Thursday was my last classroom day. It doesn't feel real yet. I'm not sure when it will. Lots of people came by my room to wish me well. I didn't cry, but I sure felt like it, lol!
During each of our programs, my director made me stand up and be acknowledged because this was my last year, but also because it was my 10th year of service. I hate standing up in front of a group of people, but it was nice to have the recognition!
Yesterday my girlies took me out for lunch and gave me presents! They gave me THE CUTEST Hello Kitty umbrella, and a Kohl's gc for "back to school" shopping. I know I will keep in touch with them...but I'm gonna miss my peeps. They've been my "family" for so long.
I'm cleaning out my storage room here at home, and giving everything away. Feels awesome. I thought I'd be sad to see it go, but I've known for months that this day was coming...that it just feels good.
I have to work on Monday to finish cleaning out my classroom, and then our staff party is on Tuesday. After that? I'm unemployed. Gulp! LOL!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Heading into my last week
I have birthday parties at school the next two days, and then End of Year parties the following two days. And then I'm done. That's it.
In other and unrelated news, I found this cool quote and it really resonated with me:
"Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have finished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." -Victor Hugo
That quote just really speaks to the worrier in me. I can let go. God won't let me fall.
In other and unrelated news, I found this cool quote and it really resonated with me:
"Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have finished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." -Victor Hugo
That quote just really speaks to the worrier in me. I can let go. God won't let me fall.
Friday, May 11, 2012
The last Friday
This week has literally been a blur. After Monday, and all the way through next Thursday...we have a party each day at school. Whoa. Yesterday and today were "Muffins for Mom" parties. Fun, but a lot of work. It's magical seeing the kids' faces, and then the expressions on the mommies faces as they enjoy their first preschool Mother's Day parties. I love it. I was working through the reality that these are my last preschool Mother's Day parties. What I had forgotten is that today was my last preschool Friday. We're really getting down to it, now.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time to check in
Was kind of a weird week for me. I wrote about our awesome weekend, and went to bed last Sunday night, ready for my normal week ahead of me.
When I woke up Monday morning, I knew something wasn't right. My stomach was upset and as I rolled over in bed, my head just pounded. Turns out I was getting a migraine that didn't leave me until Wednesday! Ugh. I missed those three days of work, which is a *little* stressful because our Muffins for Moms parties are coming up this week, and it's just a really busy time wrapping up assessments, class projects, etc. Oh well, couldn't be helped I guess!
Last night was Shannon's chorus Spring Showcase. Her chorus sang two songs, and she had a solo! We think s he did a great job! What I'm most proud of though, is that it's HER idea to try out for these solos, to practice them, and that she has the courage to stand up in front of a large group and SING. Awesome!
She is switching high schools next year and had to audition to get into the chorus at her new school. That audition was last week, and she did so well that she was placed in Advanced Chorus, and the director only had her sing half of her piece, and didn't require her to sight-read! Go, Shannon!
Today was spent running errands and then working on Mother's Day stuff for preschool. The best news is that I'm about 98% done now! I just need to put the text into the cards, and one little boy needs to make up one page for his book. That's it! Woot woot!
When I woke up Monday morning, I knew something wasn't right. My stomach was upset and as I rolled over in bed, my head just pounded. Turns out I was getting a migraine that didn't leave me until Wednesday! Ugh. I missed those three days of work, which is a *little* stressful because our Muffins for Moms parties are coming up this week, and it's just a really busy time wrapping up assessments, class projects, etc. Oh well, couldn't be helped I guess!
Last night was Shannon's chorus Spring Showcase. Her chorus sang two songs, and she had a solo! We think s he did a great job! What I'm most proud of though, is that it's HER idea to try out for these solos, to practice them, and that she has the courage to stand up in front of a large group and SING. Awesome!
She is switching high schools next year and had to audition to get into the chorus at her new school. That audition was last week, and she did so well that she was placed in Advanced Chorus, and the director only had her sing half of her piece, and didn't require her to sight-read! Go, Shannon!
Today was spent running errands and then working on Mother's Day stuff for preschool. The best news is that I'm about 98% done now! I just need to put the text into the cards, and one little boy needs to make up one page for his book. That's it! Woot woot!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Another thing off the checklist
Every month of the school year, for the past 10 years, I've created a calendar and newsletter for each class. I just did my LAST ones. EVER. Wow. It's just surreal.
We've had a FUN and FULL weekend. We had an unused inclement weather day to use, so we got a 3-day weekend, with Friday off. Thursday night, Shannon and I were sitting up late, and decided to sleep out on our deck. We pulled out her old Playhut tent to keep the dew off us, and camped out! (Good thing we did, too...because about an hour after we went out, it rained for about 20 minutes, lol!)
Since we had slept outside, we woke up much earlier than we normally would on a weekend morning. We were sitting on the couch talking to Patrick, and he said "I want Crab Shack for dinner." (An aside...The Crab Shack is his FAVORITE restaurant...but it's in Savannah, GA...which is 5 hours away.) We kind of got *that look* on our faces and said "OK, why not?" My parents agreed to watch our dogs, we Pricelined a hotel room, and within an hour of him saying that, we hit the road!
We had the best time! We spent a couple hours on the beach, ate Crab Shack for dinner, walked on River St. after that, and then went to our hotel. Saturday morning, we went back to the beach and just enjoyed the water, sun, and sand. We watched pelicans dive, we saw a pod of dolphins swim by, and it was just...blissful. On our way out of town to head home, we stopped by our favorite island ice cream stand for a treat.
