Yay!! Easter Break!!!!

I wasn't sure I'd make it with a full schedule these past two weeks, but I did!!! I finished my last tutoring session at 3:45 PM and walked out of the school at 4 PM without papers, etc.!!!! I get to enjoy the rest of the day without any scheduled plans! and to top it off the weather has turned warm and gorgeous!!
Last time I wrote I was helping prepare for our annual school dinner and auction--it went well. We raised over $20,000 for the school. My kid's picture, I'll have to get Nikki to help me send it out to you, sold for $150, not bad for a first grade painting, though, not quite as good as last year. My bedtime story went very well--the President of our PTL talked me into offering to come over and read a bedtime story--sounded like a silly idea, but I agreed. I now am contracted to read TWO bedtime stories to two different families--wait till you hear the price, $450 per visit!!! (I'm worried about our parents)---anyone know any good stories worth that price? Bryan figured out that he and Laurie owe me millions for all the stories I read to them--my comment--pay up!!
I've also been busy with the usual spring meetings as we prepare to close out one school year and go into the next one--I've had budget meetings, preschool/kindergarten roundup, call meetings for teachers, new curriculum meetings, and staffings on students who will need additional help---I think Leslie is having more fun planning her parties!!
Dale and I have begun our house cleaning--one closet now has a new carpet and is completely empty. Boxes are packed and being packed for Laurie and Leslie's garage sale--the trash service is busy carting away our throw aways. We've actually made quite a mess upstairs. We'll spend Thursday and Friday cleaning it up as we prepare for Laurie and Leslie's Easter visit.
I have to say I am looking forward to "company" coming--the weather's been so bad that it's been a while since we've had a chance to visit with people. I'll have to talk with Mom to see about Easter dinner--their house or mine---ham or something else......
Carolyn, I've been thinking about you company's sales drive---what about working towards a charity drive--people picking a favorite charity and the company donating a set amount of money for so many points to the winner(s) choice? This kind of drive can lead to some good publicity for your company, at least, I think it can.
Glad to hear that Chris had a good visit with Mom and Dad. I know Leslie said she'd like to "sign" up for them, too. I told Mom before she left that I was sure her other children would like to have them over to cook for them, too. She mentioned the high price of gas...I laughed and told her, I'm sure all theywould have to ask for was a gas card and it would be sent!!!! Home cooked meals at the end of the day are nice to come home to, I know...Dale is great at preparing them!
Emilee and Hannah hope you had a great birthday. I know you won't celebrate it until next week. I'm sure you'll have a great dinner since my brother is a super chef!!
Happy anniversary Chris and Tony. Take time to celebrate. I can't believe it's been thirty two years. Seems like yesterday. Might I suggest a good fried chicken dinner.......
Susan, hope you enjoy your visit with Jessica. I know she's looking forward to seeing you. This will give her some time off from taking something else apart in her house. I asked her the other day if they were fixing what she was taking apart....she said yes.
Well, hope you all have a great Easter. Dale says supper is ready. Love to all of you.