...So, I wonder what he thinks about the second grade and on!
29 January 2014
25 January 2014
Beautiful Waste.
Emanuele Pizzolorusso| Waste Paper Bin
A waste basket is made entirely of recycled paper.
+Thin paper layers of 40 disposable bags.
Extract the bag and throw the paper away when bin is full.
...and guess what? The layer beneath is ready to collect more paper.
08 January 2014
The PTA.
Abréviation/ Acronym: PTA, PTO
Otherwise known as: The Parent Teacher Association, Parent Teacher Organization
“Welcome to the PTA!”, they said.
“It will be a breeze”, they said.
And then they ran.
As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve seen any of the old PTA board around since the switching of the board mid August.
Wait, let me start over.
I have seen a ‘few’ of the old board members…in passing.
I’ve also overheard the catty remarks on the side as to what the new board ‘should be’ doing. Funny how people mouth off on the sideline? You know on the other side of the parking lot! Hey, I’m standing two cars over from you! How about offering advice – since you’ve been there and done that!
Oh, and then there’s Ms. Zumba a.k.a. the parent with three real names (there are a few of them at the school). She approached the PTA President in the school parking lot about her concern on the upcoming Harvest festival and made the PTA president all frazzled.
Smh. Funny. Real funny. Ms. Zumba lady. Cleary you knew who and who not to approach!
No worries. We found an activity for her -Chair of Santa’s Workshop – you know – because she knows everything!
(Sorry, I went off on a tangent)
The PTA, it ain’t rosey.
They talk about you.
The same few parents and/or guardians volunteer – and how that burns me up…I never understood parents that made no effort in volunteering.
I believe my time is as important as yours. Not to mention it’s for YOUR CHILD.
Oh, but guess what? Your child really likes seeing me at the school and most of the time I know how their day went – so take that.
This PTA thing…
It’s like my normal 9 to 5. wtf.
The responsibility involved.
It’s not a breeze!
Btw, oh my gosh, Did I mention I’m PTA treasurer?
Seriously, worst position like e-v-e-r!
Balancing books for campaigns. fundraisers. spirit night. box tops
Folks don’t want to own up on what they owe (you know you owe fundraising money, stop playing and no we can’t barter)
Folks write out their checks wrong (because it’s rocket science, not)
Gimme. Gimme. Gimmie.
When did the PTA become the Bank of America…like why do we pay all the bills?
Hey, News Flash People. Gimme got shot when the PTA board transferred over!
Oh and the Bank, the bank we bank at is Aawful – that’s double A awful! Like the school chose the bank awful. Like prehistoric banking awful. Now you know that’s just AWFUL!
And let’s not start on the School Board that expects the PTA to operate on the 5th hour as they do. That would require another post.
So now it’s January and school has started back up again.
I was afforded a partial break from my PTA duties due to the holiday – my Savior!
Back to sticks and stones
Back to writing checks, receipts and disbursements.
Back to balancing the books.
Back to planning and implementing volunteer hours.
Back to knowing ‘it won’t be a breeze’ – as they once said.
++++
Are you on a PTA Board at your child’s school? What’s your favorite part of PTA?
Otherwise known as: The Parent Teacher Association, Parent Teacher Organization
“Welcome to the PTA!”, they said.
“It will be a breeze”, they said.
And then they ran.
As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve seen any of the old PTA board around since the switching of the board mid August.
Wait, let me start over.
I have seen a ‘few’ of the old board members…in passing.
I’ve also overheard the catty remarks on the side as to what the new board ‘should be’ doing. Funny how people mouth off on the sideline? You know on the other side of the parking lot! Hey, I’m standing two cars over from you! How about offering advice – since you’ve been there and done that!
Oh, and then there’s Ms. Zumba a.k.a. the parent with three real names (there are a few of them at the school). She approached the PTA President in the school parking lot about her concern on the upcoming Harvest festival and made the PTA president all frazzled.
Smh. Funny. Real funny. Ms. Zumba lady. Cleary you knew who and who not to approach!
