"Grace, Grace died 30 years ago..."

        Some of you might not know but KLW graduated from ECU and is now a teacher!!!  KLW teaches at a private christian school...so they do things a little differently.  KLW invited me to her class to meet her students and eat lunch with them!  The night before I was suppose to visit KLW's classroom she was giving me the run down on her students.  I asked her if she was a mean teacher or was she a cool teacher....and she said well I do have to give out alot of grace.  KLW & I both went to public school and "giving out grace" was something I had never heard of.  I said "you give out alot of....grace?"  KLW not even realizing what she had said laughed at my question and said "well you know since we are a christian school we give our students grace like God gives us grace when we sin."
      I immediately felt short-changed when I heard this grace concept.  Growing up I could have really used some grace from the parents.  Will.i.am is the principle at KLW's school and I know he didn't give me any grace growing up. 
       Later that night the family was hanging out in the den and I decided this would be a good time to ask the parents why we didn't get any grace from them growing up.

                     MAW: "Daddy, KLW told me about the concept of grace that y'all use at your school, where was our grace??!?!"

                    Will.i.am: "Grace, Grace died 30 years ago" (Christmas Vacation reference for those of you who live under a rock)

    Even though we didn't grow up receiving grace from the parents I would have to say KLW & I turned out alright....somedays





Gucci or Fucci?

Will.i.am told us not to be "tweetering" about this topic but he did not say anything about blogging!!  Will.i.am was giving the wonderful opportunity to go on a mission trip to Italy with Village Christian Academy.  The fam loaded up in the truck and drove to Village Baptist Church to drop our dad off for his trip.  On the way there our daddy asked us what we wanted him to bring us back from Italy.  Well KLW and I have never left the country so the best thing we came up with was...bread, pasta, or just a magnet.  THEN this happened.....

Will.i.am: "How about a Gucci purse?"
MAW: "Do you mean a Fucci purse?"
Will.i.am: "Gucci purses are made in Italy"
**After I picked my jaw off the floor**
MAW: "I will take a brown leather purse!"
Will.i.am: "Light brown or dark brown?"
**pinch myself to see if I am dreaming**
MAW: "either"



So here I am thinking my dad has lost his mind and I'm getting a Gucci purse!!  However, my dream was quickly shattered.  At lunch my dad was showing KLW and I some of the money that he had already converted to Euros.  I asked him how much he was planning to spend while in Italy and he said "No more than $100."  I choked on my chicken tender and was like there is no way you can buy a Gucci purse for $100 or LESS!!  He said well I guess you will be getting a Fucci.......

Sissy Ducks

I went to the Doctor today and he said I had SPRING FEVER

Hi y'all! What's up? Did you think we had forgotten about y'all!?!?  Never!  Just a quick update on life down south spring break is rapidly approaching and that is about the only thing on our mind these days!  Sitting at home---watching tv and munching off the parents for a week!! Ahh...if only it were tomorrow!

I'm sure most of you already knew this but KLW and I are sometimes called the sassy "stylish" southern sisters....when we actually wear clothes that match and shower, which sometimes doesn't happen to often! Just kidding *wink*wink*.  Soo I'm sure everyone is gearing up to pack those boring winter clothes away and pull out those spring clothes!!!  Since we know how much fashion and having the latest and greatest means to y'all here are a few links where you can buy the seasons hottest new trends AND give back!!

If you need new kicks Toms is the place to go!  With every pair of shoes purchased they donate a pair to a child in need! How cool!?!  I just bought a pair yesterday and they are super comfy and all the cool kids are wearing them!

Along with spring comes the heat and with the heat comes...smelly pig houses and smelly people.  Jimmy Belasco candles are the best way to mask those horrible smells of spring!!  When you buy a candle you can pick a charity of your choice and part of the proceeds from the sale go to that charity.  AND there is a picture of an animal in need on each package and proceeds are donated to that animal!  Super cool...I bought one for my friend last year and it smells delicious!

With the heat its important to stay hydrated so why not stay hydrated with your Sweet Sleep water bottle!?!  We all know this one is a personal favorite of mine!!

These are just a few of our personal favorite charities! There are tons of ways to donate!  Another great idea is when you are "switching out your drawers" as Cinnie Mini says donate old, but still in good condition clothes to local clothes drives!!

