So I love weddings. I mean, I love them. I will go to a wedding of a complete stranger just to see the spectacle, try the cake, and dance at the reception.
However, even I am worried about my love of weddings after this summer. I mean, I am pumped for each one, and I would not miss a single one, but I have a wedding every weekend from the end of May through mid-July. Okay, maybe a teeny tiny bit of an exaggeration, but it's close. On the off weekends, I guarantee I will have wedding showers, LL's senior prom, and mother's day or graduations. My spring and summer are booked.
Plus, my school does 3 weeks of summer school in July. So, when wedding season is over, it is back to school for Miss P. It's going to be wild.
Let me break it down for you:
April 3 - Easter
April 10 - Lexington shower
April 17- BG shower
April 24- JG's shower + SJ's lingerie in Lex.
May 3 - Mother's Day
May 10 - SJ's graduation
May 15/16 - LL's prom and AM's wedding :)
May 22 - London shower
tiny break for last of school and Memorial Day
June weddings: SJ, JG, TG
July: HJ
I mean, I am not going to be in Nash for a whole weekend for all of April and most of May.
Am I complaining, though? No, I LOVE fun things and wouldn't change a day!
And, what I was going to originally post about...2 GREAT FRIENDS ARE NEWLY ENGAGED! I could not be happier for both of them! AP and CM, congrats, and I love you! I cannot wait for more weddings!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
I'm back!
It's been way too long. I have all ready been on Spring Break and come back. (Naples...Hmm...) It was very happy.
I have all ready been back in school for almost a week. (Yes, it's Thursday!!)
And, now I am BACK to working on my blasted class assignments b.c my fourth and final certification class has started. It is not happy, and I do not care for the assignments so far.
However, things are going well. I have new little bees working on their reading that are continuing to make growth and that is very happy.
On a sadder note, one of my great-aunts passed away this week; she had been sick for a long time, so it was a blessing, but it still makes me a little blue. The funeral is today (which I am missing), and I have had her on my mind all day.
I used to stay with her quite a bit when we went to visit my grandparents. She had only sons, so she loved having girls to run around with. Her house was the first I had ever been in with a security system and motion detector. She used to make me use the bathroom before I went to sleep so I wouldn't set it off in the middle of the night. She lived alone, so I guess she was a little paranoid. Anywho, I remember one night (after we watched Larry King together--she's also the only person I have ever watched Larry King with.), I went to bed without going to the restroom. I was miserable the whole night and would have climbed out the window to go, but they were alarmed too. I don't know if I ever fell asleep. I didn't wet the bed, but I came very close. I never told her b.c I knew she would be mortified, but I still remember it like it was yesterday.
She was one cool lady, and I know she's in a better place. Not to get all sappy, but take a moment today to thank God for all the older ladies in your life. They are some of my favorite people. CHEERIO!!
I have all ready been back in school for almost a week. (Yes, it's Thursday!!)
And, now I am BACK to working on my blasted class assignments b.c my fourth and final certification class has started. It is not happy, and I do not care for the assignments so far.
However, things are going well. I have new little bees working on their reading that are continuing to make growth and that is very happy.
On a sadder note, one of my great-aunts passed away this week; she had been sick for a long time, so it was a blessing, but it still makes me a little blue. The funeral is today (which I am missing), and I have had her on my mind all day.
I used to stay with her quite a bit when we went to visit my grandparents. She had only sons, so she loved having girls to run around with. Her house was the first I had ever been in with a security system and motion detector. She used to make me use the bathroom before I went to sleep so I wouldn't set it off in the middle of the night. She lived alone, so I guess she was a little paranoid. Anywho, I remember one night (after we watched Larry King together--she's also the only person I have ever watched Larry King with.), I went to bed without going to the restroom. I was miserable the whole night and would have climbed out the window to go, but they were alarmed too. I don't know if I ever fell asleep. I didn't wet the bed, but I came very close. I never told her b.c I knew she would be mortified, but I still remember it like it was yesterday.
She was one cool lady, and I know she's in a better place. Not to get all sappy, but take a moment today to thank God for all the older ladies in your life. They are some of my favorite people. CHEERIO!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Oh Help me.
