Oopsie

Okay, I get a little side tracked from time to time, I don't know why really, but I forget to blog.

Hudson's personality is continuing to grow. Tonight we went to eat at Garcia's with the Karnes family, and Jason was lucky enough to be on Hudson's end. Hudson really appreciated Jason's laughter and attention, so he was at his best. H really has such a cute little personality, and if you see the facial expressions to match his jabbering and antics, he is really, really funny. His asthma is finally under control (thank you Singulair and Flovent), but he is still a runny nose booger monster. We're up to Nasonex, and it's fun squirting that up his nose - talk about facial expressions. It's a wonder he doesn't run when he sees me coming with some new contraptions - spacer for inhaler, squirter for nose, kleenex for boogs. He is a hitter, though. Lots and lots of time out.

Jenna is in a definite, "Look at me mommy. Watch me." She spins, jumps, and acts crazy. It's hard because Hudson is just at that completely adorable age, and she's trying to stay top dog. Of course, no one could deny that the princess is just that, the princess. She can recite most books from memory, sing dozens of songs, and amaze us with her reasoning skills (especially if it involves getting a BreathSaver or gummy worm).

I begin a new trimester tomorrow (and I'm up awfully late for that), and I'm excited. I'll go back to only 2 preparations (section B and AP section B). I have already taught B last trimester, so it's only one new preparation and it is more literature (and more writing - ug). I think it will be good. I have two classes with only 14 students as of today, rosters could and will still change a little. The kicker will be 3rd period - 26 kids and some real personalities (not charming ones). I'll have to work on that.

Church is going well. God continues to humble us in ways I never dreamed or even wished possible. I absolutely love everything with StoneWater, well, some of the busyness could go, but it's all an adventure. Last night Jer and I were discussing the fact that it feels like camp all the time. It's a good thing we both always liked camp! Of course, you get really tired at camp. This weekend is the annual church planter's retreat, and we're taking off Thursday. The other White family will keep our kids (that could put Lisa into labor) and then my parents will take over. Hooray for family!

We love you guys...

Booger, boogers, and more boogers

We are a congested, snotty family. Hudson's allergies are on high and we took him back to the doctor with asthma and allergies. We're trying another set of meds to see if it works, and if not, we'll be off to the specialist. Hopefully, this will work.

Jenna continues to amaze us. Tonight she helped me sign all of her Valentine's for her friends. Big girl! She is the lone well person in the family. She helped me survive at Wal Mart while I waited for sudafed (it really is silly to have to wait in line, but I guess if it helps prevent druggies, it's worth it). She was quite entertaining and uplifting.

Jeremy sounds (and feels) terrible, and I'm right there with him.

Come on weekend!

Curious George

I realized tonight that Curious George has a cousin, Curious Hudson. They even look a little alike. They definitely have a similar taste for mischief. I think H has been in time out 5 times today already. We're really buckeling down on teaching him limits and obedience. It's hard because he's just so darn cute. But, one year olds don't need to get into the fridge and smash tomatoes because it's fun.

Jenna loved the movie. The only time her attention diverted was when Landry announced a need to potty, and you know girls can't go to the bathroom alone, so it was Jenna's duty to uphold the time honored tradition. It is so heart warming for her to grab your arm when she gets a little worried or hear her sweet, sweet giggle.

The man in front of Hudson probably didn't think my kids were as cute - like when H put his extra clothes over his head, or flicked his Sprite straw in his direcion, or leaned in for a good, up close examination. Like I said, Curious George and Curious H - hand in hand.

Jeremy helped me a ton this morning as I cleaned house. It needed it - cabinets, floor, caulking, you name it. Now if I can just finish this laundry and some dusting! I am trying to take more time with my kids, I realized I so often feel frazzled because I want to spend time with them, but clean and prepare instead. I think we'll all be happier if mommy gets better at balancing her time!

Whew

It looks as if the identity theft might just be a scare. Colorado DMV says that the car is registered to Misti M. White - not exactly me. The lady in parking at CSU had a car accident and is out until Monday. So, Barb is now helping me, and she's trying to trace me to the old system to see how my info from Ft.W got in there. She said the ticket will be easy to eliminate, but wasn't sure how easy it would be to get the creditors to let go of it.

