Costa Rica Here We Come!

My hubster finally booked our trip to Costa Rica! He was really sweet and did all of the research for our trip. We leave Feb 4 and come back Feb 13th. Can't wait until February! Time to bust out the SLR and fit in some more practice before the trip, so I can take some beautiful pictures like these:

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Oh Em Gee! 0_0

I've been really into Bakerella since she was noted as one of the Blogs of Note. Her creations always look delicious and often too cute to eat. The pops are over the top cute. These pops take the cake:

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Wee Ones

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Important

Today, the kiddos learned more about the Tainos. They were the native island inhabitants that Columbus met. One of the last Taino clans to resist the Spainards was led by a female tribal leader. Their teacher told them that it was important to note that tidbit of info. Here's what happened with the small group I was working with.

Me: Why would your teacher ask you to write about the female tribal leader? Why is it important?
Kiddo: Because it'll be on the test.
Me: Other than it might be on the test, why is it important?
Kiddo: Because he told us to do it.

Oh kiddos. I feel terrible that they're stressing about tests already. I partly attribute it to the emphasis on standardized tests.

Too Much of a Good Thing

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Waiting...

I am patiently waiting for better days. Days when I'll feel like myself. I have been lost in the disappointment and have refused to allow those who care for me to pick me up. I think I'm finally ready for their help. I am ready to see what they see in me. I miss me. (My hubster does too.) I miss genuinely smiling at others. I miss laughing. Me, if you're listening, come back soon!