We drove 5 hours home, and then took my parents (they don't drive at night) to a North GA Symphony concert at our church. WOW. It was tremendous. The kind of music that just sends goosebumps up and down your spine, and makes you close your eyes to take it in.
On the way home from church, we stopped and picked up a friend of Shannon's to spend the night.
This morning we had waffles, bacon, and coffee for breakfast. (Have I mentioned here that I'm a big girl now, and like coffee? It's TRUE! I know, it only took 40 years! Ha!) After Shan's friend left, we took her to a study group for her Lit. class. We brought our 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier with us, because she desperately needs a haircut...but the groomer couldn't get us in. We decided to surprise Shannon with a pet fish (she's been asking, and asking...but we kept saying no) while we were there. So, we brought the dog (and fish) home and got everything set up. Can't wait to hear what she decides to name it.
We "installed" a new screen door that the dogs can get through on their own, ate lunch, and I worked on my preschool stuff. Then it was time to get Shan. We didn't tell her about the fish...we just let her discover it on her desk when she went in to finish up her homework. She is excited! It's a real pretty teal/aqua betta fish.
Anyway...I'm BEAT now...good thing tomorrow's Monday! I can go back to work and rest up from my weekend! (Wait, no. I'm a preschool teacher...no rest at work! LOL)
We've had a FUN and FULL weekend. We had an unused inclement weather day to use, so we got a 3-day weekend, with Friday off. Thursday night, Shannon and I were sitting up late, and decided to sleep out on our deck. We pulled out her old Playhut tent to keep the dew off us, and camped out! (Good thing we did, too...because about an hour after we went out, it rained for about 20 minutes, lol!)
Since we had slept outside, we woke up much earlier than we normally would on a weekend morning. We were sitting on the couch talking to Patrick, and he said "I want Crab Shack for dinner." (An aside...The Crab Shack is his FAVORITE restaurant...but it's in Savannah, GA...which is 5 hours away.) We kind of got *that look* on our faces and said "OK, why not?" My parents agreed to watch our dogs, we Pricelined a hotel room, and within an hour of him saying that, we hit the road!
We had the best time! We spent a couple hours on the beach, ate Crab Shack for dinner, walked on River St. after that, and then went to our hotel. Saturday morning, we went back to the beach and just enjoyed the water, sun, and sand. We watched pelicans dive, we saw a pod of dolphins swim by, and it was just...blissful. On our way out of town to head home, we stopped by our favorite island ice cream stand for a treat.
We drove 5 hours home, and then took my parents (they don't drive at night) to a North GA Symphony concert at our church. WOW. It was tremendous. The kind of music that just sends goosebumps up and down your spine, and makes you close your eyes to take it in.
On the way home from church, we stopped and picked up a friend of Shannon's to spend the night.
This morning we had waffles, bacon, and coffee for breakfast. (Have I mentioned here that I'm a big girl now, and like coffee? It's TRUE! I know, it only took 40 years! Ha!) After Shan's friend left, we took her to a study group for her Lit. class. We brought our 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier with us, because she desperately needs a haircut...but the groomer couldn't get us in. We decided to surprise Shannon with a pet fish (she's been asking, and asking...but we kept saying no) while we were there. So, we brought the dog (and fish) home and got everything set up. Can't wait to hear what she decides to name it.
We "installed" a new screen door that the dogs can get through on their own, ate lunch, and I worked on my preschool stuff. Then it was time to get Shan. We didn't tell her about the fish...we just let her discover it on her desk when she went in to finish up her homework. She is excited! It's a real pretty teal/aqua betta fish.
Anyway...I'm BEAT now...good thing tomorrow's Monday! I can go back to work and rest up from my weekend! (Wait, no. I'm a preschool teacher...no rest at work! LOL)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Out of practice
Before I could share that I was leaving my job, I took a blogging hiatus because the one thing I couldn't talk about was the only thing I wanted to talk about, lol!
Well now unfortunately, I'm out of practice. I feel like I just blogged...but it's been more than a week. Oops.
Things are good. I've been doing a pretty good job getting exercise in, and I'm drinking way more water than I used to...but my eating is still hit and miss. I realized yesterday that I'd forgotten to log ANY of my food. Duh. But then I realize...this is life. You just keep working at it.
So this is me. Working at it.
Well now unfortunately, I'm out of practice. I feel like I just blogged...but it's been more than a week. Oops.
Things are good. I've been doing a pretty good job getting exercise in, and I'm drinking way more water than I used to...but my eating is still hit and miss. I realized yesterday that I'd forgotten to log ANY of my food. Duh. But then I realize...this is life. You just keep working at it.
So this is me. Working at it.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Back on the wagon
Did you know that starting an "eating and exercise plan" the day after Easter is challenging?
The good news is: I logged my food this week, even if it was bad. I drank a LOT more water than I have been, although I still need to get all the way up to my 64 oz. minimum. I exercised 3 times this week (including today), walking 7.5 miles. Not great, but certainly better than I'd been doing in previous weeks.
So, it could've been better. But it could have been worse! I'm looking forward to a better week. The Easter candy is gone. The birthday cake is gone. I was sick last week, and I'm getting better, etc. Onward!
The good news is: I logged my food this week, even if it was bad. I drank a LOT more water than I have been, although I still need to get all the way up to my 64 oz. minimum. I exercised 3 times this week (including today), walking 7.5 miles. Not great, but certainly better than I'd been doing in previous weeks.
So, it could've been better. But it could have been worse! I'm looking forward to a better week. The Easter candy is gone. The birthday cake is gone. I was sick last week, and I'm getting better, etc. Onward!
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