Hudson is wheezing a little again, so we'll put in a call for a different asthma med tomorrow. He's back to smiling H. He's funny, laughing, and licking. Yes, licking, we were wrestling and he kept licking me and giggling that deep belly laugh.

Jenna is too smart. She at some cookies at school today but declared, "There wasn't any milk, it's fine." You should have heard her say "it's fine" It was so funny. She's a laugh a minute.

I had a moment of frustration tonight at a baby shower. One woman made a baby quilt and I told the person beside me that I used to have time for those things. The one who made it told me that I had plenty of time, she just started it Saturday and had it finished. She has no kids, and no intention of having any...I just smiled and bit my tongue - HARD.

Jenna's speech evaluation revealed a little problem with some sounds, but not enough to warrant therapy unless she's still doing it at 4. We have a cool tongue depressor (flavored) and we can practice. She's already improving.

Now....off to relax.

Identity Theft

Well, I always had a feeling it would happen, no matter how careful I was. Today Jeremy received a call looking for me, with my social. When I returned the call, sure enough - collection agency looking for me. Since my credit record is perfect (nearly), and since the money is owed to Colorado State University, I knew it wasn't me. I spent an hour and half on the phone to various people in the good state of Colorado, and discovered that I (or my other self) was on the campus of CSU on August 29, 2003 and at 9:03am I received a citation in a grey Nissan 090IUI for parking on a red curb. I didn't pay, so now they are tracking me. Hmm. I'm pretty sure that I was teaching school on that day in 2003 or hanging out with my pretty little girl. I believe my exact words when the woman gave me my name and social as tied to the car were, "Oh my, that's me, but that's not ME." I wonder how far this will go? Lizzetta in vehicles at CSU is checking into some 'stuff' for me - like why they have my address from 2000 in their database as having attended an event (and I haven't). I'm going to call Colorado DMV and see if I own a car, if so, I think it's been stolen, and I would like to have it back!

In other news, pray for Carson, he is in the hospital with an infection. They are going to remove his central line, which means IVs for at least two weeks which means hospital for two weeks. Lisa is very pregnant, and this just isn't good in any way.

Hudson's asthma is coming under control thanks to steroids...that's another big drama. When I had his medicine on Tuesday, it didn't seem right. For one, this is the 5th time that one of my kids has been on Orapred, so I know it pretty well. Well, this is the first time it has been pink and then he threw it up right after I gave it to him, so I tried it. It tasted like a strong cough syrup - they've both really liked it before! Needless to say, I didn't give it to him more. After a call to Doc, the pharmacy agreed to give me a new bottle, without a copay. I think I received the wrong medicine in the container. I did a little internet research (good doctor that I am) and a similar steroid, prelone has red 40 (pink), alcohol, and wild cherry flavor - sounds like strong cough medicine flavor to me. I think I"m going to see if someone can tell me what is in that little bottle!

In light of all of this, I know that God is getting ready to do something HUGE. Every time we have trials like this, it's a preparation. So, I'm ready. Praise Him for protecting us all!

grump a lump

Okay, I seem to be coming out of it, but I've been a tremendous grump the whole week. I am coming out of the fog, but it's not been pretty. Today I almost jumped across the counter of Walgreens and took out the pharmacist assistant. Monday when I went to fill H's antibiotic, they told me 20 minutes; an hour later I left. Today Jer went to pick up an antihistamine, and they said it hadn't been called in. I phone, and it had been called in. I was then told they were working on it; when I arrived to pick it up, they couldn't find it. They said they were out of stock, but trying to find a generic. They found one, and I waited. As I waited to pay, the woman behind the counter rudely commented to another customer, "Yes, you were wise to take care of this in advance, people who get a script and expect it to be ready instantly should take a lesson from you" (direct look at me). I was FURIOUS. I phoned that morning to take care of it...and you know, the medicine was NOT generic, so I don't know what that story was about.

Today I was accused of failing a student because of a personality conflict. First, numbers don't equate and consider "personality conflicts;" they are just numbers. Second, I don't know when students misbehaving and giving attitude in class became a 'personality conflict' but when I was in school, it was called disrespect and disrupting class. Ah, the profession of teaching. After some raging crying, I am at peace again (and the numbers still don't calculate any differently).

dragging

I don't know what's up, but I'm grumpy and dragging. It could be that I stayed up too late working on a project for school (background of the 20s complete with Charleston dancing). It went well, I hope the rest of the novel does as well. I'm just irritated with school - students and co-workers. I wish everyone would get some responsibility & positivity (me included, today).

