Boy a lot can change in a few weeks. In a few weeks, school will be out and many of us will be going on vacation. (I know for some of my Havasu friends the last day is tomorrow but I have a few weeks left) I love summer time because it is time for all teachers to have some much deserved R and R. My teacher friends will veg for a few weeks but then they will be busy planning for next school year. I myself will be packing.
I hate moving I have moved 2 times in 15 years and at the beginning of the school year will be moving again. While the moving part is scary to me, the being on my own is worse. I do not know how to do a lot of stuff. I can teach children the three R's but I do not know how to take a bed apart, reconnect wires to electronics, and basic other stuff. I never learned. I never need to know these things. Every time I have moved, I have packed the majority of the boxes but the other part was Jason's job.
I know another reason I am nervous is finding a place on my own. Again, this has always been a team effort but now I am athletic director and coach. I worry about having saved enough money to move into a new place and being able to live on a tight budget. These are normal worries to most people but I feel very overwhelmed. I know that the actual moving day will not be a problem. I know that I have friends that will take care of the hard labor. I worry about that first night of being in my own place.
I am scared but excited to start on this new adventure. I am sure that I will learn a lot about things I did not know. I am lucky that Tyler and his friends will help because I know they can figure out where all the wires go. I am sad I will lose my house but Tyler keeps reminding me it is not anything more than a house. We will be able to find a new home.
If you know of a good rental let me know. I do not want to spend more than $800.00 a month. I would like to eat and pay for electricity.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
A New Chapter
This year has been tough for the Fallis family. We have dealt with a great deal in five short months. I have been contemplating the changes and the effects on the kids. All of our lives are chapters in a book. Some of the chapters are long others are short. Some are happy chapters and some are full of tragedy. I have had both in my life but the chapter that is dated 2011 has been one of happiness and tragedy.
Saturday Noelle checked the mail and there was the paperwork about the final date of my marriage. I was not surprised to get it, just taken back. I cried and thought I was crazy for doing so. I am a big girl and I need to act like an adult. It wasn’t until a friend reminded me that this means this chapter in my life is coming to an end.
Like a book this is a short chapter in this long section of my book. This section has been a happy one full of the births of my three beautiful children who I love more than anything. There has been some sad times but mostly happy. I have enjoyed being married and I am grateful for those experiences. One sad chapter cannot take away that entire section.
You might ask why and to be honest I don’t want to share. It was not because of any wrong doing on either part. The kids are doing well and they haven’t changed their behavior. I am lucky to say that the divorce has been sad but Jason and I have tried to remain civil. I know that sometimes this has been hard but, it has been necessary. I learned a few things from my parents’ divorce and one was the kids are the only people that get hurt when you are mean to each other. One thing I have tried to hold my head high and smile. This has not always been easy but it has been helpful.
I have been extremely blessed to have my education where I can teach. I have also had to rely on our Father in Heaven to help me know what to do. It is hard when the person that you consulted on decisions no longer there.
In the end I want to say this section of the book is not going to need a rewrite. It is fine the way it is. I have been blessed to have been married to someone that completed my bucket list. I wanted to be a mom and a teacher I have been able to do both.
I am looking forward to the new section and chapters in my book. I hope that there is more happiness than sadness. Hopefully there will times of health not sickness. I know one thing that will be in this chapter a mother’s love for her children.
Saturday Noelle checked the mail and there was the paperwork about the final date of my marriage. I was not surprised to get it, just taken back. I cried and thought I was crazy for doing so. I am a big girl and I need to act like an adult. It wasn’t until a friend reminded me that this means this chapter in my life is coming to an end.
Like a book this is a short chapter in this long section of my book. This section has been a happy one full of the births of my three beautiful children who I love more than anything. There has been some sad times but mostly happy. I have enjoyed being married and I am grateful for those experiences. One sad chapter cannot take away that entire section.
You might ask why and to be honest I don’t want to share. It was not because of any wrong doing on either part. The kids are doing well and they haven’t changed their behavior. I am lucky to say that the divorce has been sad but Jason and I have tried to remain civil. I know that sometimes this has been hard but, it has been necessary. I learned a few things from my parents’ divorce and one was the kids are the only people that get hurt when you are mean to each other. One thing I have tried to hold my head high and smile. This has not always been easy but it has been helpful.
I have been extremely blessed to have my education where I can teach. I have also had to rely on our Father in Heaven to help me know what to do. It is hard when the person that you consulted on decisions no longer there.
In the end I want to say this section of the book is not going to need a rewrite. It is fine the way it is. I have been blessed to have been married to someone that completed my bucket list. I wanted to be a mom and a teacher I have been able to do both.
