So back to yesterday, Lori and I met for our weekly lunch at Thanksgiving Point. It's kind of amazing how quickly Tuesdays come around because we've already been going there for about 6 weeks, and had gone a few other places in the weeks before that.
Lori had a steak and cheese sandwich and went for the Cream of Broccoli soup in a bread bowl (I'm just loving the bread bowls these days). We shared a piece of chocolate cake, but it proved to be too chocolatey for me. Maybe if we'd had some vanilla ice cream with it I could have handled it.
I then went to the school to help out in the kids' classrooms. I broke down boxes, made copies and ran lines with some of the kids for their upcoming play while in Landon's classroom, then did some serious copying and collating for Whitney's teacher. That meant I got to listen to my iPod a lot, but the work room is always way too hot for me (because of the copiers and computer network stuff) so I didn't enjoy that.
The copy machine jammed on me so many times that I am now a self-taught repair woman. I spent so much time wrangling the copier that I ended up being pressed for time and just barely finished before school got out for the day. I also had to deal with several temperamental staplers, but I rose above it, ha.
The school day of the month is Auction Day in Landon's class. This gives the kids a chance to use the "class bucks" they have earned during the month. They get to bid on prizes brought in by their classmates and teacher. Landon is so sweet and always buys stuff for the family. This time he bought these things for me because "They looked like things you would like." Isn't that sweet?
Jenny sent me this note with a copy of the photo taken when this group of bloggers got together to see her back in January. I actually didn't take any pictures that night so I'm happy to have this. Thanks Jenny!
Kristi sent me one of her genius "Empty Envelopes" for Easter. Such a clever idea. Thanks Kristi!
I got this darling thank you note from Michelle yesterday. I love it. Thanks Michelle!
Also: It's General Conference weekend again (6 months just flies by doesn't it?) so I wanted to remind you about Conference Kits for your visiting teachees, friends, family and/or kids. Here's a link to some conference activities for kids.
**Who do you go to lunch with?
Is there such a thing as too chocolatey for you?
Do copiers try your patience?**
Is there such a thing as too chocolatey for you?
Do copiers try your patience?**
28 comments:
oh missy...i always love going to lunch with you. i usually go with esther...thank goodness! because if I did not get out of the house I would probably die...although, i don't really need to go with someone, but it sure does make the lunch a lot more exciting and pleasant! i love the new godiva dark chocolate little balls/little rectangle metal container...the cutest thing i've ever seen...i can't remember the name...but i have been craving more, since i haven't gone to the mall to stock up.
I pretty much only go to lunch with you on our birthdays! I don't know if there is such a thing as too chocolatey for me. And I am a master at copier repair after working secretarial jobs for years and then helping in the schools! (It is always uncomfortably hot in those rooms, isn't it?)
p.s. you look beautiful in that photo!
Yep, there is no "too chocolatey" for me either.
I rarely go out to lunch- usually just meet up for a picnic or something. My dad comes over a lot- it is so fun. I can't imagine something being too chocolaty- but I do like ice cream with rich cake! You look so GOOD in that picture.
Copiers used to be such a headache for me- those rooms are always miserable!
I am a chocolate lover, so it takes a lot of chocolate to be too much for me. But a little vanilla ice cream always make it go down smooth.
I haven't been to lunch with friends in a long time. I think it sounds fun!
I totally think there is such thing as too chocolatey. I like my brownies with ice cream and I like to pour milk on my chocolate cake. My husband think that is just horrible to do that to a piece of cake, but that is also the OCD coming out in him. His family does not like their food to touch on their plates. Quite strange if you ask me, I am the biggest mixer of all. I know this was totally off topic.
I don't go to lunch often, but have a lunch date set for next friday!
Nothing could be too chocolaty for me.
I run from copiers...I would rather somebody else make the copies!
(that soup in the bread bowl looks delish!)
Copiers definitely try my patience! When Jeff and I were first married I was the receptionist at the Theatre Dept at ASU (that was quite a wordly, educational experience, by the way). Anywho, that job gave me way more time with a copier than I ever wanted :)
It's great that you are meeting with Lori every week and great that you help out so much in the classroom!