Happy Wednesday,
Sissy Ducks 

ps. Will.i.am leaves for Italy on Sunday...say a little prayer from him......and Italy.  I really hope he leaves his crocs at home Italy won't know what hit them.  And though some might say Will.i.am looks like an Italian stallion we all know his wardrade/map/fanny pack will have TOURIST stamped across his forehead!

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!!!!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas & has enjoyed spending time with family!!! :) I have!! Being home for break has been so much fun! We have been busy busy busy with Christmas festivities and PLAYING IN THE SNOW!!! Oh yeah, and playing board games! Each night Cinnie Minnie, MAW, and I play games.

This was our nightly game we would play!! MAW, Cinnie Minnie and I could probably play this game with our eyes shut now.  Cinnie Minnie needs to be watched while playing this game because she will get confused on what she is suppose to be doing!!!

 When MAW and I got home for break Will.I.am. had an elf on the shelf.  His name is Buddy and I guess Will.I.Am thought we needed to be watched!

This is Buddy & he would keep a watch on us and fly back to the North Pole & tell Santa how we have been!!

We have also been busy going to Bill Ellis' BBQ.  It is the Warren's and the Godwin's family tradition to go eat there and then go to Meadow Lights! :)

Us Sisters with Bill Ellis!!!

Us taking a break from eating to snap a picture!! :) BTW this is Betty Boop in the picture with me :)

Cinnie Minnie and I at Bill Ellis'

NEXT STOP: MEADOW LIGHTS!!!!

Meadow Lights is a few miles down the road from our house and it has a Old Country store which is filled with candy.  It also has a train we could ride and it took us on a ride throughout the Christmas lights that were set up.  It also features a drive through about a mile long filled with Christmas lights!!

Bro and Sisters in the Candy store :) YUMM

Us with Will.I.Am in the candy store begging him for some money :)

Since the kids were riding the train the parentals hung out and waited on us. It was a little chilly!!!

We do this tradition every year and always have so much fun! :)

Us Sisters riding the train at Meadow Lights!!!

We have also had multiple family Christmases :)

Cousins at the McLamb Christmas :)

Since we have been home the pets have been extra crazy and extra lazy!!! There is just something about the fireplace that the pets like and makes them sleepy.  

All of the pets on the couch!! Roadey is already out.

Moxie laying beside her daddy :)

While the cats are snoozing together...Alex is on his pillow asleep...He has NOTHING to do with the cats!

This is Moxie...she loves drinking water out of the faucet 

Moxie snuggled up with Santa..probably trying to earn some brownie points so she can get some kitten treats!

Aren't our pets just so precious????? They are spoiled and cute!! :)

Roadey did get in a fight and got hurt :( but I am taking good care of him :)

He loves to lay in my lap and for me to rub him :) So sweet :)

Did I mention it snowed????? We got 11 inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SNOW!!! BRRRR

As soon as the first snow flake landed we were all trying to figure out how soon everybody else was going to get to the cabin.  We love to go sledding at the cabin because it has big hills that we can sled on. 

This is some of the crew that was there first, all ready to sled, make snow angels, build a snowman, and snow ball fight!!

Hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas and if you got snow I hope you have enjoyed playing in it!!! My family has :) If anyone has any pictures they would like to post and share with us we would love to see them!!! :)

Love,

KLW

You know you have been around students when.....

We have so much to catch everyone up on!!!! We have been so busy, as everyone is this time of year, that we are just getting around to blogging.  Christmas is coming soon and I cannot wait until Christmas break!! :) I cannot wait to not have to set an alarm clock and not have to do homework!! I will miss my students though. 
I was with my students on Wednesday and they are so funny!!! Of course they are constantly excited that it is December.  Even though Christmas is a few weeks away....it is just something about the month of December that they are all excited about!!! Being with my students is so much fun because we cover everything from Math and counting money to boyfriends and girlfriends, and who likes who.  HAHAHA! It is very entertaining to get caught up with the drama of their lives!!
So, the title of this blog is you know you have been around students when....well...I know I have been around students when I am going to sleep at night and all I can hear in my head is "Miss Warren, Miss Warren, Miss Warren....." That is what happened to me Wednesday night.  I was trying to go to sleep and I could hear my name when I was trying to go to sleep.  The students rely on me and they always have to tell me something or need my help...so they call out my name!!! hahaha!!
 Also, this one little boy I was working with in a different grade I asked him did he have a good day that day and he said "no" and I said well why didn't you have a good day?  Then he replied and said "cause we didn't get to go outside and play" I had to hold everything in so that I would not laugh when he told me this!!! He said the whole class was talking so they didn't get to have recess that day!  HAHAHA!!!! How funny is that!!!!! So cute!!! I wish that is the only thing that made me have a bad day!!....The life of a kid is so easy!! HAHA :)
Well, I hope everyone is having a great busy December and getting their shopping done!!! Hope Santa is good to everyone!! Remember the real reason for the season :) & keep him in your hearts!!