I am looking forward to the new section and chapters in my book. I hope that there is more happiness than sadness. Hopefully there will times of health not sickness. I know one thing that will be in this chapter a mother’s love for her children.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
I LOVE TO READ
I finished an amazing book last night, The Hunger Games. I love to read. I don't know if that is a gift that comes with being a teacher or a mom, but I love to read. I loved reading when I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories is reading with my Grandma Philpot. She was a reader too. When she died there had to be a ton of boxes full of books. She would always get me books from Deseret Books because she received a discount there. She loved historical fiction and I wonder if that is where my love of historical fiction came from. I often get asked, "Mrs. Fallis what book would you recommend for my child?" So I thought I should make a list. Please note that these are my favorite books, just because I like them does not mean your children or you will like them. Kindergarten Books: Margaret Hillert books are great because they have sight words in them. She uses those words most of the time. What are sight words, words that we see in writing most of the time. These might also be known as most common words. I also love the Biscuit books (Biscuit is a cute dog) First Grade: Depending on if you have a fluent reader or a reader that is still sounding out most words this list will change. I love the Henry and Mudge Books, there is nothing like an adventure with a dog that doesn't die. Too many dog books come to an unhappy ending. Clifford is another series that is good for this age child. I also love the James Marshall Fox books and Three by the Sea series. They are funny and Fox is a goofy character that doesn't like his little sister hanging around all the time and kids can relate to that. Second Grade: Robert Munsch books, NOT I LOVE YOU FOREVER. I don't want to read a book that I will cry in every time I read it. My favorite book from him is Andrew's Loose Tooth. This is a pee your pants funny book. I also love for chapter books The Magic Tree House series and Horrible Harry series. I like to read the Junie B. Jones books aloud but I don't like her improper use of grammar. The problem is most of the kids that like those books don't understand what she is saying is wrong. Third Grade: Tomie de Paola, Noelle has recently discovered him and loves him. I like that a lot of his books are about his family. I love Grandma Upstairs and Grandma Downstairs. I also like the Time Warp Trio books and Jake Maddox. Jake is into all the cool things like dirt bike riding, skateboarding, and race car driving to name a few. For girls the Airy Fairy books are very cute and so are the Fashion Kitty books. Fashion Kitty books are graphic novels just for those of you who don't like those kinds of books. For 4-8 grade kids I think Lois Lowry is terrific, I think kids should read the Giver at least three times in their life. One in 6th or 7th grade, one as a SR. and then one as a parent. It will speak to you differently each time. I love Roald Dahl because he has a great imagination and kids need to use their imagination more. Harry Potter is a must at this age. Most girls will want to read the Twilight books but book four is way too mature for this group. (Remember this is my opinion so if you've let your daughter or son read them that is your right.) 9-12 I think you should go back to some of the classics, Jane Eyre, The Scarlet Letter, The Count of Monte Cristo, and of course To Kill a Mocking Bird. Here are my ideas and views.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011
I have been thinking a lot about this post. I don't really care for New Year's Resolutions because by my birthday I have not completed one resolution. Not even close. This year as I thought about goals I was reminded of a story about Benjamin Franklin. We know that Benjamin Franklin few a kite and was struck by lightning. Some of us might know that he was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Others might know that he was a goal keeper. Most of us are goal setters but we don't keep them. Well, Benjamin did. He wrote down thirteen values he wanted to have in his life and did what he needed to do to make them present in his everyday life. I read a story that he would write down a goal and keep it in his shirt pocket for 28 days because then it would become a habit. He didn't work on all of his goals at one. This might be the key.
So I have decided that I will come up with 13 things that I need to work on and work on them one at a time. Then after I master 1 in 28 days I can move on to the next and keep 13 by then end of 2011. Well now comes the hard part picking 13 things I need to work on. We all know I am like Mary Poppins, "Practically perfect in every way."
For my first and second 28 days it will be to get back on the horse. WORK OUT!!! I did this pretty successfully in 2010 but I need to master this first.
Third : Make time for momma. Ladies this is tough. Somedays spending 2 minutes in the bathroom going potty is a good thing. I am going to do what I love doing read! The best book I read in 2010 was The Help by Kathryn Stockett if you haven't read it I would get to the library ASAP. I need to show my children my passion for learning.
Fourth: Keep a journal. Once a week update my blog or FB because this is a modern day journal.
Fifth: Don't sweat the small stuff! IF things aren't as perfect as they should be things will still work out. I am a mom that works two jobs and Jason has three. There are going to be days that dishes are still in the sink. Don't get the scream machine out. (That is Jason's pet name for my voice)
Sixth: Love harder, do I share those feelings of love I have enough? To spell LOVE with kids it is TIME. I need to spend more one on one time with my kids expecially Tyler and Katie.
