Here are some of my favorite quotes from the little darlings I work with each day:
2nd Grade Boy: Can I get another milk?
Me: No, I'm sorry. Lunch is almost over.
Boy: How about for 1 million dollars?
Me: Nope, not for all the money in the world.
Boy: Not even for 9 million-trillion google-f***s?
1st Grade Girl: Do you believe in God?
Me: Yes, I do!
Girl: Well, he doesn't (pointing to boy sitting right next to her).
Me: Well, some people believe in different things.
Girl's friend: Like the devil?!!!!
On hot dog day in the cafeteria:
Kindergartener: I just love the smell of wieners.
3rd Grade Girl: I fart and call it magic.
2nd Grade Boy: Can I play on the computer?
Me: Not today. You need to do your math.
Boy: What is wrong with you today???
.......same boy, different day..........
Boy: We learned a new trick in karate.
Me: Really? Wow. What color belt do you have?
Boy: Um, I'm just a master. I'm a dragon warrior.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
#1 Fan?
Last night we had the privilege of going to a Timberwolves basketball game. They played the Milwaukee Bucks. If you know much about basketball, you'll know right away that this was not a critical game. But it was half priced if you wore a blue shirt and we're poor. Why not? I'll be honest, I didn't watch much of it. I mostly people watched with Maria.
The "EXCITING" game!
Maria and I were loving every minute!
The boys shared a victory dance.
Our blue shirts!
All of us after the game.
The "EXCITING" game!
Maria and I were loving every minute!
The boys shared a victory dance.
Our blue shirts!
All of us after the game.Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sixth
I was "tagged" many moons ago by Shannon (sorry it's taken so long). I need to find the sixth picture in the sixth folder on my computer. And then I will tag someone else . Here is my picture:
This is a younger Gerrit as we were on our way to an RA staff retreat. Our RD and friend, Jim, took this picture. Gerrit and I were both RAs on the same staff that year. By some crazy coincidence, this is the same year we started liking each other. At this point in time, he had already liked me and decided it was a lost cause. Therefore, he stopped liking me for a short time. But on this very retreat, I was just too awesome and his feelings were rekindled. It wasn't until about a month later that I returned those feelings. He won me over! Praise God!
Okay, I tag Carey and Heather E. (if she's reading this!).
1. Find the sixth picture in your sixth folder.
2. Pray that you remember the details.
3. Post it on your blog.
4. Tag other blogger friends and let them know they've been tagged.
This is a younger Gerrit as we were on our way to an RA staff retreat. Our RD and friend, Jim, took this picture. Gerrit and I were both RAs on the same staff that year. By some crazy coincidence, this is the same year we started liking each other. At this point in time, he had already liked me and decided it was a lost cause. Therefore, he stopped liking me for a short time. But on this very retreat, I was just too awesome and his feelings were rekindled. It wasn't until about a month later that I returned those feelings. He won me over! Praise God!
Okay, I tag Carey and Heather E. (if she's reading this!).
1. Find the sixth picture in your sixth folder.
2. Pray that you remember the details.
3. Post it on your blog.
4. Tag other blogger friends and let them know they've been tagged.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
'Tis the season
I know! I'm a terrible blogger. But getting past that, Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! So much time has gone by that I thought I'd just highlight some moments with the "best" pictures from the holidays. This was a holiday season of "firsts" for me.
This is my first major break vacation from work. Testing computer software was a temporary solution until I found something more permanent. I now work at an elementary school as a Para. For me, that means that I work with kids with special needs. I work in the EBD (Emotional and Behavioral Disorder) room, supervise the lunchroom, help kids in math, and do before/after school daycare. This probably sounds like a nightmare job to some, but I've been surprised at how much I love it! The kids have won me over. After the New Year, they want me to work in the "Time-Out Room." I'm sure I will have stories to tell! Anyway, back to the holiday of firsts:
My first-ever Gingerbread house! It's pretty tacky, but pretty awesome.
Actually, these pictures don't represent a first, but they are entertaining. Gerrit and I spent Thanksgiving with my family. We had a great time playing with the kids, going to movies, shopping, eating, and playing Telephone Pictionary.
Here's Owen and Gerrit singing. 
Thanksgiving was a hoot!
This was my first Christmas away from home. It was hard not to be with my family, but Gerrit's family made me feel at home. We definitely kept busy by seeing both sides of his family, going to movies, playing games, and teaching me how to do a Sudoku puzzle. The hardest part was teaching me how to pronounce Sudoku.
This is Gerrit's sister, Ahna and cousin Daniel.
Gerrit's sister, Darcy was there too! We haven't seen her since last year.
And finally, this is the first time I've ever dyed my hair black. Eeeeek! I thought it would turn out dark brown....not so much. Whoops. 
Sorry for the gap in posting. I promise to do better! How was your Christmas?
