Blogging Withdraw

Wow..it's been about 2 weeks since I have last posted.  So, I decided to procrastinate my school work a little longer to share a little of my life over these past couple of weeks for all of my dedicated viewers (okay, so maybe my 3 dedicated viewers, but you still count:)... 

For those who don't know, I am taking classes at FGCU (yes, my husband is married to a college girl:) and I am extremely busy.  It's so funny going back to school; I walk around campus surrounded by all of these young adults just out of high school and I am thinking "this is strange, I actually feel kind of old."  I know I look about the same age as most of them; at least that's what I hear; however, I'm still in denial about that!  I have 2 kids, shouldn't I be able to reap the benefits of being maternally respected by the younger population.  When will that time come..?  :)  Ok, so it's not that serious but it is sort of funny how I seem to fit in with the "college" crowd!!

Anyway, to go on...The classes I am taking have about 80 "old" people; all of which have bachelors degrees and wish to become certified teachers.  The program is a real blessing in so many ways.  First of all, it has made me realize that I have been called to be a teacher.  I love teaching; as well as I love learning.  Secondly, the class is grant funded, so I will not have to owe any money (YEAH!).  And third, it is a great program, with great and caring instructors who all love what they are doing.  You can't get much better than that!!  (And in case you are wondering, no, this is not a marketing ad for FGCU, I'm just truly blessed to be in this program.) 

Well, I would love to stay and write but I have to go to bed now.  I've got to get up bright and early for school...  Here are some pictures we have taken over the last couple of weeks.  I hope everyone is doing great and I'll see you all soon!!!  

Me and my wonderful boys (I've missed them over the past 2 weeks).

Nater tot...

Driskell boys..

Happy Father's Day!!

I just wanted to say "Happy Father's Day" to all of you wonderful fathers out there!!    And Dad, I want to thank you for always being such a wonderful father and grandfather (pop-pop).  We appreciate all you have done for us and all of your love and support.  And Bobby, I want to thank you for being such a great, caring, and helpful dad and Do-Da.  I also want to thank for helping to create such a wonderful and caring son.  He is a great father, just as you are also!!

Last, but certainly not the least, Jeremy.  Well, where do I begin?  I guess I'll make a list of why you are such a wonderful father.  So, here it goes.... 

1.  You love the Lord.

2.  You love us.

3.  You work hard to get food on the table (and trees in the yard:).

4.  You're disciplined.

5.  You're fun.

6.  You're funny.

7.  You're intelligent (does grammar count?).

8.  You build the highest quality forts I have ever seen.

9.  You make the best bagel sandwiches (and chicken and scallops).

10. You love being a father!!!

I really could keep going on and on, but I think you get the point.  Thank you, Jeremy, for being such a wonderful husband and father.  I know it's hard sometimes, but you're truly doing a great job. I love you and I know the boys love you!   

I'm sorry I have nothing to post for Wordless Wednesday, I've been slacking on taking pictures lately:) However, I did find this cool little MENSA quiz (Tabitha, go for it..). All you have to do is work out what the letters mean. Take a look at # 0 as an example. According to MENSA, if you get 23 of these, you are a "genius." Only 2 MENSA members achieved full marks. See how well you do!


#     Cryptic                                             Answer
0    24 H in a D                    (example) 24 hours in a day
1     26 L of the A
2     7 D of the W
3     7 W of the W
4     12 S of the Z
5     66 B of the B
6     52 C in a P (WJs)
7     13 S in the USF
8    18 H on a G C
9    39 B of the O T
10   5 T on a F
11   90 D in a R A
12   3 B M (S H T R)
13   32 is the T in D F at which W F
14   15 P in a R T
15   3 W on a T
16   100 C in a R
17   11 P in a F (S) T
18   12 M in a Y
19   13=UFS
20   8 T on a O
21   29 D in F in a L Y
22   27 B in the N T
23   365 D in a Y
24   13 L in a B D
25   52 W in a Y
26   9 L of a C
27   60 M in a H
28   23 P of C in the H B
29   64 S on a C B
30   9 P in S A
31   6 B to an O in C
32   1000 Y in a M
33   15 M on a D M C

I'm not encouraging you to cheat but here is the link to the correct answers: http://www.chesskit.com/miscellaneous/quiz.php

Have Fun!!

Raising Kids

I would have to say that raising kids has to be the most confusing, but wonderful, time in my life. All of you veteran moms may be laughing at me, saying "yeah, been there, done that!"  But I really mean it.  The stage that Carter is at right now is so interesting.  It seems as though 3 weeks ago, I was battling frequent "tests."  He would test me on everything!! Then, it seemed as though a switch flipped (or maybe we just got more consistent on discipline).  Lately, he has been so happy, obedient, fearful (of being disciplined), and empathetic.  That's not to say that he's perfect, because we're still working on some areas with him and he still has some bad moments.  But we're getting there...I see the light. Everyone always told me and Jeremy, that it was just a phase (the longest phase of our lives, did I mention), so It's nice to see him on the other side of the toddler spectrum.  

"God, please have Nate skip that stage, he's so wonderful and innocent right now....."

I know God doesn't always answer prayers the way you want Him to, but it's worth a shot!  :) 

Wordless Wednesday (on Thursday:)