Hudson's asthma is still flaring, but we're trying a new preventative med. She also cranked up his antihistamine. Most kids respond by the time they get to Zyrtec, Hudson is an exception (how surprising). We'll see if this new stuff will dry him up. He actually had an ear infection from the constant presence of the drainage. Poor kid, when I think he's got an infection, he doesn't and when I think he's fine, he's not. His wheezing is bothering me.

Jenna is terrific. She's funny, charming, and loving. She is not a good bed buddy. She joined us last night, and squirmed constantly. It still felt good.

1, 2, 3, JUMP

I feel lately like I pay no attention to Jenna, but Hudson is such a hoot right now. He has now learned to jump from the ottoman to the chair, like sister does. Furniture is for jumping on at our house! Check out this action...









In other news, Hudson and I are still wheezing and coughing, presumably from all the smoke and mt. cedar in the air. I'm taking him in on Monday, I'll call eventually. He just can't sleep or play well. Jenna is still the princess. Last night, when she was supposed to be going to sleep, I walked in and she was in complete princess gear - crown, dress, shoes, scepter. "I just wanted to be a princess a little bit." The dress had to come off, and into bed the princess went - beauty rest, you know.

Tonight we had a family pizza picnic. I bought supplies, including pizza crust, for the kids to have their 'special' pizza, and Jer and I had a frozen. Jer was a little disappointed that we didn't have homemade. You know, I didn't even think about going to all of that trouble for him and me...

Happy Weekend to everyone.

Black Eyed Pea

I have a little extra 'make up' going. I have a black eye, courtesy of my dear son. For church yesterday I tried to cover it up, and it looked like I had a black eye that I was trying to cover up. Rather than look like an abused wife covering the iniquities of her husband, I just left it. I took the same road for today. There were several people and students who would look, but not ask, so I volunteered. Foot, toddler size 8. I find it funny.

Jenna is beginning to ask questions about God. She asked Jer the other night and me tonight, "Where is God?" We both explained, "in heaven and here with us." "But I can't see him." We explained that we can't see God but he's still here with us. Wow, the innocence and wonder of a child. I just want to shower her with kisses, she's so irresistible. Tonight we had a good game of chase around the house. I love her squeals and giggles with the insistence of, "just one more time." What a precious, precious gift.

Brain Fart

Friday I was responsible for delivering the kids to daycare. It's unusual because Jer is the daycare expert, but he had a few meetings. So, I got up a little earlier; kids, too. I was rockin' - I had the kids at daycare early enough that I was even at work by 7:45. I don't know how I did it, but it was smooth - no yelling or anything. Jer emailed me to ask what kind of diaper I put on H. We have Luvs 3 & 4 and Pampers 4, so I was worried one had caused a rash, reply "Luvs size 3, why." I had to laugh out loud when I received the response, "Nope, bare bottom size 16 months." OOPS. I had the same feeling last night. After scrubbing the grout between the tiles in the kitchen floor (it's been painted white, so the grout cleaner is too harsh) I set to shampoo the carpet in the dining room. Successfully finished, I was about to place the bag back on the vacuum...dirt fell out. My Kirby is never like that, so I inspected. Somehow the bag had come off of the hose and all of the filth had built up on the inside of the material bad - yuck, gross, disgusting. And, I discovered, I'm out of bags. Thanks, Karnes family, for bringing me one to church so I could clean up my floor. Spic and span, thank you very much!

Jenna just received a 'new' TV for her room from the grandparents White and the grandparents Fulton are contributing a DVD player. I never intended to let her have this, and I won't let her watch it yet, but I'm a little tired of some of the movies, and want her to have the opportunity to watch them in her room (and I"ll have the opportunity for some TV watching myself). It will also allow her to play her Interact TV Uncle Mike gave her back in September, but our DVD player won't support (dumb electronics).

Hudson is becoming a talking fool. Of course, you have to know what he's saying, and he isn't very forgiving when you get it wrong. His newest phrase is, 'oo a dat' = Look at that. I LOVE baby talk - love it, love it. He is happiest outside, so the mild winter is a wonderful thing for him. It will be awful when it's 120 this summer, though. He'll be a good swimmer, he already turns on his tummy and kicks in the bathtub.