What kind of day did you have?? A Roller coaster type day!!!!!

Today was quite eventful, funny and sad!!! I was at the elementary school today working with the autistic child and he was so sweet.  I had to work with students on different things so I was not with him the whole entire time, but he was sure to keep his eye on me and kept making sure I did not sneak out.  The day started out great!!! A girl that we team teach  with was teaching her lesson. Her lesson was about police.  She was reading a book and it went through the alphabet and described stuff that was related to police.  Well, she got to the letter J and it stood for jail.  One of the students busted out and let us know that was where his daddy lived and they are mean to you there.  I do not think I have ever felt my eyes get any bigger or my mouth drop open so quick as it did when he let us know that information.  I was shocked!!! Clearly, it does not phase him at home or does not think about it.  After I could re-group myself everything was fine.  Until......
We were working in our centers and I wasn't able to be with the autistic child the whole time so he was working alone.  He was doing a great job, just perfect little angel sitting over there doing his work.  Well, it was time to switch centers and he did not want to.  As soon as I saw him become unhappy I had to brace myself for what was about to happen.  This child is very set in his ways.  When he does not want to do something he will not do it.  No matter how much you talk to him and try to reason with him or ANYTHING.  I quietly got up from my station and went to him and asked him was he ready to move.  He instantly said no and turned his back to me.  Well, other students were coming to that center because that was their next center to go to. So, the teacher and I were cleaning up his place and telling him to just sit there and be quiet.  Well, he didn't want his stuff cleaned up and nothing of his bothered.  So, we walked away and was going to let him calm down.  Seconds later I turned around and he is screaming and kicking and hitting.  I thought, "HOW DID I SEE THIS COMING?"  the teacher had to restrain the child and take him out of the classroom.  It broke my heart because I hate seeing that and I hate seeing kids have to go through that, but I know they cannot help it.  So, he was out of the classroom for a bit and then by the time he came back in we were on the carpet reading and he slid right beside me sucking his thumb and held my hand and leaned on me.  All was right in his little world.  He is such a sweet boy.  He told me he was sorry and didn;t mean to do that and that he just doesn't like school sometimes and I said well that's okay because neither do I but that's a secret :) He thought that was funny. 

Diesel Fuel and a Funeral

Today my Grandma Jackie, Granddaddy Thomas, Cinni-Mini, & Will.i.am traveled to Denton, NC to attend my great-great aunt's funeral.  Aunt Jewel lived a long and wonderful life and is now is in heaven with Uncle Quinnie.  Aunt Jewel was a wonderful artist and I will never forget her pink bathroom!

I did not attend the funeral because I had to teach my wonderful Sunday school class, but Cinni-Mini caught me up on the gossip!  As some of you may know the cost of a funeral is extremely high, so Aunt Jewel wrote in her will that she wanted to be creamated.  My mom and Granddaddy had the following conversation about creamation....

Cinni-Mini:  Aunt Jewel probably wanted to be creamated because it is so much cheaper...
Granddaddy Thomas: The price of diesel fuel is pretty high these days..
Cinni-Mini: what does that have to do with anything?
Granddaddy Thomas: They had to use something to get her to fit in that little box.....how do you even know that's her in that box?

Needless to say Granddaddy Thomas does not want to be creamated!

Tomorrow is my last day at home and I have enjoyed seeing some of the family!  And just in case y'all missed the game on Saturday...ECU beat NCSU!!! Arrggghhh

Sissy Ducks,