"Beer is not candy and candy is not beer"

That brilliant line is from the logic of one of my 3-year-olds today. She was so funny. We were talking about the "treats" that they were going to get for being good today and she came out with this! I just have to laugh sometimes. Today, another one was trying to tell me that she wanted to color on the chalkboard but everytime she asked me she wanted to know if she could "write on the chopblock."

Teaching 19 three year olds has NOT been easy and there have been many times that I wanted to just walk away from it. (IT being the situation - not the kids) I love when they understand things and answer questions correctly. I love when they say funny things in their preschool talk - like mommies cooking "chocolate chip curkies" or "messing up chicken nuggets every time." It seems like when I am ready to walk out the door, my kids say something that keeps me there. There is one little girl that is younger than the rest and I am working really hard with her teaching her how to stay in her seat and do what the class is doing. Her mom emailed me last week when I was literally about to walk in my principal's office and quit and said that the girl came home and said "Mommy, Mrs. Morgan said its not playing time!" I just laughed so hard and then it hit me that I am the teacher that they come home and talk about. When mom and dad ask what they learned that day - they are going to be talking about something I taught them. So, although its a terrible situation with 19 of them, I can't imagine my classroom without each of them. They all bring something new and different. Their thing this week when they are sitting in car line is to tell me "I stay with you," or "You come home with me and watch scary moobies (movies)." Maybe it's just a lie I am telling myself to make me stay, but I think that if they want to stay with me or have me go with them, I'm doing my job right.

Keep me in your prayers - specifically that another k-3 teacher will be hired. I just feel like I am not able to give them the time they need to be successful in k-3. Sure, it would be easy to say that it's JUST k-3 and it doesn't matter, but it matters to me that I make a positive impact on them and that's got to be enough.

My Last Final Exam

Tomorrow at 12 I am taking my last final exam, packing up the last of my belongings, and FINALLY moving to Covington to be with Chris. I really cannot believe that the day is finally here. I remember looking at my classes and figuring out that we werent going to graduate together after all and thinking that this summer was going to be so long. While some moments were long, I have to say that it went by fast. I don't know if it was because I was actually interested in my classes this semester or that it was summer or what. I just can't believe that it's almost over. For weeks I have been writing about how I want to be in my "real job," but the more I think about it, I am freaking out! Here I am - all grown up and about to join the work force with a degree from THE best university in America (ok, maybe I'm a little partial, but i believe in Auburn and love it!).

I took the job teaching preschool at Victory Christian School. I am totally scared out of my mind, but I know that God works out everthing for the good according to his perfect will. Don't you just wish you could get the panoramic view that God gets sometimes. I just want to fast forward a little to the last day of school and make sure that everyone knows what they were supposed to learn and i am still sane. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that at least i hope to be sane!!

Here are some pictures I took with my camera that Chris got me for my birthday. I love love love it. Thanks to all my "models" that sat for me this weekend. You guys were wonderful and I blame you for making me think i have even a tiny bit of artistic ability simply because you are all beautiful girls (and boy!). It was easy for me to capture a little bit of that for you! Here's some of my favorites:

What's new with our crew?

Well, I am super excited to report that I have my first interview tomorrow! It's going to be at 2 eastern time. At first, I was worried about getting there on time because I have class in Auburn from 9:45-11:15. After talking to my prof, everything is going to work out fine (as long as there is not a traffic jam some where in between Auburn and Conyers). Anyway, the school is called Victory Christian School. I think they have a website if you want to Google it and check it out. It's pretty small, but I am really excited about it. There's only one thing that I was not expecting and that is that I am going to be in a 4th or 5th grade class. My degree is for 7-12 grade English only. So, if I get this job, it's going to be an adjustment, but I am ready for it. It's a grade that I had never thought about teaching before but I am up for the adventure! I will let you know how everything goes.

Also, I AM going to be participating in the graduation ceremony at Auburn. It's going to be August 9, 2008 at 2pm in the coliseum. But, if you can't make it, don't worry. We are going to be having lunch after church the next day in Mobile to celebrate. I thought that this would allow people who couldn't travel that far the opportunity to celebrate with us. As soon as I figure out exactly where and what time, I will post that too.

Chris is still doing great things at his new job. The biggest struggle we are having right now is being apart so much. I told him the other day that I don't even feel like we are married right now, just that we are having an affair or something. We just get to see each other on the weekends and even then our time is limited and rushed with everything we try to squeeze into 48 hours. We are trying to be supportive of each other and keep up with each others lives, but I just hate that he is missing the little things in my life and that I don't get to do the normal things for him that I am used to doing. I know I complained about having to cook dinner every night, but at least I get to cook for 2 when I am with him. This cooking for one thing is hard! Nothing comes in servings for one :) Anyway, enough being a cry baby. Next weekend Ryan and Emily are coming up and the next weekend I am moving EVERYTHING to Covington and living with my husband again. Then I have graduation the next weekend. So, with graduation being 3 weeks away - the only thing standing in my way is a 10 page paper, two 6 page papers, and 3 final exams! I guess I better get started on those papers!!

Love you!!

Fourth of July

We had the best time in Gatlinburg! I think we both were in serious need of a vacation together...I just wish that all the other billion people that came to the mountains for the fourth would have stayed home. The traffic was awful, but we did spend alot of time at the cabin, hiding from it. We went to the Aquarium and rode the Sky Lift. The view was awesome - and I mean the God way. The awe that I felt when looking at those mountains made me realize that a God that could craft those mountains has NO problem taking care of me and my simple problems. I know that you grow and learn when you are in the valleys of life, but it's sure refreshing to stand on the mountain top and see the big picture.