Jen is the best big sister in the world. She's good to include Hudson - if she's playing with a baby, she gives him a tiger because "boys don't play with dolls." If she's doing something 'big girl' she'll close and lock her door, but when he starts to protest, she usually calls, "just a minute, I put it up little brother."

Ah, darling children.

In the Groove

It's Wednesday, and we're still not all back in the groove of work/school. On Monday, Hudson turned his head the other way at wake up time and Jenna stuck her head under the pillow. Yesterday the princess declared, "I'm just too tired, I need more sleep." After I changed her very wet pull up, she asked me, "So I can sleep more now?" Once she did get out of bed, she walked around with a baby blanket over her head because "it's just too bright." This morning she was in our bed (scared), and heard us up, so she walked in.

School is back in full swing...full frenetic chaos. I do love it, but I'm a little burned out. I'm ready to have time for 'me' in the evenings and read enjoyable books...

Happy 2006

Little Man Hudson is becoming quite the talker. He has 'get back' complete with foot kick for Howdy at the back door, and today he used 'ca kar' = cracker, 'doon' = done, and 'co' = coke. I forgot how cute and precious those first baby words are. He's learning body parts, he's a master of locating 'pee pee' (must be a boy thing), and he's got bellybutton, nose, eye, ear, and mouth.

Today I took a nap with Jenna (after staying up until 1:30am - bad idea), after just an hour of nap, she was awake. I told her she could stay in her room and play, but mommy was sleeping. It was a leap of faith, but I was exhausted.

Happy New Year!

Eve of 2006

Happy almost New Year. We have had ever so much fun over the last few days. The kids, Jeremy & I have played and played. Yesterday I went deer hunting for the first time. I climbed up into the deer stand and all. Of course, I took a book to read. But, I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed it. I even enjoyed the long walk from the truck and the long walk afterward as we hunted on foot a little. I think I might go some more, that idea might change when I actually try it on a cold morning or evening.

The kids are reveling in new toys - driving the Hummer like crazy (Jenna calls it a lawnmower...) Hudson loves stacking his new blocks and then destroying his tower, or mine because it's usually bigger. This morning Hudson joined us in bed, in hope he would go back to sleep. Of course, he did the cute giggle and excitement of looking each direction and finding himself wedged between Mom AND Dad. He would then giggle and poke at my eyes, if closed, or get nose to nose to look in my eyes, if open. I always forget how much fun that is. Soon I'm going to miss those days.

Tonight is a little party for StoneWater Life groups. I've prepared food all morning, you would think that I have made more than I actually have. And, since some of our friends from Dallas are coming, I had to make brownies, Victoria loves brownies! Well, I have one last day of free shipping, so I must go and shop Joann.com!

Merry Christmas

Wow - what a fun, wonderful Christmas season. I emailed my brother to tell him the gift would be late (and even later, Mike), and I liked his response, "I like to think of it at a season of giving, not just one day." We've celebrated our season from Friday until today (Tuesday).

I must interject here, I love my husband, because I am trying to block out his 'Northgate Noise' (Noise it is) CD he got for Christmas.

Christmas Eve, after StoneWater service, we came home and made cookies for Santa ("special" allergy free sugar cookies). After the kids mutilated theirs (they like the icing and sprinkles, but no cookie, and these cookies taste the same as 'normal' sugar cookies). We told Jenna that she would need to check to see if Santa came and then come and tell us. She was concerned that we wouldn't open our eyes a.k.a. go back to sleep; I explained that we would get up, so we launched into how to tell if he had been here. Check the cookies & look under the tree. Well, the kids were lazy Christmas morning, and it was 8:00 before we could make enough noise to rouse Hudson, who roused Jenna. Jenna ran to the table, cookies were gone! Then she looked at the tree, covered her little mouth in a very prissy little way and exclaimed, 'oh'...she even let Hudson 'drive' first. After driving around the living room a little time, we took the Hummer outside. We've already gotten our money's worth. Jenna loves to drive (mostly forward and then backward, she doesn't care to steer) and Hudson loves to ride - he just giggles and grins. We were watching the kids in the back yard as they drove, and I told Jeremy they were just what I always wanted. It's amazing how Christmas takes a completely new meaning with those two sweet babies.