This is my first major break vacation from work. Testing computer software was a temporary solution until I found something more permanent. I now work at an elementary school as a Para. For me, that means that I work with kids with special needs. I work in the EBD (Emotional and Behavioral Disorder) room, supervise the lunchroom, help kids in math, and do before/after school daycare. This probably sounds like a nightmare job to some, but I've been surprised at how much I love it! The kids have won me over. After the New Year, they want me to work in the "Time-Out Room." I'm sure I will have stories to tell! Anyway, back to the holiday of firsts:
My first-ever Gingerbread house! It's pretty tacky, but pretty awesome.
Actually, these pictures don't represent a first, but they are entertaining. Gerrit and I spent Thanksgiving with my family. We had a great time playing with the kids, going to movies, shopping, eating, and playing Telephone Pictionary.
Here's Owen and Gerrit singing. 
Thanksgiving was a hoot!
This was my first Christmas away from home. It was hard not to be with my family, but Gerrit's family made me feel at home. We definitely kept busy by seeing both sides of his family, going to movies, playing games, and teaching me how to do a Sudoku puzzle. The hardest part was teaching me how to pronounce Sudoku.This is Gerrit's sister, Ahna and cousin Daniel.
Gerrit's sister, Darcy was there too! We haven't seen her since last year.
And finally, this is the first time I've ever dyed my hair black. Eeeeek! I thought it would turn out dark brown....not so much. Whoops. 
Sorry for the gap in posting. I promise to do better! How was your Christmas?
Monday, November 17, 2008
Two Left Feet
Tonight, Gerrit and I were playing a game. We took turns choosing songs and music videos from youtube. Okay, so...not a great game, but entertaining enough and a fun way to reminisce. After a few song selections, I chose KC and JoJo's "All My Life." To those readers who are over 30, that was a song that came out in my Jr. High days. I made Gerrit dance with me. I'm pretty sure the boy I had a crush on in 7th grade rejected my request to dance while this song was playing. Obviously, I was devastated. My dad later picked me up and asked if I had danced with any 
boys. I said, "No." He responded with, "They're just intimidated by your beauty." Awwww, that's the sweetest lie I've ever heard. Thanks, Dad. Anyway, Gerrit and I didn't meet till college and we missed out on dances together in our pre-teen years. So, we danced in true Jr. High fashion: with 2 feet between us. Gotta leave room for Jesus! And I think maybe Gerrit was a little intimidated! :)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Looks Can Be Deceiving
I have a confession. I am not who I seem to be. At least I'm not who I seemed to be for the past couple weekends. Last weekend I was a movie star. This past weekend I was a temporary Vikings fan. (Please don't disown me, Dad!)
My sister Carey and her husband Greg hosted their annual Halloween party last weekend. I went as Angelina Jolie, while Gerrit went as one of his favorite characters....MacGyver. I put on a pregnant belly and Gerrit drew some tattoos on my arms. In the dark Halloween lighting, some of the guests actually thought I was pregnant! Yikes! Gerrit rocked a mullet and a swiss army knife. We had a great time. Thanks, Carey and Greg!
Yesterday, Gerrit and I went the the Vikings game with his sister, Ahna and her boyfriend, Rico. I am actually a Packer fan. But I couldn't safely show my face at a Vikings game decked out as a Packer fan. Now, I know my dad might give me flack about this. But Dad, remember the verse in Ruth that I picked for Gerrit at our wedding: "Where you go, I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people, your God will be my God," and your favorite football team will be my second favorite football team. Okay, I added the last part. But in that Vikings shirt, I think Gerrit found me more beautiful than on our wedding day. :) We had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures of our afternoon.
Gerrit insisted on taking this picture (below). He really wanted to document my temporary betrayal and the moment he fell in love with me all over again. 
My sister Carey and her husband Greg hosted their annual Halloween party last weekend. I went as Angelina Jolie, while Gerrit went as one of his favorite characters....MacGyver. I put on a pregnant belly and Gerrit drew some tattoos on my arms. In the dark Halloween lighting, some of the guests actually thought I was pregnant! Yikes! Gerrit rocked a mullet and a swiss army knife. We had a great time. Thanks, Carey and Greg!
Yesterday, Gerrit and I went the the Vikings game with his sister, Ahna and her boyfriend, Rico. I am actually a Packer fan. But I couldn't safely show my face at a Vikings game decked out as a Packer fan. Now, I know my dad might give me flack about this. But Dad, remember the verse in Ruth that I picked for Gerrit at our wedding: "Where you go, I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people, your God will be my God," and your favorite football team will be my second favorite football team. Okay, I added the last part. But in that Vikings shirt, I think Gerrit found me more beautiful than on our wedding day. :) We had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures of our afternoon.
Gerrit insisted on taking this picture (below). He really wanted to document my temporary betrayal and the moment he fell in love with me all over again. 
Sunday, November 2, 2008
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