The Week That Zoomed

Hey.  I can not believe I haven't written here for almost a week.  I haven't even been on here to check and see if you missed me!  Let's start with last Monday.  I took my shower, turned off the water and began to dry off, only to realize I hadn't washed my face.  Back in, turn water back on and lather up.  Begin thinking about all I wanted to get done that day.  Turn water off and begin to dry off again, only to realize I hadn't rinsed the soap off of my face!  Back in and out for the last time.  In an effort not to have a repeat of this on Tuesday I am telling myself over and over, "Don't forget to wash your face."  So, I pour some shampoo in my hand and...wait for it....put it on my face!   Aaargghh.  Luckily the rest of the week was uneventful in the shower.
Wednesday evening, while I listened to the Mountaineer basketball game I created 5 Whimsical Wooly ornaments for the Arts Council Open House...well, mostly created.
On Thursday, I completed the Woolie ornaments at lunch and recess and delivered them at my planning time.  I left school about 20 minutes early to go to a church activity.  I left the church activity about 20 minutes early to go to Zumba.  I left Zumba at 8:15pm to come back to school and get ready for Fun Friday!
The kids were more than a little squirrely all week.  (or maybe it was just me!) Hard to keep focused and very prickly with each other.  I played the Santa card as often as I could.  One went home sick on Wednesday and hasn't returned yet.  A couple of others were a bit sickly.  We are going through the tissues!
But, in spite of all of this I saw 2 of my little boys really begin to bloom!  They are getting it and getting proud of themselves.  Ahhh, yes.
Fun Friday was all about coral reefs.  We set sail for Australia this week.  They created little mini-them sailors and we put them on a boat on the bulletin board.  (I was a little sad to take down the tree I had put up last year and decorated all year...)  On Friday we added lots of colorful coral reef plant life and this week we will add some of the creatures that live there.  I will post pictures as we go...hopefully.
The issue this week will be snow and cold.  Lows in the mornings in the teens and from 9-15 inches of snow by Tuesday evening...not that I am complaining.  I love the snow!
So, hoping for a calmer week and a chance to stay in touch better.

Dandelions in The Snow



I love living in a part of the world where we have obvious seasons and lots of weather.  I love the changes I see and feel outside.  Yesterday, we went out on the playground and there was still snow in the shady parts...just a dusting, but still snow.  The kids were thrilled to get to go outside when there was snow!  It is usually way to cold to be outside by the time it is snowing.  It was about 50 degrees  in the sun and there was snow in the shade!  One of the boys even made a tiny little snow ball....of course!  So, that's the weather report, but the news is that along with the snow, on November 30th, a couple of the kidlets brought me dandelions!  Dandelions and snow on the same day...love it!  It's good to expect the unexpected....
Actually, having their sweet little hands bring me "flowers" is one of the things I might miss a tiny bit after I retire.

TGT 11/30

I am thankful for a month that reminded me that I have so much to be thankful for.
Today, especially, I am thankful for Zumba.  I can't remember if I have written about it during this month of thankfulness or not, but I have missed it for a week and am really looking forward to it tonight.
Karyn is a great instructor who inspires you to work yourself way past what you thought you had in you.  I have to concentrate, but I don't have to think.  It is a much enjoyed time of peace...I know, it doesn't seem possible, but it is for me...and I am thankful.

TGT 11/29

I am thankful for a job I love.  Seriously, how much better could it get than to be able to spend the days right before Christmas with a gaggle of goofy kindergarten kids?  I am ready for the excitement to begin.  Tree goes up tomorrow!  Let the decorating commence....and each decoration will be tied to a lovely Christmas story, of course.  Nothing frivolous going on in my classroom.  teehee

TGT 11/28

Today I am thankful for the bright sunshine, the crisp temperatures and the QUIET in my house.  This is the last day of my vacation, which means that tomorrow I return to the joyful, but  NOISY life of a classroom full of kindergarten kidlets.  So today, church, nap, and then planning all the fun things for the week to come.  The quiet before the fiesta!

TGT 11/27

Today I am thankful for my health.  When I checked my blood pressure on Monday at my Dad's it was excellent:  102/67.  Good, right?  My heart is strong.  I live through Zumba 2 or 3 times a week.  Even though I have only been resolved to eat well for a couple of weeks, I already feel better.  Game is still on!  Take care of yourself...

TGT 11/26

So thankful today that I didn't feel the need to get out there and shop at (or before) the crack of dawn.  I am officially beginning my lobby efforts for less buying at Christmas.  I am officially hoping that with all my extra "retired" time next year I can do a completely handmade, with lots of love, Christmas.  I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.