Graduation

Friday was a big day or Quinten! He graduated from Pre-School. He has been such a good boy at school and I have been so proud of him. During his review the teacher, Mrs. Low, told me that he is a very good listener and that she can always count on him to tell the talkers in class to be quiet so he can learn. I do admit that waking him up in the morning hasn't been easy, but he has been a good sport and proven that he is ready to be a big Kindergarten student.
Quinten told me this week that he is never going to move out because when he grow up he is going to marry me. He then preceded to ask David for his wedding ring and told him that he needed it so we could be married. He warms my heart that kid! David didn't think it was as cute as I did, but I did tell him that he is welcome to live with me as long as he likes. I am sure when Quinten get to be a little older this will all change, but right now it makes me smile.





After he received his diploma, he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. He answered that he wants to be a police officer. I am such a proud Mom!

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Manicure $10

Pedicure $20

Rock Star Toes (acrylic) $35

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Neighbor with Warrants

So I have been asked by several people lately what is up with the crazy neighbor. Well everyone...I got something.
David was doing the lawn this week (I know, he actually did it all by himself) when he was approached by two Fresno PD Officers. He recognized them and they started to talk about a wanted subject. Turns out the wanted subject was crazy neighbor. Apparently she had an outstanding felony warrant for stealing cars. NICE! So David told them he hadn't seen her for awhile and that her neighbor to the west might know where she is. I guess the neighbor told them that she would be picking her kids up at school so the Officers went and "sat up" (parked and watched her car) from a nearby location. When she drove into her driveway, they were right behind her. She got out of the car and was placed in handcuffs. She was taken to the jail but released after processing. Since the jail is so overcrowded and over budget they release all kinds of dirt bags that really need to stay, but what can I do about that? Nothing so it's not worth wasting my breath. Anyway, she's out and driving around already. I can't believe we have a bone-a-fid car thief living three houses down from me. North Fresno with a splash of South Central!

Donations?

So I have started thinking about school and graduating and doing some hair out of my house. I know it's not the most comfortable and it's not classy, but I still want to be able to cut and color over the summer when the boys are out of school.
Since I am not yet "licensed" I am not considered a true Cosmotologist so I can't market myself yet. Also, I can't charge for services. I can request donations, but setting a price for the labor isn't an option. I will, however have to charge for product, like color, so I don't lose money.
Anyone reading this...give me some ideas so I don't come off like a witch when people schedule appointments with me.

Icky!

How do I start? How about by just saying it....I am grouchy! There is no real reason why. There wasn't a huge event that put me in a bad mood, I just hate the world. I am normally an outgoing, fun person, but for some reason I want to crawl in bed and go back to sleep. I am talking sleep for days here people.
Could it be that everything I have become accustom to is about to change? Graduation is tentatively set for May 21st. Is it that I am thinking about being home with two young boys for summer break? Is it the fact that my unemployment insurance ran out and I know that we will have some difficulty paying all our bills? I could go on and on.
This is a weird feeling because I always try to see the bright side of things. Even last night after cutting a really cute haircut on someone I couldn't smile.....Maybe I should go out and feel productive by mowing the lawn or going on a walk with Quinten. Shopping anyone? Maybe I need a good meal...that doesn't fill my soul, but I will do wonders on my stomach. I dunno, but I need something!

Tadpoles

My parents were nice enough to bring the boys some tadpoles from the golf course. The boys played with the slimy little buggers for an hour and a half, taking them out of their container and transporting them around the backyard. Apparently Quinten was so excited about them that he was actually kissing them....I know, I made the same face. So now they sit in our backyard, in the ice cream bucket, half of them belly up. All I can say is the more that are dead the better.

Update

This has been a busy week, but happy week as well. I have had appointments all week and have been accelerating (going into school 2 hours early) everyday. I have had more clients this week than any other time ever! I feel drained, but somehow I have the energy to get everything done.
I realize that I have only 5 weeks left of school. I have a State Board date and a tenative gradution date. Both of these things make me nervous. I have never been a good test taker, however I have been a good bull-pooper and think I can fake my knowledge of the procedure portion of my testing. The written? Who knows!
I am excited because a really good friend of mine, Victoria, is starting beauty school this Tuesday. She has wanted to do this for a long time, but hasn't been able to. She finally made up her mind and is goona do it. I am so proud of her! I am happy also that she enrolled in the evening class so I can help her and be her support for my remaining time at Federico's.
My David has been very supportive with school and the extra hours I have been putting in. I know that he gets frustrated with the boys and their homework, temper tantrums and attitudes. All I have to say is.....better him than me! It's good for both parties to have this "special" time. I realize that school is a sacrifice for all of us. Oh, did I forget to mention his new motorcycle? Yea, I guess he got a little payback.
I have been optimistic for the last month or so, and am getting jazzed to be able to get on with my life and put to use the last 17 months of schooling.