That Darn Alarm Clock....

Well, just like the Sugarland song that is on the radio right now.....

Woke up late about an hour,

No cup of coffee no shower.

Ugh.....  It was blaringly (made up word)  obvious this morning just how much I rely on Justin to get my big ol' butt out of bed.

The alarm clock decided it was going to take the morning off, it was set last night just as every night.  Bailee decided to sleep in too, and as a result..... I slept in.

I opened my eyes and instantly saw that it was a little too light outside to be 6:00.  Sure enough...  it was 7:30. 

The worst part is, I had my mom meet me at my school so she could take Bailee to the sitter. Well she was there and I wasn't.  She woke up early just to help me out........  I stood her up.  She handled it so well.  Much better than I would have.

So yes, today was one of those days.

Playing Hooky

Well the boys have left for the deer lease for the next three days.  Yes, Brayden is only in Kindergarten and already is playing hooky.  Girl time has officially began for Bailee and I!  I have all these great plans and intentions for the next few days.  Hopefully I can get some things done around here.  That new great camcorder that I just bought is in their hands.  That is a scary thought, especially when I opted not to take the accidental insurance on the thing.  

Back to playing hooky....  Brayden and I were on our way to school this morning and Brayden informs me that he made sure to let his teachers know that he would be playing hooky:

Me: "Oh Brayden, I forgot to write your teacher a note and let her know you wouldn't be there on Friday.  We needed to get your work you will be missing."

Brayden: "She already knows.  I told her I was playing hooky on Friday."

Me: "Oh really?  What did she say?" (dreading the answer).

Brayden: "She just made a funny face.  So I told her that we weren't really playing hooky, we were just going to the deer lease." 

Brayden is an open book, just like his mommy.  He doesn't keep anything to himself.  I have already been informed by his teacher that yes, Brayden has shared family secrets with her, and that no one will ever know what they are..... I cringe when I think of what those secrets may be....  I figure that her still talking to me is a good sign......

The Dancing Ag Teacher

It began about 2 1/2 weeks ago.... DH and I had decided that he would leave early Halloween afternoon to head to the deer lease, since it was opening weekend.  We had agreed that since Brayden went trick or treating the weekend prior and daddy was there.... he could get a "pass" (not really) and leave early for the deer lease.  Well that was all fine and dandy.....

Then I get THE EMAIL..... Apparently a student of DH is going through a hard time... she is on the dance team, and during half time at the football game Halloween evening, there was a daddy & daughter dance performance.  She asked DH to stand in place of her father who was injured.  

Of course Justin jumped at the chance.  They had two practices before the performance.  Justin didn't remember the moves from one practice to the other....  Anyways, he went, I took trick or treating duty along with Aunt Shelley and Aunt Sue.  I can't wait to get a copy of the video.  You can bet that when I do, I will post on my blog.  Stay tuned!

Justin is not the type to do stuff like this.  Can't you just see a man's man shaking his money maker during a football game.....  in front of hundreds of people... then leaving immediately after dancing and heading to the deer lease to go hunting????  I laugh just picturing it!  

BUT the thought of a student going to her Ag teacher and asking him to do this for her..... that shows you the dedication Justin has to his students and the impact he has on them.  It also says a lot of Justin saying yes, immediately.  He is such a genuine person and truly cares about his students.  

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man..... (you know you are singing the song now!)

Adios!