The Joys of Living in Queen Creek and Back to School

As many of you know, I have a new dog. He sleeps in the house. So, every night before I lock him in his crate to sleep, I take him to the bathroom outside. Well, last night a HUGE flying bug came in when I opened the back door. Every time we go out there at night, some crazy flying insect gets in. Who knew there were sooo many bugs out here? it was huge and it made the creepiest noises. I was freaking out. When I got back in, I found it buzzing around my room. It was dive bombing me. I grabbed the bug spray and went crazy on it. I did all of this from the hallway behind my bedroom door, lol. I had no idea where it went after the first few shots of bug spray. So after a few minutes, I went in to find it on my bed. Nice. It died in my bed. Disgusting. Then I had to get it out of my bed somehow. So sick.

Other than almost being killed by an insect, life is good. Crazy, but good. School is in full swing. We are adjusting to constant business again. I swear, it's exhausting. The minute we are home, it's homework, pack lunches and snacks, pick out outfits, fix dinner, walk the dog, showers, hopefully do some dishes or laundry, grade some papers, then fall into bed just to sleep (not enough sleep ever!) just to get up and repeat the previous day. Can we say Groundhog Day? I always forget how exhausting the beginning of the year is. Soooo much going on. Plus, I'm trying to juggle my internship duties, too. Today, the second I walked in, I laid on the couch for 30 minutes. The kids kept asking me if I was ok because I never, ever just sit and do nothing. Too much to do. I was so tired. I had to just lay down. My new couch is so comfy. I don't get to enjoy nearly enough!

Oh by the way, I did the announcements at school today. I did an ok job. I think I need to slow down a little next week. Plus, I read everything. I need to trust myself more just to kind of wing it. So, it sounded scripted. But, hey, I didn't die. Oh, one last funny thing. I was ironing my skirt while it was on my body and burned the crap out of my leg. It was bad. Lol. It is healing up, so I can make fun of it now. It was pretty narsty for a minute there. OK..that's enough for now. Peace.

Meet Max

Max is our new dog. He's 1 year old. He is a chihuahua mix, a mutt. He's adorable. We love him. Kylie gave him his first name. Cory gave him his second name, Chance. So his name is Max Chance Clayton. He uses the bathroom outside, he doesn't bark, and he lets Cory carry him around like a baby for as long as Cory wants to. He's seriously such a good dog. We really lucked out with him.

Arizona Grand Oasis

We went to the Az Grand Oasis, used to be the Pointe, like we do every year. They have recently redone the resort and the rooms are so nice! We had so much fun. I ran into one of my old students and his family in the wave pool. I also saw one of Theo's old students from last year. His family was in the room right next to ours and his little brother was in Ky and Cory's K class and Ky's 1st grade class. Nothing like running into families at the school where you are a teacher in your bikini. As Kylie would say...awkward. It was soooooooo fun though. Probably our best year yet.

Newport

We went to Newport Beach this past weekend with Aleisha, Jesse, Colby, and Brexlin. We had so much fun. It was exhausting though. Monica's roommates were so nice to let all of us stay there. The kids were a little wild at times, but pretty well behaved. Brexlin got burned at the beach, bad mom Aleisha. Cory and Colby took off sprinting down the beach away from us. We had to send Monica to fetch them. Cory found a really cool sand dollar. Unfortunately, it broke on the way home. All in all, it was a great trip. It was great to see Monica. I loved the beach. I need to live by a beach, most definitely. PS...when did kids stop sleeping in the car?

Summer

We have been busy this summer. It's already almost halfway over with! I have been taking an online class and an in person class. I just wrapped up the online one. Thursday is my last in person class. I'm supposed to be writing my final paper for it right now, but of course, I'm not. Then, I have one last online course that starts in July. Then, I'm officially done with course work. I just have to intern in the fall and I graduate. Please mark your calendars for December. There will be a huge graduation party, most def.

I went to Vegas in May with the teachers. We had a ton of fun! Good times. All I have to say is Kaycie and I should apply to be on the Amazing Race.

We go to Cali to visit Mo on Friday. Should be great.

We go to the library a lot, swim a lot, hang out a lot. Cory gets tutored every Tuesday and Thursday. Oh, and we sleep a lot. Thank goodness for sleeping in two months out of the year. I have been getting up at 5 though to jog. I go back to sleep, of course!