So I am really worried about next year. I am going to be a full classroom teacher, meaning I will be solely responsible for 25+ kids. By myself. You may ask, but Ms. P, you're all ready a teacher, why is this scary?!?!
Because, my friends, I have been working with small groups and only pushing in with the full classroom teacher all year. Beginning next year, it will be only me.
Here's the thing. I act all tough (sometimes--well actually, rarely), and my kids are not scared of me AT ALL! I am working on being scarier but I am really afraid that my classroom will be in CHAOS all of next year. Everyone is all: you'll be great, you're just nervous, it's a challenge, you've all ready had one year, etc. I don't think they know how bad I really am.
I mean, when it is a small group, I have control (usually). But these are five or six kids at a time, and I know them well. What will I do when I'm in a room with 28 new kids?!?! I mean I am having severe anxiety about this. I am trying just to pray. alot.
Like today, I had 6 little bees for reading group. I ask one to put up her keychain. Nothing. I ask her again. Nothing. I fuss at one for calling out. She jumps up and calls me "petty" (my kids' favorite word) and tells me how much she hates reading group. Oh my. I separate her. As I'm working to get her moved, another sweet little bee starts passing gas on purpose. It is loud and it stinks. This causes the other kids to flip out (of course). I separate him. Both are crying, mouthing, etc. I try to keep some semblance of order and help the others read. Little Bee #1 (with the keychain) continues to call out and swing her keychain. Another flips out over a bug on the floor. The other two just look at me, like how could you let this chaos happen?
Fail. And this is only 1/4 of the kids I will have next year. What am I going to do? I mean, this was a bad day, an unusually bad day. But what happens on the really bad days next year??
Pray for divine intervention.
Okay--so I just read all this and it sounds really bad. I should just say that this was the worst day so far this year. I am going to call all the parents, they're all missing recess, and it will be okay. I just have to work on doing better. My Tuesday is not ruined. :)
Because, my friends, I have been working with small groups and only pushing in with the full classroom teacher all year. Beginning next year, it will be only me.
Here's the thing. I act all tough (sometimes--well actually, rarely), and my kids are not scared of me AT ALL! I am working on being scarier but I am really afraid that my classroom will be in CHAOS all of next year. Everyone is all: you'll be great, you're just nervous, it's a challenge, you've all ready had one year, etc. I don't think they know how bad I really am.
I mean, when it is a small group, I have control (usually). But these are five or six kids at a time, and I know them well. What will I do when I'm in a room with 28 new kids?!?! I mean I am having severe anxiety about this. I am trying just to pray. alot.
Like today, I had 6 little bees for reading group. I ask one to put up her keychain. Nothing. I ask her again. Nothing. I fuss at one for calling out. She jumps up and calls me "petty" (my kids' favorite word) and tells me how much she hates reading group. Oh my. I separate her. As I'm working to get her moved, another sweet little bee starts passing gas on purpose. It is loud and it stinks. This causes the other kids to flip out (of course). I separate him. Both are crying, mouthing, etc. I try to keep some semblance of order and help the others read. Little Bee #1 (with the keychain) continues to call out and swing her keychain. Another flips out over a bug on the floor. The other two just look at me, like how could you let this chaos happen?
Fail. And this is only 1/4 of the kids I will have next year. What am I going to do? I mean, this was a bad day, an unusually bad day. But what happens on the really bad days next year??
Pray for divine intervention.
Okay--so I just read all this and it sounds really bad. I should just say that this was the worst day so far this year. I am going to call all the parents, they're all missing recess, and it will be okay. I just have to work on doing better. My Tuesday is not ruined. :)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Happy Weekend!
11:21 on Friday. 3 hours and 39 minutes till the end of the day. Not quite the weekend though, because I have professional development tomorrow until around 3pm. A little sad, but I'm leaving straight from there to go HOME!!
Due to the Feb. pledge, it has been wayyyyyyyyy too long since I've been home. On Saturday evening, we're finally getting together with all the home friends to celebrate February birthdays. On Sunday, it is GRANNY'S 86th!!
