Hopes Unfulfilled

I had hopes that i would start blogging on a daily basis again starting with the new school year.  it hasn't happened and it seems like I'm always busy or just too tired.  The kids have been in class for a full week as of today.  Nothing outstanding about this group, but it is still early.  I am teaching three periods of Social Studies, one GATE Social Studies class and a Communication and Publishing class.  I can't say I'm excited to be teaching again.  I miss Amber and Izzy.  We had a good Summer.  Two is alot more work than one.  Amber turned one on August 7th and Izzy turned three on July 28th.  Having two wonderful daughters is alot of work.  Debbie was gone to Florida the first week of school and both girls fell sick.   Mimi helped out alot and saved me and Debbie returned home a day early.  It was almost too much for me.  Both girls are feeling better, but I'm feeling tired alot.  I think I am lacking motivation.  I'll get over it.  The washing machine is broken and the repair man had to order parts, so that's fun.  The front screen door latch broke and I am having a tough time finding a replacement that will work, but I haven't tried that hard either.  One nice thing did happen, I bought a new Blackberry Curve this Summer.  Hopefully I can blog and Flickr from it and keep up some posting.  Darn I almost forgot, Amber took her first steps last week.  She's still not too sure of herself but trying hard everyday to be a big girl like Izzy. My friend Ryan, the Art teacher at my school is blogging again.  That is nice because at least one other person at school understands.  The University of Redlands still hasn't told me when classes begin again for my Masters program in Counseling hopefully soon so I can get done quicker.  

First Day of School

Up early this morning.  The girls are still asleep so it's pretty quiet.  I'm glad to be back to work.  I enjoy being a teacher.  We have a new Vice Principal, so we'll see how that goes.  Debbie is in Florida and I miss her alot.  Izzy slept in bed with me last night.  I don't think I would have slept well without her, she is funny how she takes up most of the bed, yet she is only three years old and tiny.  Off to get the girls ready.

New School Year

A new school year starts tomorrow.

Phillip Toledano - Days with My Father

Phillip Toledano - Days with My Father

I was sitting in the kitchen today after having the girls all alone all day.  Debbie's in Jacksonville, Florida for the week on business.  It was about 9:30 PM and I was just sitting down to have dinner.  Amber and Izzy fought getting to sleep tonight, so I wasn't able to eat at a normal time.  This link was posted by someone I follow on Twitter.  I was pretty surprised how upset I got looking through the site.  It's because the last time I saw my father was this Summer and he was in the hospital when I had to leave and come home.  It scares me that my father is getting old.  I wonder sometimes, what will I do without my Dad to talk to me.  He always tells me how proud he is of me and it makes me want to cry, because I love him so much and never felt like I quite measured up until recently.  

First post using PingFM

Montessori in Redlands - Education for Life

Thinking about sending Izzy to Montessori. Anyone have any opinions?

Montessori in Redlands - Education for Life

Flickr: kimer1849's Photostream

My sister, Kim's photographs on Flickr.
Flickr: kimer1849's Photostream

He helped me.

Who am I?  I am His son and he has given me a wonderful life.  

Amber

Amber and Izzy The Girls
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My beautiful baby.

Sabbath

Who would have thought that I'd being ironing two little girls dresses for church on Sabbath morning. It's pretty amazing how things work out. Izzy is pretty needy lately but that's to be expected. I have to make sure that I spend time with her and pay close attention to her. Amber is doing fine and I think adjusting well to our family. Brittany getting ready for final exams and in the play offs in softball. She had a good game yesterday and still had plenty of speed at the end of the game. She was awarded MVP for the CIF Victory League division 7. I am hoping that the two of us can get out for some Sushi and the opening night for the new Indian Jones movie, to celebrate her doing so well. Church was nice today, but Izzy was pretty wild so we didn't stay for Sabbath school. My friend, Jason is going to come over this afternoon and help me build some new highchairs for Amber and Izzy, then take some picture of the girls and I. Hopefully I can post the pictures later tonight.

Day Three

It's the morning of the third day since we've got our new little girl Amber Elizabeth. It's much more difficult to manage now that Izzy is feeling alittle jealous. It'll all work out but I haven't been getting much sleep. Debbie is off until July 7th and then I'll be taking over until August 16th. So the girls will be busy. Amber is beautiful and it's nice to have such a little one in the house. I do worry about Izzy though. I hope she doesn't take this too bad. She is so beautiful and smart and has really captured my heart. I love them both so very much that's painful to have to go off to work in the morning. Well it's getting to be time to leave and I still haven't packed a lunch or shaved. Everyone have a good day.

Amber Elizabeth Carignan

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Originally uploaded by carignan.

My new daughter, just arrived yesterday at noon. It's nice to have another baby in the house.

Amber Elizabeth Carignan

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Originally uploaded by carignan.

My new daughter, just arrived yesterday at noon. It's nice to have another baby in the house.