently linky.

First, I wanted to share some Halloween pictures with y'all! 

We get to dress up as a book character at my school.  I decided to go as Thing 1 and Thing 2.  My students loved it.  My son dressed up as Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. He was the cutest pirate I have ever seen. ;-)
 

So, now on to what I'm currently up to in November.

Watching:

My poor baby was up all night wheezing.  So, I had to take the day off today to let him sleep and continue giving him is breathing treatments.  While he was sleeping, I get to watch my Sunday night shows.  Revenge and Resurrection were already recorded and patiently waiting to be watched. LOVE these shows! 

Loving:

Confession, pregnant or not I LOVE all things chocolate and candy.  So, I may be digging into Brayden's Halloween stash.  I read somewhere that it's called the Candy Tax.  Only fair right? ;-)  Luckily, he doesn't mind sharing with his momma. 

Thinking:

I have WAY to many things going on through my head right now.  The first is holy cow, Christmas is right about the corner.  I've got to get started with my shopping.  Then, I'm thinking about how Baby Hunter is also almost here.  So much to do before he gets here! I think I may need a nap, too.  Ha!  

Wanting:

As of right now, Baby Hunter's name will be Gavin.  My husband and I can't decide on a middle name.  He'll be here in 15 weeks.  I want to know his full name.  Like now! It's bothering me too much to not have made a decision by now. 

Needing:

Speaking of Baby Hunter, we need to add on another bedroom to our house. Gavin doesn't have his own room .  We've got to get a move in with things! Like I said 15 weeks give or take a couple.  I'm in stress mode! 

Reading:

Oh, how I wish I had time to sit and read.  I'm reading TOY MAGAZINES so far. Does that count?

I hope you all have had a great Monday!

Lots of love,

We Are Back From the Beach and July Currently

Hello, Friends!

We came back from the beach yesterday afternoon.  Why do I always feel like I need a vacation from my vacation.  Boy are we tired.  Brayden woke up around 8:30 and at 9:30 he told me he wanted to go night night.  Hoping we feel like ourselves by Friday!  At least, we get to relax and sleep in.  My poor husband had to get up and go back to work this morning.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from our beach trip!

We had a BLAST.  Brayden LOVED the water this time.  Can't wait to go  back in September.

Now on to Currently. It has been FOREVER since I linked up with Farley.  And...how is it July already?!?!

Listening:

I'm listening to the news right now.  Exciting, right?  Well, Rachel Ray just went off and I need to catch up on the local news since I've been gone for a week.  

Loving:

I am absolutely loving summer.  I love the summer heat (to an extent).  I love sleeping in (ish).  I love getting to do whatever I want whenever I want.  Summer is the best!

Thinking:

While we were at the beach, Brayden accidentally dropped my iPhone in the toilet.  First, EWWWWW! Second, it is currently sitting in some rice.  We had to wait until we got home to do that.  Luckily, we were leaving that next morning anyway.  Praying that all of the water will be absorbed and I won't have to buy a new phone.  Those things are too expensive! 

Wanting:

Summer needs to slow on down.  It's July already.  While I do love July, it's my birthday month, it means one more month closer to school starting.  I have so much anxiety about teaching 3rd grade.  I have so much I need to do to prepare for a new grade level.  So, summer please so on down.  I'm not mentally ready to go back yet!

Needing:

I would love to have a nice tan! How does one go to the beach and come back just as white as she was? When you have a two year old, that's quite easy.  He gets bored so easily.  We were only out around 30 minutes at a time, if that.  He was ready to go back in. No time to lay out with a good book and work on my tan.  I get to chase a little one around.  But, that's okay.  I love being a mom! 

4th Plans:

My father-in-law bought a smoker and is planning on smoking some BBQ for the 4th.  Can you say YUMMY?!?!  The rest of us are in charge of bringing sides.  We still haven't decided what we are bringing.  Oh, I cannot wait.  I'm hoping my munchkin' can stay awake for the fireworks. We shall see...

Have a great day!

Lots of love,

Jeannie

January Currently

It's January, Friends!

It's so hard to believe that 2013 has come to an end.  Praying that 2014 is another great year for all of us.  

I found this picture on Pinterest and loved it!

I'm not big on making New Year Resolutions.  This year my goal is to be a better wife, mother and teacher.  Each day is a brand new day.  I hope that my "book" for 2014 is the best one yet.  

I decided to get right back on track with blogging by linking up with Farley for her monthly currently.  

Listening: As I was typing this I realized that I am STILL listening to the Disney Channel while Brayden is taking a nap.  It's on the majority of the day, so I don't think much about it during his 2 hour nap.  Made me laugh though. :-)

Loving: I am LOVING my winter break.  I needed these 2 weeks to rejuvenate.  I feel like I've hit a "slump" in all areas of my life and needed a little break.  I've thoroughly enjoyed being lazy and spending time with my munchkin'.  I'm beginning to think about school and how to be a better teacher. 

