Sunday Salon - January 20th

I can't believe the difference in one week....Last week we were freezing and wearing layers. My students were bundled and wearing mittens.The neighborhood plants really suffered, pipes burst and we all marveled at the cold snap. That was winter! Today it is almost 77 degrees and chamber-of-commerce weather outside. Wow. I'll take it. Anyone wanna visit???

Seriously, it's all to pretty to be inside, but I have the sliding glass door wide open and the cat is enjoying it as much as I am....

Listening: Yep, football again! LOVE it.  Other than that the house is quiet.... that may change next week when J&K and little baby Tinsley move in with us. Yippee-Yeah! Seriously, I can't tell you how 'over the moon' happy Rich and I are that we can be a help to them while they find another home to buy. These kiddos are entering the world of being landlords and they are so excited. We are thrilled to have roommates again!!! Get ready for some serious baby-love posts....grins!

Eating: Cheesecake!! Birthday cheesecake is the best  and I didn't have to share! Thanks babe.

Now I'm back to my salads and veggies but it sure was yummy. How do you celebrate your birthdays?

Loving: 1.Visits and phone calls from my kiddos. I love hearing their voices and hugging on 'em. 
              2. That my students were awesome this week. Best birthday present they could have given me. 
              3. Saturday morning walks and bagels with Rich. I hope it becomes a tradition.

Reading: Daddy's Girl by Lisa Scottoline, Michael Vey, The Prisoner of Cell 25  by Richard Paul Evans, and about 20 other books!! Seriously... Can I have book-A.D.D.?!?!

Feeling: So excited to have a day off tomorrow!!! A little baby-tending, a little shopping, maybe a movie, and a little relaxing. How cool!

Wanting: 1.A cool pair of boots to wear with my new boot socks that I got for Christmas. 
                2. Popcorn for dinner.
                3. A new couch. (That would be nice, but won't be happening for a bit, but I am wanting it!)

Thinking: I need a longer lap or a new pair of glasses....my eyes are changing and actually getting 'better' but it makes for weird positions when using the laptop IN my lap....I guess there are definitely worse things!

This Week: Tutoring starts this week. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can feel on top of my game as I add a few more hours to each day to help these students.  Fun stuff each day...a no-school-holiday, Book Group, Yoga class, dinner with the in-laws and just some general, all around great times!!

Here's hoping your week is filled with fun!

Sunday Salon - Baby, It's Cold Outside.....

(I went to a wedding reception the other night and this sign was next to the hot cocoa bar - Love it.)

Okay, I KNOW I am a wimp, but it's 1:30 pm and it's only 42 degrees outside...and it's sunny!

YIKES.

I don't live in the north. 

I live in southern Arizona! 

(I can handle the heat, I swear... 112? That's a cool breeze!)

It was 21 degrees at our house overnight. 

So...I came home from a very cold morning at church and I am in my jammies, my sweatshirt, my socks and slippers and I'm lunching on hot cocoa and chili.

Ahhh...

Is this how you guys stay warm up there???

Okay, whining over... back to our regularly scheduled Sunday Salon....

Listening: To the football game. I can't lose. I like both teams. It's good company as I complete report cards and sit here at the table in the rays of sunshine. 

Eating: Warm stuff!! Anything warm. Seriously though, I have loved a week of salads and veggies. It feels good to have balance. 

Loving: 1.That my kitchen island stayed clear all week. 
              2. That my daughter bought me a Kindle for my classroom - my students will love it. 
              3. Book Group Wednesdays. It was awesome! We laughed and yakked the night away. There were new friends and time just flew by. That's how Book Groups should always be.

Reading: Michael Vey; The Prisoner of Cell 25 for my neighborhood Book Group in 10 days, The False Prince (still) by Jennifer A. Nielsen, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume with my class. They are loving it. I have made several trips to the library lately and I have MANY more books on the nightstand. Just in case of a reading-emergency.

Feeling: Like I should feel more anxious about things than I am. Wow, that Yoga class is REALLY helping. I just feel okay about it all. I have decided to chunk things up in smaller bites and try not to pre-worry about all the demands ahead. Just one day at a time. Deep Yoga-cleansing breaths.....

Watching: Football!!! Rich also wants to go to the movies this week. I am hoping to see Lincoln, Life of Pi or The Impossible (thank you, Jenners.) They all sound popcorn-worthy!

Wanting: 1.To finally be done with these report cards that I have put off for far too long. 
                2. A trip to the hairdresser.
                3. A class-room cleaning fairy.

Thinking: How kind bloggers are. Thanks for your good wishes for my husband in his job-search. I'm touched when we all reach out and recognize the power of positive comments, phone calls, thoughts, friendship and encouragement. What a great community we can be to help each other. Thanks!!

This Week: Parent-Teacher Conferences, dinner with J&K (which means a Tinsley visit!!!) another bog observation, and a little ol birthday---for me. I wonder if cheesecake is calorie free?

Happy Sunday friends!!!!