About 1/5th of the Way Through the Fall Semester

I've completed 3 weeks at school, as have the kids. So far I've managed to keep up with grading, but I haven't had too much thrown at me at one time! The new labs have been amazing to work in, so many things are simpler and it's definitely easier to give my little "lectures."

The kids are all enjoying school and karate, and all doing quite well in both. Alex is learning to play trombone in school and is singing in the chorus. So, all seems well with them.

I was recently "tagged" by a fellow blogger/scrapper/mom of twins. So I'm supposed to put down 6 interesting things about me...

1) The prom dress I wore my junior year was worn by two of the nerdy sorority girls in "Revenge of the Nerds."
2) I LOVE cheesy horror flicks - the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series is my favorite.
3) My preferred hours of sleep are from about 1 am to noon.
4) I read, sew, and I wish I could draw, but I can't.
5) I never really yelled until I had twin boys.
6) I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!

So, until next time, adios!

School Starts

Today my oldest baby started middle school. I know that she was ready, and I really thought that I was ready... Much to my surprise it was sadder for me than I expected. She had a terrific day, loves her new school, thinks her teacher is really nice and just adores middle school. I'm really glad for her!!



I also started school this week. I will be teaching 2 Organic Chem labs, 2 General Chem labs and a really cool lecture course Intro to Chemistry for non-majors. Since I teach at a Liberal Arts college I get to throw ethics and morals and society into the teaching of basic science and chemistry -- I'm really excited about it. We also have really new amazing laboratory facilities!


Tomorrow my youngest baby starts his last year of preschool. The bus will pick him up at 7:30 and drop him home about noon. Next week his twin brother starts his last year of preschool. The time is flying by!