Whew!
We made it!
The first week is done!
Sixth graders are so neat!
I feel like I am teaching kindergarten, when it comes to my 6th period....especially compared to my "hard core" 7th graders from last year.
Sixth graders are small, timid, shy (yes, I know that's the same thing), questioning, excited, easily pleased... I actually gave out stickers this week...to boys! And they asked for them! Weird!
But, THANK GOODNESS for the 3 day weekend. I need sleep. Not that I'll get it with my 2 1/2 year old waking up at 5:30 to play cars every morning...
BP and dad will go hunting this weekend - opening weekend.
I'll try not to do any school work or website junk.
But I know I will.
I'll try to cook and clean and have fun being a housewife.
I'll try NOT to test this weekend - a week early - with NO signs of being "stagnant" (as my funny friend Susan calls it).
But, it's good that we only have 175 days of school left, too. That means only 175 days working with the two men at school that don't always do what is asked of them. Repeatedly. Like - oh- I don't know - make the advisory kids come up with names for our team - 2 days in a row!
Enough negative...I will live to be the positive person I was made to be...most of the time.
I will try, anywho.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Jonah
Sunday, Caleb and I met Jenni and Tater for church at PaulAnn. I loved it last Sunday, if for nothing else, for Caleb's spiritual well being. He loved it, after the screaming because Momma was leaving him with strangers on a Sunday.
In worship, we read the entire 4 chapters of the book of Jonah. You know the story.
When I picked up Caleb, I asked him what he learned at church today. He said, "Jonah was swallowed by the whale. The whale swallowed Jonah. I want to be a whale and do God's work."
Tears? Goosebumps? Yah. From a 2 1/2 year old. I AM BLESSED.
In worship, we read the entire 4 chapters of the book of Jonah. You know the story.
When I picked up Caleb, I asked him what he learned at church today. He said, "Jonah was swallowed by the whale. The whale swallowed Jonah. I want to be a whale and do God's work."
Tears? Goosebumps? Yah. From a 2 1/2 year old. I AM BLESSED.
London
So, yesterday was the first day of school. It was AWESOME! Sixth graders are totally different from seventh graders. I don't really know how to explain it...smaller, sweeter, eyes wide with lost wonder... :) Cute.
It was a great day. Until. . .
I had duty after school...which means I stand around and kick kids out of school. A fellow teacher said, "Oh! You are wearing purple panties?" Now, we haven't had sexual harassment training this year, but ... doesn't that fall under that category? Nope, my brand new, most expensive piece of clothing, the cute brown skirt from Ann Taylor had torn at one of the seams...and my big girl panties were in view for all to see. GREAT! Luckily my shirt was long enough to pull down to cover my bare necessities.
So, if that's the worst thing about my first day, then I am blessed. Truly blessed.
Go ahead, sing the song...I see London, I see Franties...I can see ... you know the rest.
Dear God,
Bless our schools, colleges, and universities,
that they may be lively centers for sound learning,
new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom;
and grant that those who teach and those who learn
may find you to be the source of all truth.
Amen
It was a great day. Until. . .
I had duty after school...which means I stand around and kick kids out of school. A fellow teacher said, "Oh! You are wearing purple panties?" Now, we haven't had sexual harassment training this year, but ... doesn't that fall under that category? Nope, my brand new, most expensive piece of clothing, the cute brown skirt from Ann Taylor had torn at one of the seams...and my big girl panties were in view for all to see. GREAT! Luckily my shirt was long enough to pull down to cover my bare necessities.
So, if that's the worst thing about my first day, then I am blessed. Truly blessed.
Go ahead, sing the song...I see London, I see Franties...I can see ... you know the rest.
Dear God,
Bless our schools, colleges, and universities,
that they may be lively centers for sound learning,
new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom;
and grant that those who teach and those who learn
may find you to be the source of all truth.
Amen
Monday, August 27, 2007
20 days
OOPS!
It's been 20 days since my last blog.
I feel like I'm in an AA meeting.
MY BAD! I think I will follow J's advice...5 am to do it...or maybe during my conference time. hehehe!
It is 5:45...Caleb's been up for 15 minutes, playing, talking VERY loud...good thing I don't have a hangover! He'd be driving me crazy! Just kidding! It's so precious to hear him play totally by himself. By the way - he's playing cars and trains...sans underpants. Yup. In just his shirt (which he put on by himself - inside-out!). CUTE!!!