Thinking: Do I want to get a head start on my lesson plans or wait till Sunday afternoon? Haven't quite decided yet...

Wanting:  This is random, but the only thing I could think of was chicken wings.  I may be hungry and hot wings would be DELICIOUS!

Needing: I need to shout this...PATIENCE!  Brayden is potty training and well...I need some patience.  Pray for us friends.  He is getting there slowly but surely. I really didn't know it would be this hard! He doesn't tell me he has to go potty.  He starts to pee and then we rush to the bath for him to finish.  Every time...any pointers or advice???

Memory or Traditions:  I shared some of Brayden's Santa pictures from last month.  Brayden LOVED seeing Santa, so until he says no we will be doing this every year.

Something else, I forgot to add....

Brayden will be turning 2 is a couple of weeks.  Really?!?! Time flies...

Off to planning a birthday party I go!

I hope that everyone is having a GREAT break.  Happy New Year!

Lots of love,

Jeannie

September Currently

Hello, Friends!

I hope that everyone has had a great Labor Day.  It's been a stressful one here. My husband's iPhone died on Saturday.  Yep, just cut off and wouldn't do anything.  We took it to the Apple Store and they couldn't find out what was wrong.  So, we had to buy a new phone.  Those things sure are expensive!  

Is it really September!?!? September sure did sneak up on me. I'm linking up with the fabulous Farley from Oh Boy, Fourth Grade for her monthly Currently.  I just love reading these every month.

Listening: Golf is on the tv.  Brayden is sitting beside me with the iPad watching Mickey Mouse. Pretty boring...hence the reason I'm blogging. ;-)

Loving: I am LOVING that football season has arrived.  I love watching football games on the weekends (and the occasional Thursday night games).  To make it much better, Clemson won their opening game.  I just know that it's going to be a great year. 

Thinking:  I cannot wait to go to the beach.  I will be relaxing at the beach in a few weeks. I need a little mini-vacation.  We didn't get to go anywhere over my summer break.

Needing:  Last week was our first full week of school, so I have some papers that I need to grade.  I don't have much, but I need to get a head start so I don't get behind.

3 things that I plan to do just for me.  

1.  I will get a pedicure within the next week.  This is the one thing that I just can never find time to do, but I will take a minute to let myself soon.

2.  Hair cut...it's time.  

3.  I will make another purchase from Mint Julep this week.  I tend to buy Brayden clothes and forget all about me.  So, I love that I've found an online shop where I can buy something when I need it.

I hope that everyone has a great week!

August Currently

Hello, friends!

I have a confession.  I didn't realize that it was August until I was reading my favorite blogs on Bloglovin' and came across a Currently post.  I even wished my brother-in-law a happy birthday knowing that his birthday is August 1st and it didn't even hit me. How is it August?? Seriously, how is it already August? This has been the shortest summer.  

Since it's obviously August 1st, it's time to link up with the sweet Farley for her August Currently.

Listening:  I'm once again listening to golf.  Brayden is in bed, so my sweet husband turns the TV on to some golf.  It bores me! Hence the reason I am writing this post. 

Loving:  I am loving the fact that I am attending my first ever blogger meet up this Saturday.  The best news is that it's not even 30 minutes away from my house.  I'm getting to meet some Carolina and Georgia girls!  I can't wait to share some pictures.

Thinking:  It's August.  I will have 16 (at the moment) super cute faces staring at me in 20 days. So, I'm thinking about my classroom.  I've got so much to do in 20 days.  I'm starting to get stressed.  I always get so nervous before the school year starts.

Wanting:  I'm wanting a few more weeks of summer.  It's been a rainy summer here in South Carolina, so I feel like I haven't really had a summer.  I've also enjoyed being lazy.  I could use a few more week of doing what I want when I want.

Needing: I'm needing a new lunchbox.  Any cute ones you want to share a link to?

Back to School Must Haves:
Number 1: Caffeine...Dr. Pepper or Iced Coffee. 
It doesn't matter which.  I'm going to need some caffeine to get me out of the bed those first few weeks.

Number 2: iPad
I carry my iPad with me everywhere.  It has my class roster on it.  It will have my transportation list.  It's my go to gadget.  

Number 3: Back to School Packets
You would be reading FOREVER if I sat here and listed all of the awesome back to school packets I've found or am planning on using.  Fun activities are needed that first week as you get to know your new set of kiddos.  

I hope that everyone had a great day.  Best of luck to everyone who is going back to school this month!

