Ducks

The daycare I work at is right in the industrial area where all the factories are. I think as a ploy to make it look nicer they put a pond there and what do ponds attract? Ducks. Geese. And therefore children who want to feed them. These ducks are ridiculously well trained. During my breaks I'll go out by the pond and read or sleep (depending on the kind of day it's been). Before I've even come to a full stop, they are already surrounding my car! It's crazy!

The ducks swarming (Yes...they did swarm)


I do feel a little bit bad though. I don't intentionally trick them, but it is kind of funny to see them get all excited and "Quack" and then waddle away, heads lowered, when I don't get out and feed them, and nothing comes out of my windows that they can snack on. (Is that cruel of me?) It makes me feel like Gru from Despicable Me when he makes the balloon animal for the little boy...



...And then pops it. Terrible I know.



No worries though! I don't do that to the kids at the daycare...that would just be mean!

Married Life & Presents

Well, I'm married. It's not as different as I was expecting. I figured it would be a monumental change. So far that hasn't happened. People have been asking if it's crazy being married and my typical response has been "It's exactly the same as before, except we don't have to worry about where our hands are anymore." I told that to my new sister in law Jess and she laughed so incredibly hard.

We have been incredibly blessed with the gifts that we got and the cash. So far my favorite present has been the pillow that my sister in law Tricia made us. We hadn't seen it yet since the family loaded all the presents into the car for us, so she came up to us and said that the present from her family was on the front seat of the car. She added that it's for our bed and it's to aid in communication. I about died laughing when I saw it.

Search for a New Title

Well, in case you haven't heard (which is kinda ironic cause the only people that read this are family) I'm getting married!!!

It will no longer be "My life" it will be "Our life." Kinda sappy, I apologize. And we won't be living in "The Burg" so I have to come up with a completely new title for the blog. It will be kinda exciting though...I'll have more news (hopefully) as a married woman to post! YAY!

Future posts will be coming. Lets hope that I will actually get around to doing it with all the wedding plans, work and being with the fiance that I have to do. :)

Packing Methods

I have always been a slow packer when I'm getting ready for a trip to go somewhere...anywhere. Whether it's for a night at a friends or week in a different state. This weekend Dustin encouraged me to pack faster. So in an attempt to show him that I don't HAVE to take forever, I packed in about 15-20 minutes. Upon arrival at his house and on the way to Walmart to get medicine (I've been coughing up a lung for the past week) I realized I'd forgotten somethings at my apartment.

Here's the list so far:
1. Pajamas
2. Underwear
3. Socks
4. White Bra

I only forgot the essentials! Needless to say, I bought more panties and socks last night at Walmart. Good thing I needed to buy more anyway.

I will definitely continue in my taking forever to pack. That way I will have what I need when I get there.

Funny Things Kids Say

As you all know, I work at a daycare with 3-4 years old as my main class. I got this cute idea from someone to post what they say to me. I hope you all enjoy! Hopefully I will remember to do this so it will be a periodic thing.

Background: One of the girls in my class was playing horses with one of the little boys. This is what she said when her mom came and got her.

Girl: Mom, can my husband come home with us?
Mom: Honey, you don't have a husband.
Girl: Yes I do Mom! He's right there!

New Year's Resolution

My New Year's resolution is not to drink soda. And guess what?! I've actually stuck to it!!! Crazy huh? I've been drinking water and milk all month. I'm actually quite shocked. This is the longest I've held to a resolution. I have been tempted to drink some, but I haven't cracked! It was really just times like when I was falling asleep driving home from Provo and what not. Just in extreme cases I suppose would be a good way to put it.

In other news, things are great. My 12 credits are cake compared to my normal 16 credits that I've always taken. It was a good choice to cut back this semester though. With having a long distance boyfriend it was going to be hard enough. Then I got the calling of a Sunday School teacher! AH! It's nerve wrecking. I think I'll stick to teaching preschoolers. They are much less intimidating than my peers! I think that about covers it though!

Love,
Kate

My Boyfriend...

Things are amazing! Besides the whole him being in Utah thing, I love it!