Summer School

With the end of school here this week, life has been stressful. Which leaves little time for me to 'play' or heck, even relax. 

 My oldest daughter who is in the 8th grade (Chelsea) has had her fair share of struggles with school since about 3rd grade. Each year she has managed to pull through and as much as she hates school, things have always turned out well.

Her grades have improved immensely this year.  Her final average for the year is a B and this last grading period she has honor roll. I could not be more ecstatic about that.  Until something else threw me for a loop!

The state of Louisiana requires that all 4th and 8th grade students take what is called a LEAP test. Basically it is short for what other states call standardized testing. Regardless of the student's grades for the year or their performance, if a score is made on this test that is less than BASIC, they are required to attend summer school or repeat the grade.  The only two subjects that 'count' are English/Language/Arts and of course, Math. 

Chelsea did not score high enough on either one.  My heart broke into a million pieces when we received her results. After all of her hard work and finally reaching a goal that she has not grasped since elementary school, she is marked by her peers as a failure.  I can not tell you how horrible that I felt. I cried for two days and it has taken me a lot of time to accept it, although I knew it was a possibility.

Although we were disappointed, we are not going to let this get the best of us. I managed to keep all of my sorrows to myself and I encouraged Chelsea by telling her, "No matter what anyone says or what you hear, you did not fail the 8th grade. You brought your grades up and you proved that you could do what we always wanted you to do. The only thing that happened was you took ONE test and did not score high enough.  You will go to summer school and pass to the 9th grade and be a freshman in high school next year. I am so proud of you!"

Quite a few children she knows will also be going to summer school, which is for the whole month of June, leaving them not much time to enjoy themselves before the fall classes begin.  However, we will pull through this. It is just a bump in the road we call life and we will get over it  and continue on our journey. Together.  Until we reach the end.

Alyssa, my 5th grader, took an SAT test and scored 11th grade level and post high school! Go figure!

We Want To Know Wednesday #5

Another week of We Want to Know Wednesday, brought to you by Impulsive Addict, Mamarazzi, Janette and Seriously Shawn!



This weeks questions are brought to you by Mamarazzi!

{1} If you could choose a Super Power, what would it be?
The power to heal. There is too much illness in this world, and my first quest would be to heal all of those with cancer. Children first!

{2} What would be your first frivolous purchase if you were awarded a million dollars, tomorrow?
A car. I am not particular, just a brand new vehicle!

{3} What would be the hardest current luxury for you to give up?
Air conditioning. It's about to be H-O-T and muggy here so I need some coolness in my day!

{4} If you were given a choice between being given great wisdom and great wealth, which would you choose?
It goes without saying that if I had great wisdom, I am sure that would bring me great wealth...but since I need to choose one, I am going with WEALTH!  I think I'm smart enough, but a girl can never have enough money!

{5} If you were to be stranded on a deserted island for 100 days what 5 THINGS would you pack?

1. Electricity! Some sort of way. I would D-I-E in the heat ...that or kill myself because damn, I'm spoiled!

2. Plenty of FOOD! I have to eat. I mean, really!

3. Music.  My iPod. Fully loaded

4. My iPhone! I have to be in touch with the outside world. For real!

5. Books. Just to have something to pass the time. 100 days is a long damn time to be stranded!

Happy Humpday!

We Want To Know Wednesday

It is humpday again and everyone wants to know..............

1. What game show have you always thought you could be on and totally WIN!

When I was younger, I adored game shows! The Price is Right was my favorite and I just knew that I could go on and win the showcase showdown and a new car. Now that Bob Barker is gone, I wouldn't even want to go, but back in the day I could have rocked it.  A close second would have to be Wheel of Fortune!

Do you have a tattoo(s)? What are they and what made you chose them? If not, would you get one, yes/no/why?

I do not have any tattoos. I always thought that if I did get one, it would have to be somewhere that I would not see it regularly. I get tired of things easily and for some reason I believe that after a while I would not want it anymore. If I ever did get one, it would have to be on my lower back. But then, what would be the purpose?  I'm too old now for one...and I have no clue what I would want.

What is your favorite piece of jewelry that you own?

I am not a big jewelry freak but I wear a pair of (fake) diamond earrings all the time and a cheap silver ring pretty regularly.  Nothing fancy.

What is your driving pet peeve(s)?

OH wow! I have lots of these. For real! Let me see if I can hold it down to a few as to not make this post a mile long....

*When someone pulls out in front of me and then does. not. go. anywhere. I wish that I had a big vehicle with a huge bumper so I could slam their @$$!

*Having someone drive right up on my butt and think that I am not going to ever put on the break. Because I will. And when you least expect it. Sucker!

*Cars that pull up to an intersection/redlight/stop sign doing about 80 miles an hour, causing me to believe that they will not stop at all and I have a stroke and then proceed to slam my brakes!