Lots of love,

July Currently

Hello, friends!

I'm a day early for Farley's monthly Currently. She's going on vacation and went ahead and posted it early.  Lucky her! ;-)

I'm currently listening to the Disney Channel.  I tend to leave the Disney Channel on all day for Brayden.  He's learned that he can change the channel.  So, it's pointless for me to watch something that I want to watch.  First, he'll change the channel anyway.  2nd, I just don't have time to actually get to sit and watch one of my shows.  Remember...I have a one year old.  That's when the DVR comes in handy. :-)

I'm currently LOVING that tomorrow starts my birthday month.  I'll be entering my late 20's.  July has always been my favorite month. I'm also loving SUMMER!!  Yay for sleeping in (sorta) and pretty much just doing whatever I want.  Loving it!

I'm currently thinking about decorating my classroom.  I'm not ready to go back to work quite yet, but I am ready to go decorate my classroom.  

I'm currently wanting a new pair of sunglasses.  I lost my sunglasses somewhere at my work.  I never found them. :-( I've hinted to my husband that I'd like a new pair for my birthday.  We will see.

I'm needing to figure out where we are going to go see the fireworks this weekend.  I'm also needing to figure out how to work Brayden's sleep schedule around it.  Hmmm.....that will be interesting!

My tip for new bloggers is to start my reading other blogs.  I've learned so much about blogging just by reading different blogs.  Also, join in on linkys.  That's a great way to get your name out there and get your readers to know a little bit about you.  It takes a while, but find your own style.  Every blog you read is different.  It should be.  We are all unique.  So, just blog about you.  Blog about family, lessons, lessons that may have flopped, something that you were excited about...just blog about you.  :-)

I hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday!

Lots of love,

June Currently

I cannot believe it is already June.  This school year has literally flown by.  This is my last week with my kiddos...so hard to believe.  But, bring on SUMMER VACATION.  

I'm linking up with Farley for this months Currently.  I just love reading what everyone is currently doing.

I am currently listening to golf on the tv.  I am not a huge fan of golf.  It kinda bores me.  But, my husband loves golf.  Since it's raining today, he can't play golf.  Which means, I'm stuck with watching golf on tv.

I'm loving that this is the last week of school.  Tomorrow is a full day and then we have 3 half days after that.  We've survived another year.  I'm ready for summer.  I'm ready to lounge around at home, eat whenever I want, go places with Brayden, and RELAX.  I'm gonna miss my kiddos, but I'm loving the thought of no school next week.

I'm thinking that I need to go buy me a new dress.  Wednesday is our awards ceremony and I'm thinking that I need to get on the ball and go buy a  new outfit.  

I'm wanting to go to the beach. So is everyone else right??? 

I'm in need of a tan.  I just don't have time to go to the tanning bed.  Now that I have a one year old, I can't lay out in the sun.  I'll just be white at the beach.  I'd love a tan, but i'm okay with my white white skin.

My 3 vacay essentials are flip flops, snack food, and sunglasses.  I love me some flip flops.  I live in the South, so I can wear them all year long.  I get hungry so easily, I need some snack food readily available for me. And, I have a 1 year old.  Remember? Snacks are a necessity to matter where we go.  Last is my sunglasses.  I have such light eyes (either green or blue depending on what I wear) that the sun actually makes my eyes water.  I'm actually missing my sunglasses right now. Ugh! It stinks...I NEED them!

Go link up and tell us what you are doing this month.  I hope everyone has a great day!

Lots of love,

May Currently

Holy, cow!  It's May already.  I have been waiting for summer to roll around and it's quickly approaching.  It amazes me every year how fast the school year flies by.  I'm linking up with the wonderful Farley from Oh, Boy 4th Grade for this month's Currently.

Listening:
I have to have music on when I grade papers.  I'm weird like that, but I have to have something going through my brain.  I am currently listening to the Miranda Lambert station on Pandora Radio.  This country gal loves her some Miranda Lambert.  

Loving:
I'm loving being a teacher.  I love this time of year because not only for the obvious reason that I get summers off, that's definitely a plus, but I see how much my smarties have learned and grew this year. We always have such fun things to do at the end of the year. It's always a bittersweet time of the year.  I'm SO ready for summer, but it's bittersweet that these little kiddos will be in the hands of another fantastic teacher next year.

Thinking:
Summer is definitely all that's on my mind right now.  I'm ready to spend time with Brayden and my family. I can't wait.  

Wanting:
I've said this before, but I am wanting to try Insanity.  I just cannot for the life of  my find time to exercise.  Between my family, work, blogging, and TpT, I just cannot find the time.  So many people find time.  How do y'all balance everything?