I am so excited. We are doing church and then lunch with fam and friends on Sunday. I cannot wait. I am a little torn because I really wanted to get her something good but she made me promise that I wouldn't do gifts... I'm trying to figure out how to get around my promise. Maybe I can sell her something? Or barter? I am just pumped to see my fam and friends. WOOHOO!!
Hope you also have fun weekend plans!
PS On a more serious note, please say a prayer for a good family friend from church. Something went horribly wrong during an outpatient procedure, and she's now on life support from a brain aneurysm. Please pray for her and for her family.
Due to the Feb. pledge, it has been wayyyyyyyyy too long since I've been home. On Saturday evening, we're finally getting together with all the home friends to celebrate February birthdays. On Sunday, it is GRANNY'S 86th!!
I am so excited. We are doing church and then lunch with fam and friends on Sunday. I cannot wait. I am a little torn because I really wanted to get her something good but she made me promise that I wouldn't do gifts... I'm trying to figure out how to get around my promise. Maybe I can sell her something? Or barter? I am just pumped to see my fam and friends. WOOHOO!!
Hope you also have fun weekend plans!
PS On a more serious note, please say a prayer for a good family friend from church. Something went horribly wrong during an outpatient procedure, and she's now on life support from a brain aneurysm. Please pray for her and for her family.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Top 10 Tuesday
As I'm sitting here at lunch reading up on all my Blogs (and reading The Last Olympian--book 5 of Percy Jackson series), I decided to make a Tuesday Top 10. Those of you who know me well know I'm reading ALL THE TIME. These books include things I'm reading with my kids and on my own. Isn't it so perfect that I'm a reading teacher??
Here are some recent reads that made me happy. (They are in no particular order)
Top 10 Books I've Read Lately:
10. The Pretend Wife (Asher)
9. The Lightning Thief (Riordan)
8. Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter (Patton)
7. Losing Joe's Place (Korman)
6. Searching for Pemberley (Simonsen)
5. The Thief Lord (Funke)
4. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Snicket--I'm on Book 5)
3. Finishing Touches (Browne, author of Little Lady Agency)
2. Sweet Liar (Deveraux, just re-read; one of my all-time faves!)
1. Brava, Valentine (Trigiani)
Hope you're having a lovely Tuesday!
Here are some recent reads that made me happy. (They are in no particular order)
Top 10 Books I've Read Lately:
10. The Pretend Wife (Asher)
9. The Lightning Thief (Riordan)
8. Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter (Patton)
7. Losing Joe's Place (Korman)
6. Searching for Pemberley (Simonsen)
5. The Thief Lord (Funke)
4. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Snicket--I'm on Book 5)
3. Finishing Touches (Browne, author of Little Lady Agency)
2. Sweet Liar (Deveraux, just re-read; one of my all-time faves!)
1. Brava, Valentine (Trigiani)
Hope you're having a lovely Tuesday!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Crazy times!
So this very short week has actually been really great. My bees have been excited about reading and ready to work.
However, I have had a couple of little bees who got a little crazy. This little incident occurred yesterday at the end of the day:
Bee #1 : (Shows me her arm that has scratch marks.) Look at my arm!
Bee #2 : Yea, I scratched her. She pushed me.
Ms. P : That is NOT okay.
I mean, they were just sitting there as calm as anything with me. So, I give them a thorough lecture about how disappointed I am, how we're a family here, etc. etc. They look properly chagrined, and I put them in detention. I let the principal know, who then told me he wanted them to stay for after school detention.
I go to tell Bee #1 this morning (very calmly), and she proceeds to turn her little head and walk away from me and say "I don't care." Well there. Man.
So, I follow her into the cafeteria. Once again, I am all normal and warm and fuzzy and pull her out of line. Now, I tell her how much I care about her and how it was disrespectful and hurt my feelings when she chooses to walk away from me. Now, full of drama, she says, "That's what they all say." (?!?!?!?!) And--get ready for this--the little bee WALKS AWAY AGAIN!
Now, I'm still calm. I'm probably too calm. In times like these, I often feel like I'm in a bad movie. Anywho, instead of following her again, I just let her go. I watch to make sure she is going somewhere safe (which she was) and let my team leader know. I let her cool off and then let the principal know.