Seventh: Get organized, I am organized to a fault at school. What do I mean, don't touch my desk. Things are at a 90 degree angle and in the proper place. Don't move books on the selves or have desks not in a row because I can't function. At home this is the opposite my closest is a wreck. I need to spend one month doing some heavy cleaning and organizing. When we are organized we more effective people.
Eighth: Keep up with what needs to be done. The reason I hate ironing is that I wait until I have 30 shirts to do. If I spent an hour a week doing ironing it would be done and caught up. I don't like putting grades in the computer if it takes more than an hour. I hate separating papers after two weeks. Why because I am always playing catch up. I need to stop playing catch up and just get caught up.
Ninth: I guess I need to come up with four more goals. I guess if you are like Mary Poppins you really only need eight goals a year.
I hope that my family and friends have a wonderful new year!
So I have decided that I will come up with 13 things that I need to work on and work on them one at a time. Then after I master 1 in 28 days I can move on to the next and keep 13 by then end of 2011. Well now comes the hard part picking 13 things I need to work on. We all know I am like Mary Poppins, "Practically perfect in every way."
First: Faith. I need to go back to the basics and pray and study scriptures with my whole heart. I need to not have a causual relationship with our Father in Heaven I need to have a Father Daughter realationship. I need to not wait until I am in the life boat to really plead with him.
For my first and second 28 days it will be to get back on the horse. WORK OUT!!! I did this pretty successfully in 2010 but I need to master this first.
Third : Make time for momma. Ladies this is tough. Somedays spending 2 minutes in the bathroom going potty is a good thing. I am going to do what I love doing read! The best book I read in 2010 was The Help by Kathryn Stockett if you haven't read it I would get to the library ASAP. I need to show my children my passion for learning.
Fourth: Keep a journal. Once a week update my blog or FB because this is a modern day journal.
Fifth: Don't sweat the small stuff! IF things aren't as perfect as they should be things will still work out. I am a mom that works two jobs and Jason has three. There are going to be days that dishes are still in the sink. Don't get the scream machine out. (That is Jason's pet name for my voice)
Sixth: Love harder, do I share those feelings of love I have enough? To spell LOVE with kids it is TIME. I need to spend more one on one time with my kids expecially Tyler and Katie.
Seventh: Get organized, I am organized to a fault at school. What do I mean, don't touch my desk. Things are at a 90 degree angle and in the proper place. Don't move books on the selves or have desks not in a row because I can't function. At home this is the opposite my closest is a wreck. I need to spend one month doing some heavy cleaning and organizing. When we are organized we more effective people.
Eighth: Keep up with what needs to be done. The reason I hate ironing is that I wait until I have 30 shirts to do. If I spent an hour a week doing ironing it would be done and caught up. I don't like putting grades in the computer if it takes more than an hour. I hate separating papers after two weeks. Why because I am always playing catch up. I need to stop playing catch up and just get caught up.
Ninth: I guess I need to come up with four more goals. I guess if you are like Mary Poppins you really only need eight goals a year.
I hope that my family and friends have a wonderful new year!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Late Again
Well, I looked at the Calendar and it is Christmas Eve, eve. That means no cards again this year. We have had a very busy year. Here is a quick update before I burn dinner.
Tyler has had a busy year turning 16, driving, oh yeah and finding the spotlight on stage. Last January Tyler was in the school production of The Secret Garden playing the uncle and the doctor. Since that time he has been in 7 shows and is playing Prince Charming in Cinderella next month. He has also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. I am glad I only have one son to earn that rank because it is a very long process.
Katie turned 14 and entered into Mia Maids. She also got to go to camp for the first time this year. Katie enjoyed camp and she was a big trooper for the whole week. She too has enjoyed being back on stage. She played Mary in the Secret Garden, I think we counted 400 lines she had to learn. She has also continued taking dance and is turning into a beautiful dancer. She finished off the year with CATS as Georgia.
Noelle is going to turn 9 in a few days. She is doing well in school. Noelle or Steve as she is known at school is the Secretary of the Student Council. She is busy with dance and also theatre. (I wonder where they get it) She has been in Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland. She enjoys singing and bugging her big brother and sister.
Jason has been very busy this year. In March we learned that Mission Industries would be closing their doors. By the time I got home from work he had a new job. He is now working at the Refuge Golf and Country Club as the Club House Manager. He is also teaching two days a week at Telesis in the drama department. Oh, and last but not least he is teaching voice. This year he had the opportunity to star in Jekyll and Hyde. It was amazing! He is hoping to get back on the stage this year.
