New Ride

So when am I not late, behind, trailing, or just plain not keeping up with the things in my life? And, unfortunately, blogging has been one of those things lately. But I figure, better late than never....at least thats what I hope. Well about 2 months ago, my Pontiac finally caved in on me. (And horribly) When I found out that it was my transmission, I just figured that it wasnt worth the time or money to fix my car up...again. Needless to say, I had to tell me car "ciao". Letting go was a lot harder than I imagined it to be. I just started crying as I was cleaning out the endless piles of random things. I swear I found a small Goodwill store in my trunk alone. Ahh...Ive had such good memories in that car, 7 years worth. And to this day, I still miss it. But in the end, I knew I was going to eventually have to buy a new car. So I did my first big item purchase of my life. And seriously...how many papers does one need to sign? So after spending 5 1/2 hours of stressing, looking over numbers, figuring out what I could actually afford, I bought a new car. Its such an overwhelming experience! I hope that I do not have to go through another process like this for at least a year or 2. It was draining! Anyways....heres the new one. Im sure we'll have some good times too :)

More sleep or caffiene?

Ever have one of those days where you swear it feels like it will never end?

Well, today was definitely one of those days. I felt like I had been run over by a semi-truck. I know I got enough sleep, and was ready to go this Monday morning. Im just not sure if the kids ate a pound of sugar for breakfast, or I just wasn't up to their energy level today. But man, oh man, did they honestly give me a run for my money today. So let me just say, I am thankful I do not come home to any little ones. Because I am not sure if I would have any sanity left after an energetic day like this. So an immense of amount of appreciation to all of the moms out there.

Just Need Some Sunshine

I know that I haven't posted much lately, and I cant say I really have got a good reason for it. As usual, my first graders keep me pretty mentally exhausted. Just when I think they have honestly asked me a million questions, they aways find at least 100 more :) Ive learned a lot in the past 113 days of school. Ive learned a lot about what some of my kids go through each and every day. And I am talking like, things and subjects we were never exposed to when we went through elementary. And it just makes me so sad. I have one student who is in foster because she was sexually abused by a family member. Her mother also abuses drugs.
Anyways, she seemed a little sad one day, so I asked her to have lunch with Mrs. L. It was almost like we were having an adult conversation. She and I talked about a little bit of everything, what she likes to do, who she watches on TV (HannaMontana...of course!) She did mention how she misses her mom, but she told me that because of her moms bad choices she cannot see her, and she knows that she wll get better and they will be able to spend time together again soon. I quote her on this. I can feel the pain through her voice and it just makes me upset, angry and want to cry all at the same time. All I could offer this little girl besides an education, is a hug and let her know I care.
It is days like this, I could use a little more sunshine. I am finding that my job is becoming a lot more harder than I had imagined. Some days, I just come home and ponder what some of my kids go home to. Do they have heat? What about a dinner? Is there an adult to supervise them? And its every day that I get to spend time with them, and enjoy their silly jokes, their amazing personalities, and even their 100 extra questions. So even though I could use a little bit of sunshine right about now. At least I know I am in the right profession. Because in a million years from now, I will know that I as able to make a positive difference. And maybe, thats all the sunshine I need?

Words to Live By

I found these magnets a few years ago at Barnes and Noble. And its a rare occasion that I find them or other items sold by this company locally. I absolutely adore their stuff! I own quite few magnets of my own. I often display them outside of my classroom door. (Thankfully my door frame is metal, so they stick!) It just gives anybody who comes into my room something to ponder and think about. I also own 2 canvas paintings and a few journals. Trust me, I fill those babies up, since I journal all the time. But anyways,  thought I would share the website with the rest of you. You just might be inspired like I was :)

http://www.quotablecards.com/main.html

Relax? Not Today

When I got home from school today, I was exhausted. The kids are so excited and ready for break, and well, so am I! All I was looking forward to was some peace and quiet while phil was at a basketball game. And these chances of being home alone come by far and few between. So least to say, I was estactic! But wouldn't you know, if its not one thing another? So as I came into the office to check e-mail and facebook, I turn the corner to see a big pile of mess! My little cherubs..Chloe and Buddy somehow managed to knock my ornament box off the couch. I literally screamed in panic. I just kept thinking...all of my keepsakes, and the ornaments I grew up with. I turned around to see their little faces just sitting there. And as soon as I pointed my finger at them, and asked "Which one of you did this?" They were gone! They knew they were in some serious trouble! On a positive note, none of them broke, or at least that I am aware of, thank God for that one. On a negative note, I will never know which one of them did it. Thats the only problem with having 2 : / Well, needless to say I didnt get to relax like I thought. Oh well, maybe tomorrow?

And this is after I picked most of the mess up. I swear...they are lucky they are cute...