Tales of Beedle the Bard...

Well not really Beedle the Bard but Kristin Jenson just doesn't ring well. I need a cool pen name. I am now excepting suggestions. My mom's maiden name is McNutt and my dads last name is McKnight. They said when they got married and had kids they would be little McNuggets... But I'm not a McKnight anymore so it doesn't make since. Do you ever miss your Maiden name? Don't get me wrong, Jenson is respectable... but I really miss being Kristin McKnight.

Tale # 1: Today I made a 4 year old cry. I felt terrible. It all happened so fast and I didn't even see it coming. We started extended days with our pre-k class this week. Now we stay an extra 45 min to read one on one with the children. For most of them this is their first experience with reading. I sat down with him and he knew all of the sounds the letters made but putting them all together to form a word was very hard for him. I was trying to help him slide the sounds of each letter together so he could hear the word, and BAM! Waterworks! I had no idea what to do I was so take back. I just wanted to scoop him up and hug and kiss him. I had been telling him how great he was doing the whole time, I never put him down or used discouraging tones. Luckily my lead teacher came and swopped him up and took good care of him. After the whole thing had blown over she made me feel better about the whole thing. I guess it happens a few times a year. To much pressure on these poor little guys to read (mostly from home.) Good news, now I know what to do next time one of my students breaks down!

Tale # 2: I took my first pregnancy test today. I have been very paranoid about getting pregnant unexpectedly. We are talking when I was 11 (and couldn't even be pregnant) I would see my pulse in my stomach and think I was pregnant. I know it's a little irrational. At any rate I swore I was pregnant. I'm such a dork. So I went to walmart and spent 10 min picking out a pregnancy test (there are so many options!) I waited till this morning and peed on the stick. It said I would have to wait 3 min... more like 30 seconds. NOT PREGNANT. Sheew. I told the nurse practitioner at the school my symptoms... and she told me I had a sinus infection. Dr. Dad confirmed and I am now on a z-pack! Thank goodness for that. When I told Mike I thought I could be pregnant his exact words "Oh man, I'm not ready for that." At least we are on the same page!

Tale # 3: I have rediscovered baths. The past two nights I have taken one and man are they amazing. Although my tub isn't as big as I would like it to be it works. I have been soaking while I watch an episode of Psych that I have had to buy from iTunes... After I bathe I mix lotion and baby oil together and rub it all over. Mixing the two is way better than using them on their own. This weekend the first thing on my list of things to do... go to bath and body and get bath salts and bubbles. I can't wait for our cruise where we will enjoy the thermal suite and all its steam and aroma therapy room glory!

Tale # 4: Last night I had one of the best dreams ever. I was dating Shawn Spencer (from Psych.. duh) AND Justin Bieber at the SAME time!! I woke up as giddy as a 13 year old. I caught myself thinking about my dream a few times today... and man was there a HUGE smile on my face when I did!

Tale # 5: I am Mike's kryptonite. We discovered this today when I went to his basketball game. I haven't been to a single one of his games this year. {Bad wife award} So I went tonight since it was his last game. They are #1 in their league and Mike is one of the better players on their team (so I've been told.) But tonight {when I was there} he was missing everything. Until I game him a little pep talk at half time {which consisted of: "Mike I thought you could play basketball. Prove it!} Then he made me proud and scored around 20 points in the seconds half. THATS MY BOY!

My Little Buddies

I'm feeling a little better today but still tired and dizzy when I stand up. I spent ALL day yesterday on the couch. Like I only got up to get food and use the restroom. As I mentioned before I spent most of my day watching Psych (except of course from 8-10 when we watched the Bachelor.) At any rate my little fur babies were very concerned about me. They stayed close to me the whole day.

My legs are in the comfy blue PJ's, little Rosalie was cuddled next to me all day.

On other related news a short funny story about the dedication of my little friends. We've put them on a diet and so we only feed them small amounts every few hours. Since then they have become quite mischievous, especially when it comes to finding food...
A few days ago I came home to this... a mess of marshmallows on the floor. Would you like to know how said marshmallows come to be on the floor. Somehow the cats managed to get into the closed pantry and knock the bag of marshmallows down from the 3rd shelf. They then chewed into the bag and took the marshmallows out...

...and ate the marshmallows! Seriously look close, this thing has been gnawed into. Crazy cats!

