Tears, Tears, and more Tears. This is how I have spent the last two days. When the bell rang at 2:35 on Friday I said to my kids, "Wait, you can't leave. I'm not ready." They had to go though so we parted ways with hugs and promises that they would come and visit. However, that didn't stop the tears.
I started crying on Friday afternoon and the tears have yet to stop. Ryan actually just asked me what I was doing over here and as I was explaining that I was blogging and the waterworks started again. He thinks I'm crazy but he teaches high school. There is no way he can understand.
Back to my year... Though parts of the year were stressful and my kids weren't always angels I had a great year and I believe that my students did too. We learned and laughed together. Fifth grade was arranged differently this year so not only did I get to know my homeroom students but I also got to know the 80 other fifth graders. It is hard to walk away from 105 students. That is probably why I spent Friday afternoon at Southland Pool with about 30 of them and Saturday at a couple ball parks watching games and hanging out. I know I am silly but I LOVE THESE KIDS!
Everyone says that other great groups will come through but I think it is something extra special this year. I can't wait to see what they do with the opportunities placed in front of them. I hope they reach their dreams and then come back and tell me all about it. I guess this means I will have to stay at Clays Mill forever that way they know where to find me!
It is off to bed for me now. It has been not only a physically but also mentally exhausting two days. I am sure that as I drift to sleep tonight more tears will flow. I can't wait till next year but at the same time I don't quite want to let go of this year.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
A funny site!
As I was pondering my sick day tomorrow (more of a mental than physical need) I decided I would google sick days. I know I should be doing something more productive but hey I am taking a sick day tomorrow. So, back to google. I typed in sick days and I found a very funny site. http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page This site will help you learn how to do anything! Funny ones that I read included...
1. How to call in a sick day when you just need a day.
2. How to get your crush to notice you
3. How to pull a vehicle with a rope
Oh and so much more. Have fun!!!
1. How to call in a sick day when you just need a day.
2. How to get your crush to notice you
3. How to pull a vehicle with a rope
Oh and so much more. Have fun!!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
So Many Things, So Little Time
Well lots of things have happened since I last blogged. So, I will go through the list!
New House - A funny story to start out with. We took Ryan's parents and sisters to see the house last weekend. When we went in everything seemed normal however when we went into the kitchen we realized there was bird poop on the floor. We then went upstairs to find even more bird poop and also a glass vase knocked over and broken. Needless to say we called Jim (our realtor) and let him know. We haven't been back but Jim called and said he took care of everything. Apparently there was a vent to the outside uncovered and the fire place doors were open which allowed the bird inside. No bird was found on the inside so hopefully it got out. We close on the 10th of June. We plan on painting several of the rooms during that week and then moving over the weekend. Ryan has football camp that week so we can use all the help we can get. I believe we will be renting a U-Haul for the weekend so hopefully we will only need to make one or two trips.
Graduate School - I started graduate school through Georgetown College two weeks ago. All is well except I wish someone would have clearly explained that the class I am taking right now (along with teaching full time) requires you to write both a 25 page paper and a 10 page paper. It is just a little much while still teaching every week day. It would be different if it was a true summer class and I wasn't teaching. However, the good news is that I am halfway done with the class. It ends in two weeks!
Summer Plans - Well our summer is pretty booked with moving, football camp, and graduate school. Ryan's football camps are the 2nd and 3rd weeks of June. We are moving the 2nd week/weekend of June. I have graduate classes the last 2 weeks of June and then all of July. Ryan is also going to hopefully work some other camp through Bryan Station for a little extra money. So, we are just a little busy. We are hoping to take a mini trip (maybe to St. Louis ) sometime hopefully.
School - We are at the end of the year. It is a very bittersweet time for me. Ryan is happy (first year teachers!). Our last day of school is May 30th (stinkin snow days). I know my kids are ready to be done and so am I but I am really going to miss this class. They are sweet kids. Ryan is hopefully going to be able to go and be certified for AP Statistics. He won't get to teach it next year but maybe the next.
New House - A funny story to start out with. We took Ryan's parents and sisters to see the house last weekend. When we went in everything seemed normal however when we went into the kitchen we realized there was bird poop on the floor. We then went upstairs to find even more bird poop and also a glass vase knocked over and broken. Needless to say we called Jim (our realtor) and let him know. We haven't been back but Jim called and said he took care of everything. Apparently there was a vent to the outside uncovered and the fire place doors were open which allowed the bird inside. No bird was found on the inside so hopefully it got out. We close on the 10th of June. We plan on painting several of the rooms during that week and then moving over the weekend. Ryan has football camp that week so we can use all the help we can get. I believe we will be renting a U-Haul for the weekend so hopefully we will only need to make one or two trips.
Graduate School - I started graduate school through Georgetown College two weeks ago. All is well except I wish someone would have clearly explained that the class I am taking right now (along with teaching full time) requires you to write both a 25 page paper and a 10 page paper. It is just a little much while still teaching every week day. It would be different if it was a true summer class and I wasn't teaching. However, the good news is that I am halfway done with the class. It ends in two weeks!
Summer Plans - Well our summer is pretty booked with moving, football camp, and graduate school. Ryan's football camps are the 2nd and 3rd weeks of June. We are moving the 2nd week/weekend of June. I have graduate classes the last 2 weeks of June and then all of July. Ryan is also going to hopefully work some other camp through Bryan Station for a little extra money. So, we are just a little busy. We are hoping to take a mini trip (maybe to St. Louis ) sometime hopefully.
School - We are at the end of the year. It is a very bittersweet time for me. Ryan is happy (first year teachers!). Our last day of school is May 30th (stinkin snow days). I know my kids are ready to be done and so am I but I am really going to miss this class. They are sweet kids. Ryan is hopefully going to be able to go and be certified for AP Statistics. He won't get to teach it next year but maybe the next.
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