Sorry about that groove-buster--I would be seriously annoyed if I couldn't get on the computer for hours!
Oh yeah--and in answer to the chocolate question...I really am not always in the mood for chocolate (well, unless it is Ghirardelli..mmmm).
lunching is such fun. i can't do it often and now it will be another year off since we will have 1/2 day k again next year...
i have much catching up to do-- after a quick read through i must come back for more jill-ness. there is a lot to comment on...
oh and the copier? hates me. i actually quit copy cats at cassie's school (yep. they have a name at our school = mom volunteer to copy stuff for teachers/handouts/projects)
left in almost tears one day due to the crap copier and switched to another duty the next day.
A week ago, I would have said I don't go to lunch with anyone. But this week I have been out almost every day with my mom, sister, brother... can I just say how much I enjoy it!
Chocolate needs balance for me- I'm with you, it needs vanilla ice-cream.
Love chocolate but also love it topped with ice cream, whipped cream, cool whip.
You are such a faithful classroom helper - I am impressed. I hope they know and are thankful for how great you are.
My job keeps getting in the way of me "doing" lunch. What is up with that?
I love your conference basket, I think you just inspired me to hurry and put something together for my ladies. What an inspiration you are!
That bloggers lunch looks like fun.
Thank you for posting that link for the conference activities and basket idea. I think it's a great idea!
REally great photo of you Jill!
I have been going to lunch with friends about twice a week these days- it's wonderful.
There is no such thing as too chocolately for me- but I have been really good lately & staying away from it.
Copy machines so intimidate me. I made copies (tried) at a different school a couple of weeks ago for a council PTA meeting & made 200 instead of 10. It's a good thing the machine ran out of paper. I couldn't get it to stop I was literally sweating looking down the hall frantically hoping someone could help me. Never again will I make copies at a different school without asking for help first.
I am copier challenged!
I love that photo of you and have noticed that several others commented on it as well! The blogger lunch looks like fun! I use to read Jenny's blog until she went private. bummer.
I think that was so sweet of Landon. And he really does know you well.
I think it's great for you to meet your sister for lunch each week. What a treat! Sometimes Scott and I will meet for lunch when A. is at PK. I don't usually get to meet any girlfriends for lunch unless the kidlets come along too and we eat somewhere with a food court, grown man clown, or eat mor chickin signs everywhere (can you figure those out? ;0)
As long as the copier does its job, I'm okay. I lose patience with multiple jams. Good for you for hanging in there--in the sauna--and getting it done.
Chocolate has no boundaries.
I love your General Conference kits...wouldn't it be fabulous for something like that to show up at your door? But I suppose that's the point! "Too chocolatey" is a rarity for me. Sadly. I could really use not liking chocolate.
I go to lunch with you...
Copiers can be trying but I am a fix it girl too so I can usually get it figured out.
I am not doing conference baskets this time... I know, rude. As I say it I wonder if I ought to rethink... we'll see but I am not planning on it. Yours are very cute... are they already to go this time or was this from last year?
Grrrr...I don't go to lunch with anyone, except my little baby Isla. Well, she's fab company, really, and she won't always be tiddly and toddlery.
I love the bread soup bowl. How labour-intensive is that? That whole soup thing brings to mind that saying: 'Soup boiled, soup spoiled'. Do you know that saying? Blimey, it always pops into my head when people mention soup!!
There's rarely anything too chocolatey for me, but I get a rush of pride when I managed to leave a chocolatey thing unfinished on my plate. How silly is that?
You have the blogging thing so perfected when you do things like photographing your rebellious photocopier! Who'd think to do that, in the midst of all that frustration? Well done on packing so much into your day. The school work, alone, put my head in a spin!
i love soup in a bread bowl.
and am making my conference baskets today.
It's great you and Lori are finding time to meet for lunch every week.
You seem to get so much done while in the classroom or outside it, whatever the case maybe. It's smart you brought your ipod.
I have never seen anyone do anything like those General Conference kits. I LOVE that idea. How cute. I am sorry I ran across this the day of, but I will have to make note for the fall.
Landon is so sweet to think of you and recognize what you like!
I wish I'd have checked this earlier, I always forget about the conference kit idea. Next time....
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