Psyched Out

Last Friday started the beginning of my 5 day Presidents day weekend. Unfortunately I was hit by a cold. It has only gotten worse as the days go by. It hasn't been all bad though. I have literally spent 2 days doing nothing but watching Episodes of Psych on Netflicks instant play. My friend Cynda had mentioned this show to me a while back and so I figured it was worth watching. It is a lot like one of my other favorite shows (The Mentalist.) But a lot more family friendly. Mike has watched some of it with me and says it reminds him of a TV show from the 90's. The back and forth between the two main characters (Shawn and Guss) is hilarious! So this is my endorsement for this fun crime show dramady. It is nursing me back to health!

THIRTY- The Fever

Day 30-Your favorite song

Since today marks the official end of my 30 day blog challenge I thought I would go out with a bang and share a secret. I HAVE BIEBER FEVER!! I have tried so hard to avoid it and have said unkind things about this kid. But I can't fight it anymore. I love the kid. I have seen him on multiple talk shows in the past few weeks since he is promoting his new movie. He is such a sweet kid. He isn't at all the stuck up, girl crazy kid I thought he was. He is so sweet to his fans and gosh dang that cute flippy hair (I've always had a thing for "shaggy hair.") I went out and bought his CD and have been rocking out to it. I think I might even go see the movie... I know... ITS THAT BAD! Oh well. Thats the way it goes, dang teenage heart throbs making married women swoon over them.

I can't however say my favorite song at the moment is by him. Give me SOME credit I like other music too. I love Taylor Swifts new album Speak Now. It has been my go to CD in my car for the past few weeks. I listen to the song "Speak Now" at least 3 times every time I get in the car. The song is fun and about a girl stopping the guy she loves wedding. But the vocals are my favorite. I sing like I'm a pop diva while I listen. So fun. I would say that is at the moment my favorite song. But that will change in a week or two.

Twenty Nine: Knowledge

Day 29-In this past month, what have you learned?

I have learned that I am very determined. When I started this challenge I said I would finish and I would not miss a day! Check (almost) Also I've been feeling a little bit of the winter blues and feelings... dare I say fat. So last week I told myself I wouldn't eat any sweets on the weekdays (and only in moderation on the weekends.) The last two weeks I have kept my promise to myself. I feel like those are both pretty challenging goals for me, but I've done them!

I also learned that I CAN NOT work 56 hours a week and still be functional. So I quite my babysitting job (on good terms.) a few weeks ago. But I gave them as much time as they needed to find a replacements. So actually my last day was this Wednesday. Life will be a lot different now that I'm getting home around 4. Even when I nannied for two years I got home at 8pm or later. I can't wait to work till four, go to the gym, come home and make dinner all before Mike gets home!

I was called the to YW Presidency this month. It was a pretty neat experience. Back in December before I knew the current 2nd counselor would be moving I felt like I was going to be given more responsibility in the YW. It was the weirdest feelings and I just kept shaking it off thinking I was crazy. Then when I knew we would need a new 2nd counselor I knew it was going to be me. It was very strange. I had similar feelings when I was called as a RS pres in college. Now that I have been set apart and fulfilling my responsibilities it has been amazing how I have been prompted to do certain things or been mindful of certain girls. This being said I have learned that the Lord prepares you for callings (especially ones that may seem overwhelming.) Also that we are called of God when we receive callings and he will bless you with the impressions and insight you need to magnify it.

Twenty Eight: Me Now & Then

Day 28-A picture of you from last year and now-how have you changed?

Last Year

This Year

I don't think I have really changed at all. My hair is still the same blondish color. About the same length. I weigh about the same (give or take a few lbs) and I'm definitely not any taller. My physical appearance is about the same in my opinion. As far as me as a person, aren't we constantly working to improve ourselves? So maybe my confidence is a little stronger, my testimony more solid. I've been given a new set of oppositions which have strengthen me in many areas. But in the end I am more or less the same person, maybe just a tiny bit stronger!

Twenty Seven

Day 27-Why you are doing this 30 day challenge

I started this challenge so that I would have something to write about other than how tired I was from working so much. I also thought it would be fun to document some of the random things they wanted. However, as the days went by it became solely just to finish something I started. At this point I'm so over it... but I'm so close to finishing and never missing a day (which is pretty impressive!) so I will press on!! 3 Days left!! :)