Ultimately, Miss P won the battle. The little bee is currently sitting 10 feet away from me, where she will remain all day (or until she is sincerely apologetic). I am studiously ignoring her and hoping (praying) she will understand that what she did was very wrong. I mean I seriously love this child, which is why I care enough to make sure she gets it.
It's a lot of pressure. Trying to make a kid into a good citizen. Whoa.
Hope your day is also filled with small victories and happiness!
However, I have had a couple of little bees who got a little crazy. This little incident occurred yesterday at the end of the day:
Bee #1 : (Shows me her arm that has scratch marks.) Look at my arm!
Bee #2 : Yea, I scratched her. She pushed me.
Ms. P : That is NOT okay.
I mean, they were just sitting there as calm as anything with me. So, I give them a thorough lecture about how disappointed I am, how we're a family here, etc. etc. They look properly chagrined, and I put them in detention. I let the principal know, who then told me he wanted them to stay for after school detention.
I go to tell Bee #1 this morning (very calmly), and she proceeds to turn her little head and walk away from me and say "I don't care." Well there. Man.
So, I follow her into the cafeteria. Once again, I am all normal and warm and fuzzy and pull her out of line. Now, I tell her how much I care about her and how it was disrespectful and hurt my feelings when she chooses to walk away from me. Now, full of drama, she says, "That's what they all say." (?!?!?!?!) And--get ready for this--the little bee WALKS AWAY AGAIN!
Now, I'm still calm. I'm probably too calm. In times like these, I often feel like I'm in a bad movie. Anywho, instead of following her again, I just let her go. I watch to make sure she is going somewhere safe (which she was) and let my team leader know. I let her cool off and then let the principal know.
Ultimately, Miss P won the battle. The little bee is currently sitting 10 feet away from me, where she will remain all day (or until she is sincerely apologetic). I am studiously ignoring her and hoping (praying) she will understand that what she did was very wrong. I mean I seriously love this child, which is why I care enough to make sure she gets it.
It's a lot of pressure. Trying to make a kid into a good citizen. Whoa.
Hope your day is also filled with small victories and happiness!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Top 10 on Tuesday.
I love top 10 lists, so I thought I would do one on this chilly Tuesday. I am on snow day #8 or #9? I cannot even remember anymore, but snow days are wonderful times to relax. Those of you who know me know that I'm not stressed much. I try not to procrastinate or freak myself out. I'm generally a pretty easy going person. However, I do have some favorite ways to just enjoy the day. So, in honor of this snow day, I give you my Top 10 Favorite Things to do on a Snow Day (and really, any day):
10. Cut and organize coupons
9. Read (This is what I do the most!)
8. Call Granny (86 years of wisdom can usually give me some perspective)
7. Look at Facebook profiles (or randomly hit, "Next Blog" over and over and see all kinds of crazo blogs. It's really addicting--just ask L)
6. Call siblings or a bestie! (I love to have long, catch-up convos when I have time!)
5. Cook something, especially a dessert. (my fave is something simple like mystery bars or Derby pie)
4. Call mom.
3. Get a Pedicure (there's something about that massage chair!)
2. Get a massage. (Esp. one that does not cost a lot. Woo-hoo LHAA!)
1. Hold, rock, and/or feed a baby. There's something just so calming about this. If there are no babies around, just hanging out with small children will do. :)
10. Cut and organize coupons
9. Read (This is what I do the most!)
8. Call Granny (86 years of wisdom can usually give me some perspective)
7. Look at Facebook profiles (or randomly hit, "Next Blog" over and over and see all kinds of crazo blogs. It's really addicting--just ask L)
6. Call siblings or a bestie! (I love to have long, catch-up convos when I have time!)
5. Cook something, especially a dessert. (my fave is something simple like mystery bars or Derby pie)
4. Call mom.
3. Get a Pedicure (there's something about that massage chair!)
2. Get a massage. (Esp. one that does not cost a lot. Woo-hoo LHAA!)
1. Hold, rock, and/or feed a baby. There's something just so calming about this. If there are no babies around, just hanging out with small children will do. :)
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