And We're Off

August 24, 2012

Well, today's the day.  The one I've been dreading for 18 years.  That is when I first "met" my little boy.  We take him to college.  It is so bittersweet.  I am super excited for him, but super sad for me.  He has been gone for weeks at a time before, but this is so permanent.  I don't think I'm "finished" teaching, molding, helping, and learning with him yet!  I NEED MORE TIME.  We will miss him terribly.  He loves life so much and give everything of himself.  (sometimes to a fault) But, that is Michael.  Sigh.......................

Anyway, my classroom is just about ready! I will go up Sunday and tweak a few things.  But for now, it's all about my college boy. :o)

Toodles!

Day 2: School Registration

August 15, 2012

Good Morning!  It's off to school early today.  I have to register baby girl for 3rd grade today!  We found out her teacher is a dear friend of mine.  She is so excited!  I also MUST work in my room today.  The count down is on, and I'm running out of time!  I really need to go in the evening because there is too much socializing during the day!  Yesterday I got my Math Board put up, and that is about it!  Today, the new mat goes down and I am going to finish my bulletin boards.  Wish me luck!

Much love today!

Here we go!

August 20, 2012

Summer is officially over, for me anyway.  I must get up early tomorrow!  UGH!  My classroom is SO not ready.  But, it will be by the time the babies get there.  Grammy, my mom, helped me after church on Sunday.  We stayed until about 8:00.  She totally organized my desk for me.  YAY!  I don't know what I would do without her.  She keeps me on task!  It is looking better, and will post pics as soon as it is completely finished. 

I'm getting excited!

Buffy

New Beginnings

August 14, 2012

Good morning!  I'm off on a semi-new adventure!  A new school year!  I teach 2nd grade and am absolutely in love with these babies! I have taught Pre-K, 3rd and 4th grade. Last year was a particularly interesting one. (sarcasm!)  I had a senior in high school, a freshman, and a 2nd grader! I also had a difficult class.  They were absolutely precious, but the dynamics were a bit, well.......trying at times.  So, I have decided that it is time for new!  I have totally redone my classroom.  I don't really have a theme.  My room was done in blacks, reds and yellows. And, my pattern was Maryenglebreit.com.  It was cute, but always got a hard time because I didn't really have a "theme."  I still don't have a theme, but I changed the red to teal.  SO CA-YUTE!  I will post pics ASAP!  

I am also a Pinterest.com fanatic!  I could spend all day searching for new ideas to make life better.  I am a true optimist. I love spray paint. I love my family and sweet circle of friends.  I have been married to my hubby for 20 years.  We have been a part of each others lives for 27 years.  I couldn't do this without him!

Off to work in my classroom, register one for 3rd grade, work the Band Booster booth, and clean a concession stand!  SHEW!