We did it!! We're moved in!

Here is a video of move in day and packing up the Auburn apartment:

We moved into the new place six months to the day from the wedding. It is so exciting to be in our own place. We both are taking so much pride in it. I almost fell on the floor laughing when Chris suggested a chore list. It was too cute...the best part is that cleaning it isnt a chore for us. We are glad to do it because it's something we are having to work to keep.

I believe in a thing called Murphy's Law...actually, it's my life motto

So, today has been a little short of terrible. Round One: Chris was going to go after work today and sign our lease (you know, since we are moving in TOMORROW!). He get there at about 5:20 and the leasing office was closed. You see, I had talked to the woman that is the office manager on Wednesday and I explained to her that Chris would be there after he got off work at 5. She kindly smiled and told me ok and it sounded great. What she forgot to mention was that THEY CLOSE AT 5 ON FRIDAYS!!! If she would have even mentioned it, Chris could have gone during his lunch break, but no, that would have been to honest. So he is having to stay in Covington tonight when he could be starting the weekend off with me since we only get to see each other on weekends now. Oh, and did I even mention that SHE LIVES IN THE BUILDING AND ALL SHE WOULD HAVE HAD TO DO WAS COME DOWN THE STAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moving on...Round Two: I called the power company because I had gone online and requested them to turn our power on by Friday at the latest because we are going to be there this weekend. No one ever called me so I called them today to find out what the hold up was or if it had been turned on. Of course, it had not been! Not only that, we have to pay a $120 deposit and they aren't coming until Monday. Looks like it's going to be a HOT weekend for my family...sorry guys. NOT my fault. Round Three: Seeing that it was almost 5 and I still had not heard from the UHAUL company about getting the truck tomorrow (that's going to cost another $250), I called them to make sure we were not going to get a raw deal from them too. Not only do they NOT have anything ready for us, they also are "supposed to be having vehicles dropped off all night and they'll get back to me in the morning." Excuse me?!? IS that how it's supposed to work now. We pay them $250 and MAYBE something will come in that we can use. Ughh!! Now, tempers are mounting between Chris and the leasing office and me and Georgia Power and Uhaul and all we are doing is fuming over the phone. I'm sorry to vent, but i just can't take this anymore. What happened to common courtesy and human decency? Does that even exist? Examples of it are few and far between. Oh, and did I mention that I have a test at 9 in the morning? I guess I better get going so I can pack my house up so my parents and my in-laws don't see how much of a slob I am and get busy studying. Perhaps the rain will hold off tomorrow until we can get our alleged uhaul truck loaded and move into our potential apartment with no power. Night All! I promise to be better in the morning :)

Best weekend ever!

BEFORE THE BAD HAIRCUT - LONG HAIR


AFTER THE AWFUL HAIRCUT - I am not naked :)


I had the most amazing weekend. It started out HORRIBLE because I went to get a haircut that should have been a trim and it ended with 4 inches cut off! I don't love it yet, but I am dealing with it and hoping it grows quickly. Chris and I actually got to see each other this weekend. I know that we did the long distance relationship thing for a long time, but I am NOT doing well apart from him. My apartment is creeky and I think that we outgrew it a long time ago. There is no room to walk because there is a desk in about 25 pieces all over the living room. So finding this new apartment is what's keeping me going the next few weeks. Chris talked to the realtors and we are going to be moving in July 1- 3 days before we are going to Gatlinburg, TN. We are trying to decide what furniture is staying with me and what furniture is going and more importantly HOW we are going to get it there. We'll figure it out some how! :)

I got to spend some time with my friends on Saturday. We got together for Nicole Cherry's lingerie shower. Every time I get together with them it makes me realize that I miss them. After graduation, it seems like I am having more and more of a problem getting together with my girlfriends. The worst part is that I had the illusion that it was going to be easier.

When I was at the shower, the girls asked me to give the bride-to-be some advice because I had been married the longest (kinda hard to believe). I thought about it and told them that the biggest thing we realize is how important communication is to your relationship. I think that it is safe to say that all of the fights we have had started because we had certain intentions that we never actually said to each other and the intention wasnt met. As a result, feelings are hurt. If we are honest with each other about what we want and expect, then things go much smoother. I also thought it was important to tell them that we make each other a priority and we try to do something romantic for each other every week - and I am not talking about the "perks" that come with marriage. I mean, romantic dinners at home and picnics and that kinda thing. You know, after the shower I was talking to Chris during one of the many car rides we have together and we were talking about what it is that keeps us together. I am by no means saying that we are perfect, but I do think that our marriage is solid and I am very thankful for that. I don't want to every forget to thank God for what he's created and continuously sculpting through us. Chris is an amazing husband and he continues to amaze me with how much he can love me. I thought that I loved him before we were married, but the truth is that the love we have for each other now is so much more. Going through our trials together as one makes problems seem a little bit smaller.

To all the cynics out there, don't worry, it'll happen for you too. Don't give up.

To my husband, thank you for being my best half. I love you and I miss you while you are gone. Thank you for doing what you have to do to take care of our family. I know it isnt easy for us to be apart and if you could be here you would, but its my joy in life to follow your lead. There's no one in the world that I respect more than you.

I hope everyone has a great week!