Praise God for three day weekends! Getting up at 7:30 instead of 5:30 is fantastic!
I finished my solo week... it went well, but there were a few issues. Nothing too huge. I was observed by my supervisor and got a perfect score, followed by a very encouraging conference. I am pumped about updating my resume and filling out applications soon!!! As always, my kids are great, and I love spending five days a week with them. The only thing better than that is spending four days a week with them!
Last weekend, Justin and I watched August Rush. I thought it was amazing. Justin thought it was weird. Go figure. If you love music, you will love the movie. Probably.
Tuesday night was the start of season six of NCIS. Gotta love it. And Wednesday night was Criminal Minds. Again, gotta love it. Hopefully we can make it through this season without a writers' strike.
Yesterday, my sister and I went to Lexington for a shopping spree via our lovely grandmother. It is so good to have my sister home finally! She is the best! And, she is like my very own built-in best friend. I love it! Oh, and we spent last night eating pizza and watching Toy Story. One of the very best movies ever.
When I sat down to start this blog, I felt like I had some great things to write about. Alas, I was incorrect. So, today's blog is just as boring as all the others. For this, I apologize.
PS-- The next two weeks are both four day weeks! Hooray for Fall Break!
9.18.2008
Solo week and practice
Today was day one of my first solo week. It went very well, actually. My kids are great. And, in case this slipped by without being said, I love teaching!
One funny incident from today: *putting tomorrow's date and assignments on the board*
Student 1: Mrs. Padgett, are you really married, or did you just tell us that to trick us?
Me: I'm really married. It wasn't a trick.
Student 2: Yeah, weren't you listening when she told us about herself on the first day?
Student 1: I was listening. I know she said that, but some teachers say they are married, and they really aren't. You know, like that one teacher last year.
Student 2: Oh, yeah. You are really married?
Me: Yes. *showing the students my engagement ring and wedding band*
Student 1: Yeah, she's married.
I have started tutoring a friend's child a couple days a week, and he is wonderful! I feel like I am getting mommy practice because I am hauling a booster seat in my car, I pick him up from school, make sure he gets a snack, and help him with homework and stuff. I love doing this, but it still feels weird to look in my backseat and see a booster seat! One day, that will be my child's booster seat and I will be the mommy. One day. Not today. What a blessing that will be when the time comes, though!
That's about it for me today. I need my friends with blogs to update them more often, and those without blogs need to get them... at this point, blogging is the only way I can keep up with everyone. So, get to blogging! I miss and love you all, and I need more of you in my life. Let's make that happen soon!
One funny incident from today: *putting tomorrow's date and assignments on the board*
Student 1: Mrs. Padgett, are you really married, or did you just tell us that to trick us?
Me: I'm really married. It wasn't a trick.
Student 2: Yeah, weren't you listening when she told us about herself on the first day?
Student 1: I was listening. I know she said that, but some teachers say they are married, and they really aren't. You know, like that one teacher last year.
Student 2: Oh, yeah. You are really married?
Me: Yes. *showing the students my engagement ring and wedding band*
Student 1: Yeah, she's married.
I have started tutoring a friend's child a couple days a week, and he is wonderful! I feel like I am getting mommy practice because I am hauling a booster seat in my car, I pick him up from school, make sure he gets a snack, and help him with homework and stuff. I love doing this, but it still feels weird to look in my backseat and see a booster seat! One day, that will be my child's booster seat and I will be the mommy. One day. Not today. What a blessing that will be when the time comes, though!
That's about it for me today. I need my friends with blogs to update them more often, and those without blogs need to get them... at this point, blogging is the only way I can keep up with everyone. So, get to blogging! I miss and love you all, and I need more of you in my life. Let's make that happen soon!
9.11.2008
...
Today was a mess:
1. 4 hallway pukers
2. 1 case of lice
3. 1 case of strep
4. 1 pink eye
Despite all the grossness, I really do love this line of work!
1. 4 hallway pukers
2. 1 case of lice
3. 1 case of strep
4. 1 pink eye
Despite all the grossness, I really do love this line of work!
9.07.2008
Starlight, Star bright
Sometimes I wish that things were different. I think. If I see a star tonight, I think I'll make a wish.
9.04.2008
Quick Update
So, I really stink at this blogging thing now that school has started. Quick updates will have to suffice until I get it all together.
1. I PASSED THE PRAXIS!!! And not only did I pass, I received a certificate of excellence for both tests! Praise the Lord!
2. Last week, a kid puked while I was teaching. Gross-fest. I let the classroom teacher handle that one.
3. Today, I had a few students ask me if I would come watch their soccer and football games. I love being asked that.
4. Mom's visit came and went. She won't get to come back until December. When I GRADUATE!
5. I finally learned all 60+ fifth graders' names. It's harder than it sounds.
6. I miss sleeping.
7. I actually went shopping on Monday (thanks, Dad), and I bought some teacher clothes. Now I can teach in style.
8. We had family pictures made while Mom was here. They turned out really well. Maybe I will post a few sometime in the future.
9. That's all I can think of for now. When I think of something else, I will post it. No guarantee on when that will be...
1. I PASSED THE PRAXIS!!! And not only did I pass, I received a certificate of excellence for both tests! Praise the Lord!
2. Last week, a kid puked while I was teaching. Gross-fest. I let the classroom teacher handle that one.
3. Today, I had a few students ask me if I would come watch their soccer and football games. I love being asked that.
4. Mom's visit came and went. She won't get to come back until December. When I GRADUATE!
5. I finally learned all 60+ fifth graders' names. It's harder than it sounds.
6. I miss sleeping.
7. I actually went shopping on Monday (thanks, Dad), and I bought some teacher clothes. Now I can teach in style.
8. We had family pictures made while Mom was here. They turned out really well. Maybe I will post a few sometime in the future.
9. That's all I can think of for now. When I think of something else, I will post it. No guarantee on when that will be...
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