The Whirlwind Week

Whew, has it been a whirlwind of a week.

Like really, is tomorrow already Valentine's Day?! I am actually excited because I just returned from Target with some precious valentine's for my 3rd graders. They have surely stolen my heart. Along with the card and candy, I picked up the boys some "sports" pencils and the girls some "hearts" pencils. Do you know the excitement that will well in their little hearts upon the discovery of these pencils?! Oh y'all, they KNOW the joy of a new pencil. A new pencil equals not only the fact that they get to sharpen it, but it means a new eraser. Oh my gosh.

This past week I have now driven to and from Huntsville twice. What joy! Saturday was my first time back there since I officially don't live there anymore. Kinda wierd, but I got over that fairly quickly. I went because my sorority, Sigma Phi Lambda, was celebrating 20 years. Each school had their own gathering. I went for a short time, but had fun seeing some of the older girls. After that, I went with my (wedding) friend to see 27 Dresses for the second time. Have you seen it? If not, go...now. Y'all, it's simply precious. The minute it comes out you know without a shadow of a doubt that I will be a proud owner!



And seriously, y'all, James Marsden is my new favorite. Can I say absolutely adorable. Yes, I can. :)

Last Sunday, I also got to go back to UHBC. So good. I love it. It just so happened that it was a sermon on marriage. Okay, so I'm not getting married anytime soon, don't even have a prospect, but can I tell you that what I learned was just fabulous. Our pastor taught about love and respect. Yes, there is a book on this, but, he didn't even mention the book. Let me enlighten you with my now wisdom on marriage:

Husbands Need:
1) Significance over Validation
2) Companion over Coach (They need you to be there WITH them. Supporting them. They DON'T need you coaching them, however.)
3) Respect over Affection (Wow.)

Wive's Need:
1) Certainty over Security (That you are absolutely certain you love us!)
2) Value over Conquest (That you think she's worth it. That she's not "less than." That you ADORE her!)
3) Incorporation over Inclusion (That WE are apart of everything YOU are. That we see transperancy!)

Nope. Not married. But I thought it was a pretty good word, and since most of my blogging friends are married, I thought I'd share the wealth! I really can't wait to live and be this to my husband one day!

Okay, enough of that. After church I had a lovely lunch outside at Quiznos. Yum. And, it was gorgeous weather. I just can't get enough of it.

Monday was back to school day. Joy! No, it was just fine. Since I am completely teaching now, the day FLIES by! I love it.

Tuesday I only went half day to school because we had a lunch meeting with our University Supervisor at The Egg & I. It was so yummy and I loved leaving there and NOT having to go back to school for the day. Last night, of course, we headed to Beth Moore, which was fabulous. Y'all, I wish I could re-cap every night for y'all. I am learning SO much and have absolutely loved every night. It's so fun too, this semester, because I've gotten to see Jackie, Nancy and Debra and have loved those weekly hugs. Those are some fabulous ladies. After bible study last night I headed straight to Huntsville, again, because we had to be at a seminar all day today there. Upon my arrival I was exhausted, but then proceeded to stay up later than I have ALL semester chatting and catching up with my girls. Fun times.

Today once the seminar was over I hopped in the car, stopped at the beloved Starbucks to get a FRAPPICINO (the first one all year, I felt the need for cold coffee, not hot) then drove my lovely self home sipping on this, and eating a piece of pumpkin loaf. :)



Here is my FAVORITE part of my day. If you have not heard of Steve and Berry's, well, you really need to listen up. It is an amazing store with CHEAP, CHEAP clothes all desinged by Sarah Jessica Parker. So cute. I first discovered it in College Station, but now, have one close to my house. I normally don't stop by unless I take a certain road home from Huntsville. Well, I decided to take Louetta today, so felt it appropriate to stop by this wonderful store. Y'all. I have been eyeing this one particular jacket all season. Last time I went there they had ONE jacket and it was a small. Sad day. Not my size. But today, as I walked in, there was a whole RACK of these jackets, and they had my size. Seriously, I almost fainted.

You know I hopped right on that and purchased it immediately. And I'll have you know that I broke the bank spending a whopping $8.98 on it. No lie, y'all. NINE stinkin' dollars. I picked up the phone and called my mother promptly.

Cute, huh? It is my valentine's present to myself. And also my outfit for school tomorrow. I also bought another jacket for the same price, but unfortunately, can't find the picture. Belive me, though, it too is fabulous.

Well folks, I'm glad to know you've made it through this whirlwind post. It's quite random!

Much LOVE to all of you out there, even if we've never met! :)

Have a thrilling Thursday,

P.S. Please forgive my spelling. We all know spell check is having issues!