Jenna was very impressed that Santa gave all of the yellow and green gummy worms to her and the red and white ones to Hudson, and that he gave daddy the red & blue gum and her the green, orange, white, and yellow. That Santa, he takes care of all the details! Hudson was just glad he got in on the action of getting candy.

Other than some monster allergies and asthma (I haven't had asthma is years, and I'm huffing on Hudson's nebulizer more than he is the past couple of days) we have had a tremendous Christmas celebration! I will be a bridesmaid (bridesmatron?) at the ripe age of 30 in June. Cynthia, my cousin, has asked me to stand up for her, and I am honored and now very motivated to get fit! We saw all the grandparents (mine and Jer's) and family, now I hope we don't wait around until Easter to see them all again!

financial responsibility

Well, Jer and I have found ourselves a little in debt...it happens about this time every year (we always buy more than we budget for Christmas), and it motivates us to get things in line. Jeremy is also getting into some financial responsibility - a friend of mine's husband did that, and she admitted, after praying for him to take some control, it wasn't easy. I have found myself in the same position. I've been the bill/budget/bank statement reconciler for some years now, and it's a little disconcerting to be handing it all over. In any case, he's taken on a couple of tasks that I just couldn't get handled. After talking and praying about the debt and what to do, God provided (just as he always does), and it looks to be taken care of. And, after two hours on the phone, he took care of one task I just couldn't master. When we bought this house, we took out an 'arm' with the intent/plan to pay double payments and get it finished. In October the first company sold our loan to a second company. Company #1 messed up our extra payments (despite repeated phone calls) and company #2 just couldn't get it straight, either. I was frustrated, doing the right thing had cost me $670, so I was ready to give up. Jeremy to the rescue! It's all fixed - 2 hours later. He was going golfing and had some good anger to take out on some balls, so I expect a big finish (or, little, I guess).

The kids are awesome. We are all home today. H and took a good nap in our bed, he was already mostly asleep, so his wiggly self was really cuddly to sleep with. Plus, he would stir, look at me, grin and go back to sleep. Almost a "hey, I love you Mommy" look. Jenna is on day 3 of wearing her beautiful pink slippers - she looks so grown up and can do the buckle herself.

Since it's the 22nd, I guess that officially means cards won't make it. Although, I took the pictures this morning, so I could work really hard tonight and some of you would get yours on Saturday...

Mommy Daughter Day & 8 years

This weekend was WONDERFUL! After three nights away, Jeremy and I are more connected to each other and more relaxed. We ate at some wonderful hotspots in Austin and got more rest than we've had since Jenna arrived.

Today Jenna and I took a Mommy/Daughter day. We took off this morning after depositing Hudson at daycare (about a mile down the road, Jenna looked over and asked where her brother was). We first got our hair cut (Jenna's first big hair cut) and then headed to Fort Worth. Jenna has wanted some pink slippers for about a month, and no one really knows what she is talking about, so we headed to see if we could find some. We stopped at Don Pablo's and ate lunch - Jenna ate chips and guacamole until I thought she would burst. Then we headed to DSW shoe warehouse...they don't have little girl shoes, but she scampered around finding some for me and asking if they had her size. Then, we stopped at "the gummy bear store" aka Hobby Lobby. I happened to know that HL has gummies AND 1/2 price scrapbook paper (and albums & doo dads) this week. Next was Target, where Jenna found her pink slippers! After a little more shopping, we headed home. Jenna fell asleep with her new pink slippers on her feet, happy as can be.

After picking up Hudson, who was glad to see Jenna and kept blowing kisses to his sleeping sister, we came home. Jer and I wanted to show Jenna the wedding video. So, we ate a picnic in the living room with the video. Hudson isn't good at picnics, so he kept running around the blanket, knocking over drinks. Jenna wanted a running commentary on the wedding. At one point, Jen was trying to climb up on Jer's head, and Hudson was diving between us trying to get on the couch with Jenna...to think, it all started 8 years ago...

Two days in a row!

Check it out - two posts two days in a row!

The kids are finally packed for the trip to Grandparents. Mom is not packed, but has considered it. I'm actually a little nervous about leaving them, but WAY hyped to hang out with Jeremy for 4 WHOLE DAYS without the sweethearts.