Needing:
I'm in desperate need of a good night's sleep.  Brayden woke up sick the night before last.  Last night, my husband was just a snoring away.  Oh, sleep how I miss you!

Summer Bucket List:

First, a disclaimer. Before I had Brayden, I was not in the best physical shape.  However, I could still wear a bikini and feel sorta confident.  After having, Brayden that's a big ol' negative.  

So,  I want to wear a bikini.  I want to feel confident again.  This is where exercising comes in to play.  I've gotta make myself do it!

BEACH!  I can't wait to go back to the beach.  My family and I went over spring break and it was just cold and rainy. Brayden hated the sand.  So, we've gotta try it again.

I hope everyone is having a great week!

Lots of love,

March Currently

Hello, dear friends!

I linked up yesterday to tell you 5 random things about my week, but I just can't resist linking up with Farley, from Oh, Boy Fourth Grade, each month with her "Currently".  I look forward to this each month.  It's so much fun and I LOVE reading what everyone else is "currently" doing.  

I'm definitely loving the new fonts from the AMAZING Cara Carroll that I used in the picture above.

Listening: 

Well, it's Saturday morning in  my house.  Brayden is awake, which means the Disney Channel is on.  So, I am listening to Phineas and Ferb.  I actually like this show.  It's cute and very entertaining.  My husband enjoys watching it, too.  Phineas is such a cute little character.  

Loving:

In EXACTLY one month I will be at the beach.  I haven't been on a real vacation.  EVER!  What I mean by "real" is one that lasts more than a couple of days.  We will be spending the whole week down at the beach and I cannot wait.  It's Brayden's first vacation, too.  We'll need some prayers.  He's never been in a car that long.  It's a 3-4 hour ride down the beach.  

Thinking:

I woke up this morning to some snow flurries.  My first thought was, oooohhhhh pretty, but that quickly turned to YUCK.  I am OVER this cold weather.  This past week has been nothing but cold and rainy weather here in the South.  I need warm weather.  I need it NOW.  I've said this before...I HATE BEING COLD.  It's now March.  WARM WEATHER GET HERE NOW...THAT'S AN ORDER!

Wanting:

I want a whole new hairstyle.  I've never dyed my hair.  I refuse to until I see lots of gray hairs popping through.  (Please hold off, gray hairs!).  I always do the same hairstyle.  If I change it up, I just add some blonde highlights.  I'm wanting a change without dying my hair.  Decisions, decisions...

Needing:

I need new clothes.  I really do.  I'm the worst girl in the world when it comes to shopping   I just don't know how to shop.  I need to hire someone to do all my shopping for me.  I'm just not good at it.  I need a new wardrobe.  I'm hoping that I can rope my momma into going with me and helping me buy some stuff.  That's what mommas are for, right?  

Farley gave us such a hard task this month.  We had to come up with 3 words for like, love, hate.  Super easy, right?  How about with the first letter of you name?  The easy part depends on which letter you have.

So, I'm Jeannie.  I had to really think about things that start with J. 

Like: Jimmy from "Smash"

I really like the show "Smash".  This season they have a new character on her whose name is "Jimmy".  He's sorta kinda a bad guy, which is turn on.  I've always been attracted to "the bad guy" but I never went for it.  I married a truly "good guy" and couldn't be happier, But, back to the "bad guys".  He is super cute and he can SING.  Melts my heart.  So, Jimmy from "Smash".  I like you.

Love: Jersey Mikes

This one was EASY.  In fact, yesterday I had my obsession for Jersey Mikes in my Five for Friday linky.  The only thing I dislike about Jersey Mikes is how expensive their subs are.  However, they are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS.  Love, love, love me some Jersey Mikes!

Hate: Juggling

This was the hardest for me.  I don't hate many things, and couldn't think of many things with the letter J.  Then, juggling came into my head.  No, I don't hate the circus.  No, I don't hate clowns.  My hate for juggling is weird.

I college, we had to take a PE Methods class.  Why?  I have no idea, I have no desire to be a PE teacher.  Anyway, we had to learn to juggle.  Not only did we have to learn to juggle, but it was a GRADE.  I am one of the most uncoordinated people that you will ever meet, I even walk weird ..my feet go opposite ways.  So, we started off with juggling 1 scarf.  I can throw one scarf in the air and catch it.  When 2 scarfs came along, I was thinking this is easy, I CAN DO THIS.  Then, the dreaded 3 scarfs came along.  For the life of me, I could not do it.  I just can't juggle.  I looked around my class and saw lots and lots of people juggling 3 scarfs.  Some even mastered that and went to juggling 3 balls.  So, my hate of juggling stems from the fact that I couldn't figure out who to do it.  

I got a C in "juggling".  

Link up and tell us all about what you are "currently" doing.

Lots of love,