So, school starts today. YIKES!
Ready? Sure, I have to be...Oh! And, I signed up for duty on Mondays...what a dummy! Nah! I'll be very thankful, especially NEXT Monday - No school! YAHOOOIE!!!!
Alright, time to get ready. Time to stress over which super-cuter-never-worn-before outfit I should wear.
And a prayer. (Thanks Jenni, for introducing me to PaulAnn. I feel so much like a child of God. Walking in His steps, living His word. Thanks!)
A Teacher's Prayer by: James J. Metcalf
I want to teach my students how--
To live this life on earth,
To face its struggles and its strife
And to improve their worth.
Not just the lesson in a book,
Or how the rivers flow,
But to choose the proper path,
Wherever they may go.
To understand eternal truth,
And know right from wrong,
And gather all the beauty of
A flower and a song,
For if I help the world to grow
In wisdom and grace,
Then I feel that I have won
And I have filled my place.
And so I ask your guidance,
God That I may do my part,
For character and confidence
And happiness of heart.
Amen.
It's been 20 days since my last blog.
I feel like I'm in an AA meeting.
MY BAD! I think I will follow J's advice...5 am to do it...or maybe during my conference time. hehehe!
It is 5:45...Caleb's been up for 15 minutes, playing, talking VERY loud...good thing I don't have a hangover! He'd be driving me crazy! Just kidding! It's so precious to hear him play totally by himself. By the way - he's playing cars and trains...sans underpants. Yup. In just his shirt (which he put on by himself - inside-out!). CUTE!!!
So, school starts today. YIKES!
Ready? Sure, I have to be...Oh! And, I signed up for duty on Mondays...what a dummy! Nah! I'll be very thankful, especially NEXT Monday - No school! YAHOOOIE!!!!
Alright, time to get ready. Time to stress over which super-cuter-never-worn-before outfit I should wear.
And a prayer. (Thanks Jenni, for introducing me to PaulAnn. I feel so much like a child of God. Walking in His steps, living His word. Thanks!)
A Teacher's Prayer by: James J. Metcalf
I want to teach my students how--
To live this life on earth,
To face its struggles and its strife
And to improve their worth.
Not just the lesson in a book,
Or how the rivers flow,
But to choose the proper path,
Wherever they may go.
To understand eternal truth,
And know right from wrong,
And gather all the beauty of
A flower and a song,
For if I help the world to grow
In wisdom and grace,
Then I feel that I have won
And I have filled my place.
And so I ask your guidance,
God That I may do my part,
For character and confidence
And happiness of heart.
Amen.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Why do they ask?
I must admit...I do it too. Why do people ask if we're ready for school to start?
What are we SUPPOSED to say?
No. I never want to go back. I think kids are horrid!
OR - are we supposed to say, "Yes. I am lost without the confines of four walls without a window; the aroma of dry erase markers, and stinky pre-pubescent bodies; the ever present gum issue; the paper trail left by middle-schoolers because they tear off the edges of their spiral paper and leave a trail they hoped would get them back to their house (like Hansel and Gretel)."
My usual comment is the same as most teachers, I think.
Yes and no. No, summer is too short and I really enjoy sleeping in every morning (sleeping in, of course with my two year old, means until 6:30 IF I am lucky). and Yes, I miss my ADULT friends at school. I see them some during the summer.
But, they - and me, too - are trying to pack in as much time and varied actvities with family and friends and other loved ones as possible. We also are trying NOT to think about school...but always thinking about it, too. Did I remember to do this? Do I need to buy more that? How much is in MY budget for the school supplies I will provide for the kids that either don't have the income to bring them, or don't give a rat's if they have them or about the condition (and therefor will not care about how they treat MY supplies).
So, Am I ready to go back to school? Simply, yes. I am ready to get back to school. What other job do you know that enables you to rearrange your "office" every year?
Just some things to think about. :)
What are we SUPPOSED to say?
No. I never want to go back. I think kids are horrid!
OR - are we supposed to say, "Yes. I am lost without the confines of four walls without a window; the aroma of dry erase markers, and stinky pre-pubescent bodies; the ever present gum issue; the paper trail left by middle-schoolers because they tear off the edges of their spiral paper and leave a trail they hoped would get them back to their house (like Hansel and Gretel)."
