december thoughts

If an 8 year old is too busy to do their 3 page homework packet within a week, they are too busy.

I wish I didn't feel so obligated to be "politically correct" about Christmas in my classroom.

Nothing smells better than fresh Christmas tree as you walk in your front door.

Snow is beautiful in the mountains, on the playground, in the yard, on the trees.  But not on my windshield.

My parents give good advice.

I would like to watch: Charlie Brown Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, and An American Christmas Carol.

New coat = new outlook on life.

Samuel is classy.

The holiday season is fun, especially when you get to be around kids all the time.  They help me to see what it's "all about."

Happy Christmas, Everyone.

November Thankful List

I'm grateful for:

• my students
• my family
• my classroom
• clorox wipes
• books
• (learning by) teaching
• mail
• a warm coat
• chocolate milk
• modern medicine
• a car
• the gospel
• hot showers
• classic movies
• holidays
• dear friends
• the internet
• Africa
• home

three cheers

hip:

I survived conferences and had every single one show up!  I really enjoyed talking with the parents and seeing my students proudly show off their accomplishments.  They are fantastic.


hip:

I finally got my new skis mounted and waxed.   Now all we need is some snow!


hooray:

THANKSGIVING is this week!  One of my most favorite holidays because it involves being with family, making pie, watching the parade, and remembering all of my blessings.

cold + conferences

because of a blasted cold, I can't talk. and I inwardly feel a little like this:

but come tomorrow afternoon I'm going to feel awesome, put together, and pretty.  perhaps like one of these:

maybe I'll wear a tie to parent-teacher conferences...

in continuation

of Bryttin's post:

Brynn @ 22 years old: 
preparing for her first ever parent-teacher conferences as the "real" teacher
trying to get back into music/songwriting
eating school lunches and m&ms
making foot-stamp-stained glass turkeys tomorrow
getting excited for the holiday season
creating/working on some new projects

Today is

a milestone.

hip hip!

I'd like a vacation, please.

Today, I am willing to use my paid time off.  Any of these places would serve as prime destinations:

vermont

san fran

the macy's thanksgiving day parade

the redwoods

switzerland

heck, I'd even go to hawaii

anyone care to join?