I have been busy with school. I love teaching! I am also working with a dear friend in the after school program. I have been busy keeping up with my theatre family and love watching them shine.
At this time of year I want my friends and family to know that I know Jesus is the Christ. That He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane for my sins and through Him we can live with our Father in Heaven again. I am so grateful for the wonderful blessing we have received as a family and the ones I have had on my own. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless you!
Tyler has had a busy year turning 16, driving, oh yeah and finding the spotlight on stage. Last January Tyler was in the school production of The Secret Garden playing the uncle and the doctor. Since that time he has been in 7 shows and is playing Prince Charming in Cinderella next month. He has also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. I am glad I only have one son to earn that rank because it is a very long process.
Katie turned 14 and entered into Mia Maids. She also got to go to camp for the first time this year. Katie enjoyed camp and she was a big trooper for the whole week. She too has enjoyed being back on stage. She played Mary in the Secret Garden, I think we counted 400 lines she had to learn. She has also continued taking dance and is turning into a beautiful dancer. She finished off the year with CATS as Georgia.
Noelle is going to turn 9 in a few days. She is doing well in school. Noelle or Steve as she is known at school is the Secretary of the Student Council. She is busy with dance and also theatre. (I wonder where they get it) She has been in Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland. She enjoys singing and bugging her big brother and sister.
Jason has been very busy this year. In March we learned that Mission Industries would be closing their doors. By the time I got home from work he had a new job. He is now working at the Refuge Golf and Country Club as the Club House Manager. He is also teaching two days a week at Telesis in the drama department. Oh, and last but not least he is teaching voice. This year he had the opportunity to star in Jekyll and Hyde. It was amazing! He is hoping to get back on the stage this year.
I have been busy with school. I love teaching! I am also working with a dear friend in the after school program. I have been busy keeping up with my theatre family and love watching them shine.
At this time of year I want my friends and family to know that I know Jesus is the Christ. That He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane for my sins and through Him we can live with our Father in Heaven again. I am so grateful for the wonderful blessing we have received as a family and the ones I have had on my own. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless you!
Monday, July 26, 2010
I have to do better!
As I went to update my classroom blog I noticed it has been a year since I updated our family blog. I know it has to do with facebook. Well here is a quick update on our family.
Jason is busy with voice lessons. He started a new job at the Refuge and loves working there. He runs the restaurant and the club house. He will also start teaching with Grace Ann at Telesis in a few weeks.
Tyler has turned in his Eagle project paperwork. It will get sent up to Las Vegas this week and we should know if about three weeks if he is an Eagle Scout. The project was tough but the paperwork was a project within its self. He also has done two plays this summer Into the Woods and Alice in Wonderland Jr. He enjoyed both but Into the Woods was his favorite.
Katie has enjoyed being the Dodo bird in Alice in Wonderland Jr. She has also been busy babysitting. She is spending the next two weeks in Pahrump with Uncle Johnny and Aunt Angie. She is hoping to earn enough money to buy an I-pod touch.
Noelle enjoyed being a park kid and rock lobster in Alice in Wonderland. She has been busy reading and working on getting ready for third grade. She is looking forward to having Mrs. Carson next year in school.
I have been busy tutoring and kid sitting this summer. I was able to go to girls camp in Pine Valley Utah. I was very worried about being called as camp director but it was a wonderful time. It was Katie's first time at camp. I am looking forward to getting back to teaching. I love my job!
Well my goal is to at least post once a month. I hope I can do it!
Jason is busy with voice lessons. He started a new job at the Refuge and loves working there. He runs the restaurant and the club house. He will also start teaching with Grace Ann at Telesis in a few weeks.
Tyler has turned in his Eagle project paperwork. It will get sent up to Las Vegas this week and we should know if about three weeks if he is an Eagle Scout. The project was tough but the paperwork was a project within its self. He also has done two plays this summer Into the Woods and Alice in Wonderland Jr. He enjoyed both but Into the Woods was his favorite.
Katie has enjoyed being the Dodo bird in Alice in Wonderland Jr. She has also been busy babysitting. She is spending the next two weeks in Pahrump with Uncle Johnny and Aunt Angie. She is hoping to earn enough money to buy an I-pod touch.
Noelle enjoyed being a park kid and rock lobster in Alice in Wonderland. She has been busy reading and working on getting ready for third grade. She is looking forward to having Mrs. Carson next year in school.
I have been busy tutoring and kid sitting this summer. I was able to go to girls camp in Pine Valley Utah. I was very worried about being called as camp director but it was a wonderful time. It was Katie's first time at camp. I am looking forward to getting back to teaching. I love my job!
Well my goal is to at least post once a month. I hope I can do it!
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