Can you tell I have road rage much?

What was your favorite sitcom growing up that you wish was still on?

I liked a lot of TV when I was growing up and I still do now. Therefore I am not sure I would care for any of these to still air because then they would interfere with what I watch now. Anyhoo...in no particular order:

*The Brady Bunch

*The Dukes of Hazzard (Luke Duke was my boyfriend)

* American Bandstand ( I love me some music and dancing)

* Happy Days and Lavergne & Shirley (They go together!)


And that is all this week! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to link up! Go by and visit with Mamarazzi, Impulsive Addict, Shawn and Janette (who is responsible for this week's questions!)  Thanks ladies!

Happy Humpday!

Mom's Weekend

Mother's Day weekend was really nice. Me and my girls spent the weekend doing fun stuff. Like spending way too much money!

Saturday we went shopping and got them some summer clothes and a few shirts for me.  We had a great lunch and shopped some more before heading to the movies to see PROM.  It was a nice rated G movie and I was happy about that, with all of the ugliness out there these days in the movies, I was impressed.

Afterwards we headed to the furniture store to see about a living room set I have had my eye on for weeks. I actually almost bought it the first time I saw it and something told me not to. This time, I could not hold back. It is being delivered this week!

Sunday, my dad and his wife cooked for us (barbecued steaks!) and we visited and took a few photos!

Later in the day, we headed to the graveyard to put some flowers for my mom and we also visited some other relatives' graves. It was a sad but peaceful afternoon. When we left there we visited a local park and enjoyed some sunshine and some more visiting with friends.

One thing that I learned from the whole weekend  is that even though I sometimes wish I 'had it all' and think that I do not, I honestly do.  My girls are my life and without them I would not have anything. They mean the world to me and I could not ask for a greater love than that!

We Want To Know Wednesday

Impulsive Addict, Janette, Mamarazzi and Shawn are the hosts of We Want To Know Wednesday. Be sure and visit them and link up with us!
This week the questions are coming from Impulsive Addict, so here we go:

{1} If money didn't matter, where would your perfect vacation take place? Briefly describe.

I could drive 30 miles from here, get a hotel and be perfectly content, I swear. Getting away and not being anywhere near home is sometimes good enough for me, but since money is no object, I will go with Australia!

There are a few reasons why I would love to go there, one being that it is beautiful there (from what I've heard and pictures I've seen). The culture has always intrigued me too and I think I would love to experience that someday. For now, it's only a dream.

{2}What's a bad habit that you have (or had) that is/was hard to break?

I have a very bad habit of blowing things out of proportion. It is something that I have tried working on and I just can not, for some reason, overcome it.

For example, right now there are not one but two different issues that I am having with my vehicle.  When I discovered that there was a problem, I freaked, over-reacted, and basically was a nervous wreck. In hindsight, I know that it is something that I can not control, but something that can be fixed, but still, I stress. Big time!  I continue to work on that!

{3} If you weren't on a diet or counting calories, what would you like to have for dinner tonight?


To be honest, I am not on a diet. I do not count calories and would not even know where to begin to do that.  I am not bragging, just stating a fact. Since I was a kid, I've been tall and thin.  Again, I am not saying that is always a great thing. We all know kids can be mean, and not only to the fat kids. I suffered a lot growing up being the 'skinny' girl.

I would like to have Chinese for dinner tonight!

{4} If you had the chance to interview anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and what's one question that you would ask?


This is a toughie! I think I would go with my mom.  She passed away about 3 1/2 years ago and I miss her every single day. I know in my heart that she is in a better place but the question I have for her is, "What is Heaven like?" I know she is there and I would love to be able to know what she thinks about it. *tear*

{5} Describe yourself in 6 words

Sensitive, emotional, strong-willed, funny, caring and smart.

So, that is it! Thanks Impulsive Addict for the neat questions, you had my brain churning this morning!

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

May Vlog

It is now time to link up with Mamarazzi and Shawn for the monthly vlog. We are now in the month of May, and if you ask me, this year is flying by way too fast. But anyhoo...

The May vlog brings with it two fellow bloggers who have suggested some questions for the vlog and they are Emmy Mom at One Day At A Time and Beth at Living a Goddess Life.

Please excuse everything about me in this video. This is what I look like after being a couch potato for the weekend........

Edited: I just realized I called my iphone an ipod....duh!! It's an iphone people, for real! Ugh



  Now it's your turn. Link up and join the fun!

Frankly, My Dear...

I crossed one more thing off of my bucket list this weekend.

I watched:

Man, this movie is loooong!! Almost 4 hours, but really good!

I have never read the book either so I was anxious to see it.

My thoughts:

 I give it two thumbs up.

Scarlett was much more of a nut than I expected her to be and Rhett was exactly what I imagined him to be.

Have you seen it? What did you think? Discuss....