Hudson is still feeling yucky, but Dr. Watts said to ride it out, unless his fever spikes (it's staying below 100 right now). Jenna is still sweet and looking good. It's good to stay away from red & milk! Add the new lotion we have found, and the kids actually have SOFT skin!

Dallas friends, I have thought of you, but, just as I predicted, school has overwhelmed me since the new trimester began 4 weeks ago. And it's looking more and more like Christmas cards really will be New Year's Cards. We do enjoy all of those that we have received, and we really like those update letters...hint hint.

Off to celebrate 8 years of marriage to my beloved! Wow, it's really been that long. I do it all over again.

Christmas Cheer

Call me an elf. I decided this year I would make goodies for my department to share. Knowing that is an undertaking, and adding two sweet munchkins, I started Monday night. Monday I made two batches of pecan tarts and peanut patties. The patties turned out so well (despite initial reservations) that I made another batch Tuesday. This morning I made peanut brittle, but I put the soda in too early, so it turned into peanut taffy. Bright me, I decided to bake it a little longer tonight...I just threw away the entire thing - cookie sheet and all. As I debate making the cupcakes for Hudson's party tomorrow and other goodies (popcorn balls, more peanut patties -they're easy- fudge), Hudson is determined to get my attention. He is sitting sweetly in my lap, and just took his paci out and kissed my arm as I typed. Sweet boy. Jenna is sweetly watching a Barbie movie - complete in princess dress and crown, but the 'mean man' in the movie scares her and she wants me to sit with her.
This is why you may get New Year's cards again this year...although I bought all this cute paper, cards, and stickers at an after Christmas Sale last year...

Here is a picture of the kids working together on a good bed jump!

8:20 update...never ask me to make peanut brittle. batch #2 was smokin', and I don't mean good - black. NO peanut brittle. However, the fudge is excellent & Hudson's cupcakes for his party tomorrow are in the oven!

Peachy

One day down, four to go!

Tomorrow is Pirate Pig Out Day at GHS - my big contribution this year is chips! I'm making gifts for co-workers, and tonight I've churned out two batches of "Jeremy's Prize Winning Pecan Tarts" and peanut patties. I'm a little nervous about the outcome of the patties, as well as even having peanuts in the house. I'm sure all will be fine. After all of that, chips are the most I can muster for tomorrow.

Hudson is definitely ill in some way, but there is no fever, so, he's off to school. He's got a little green drainage (it comes and goes, and yes, I'm still sending him). He's also cutting 4 teeth (canines), so that could be the problem. He's been on omnicef for a week now. Here's what happens when you leave him unattended, so he's not too incredibly ill.

Jenna is just a little too hyper. I can't wait to get her in bed, and then I'm right behind her!

Christmas fever

After the two weather days, I have Christmas fever. I want to be with my family and away from work. It also so happens that Christmas is my favorite season, and time to celebrate another year of marriage with Jeremy.

Wednesday we received the announcement of school releasing early. Of course, by the time the buses got to the high school, it was 1:00 before I could leave. After some serious scraping, I got the ice off and got home. Just in time for naps! After nap, we took a walk down the road. Hudson was like a dog - frisky in the winter weather. He ran and hollered up and down the road. After some soup, Jeremy decided a trip to Wal-Mart was direly necessary (he wanted to try his driving) so around 5:30 we took a trip. I have never seen Wal Mart so empty. We all snuggled down. Jeremy and I watched a movie and snuggled down right after recieved the phone call that there was no school Thursday.

Thursday we decided to go down to the Fox's house to make cookies. Jenna slipped and fell in the drive, and then I fell once I made it to the road. Route #2 left me sliding down the neighbor's driveway with both kids after I decided we would just walk across the grass and driveways. Path #3 left Jer driving us down the road. After Hudson poured a cup of Dr. Pepper all over himself (hence, diaper only cookie pictures) and Kendra's dining room carpet, after Jenna and Marley dumped an extra cup of flour in my cookie dough, and after Jenna poured a half a cup of sprinkles on her cookies, we headed back home.
It was hoot making cookies with two 3 year olds, a 1 year old, and a 3 month old. Two mommies were tired! It was fun!

So, I returned to school today (I found the pendant from my necklace that I lost while scraping ice on Wednesday) with a little bit of Christmas fever. I am ready for vacation! As ecstatic as I was to find my missing pendant, I was later crushed, one of my student's fathers was killed in an ice related accident on Wednesday.