Lately, I have been feeling like I don't have a whole lot to add to the Pleo world. I'm not sure why. Either I feel like I am repeating myself each entry about life with Jim, or I just have nothing to say. Have any of you ever gone through that?
Well...here's what is going on:
My 4th Grade concert went VERY well on Thursday. The kids did a fantastic job, and I heard great things from other people that were there. One of the custodians told me that they sounded like angels! I think they gave me goosebumps on "Star Spangled Banner" when they hit the high note on "land of the FREE." It was amazing.
Not much else to report. It's been a slow weekend, which has been a nice change of pace. It seems like I've always had tons going on each week/weekend...it's nice to be able to relax for once. I wish I had gotten more done, but this week will be a bit easier, especially once we get through the Veterans Day assembly at school on Tuesday.
4th Grade concert is tomorrow night. I woke up this morning with my stomach in knots, but I am feeling better after a really good rehearsal with the kids this afternoon. The teachers have been telling me that it sounds really good and they're really excited...also really excited to have it over with!
I don't really have much else to report. I'm very much looking forward to the weekend, since this is the first weekend in quite awhile that Jim and I don't have something specific that we have to be at...we're just chilling out and relaxing. I know I need it!
Oh...and I joined Weight Watchers on Monday...so I'm now doing WW with Jim. Let's hope this works!
My 4th grade concert is next week. I may not be on here much until then.
I am singing two or three of their songs in my head...simultaneously. It is very interesting. It gets even stranger inside my head when I start singing some of the 3rd grade concert songs along with the 4th grade, especially since they are two VERY different topics!
At the same time, I am trying to finish grades, which are due asap. All I really have left is 3rd grade. Tomorrow starts a brand new quarter!
I started looking out the window for flying pigs the other day, right after I saw that Jess was posting pictures of cats. What is the world coming too????
Jewelry party on Friday was lots of fun. It was nice seeing friends and family that I don't get to see all the time. I realized how much I miss having her around. Jim's sister Angie came, and really liked my friends too, and even invited Julie to come with us scrapbooking! Yay!
Wicked was......FABULOUS!!!
It was my first Broadway show EVER, and what a way to start! I had a marvelous evening with Jim, complete with a romantic dinner in Chicago. It was just a great, magical night and I had an absolutely wonderful time. My guy definitely knows how to plan a birthday present! I have a couple of pictures to put up, once I find my camera cord.
So...let's see what's new. My 4th grade concert is in two weeks, so the stress levels are rising with each passing day. I have cooking club this Saturday and I'm hosting, so the stress levels are rising. I have a concert on Sunday, which will be fun. Jim's coming to DG with me on Sunday night, and will hopefully meet a few more friends. Oh, and my school is sending me to the Apple store on a weekly basis for one-on-one training...for a YEAR!! Whee!
This weekend was yet another amazing weekend with Jim. I so look forward to each day that I get to spend time with him.
Friday was a low-key night. We went to Costco since Jim needed a few things, and I ended up picking up a few things of my own, including the most AMAZING granola ever. Add in some almonds and dried cranberries, and I am a very happy woman. After Costo, we went to dinner at Applebees, and then to see the movie Fireproof. We both really enjoyed it, and it sparked quite a lively conversation between the two of us.
Saturday was supposed to be a relaxing day, but it ended up kinda intense. We were going to go to the zoo, but ended up in a pretty serious conversation together, mostly centered around God and our relationship with Him and each other. I'm not ashamed to admit that I did cry at times, but it was a very good conversation, and I know it brought us even closer together. We just opened up about a lot of things that we still apparently needed to talk about, but were both afraid to bring up. After relaxing and making dinner together, we went to a concert called "Scrap Arts Music," which was amazing! It's a group of 5 percussionists, led by one man who basically made all of the instruments from scraps from lumberyards, dumps, etc...anything that made a good sound. It was very enjoyable, energetic, and lots of fun...AND I now have an autographed CD!
Sunday was pretty cool, too. After morning services, I drove out by Jim, as we were going to check out the congregation in Crestwood together that night. Everyone there was VERY nice and friendly, and Jim really liked it there. IN FACT, he told me later that night that he's planning on going there Sunday Morning BY HIMSELF! We came up with a plan that night too...go Sunday morning to our respective congregations, and then alternate going to each other's on Sunday nights. He's also very open about doing a Bible study, either with me, my parents, or just anyone. He's very excited...I just hope we can keep it going!
So...this weekend coming up is going to be awesome...I think we're going out Friday night after my Lia Sophia jewelry party, and then on Saturday...WE'RE SEEING WICKED!!!!!
OK...this post is seriously long enough, and I've got to get a few things cleaned up in the kitchen and dining room before I can head to bed. I hope you all have a WONDERFUL week! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE keep Jim in your prayers that he doesn't get discouraged or frustrated...I know this road he has ahead of him will not necessarily be an easy one.
I will definately keep Jim in my prayers. It sounds like things are going verywell betwenn the two of you, ans I wish you alot of luck. I hope I gey a chance to meet him when I come down to visit.