No worries. We found an activity for her -Chair of Santa’s Workshop – you know – because she knows everything!
(Sorry, I went off on a tangent)
The PTA, it ain’t rosey.
They talk about you.
The same few parents and/or guardians volunteer – and how that burns me up…I never understood parents that made no effort in volunteering.
I believe my time is as important as yours. Not to mention it’s for YOUR CHILD.
Oh, but guess what? Your child really likes seeing me at the school and most of the time I know how their day went – so take that.
This PTA thing…
It’s like my normal 9 to 5. wtf.
The responsibility involved.
It’s not a breeze!
Btw, oh my gosh, Did I mention I’m PTA treasurer?
Seriously, worst position like e-v-e-r!
Balancing books for campaigns. fundraisers. spirit night. box tops
Folks don’t want to own up on what they owe (you know you owe fundraising money, stop playing and no we can’t barter)
Folks write out their checks wrong (because it’s rocket science, not)
Gimme. Gimme. Gimmie.
When did the PTA become the Bank of America…like why do we pay all the bills?
Hey, News Flash People. Gimme got shot when the PTA board transferred over!
Oh and the Bank, the bank we bank at is Aawful – that’s double A awful! Like the school chose the bank awful. Like prehistoric banking awful. Now you know that’s just AWFUL!
And let’s not start on the School Board that expects the PTA to operate on the 5th hour as they do. That would require another post.
So now it’s January and school has started back up again.
I was afforded a partial break from my PTA duties due to the holiday – my Savior!
Back to sticks and stones
Back to writing checks, receipts and disbursements.
Back to balancing the books.
Back to planning and implementing volunteer hours.
Back to knowing ‘it won’t be a breeze’ – as they once said.
++++
Are you on a PTA Board at your child’s school? What’s your favorite part of PTA?
03 January 2014
Family.
They came we fellowshipped we broke bread They left
Or
They came They cackled They laid all over my furniture They ate all my damn food (even what I didn’t sit out) They used my Internet They tore up my sons playroom They left and went on their merry way
EITHER WAY…
They’re family and we had a good time. I think I’ll invite them back again...next year...New Years Day.
02 January 2014
The Last Five Months.
The lazy five months have been…let's say crazy. Or cray cray (for the hip folks)
The school semester started not only for my son but for me as well. With this being my last year of school the semester felt like a movie that would just never end, ground hogs day, or possibly hell if it's anything like what I've been told.
Needless to say my blog was neglected. I truly wanted to share but I just had no energy in between the day-to-day, my school, my sons schooling and sports, oh and wait…the P.T.A (that's another story). Overall, I think I spent more time on Instagram than my blog because it was a bit easier - less writing.
Despite my hell, excuse me, I meant my classes, I (we) did get out a little.
I must say that when we did venture out, we enjoyed it to the fullest! Below is a photo review of all the things we did when I didn't have my head in the books…and that I never got the change to write about.
The school semester started not only for my son but for me as well. With this being my last year of school the semester felt like a movie that would just never end, ground hogs day, or possibly hell if it's anything like what I've been told.
Needless to say my blog was neglected. I truly wanted to share but I just had no energy in between the day-to-day, my school, my sons schooling and sports, oh and wait…the P.T.A (that's another story). Overall, I think I spent more time on Instagram than my blog because it was a bit easier - less writing.
Despite my hell, excuse me, I meant my classes, I (we) did get out a little.
I must say that when we did venture out, we enjoyed it to the fullest! Below is a photo review of all the things we did when I didn't have my head in the books…and that I never got the change to write about.
My sons first day of kindergarten…woo hoo! He's super excited…it's probably just for recess!
An early Saturday morning on the soccer field.
A long weekend in Dallas to spend time with family and for my younger cousins wedding.
Picking pumpkins and getting fresh fruits at the local farm.
No explanation needed…someone's 5 and still knows EVERYTHING!
Halloween: Ironman by night, Farmer Joe by day.
For the love of New York City. A trip to see the Rockettes, a visit to Times Square,
Rockefeller Plaza with family and friends.
01 January 2014
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