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!