No school today. I really wanted to school to be in today in hopes of not having to use our snow day or have the possibility of adding more days to the end of the year but what can you do? So I'm trying to enjoy my day at home by myself and maybe do something productive.....just pray power stays on!!!

Dear Blog...I'm sorry

So I completely and utterly stink at blogging. As the previous post stated school is in session and I am busy! Not a great excuse because everyone is busy and yet still find time to blog, but it's what I got. I'm busy. I enjoy my job and am glad I chose to work where I have but being a first year teacher starting a new program is a little (LOT) overwhelming. Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough for my precious students? Um...what is my principal talking about in this email he just sent out? Where do I find this? My poor mentor teacher...he deserves a nice evening out with his family for all the questions I've bugged him with. He says he doesn't mind but I'm pretty sure he's lying. I feel a little better about certain things each day but then different, new things come up and get me a little flustered. For example, our school's fundraiser is a Jog-a-thon. All the students get donations or people can pledge so much money for each lap the student runs. Well last week was the big day. I didn't know what to do, where to go, where to give the envelopes, etc. etc. It was frustrating and embarrassing to feel like a goob not knowing what to do. This type has happened throughout the school year, little things coming up that I wasn't informed about. Because of these little incidents, I have decided to create a nice manual for future new employees. It will list all the things I wasn't told at the one 1 hour faculty meeting before the start of school. That manual continues to grow btw.

In other news, my half marathon training is not going as well this time around. Perhaps it's because I don't have as much excitement being that I've ran one before, perhaps because of my work and being so tired upon coming home, or perhaps because I don't have my awesome running buddy, Lori, to run with during the week. Not to mention our long run Saturdays have been compromised to OU football. Whatever the case, it's not going as well as last time. I need more motivation for it because I want to run another one, especially since I already said I was going to and I don't want to go back on my word.

Well as stated earlier, I am tired by the time I get home from work (which was a couple of hours ago). So by now this "grammy" (this is how Jeremy refers to me now) is ready to shower, read a little Nicholas Sparks, and get some shut eye. 'Night to all (or the 2 people that read this)

School is Here!

So school has started and I'm 8 days down, a mere 167 left to go! Wow that sounds....long. Well this has started off as a debbie downer blog but I'm actually very much enjoying my class and my first year teaching. My students are definitely teaching me something everyday and they have reaffirmed my love for naps. Oh so active those precious darlings are. I got a new student today so my count is up to 6 boys and 1 girl. I have 2 teacher assistants and an extra teacher assistant for a little bit of time in the afternoon, which is very helpful! The kids, teacher assistants and myself are getting used to our schedule and our daily routine and slowly things are getting better.


On top of my first year of teaching I am also in my first year of coaching volleyball. I am definitely more comfortable with basketball or softball but it seems to be working out okay. Luckily the season is over by the end of September so my insecurities about being an inadequate coach will soon end.

There's more going on in my life but my little goobers wore me out...again...so I'm thinking it's bedtime.....at 8:20.....I'm so lame.

Oh my!

School starts in 17 days!!
17 days.
Freaking out.
Am I ready?
Do I know what I'm doing?
Are those precious little kids going to learn anything from me?
Dear goodness.
I need to go lay down.

So my little brother turned 19 on Sunday. I can't believe he's 19! I remember the good ol' days of him barging into my room while I was playing with my friends. Ok, so those weren't good times and I actually got really annoyed when he did that, but what are little brothers for? I am SO proud of the person my brother has become. He is so kind, caring, hard working, funny and just plain awesome. He would do anything to help his family and friends and has a great laugh (listen carefully and you might hear it). Michael I love you and Happy Birthday!


The birthday boy and myself

Uncle Mikey and Ryan

Siblings at our finest

Much nicer

Blowing out ALL those candles!!

Mickel!!

Need me some help

Lord, I need patience. Please grant me guidance and lead me to where you want me to be. And give me peace in your decision.

Sleepover

Last night my nephews came over and spent the night. We had a lot of fun. Will of course wanted to wrestle and there was also some Wii playing. To end the evening we made popcorn and watched Spiderman 2. The boys decided they wanted to sleep in the living room. Will slept on the couch and Ryan slept in the recliner. We have an extra bed but they weren't having it. I was kinda nervous that they would wake up early since that's what they're used to, but they had sympathy on us. Ryan woke up at 8 and Will at 9! YAY!!

Then today we played some more Wii, watched a little bit of The Incredibles, played outside, went to the park and had some Chic-Fil-A. I think we all had a great time. Too bad we don't have many outside toys to keep them entertained. Perhaps someday.

Will hiding on a shelf in my closet. What a silly boy!

Ryan and Will on top of the tunnel. Please disregard their improper use of the equipment.