My usual comment is the same as most teachers, I think.
Yes and no. No, summer is too short and I really enjoy sleeping in every morning (sleeping in, of course with my two year old, means until 6:30 IF I am lucky). and Yes, I miss my ADULT friends at school. I see them some during the summer.
But, they - and me, too - are trying to pack in as much time and varied actvities with family and friends and other loved ones as possible. We also are trying NOT to think about school...but always thinking about it, too. Did I remember to do this? Do I need to buy more that? How much is in MY budget for the school supplies I will provide for the kids that either don't have the income to bring them, or don't give a rat's if they have them or about the condition (and therefor will not care about how they treat MY supplies).
So, Am I ready to go back to school? Simply, yes. I am ready to get back to school. What other job do you know that enables you to rearrange your "office" every year?
Just some things to think about. :)
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Tested - dummy
So, I bought some preg tests last night.
I still have a week to wait until I am supposed to start.
Thought, I'll test anyway. Yeah! I remember how to do that!
That's the most positive thing about the test.
It said I did it right.
I KNEW it was too early.
Nervous, more and more every day...REALLY want this month to be the month...even thought it's the first month of trying. We'd be due mid to late April. That means Sabrina would have to do the awards ceremony mostly on her own. Tee-hee. :) LOL! Oh well. On the 12th, all will (hopefully) be revealed.
I still have a week to wait until I am supposed to start.
Thought, I'll test anyway. Yeah! I remember how to do that!
That's the most positive thing about the test.
It said I did it right.
I KNEW it was too early.
Nervous, more and more every day...REALLY want this month to be the month...even thought it's the first month of trying. We'd be due mid to late April. That means Sabrina would have to do the awards ceremony mostly on her own. Tee-hee. :) LOL! Oh well. On the 12th, all will (hopefully) be revealed.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Scarecrow
"If I only had a brain." Hee-hee.
Hubby and Caleb and I got back at midnight last night. Si, very tired today.
He seems to still have his brain in contact. As much as can be expected. :)
We go back in January, after an MRI (an seems more appropriate than a in this case...sorry English peoples).
So, Caleb and I are hanging out today. We've gone garage sale-ing. Much to his delight. Didn't get anything I needed. Still looking for a bookcase for his room, and one for school, too.
Hubby and Caleb and I got back at midnight last night. Si, very tired today.
He seems to still have his brain in contact. As much as can be expected. :)
We go back in January, after an MRI (an seems more appropriate than a in this case...sorry English peoples).
So, Caleb and I are hanging out today. We've gone garage sale-ing. Much to his delight. Didn't get anything I needed. Still looking for a bookcase for his room, and one for school, too.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Inservice #2
OMG!
I went to an inservice today. We felt like we were on the Oprah show!
First of all, we finished at 11:45. F O R T H E D A Y!!!
Just before we got the evaluations, the instructor said, "now we've got a little something for you."
L I A R!!!
We got big SOMETHINGS.
WOW. Enough said.
JACKPOT!
I went to an inservice today. We felt like we were on the Oprah show!
First of all, we finished at 11:45. F O R T H E D A Y!!!
Just before we got the evaluations, the instructor said, "now we've got a little something for you."
L I A R!!!
We got big SOMETHINGS.
- A rolling teacher cart, FILLED with goodies that every teacher craves.
- every color of dry erase markers - the good, real, dry-erase brand
- every color of clicky sharpies
- a package of easel sharpies
- A ream of white card stock
- Minnie colorful gel pens
- highlighters
- mechanical pencils
- pencil lead
- A TI-84 calculator (which I promptly gave to my ever-calculating hubby)
- Package of extra batteries
- pens
- A flash drive
- AND - two easel sized post-it brand easels.
WOW. Enough said.
JACKPOT!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Inservice #1
Was fun! I made Caleb's book. Remind me - I'll show you. Something very cool about that. It's kind of like a scrapbook - but a minute one, without too many flourishes.
I got there at 8:30; finished by 10:30. Got 3 hours credit. Yeah, me!
I got there at 8:30; finished by 10:30. Got 3 hours credit. Yeah, me!
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