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There's a little voice calling me everyday when I walk in the door after school. It's not Ethan's or Mack's. Could it be...

THE MOUNTAIN OF REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS in my fridge?


If you know me well enough, you know that this is my candy of choice. Actually, if it has sugar and is coated with chocolate, it'll do. But my fave is a Reese's PBC. Last week my school celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. At the beginning of the school year I was asked to fill out a Wish List of the things I like. So throughout the year at gift-giving times, like Teacher Appreciation Week, the parents would know what to get me. I must have been hungry at the time and I listed a bunch of favorite food items. *Note to self: next year, list things that I can't put in my mouth.

You better believe there was a party in my head as I received the first few bags of PBC's.


By the 7th or 8th bag, the party in my head was winding down. Packing up and hunkering down for the mad sugar rush that was bound to come soon. Don't get me wrong! It was a great feeling to get the most adorable cards of gratitude from my students. They were so proud of their artwork and the yummy treats that they came bearing to give to their Miss Kim. I'm really going to miss these little ones. Not to mention my room mom who put together the letter and informed the parents of my favorite things. Thanks Tracee!

So, shout out moment aside, I'm still faced with the looming mountain of luscious peanut butter chocolate love. What's a girl to do?? Why, google fun recipes and pictures of all things Reese's, of course!


Every Reese's lover needs a Reese's PBC rubber ducky!


I thought this lovely tote might come in handy whenever I find the need to carry Mt. Reese's outside of the house.


Perfect for carrying my PBC flavored lip gloss and maybe a mini Reese's or two.

But on a more serious note, I thought this and this looked good enough to eat. And how can you miss out on this one? Bring it on home Paula!

So after my journey through the valley of Reese's I have come to the conclusion that I must share the love. That means no greedy thoughts or growling at the children if they come near my stash. And I think I'll be making a batch of those PBC brownies to bring to my class Easter party on Friday. It's all about giving back, right? All I know is this:

THIS GIRL


PLUS

THIS PILE


EQUALS

School. Gymnastics. Church. School. Scrapbooks (15 to be exact-and not even for my own kids!). Throw in a little trip to DW a couple of weekends ago and a camping trip this weekend. School. Breathe. School. I am so ready for Spring Break!

I have started thinking about what I'd like to do with the kids this summer. In the middle of the chaos I take a little space out break to dream about a random trip on the Tri Rail, a children's play at the local theatre, free movies, trips to fun water parks. But then I am yanked back into reality and I fear this might be me:




Don't get me wrong! I still love my job. But just in case you were interested, there are 7 more days until Spring Break and 38 more days until Summer! (Not that it matters or anything.)

Sunday Wishes

My boy never fails to make me laugh. The kind of laugh that brings tears to the eyes (which can be dangerous if you're driving). And as you know, Ethan's best material comes during our local drives around town.

We were on our way to church and Mackenzie was reading aloud from the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. She was reading the poem "Lester", and this one is all about Lester and his many wishes. So I asked them what they would wish for if they were given three wishes. Both of them wished for toys they already had...these kids need more toys like a hole in the head. I told them to think of things they couldn't play with. Here are their wishes:

Mackenzie:
1. a trip to Wannado City (this one is do-able)
2. snow in South Florida (I'll be watching for flying pigs)
3. a chance to play outside every day (Poor child! Her momma makes her stay indoors on school days.)

Ethan:
1. a pet - more specifically - a dog (keep wishin' kid)
2. a job (Like McDonalds or cleaning my toilet?)
3. an extra eyeball (His reason: just in case the other one pops out - these are his exact words)

So there you have it. The one thing I forgot to ask him is where he would keep the third eyeball. Knowing him he would shove it in the cargo pocket of his shorts along with the rocks and candy he's put in there too. Where does he come up with this stuff??

Google Pictures

I like to surf Google for weird pictures. I was just going through my picture files and I came up with a few good ones. Why would one post these pictures on the internet? Writers block. I'm waiting for Ethan to come up with better material for me.


Mental note: When the kids are driving me beyond crazy, just put them on the hood of the car and floor it.


The Fro Hat. So classic.


If I remember correctly, this guy tried to rob a bank or something. He didn't have a "panty" to put on his head. (Raising Arizona, people! Keep up with me!)



I don't know what to say about the pit sniffer. Matt refuses to do this for me.


??? Speechless.