While we were outside, one of the boys said, "I know why they put that basketball court over there." I was thinking that he was going to say something about the placement of the court, but when I asked why, he said, "To play basketball!" and he was so proud of himself ( Read more... )

My principal called today and said she decided she wants me to teach first grade next year instead of fourth. I'm very excited about this. I originally interviewed for a kindergarten position, but then got put in third grade last year. It was fine, but every time I saw the little kids I got a little wistful. And instead of being in a smelly, ugly ( Read more... )

Counselor: Why aren't you listening to the directions?

Boy (five years old): I have robots in my brain, and they won't let me.

This explains A LOT. hehe

Yesterday, I ended up deciding that it was time to clean off my porch. It had just become this big junky storage area that I could barely walk through. I had been meaning to clean it out for awhile, so I just buckled down and made myself do it yesterday. I borrowed my brother's truck to load everything and take it to Goodwill. After dealing with a ( Read more... )

Yesterday and today I had the luxurious experience of waking up early and thinking "I wonder how long until I have to get up for work?" and then realizing "I don't have to work today!" I love that feeling ( Read more... )

The first week of summer camp has come and gone. So far so good. I have 4, 5 and 6-year-olds. I love that age group because they say the funniest things ( Read more... )

Yesterday was the last day of school with the kids. This ends my first full year teaching. At the end of the day, I felt like maybe I should be saying something sentimental to my class, but they were being so out of control and just completely ignoring me, so I didn't. I liked my class, but I didn't cry when they left. The school has a neat end of ( Read more... )

Weird and interesting things the kids have said lately ( Read more... )

also, no baby nephew yet... still waiting on that one.

My step-sister is currently (almost) 41 weeks pregnant. She was due last Friday and as of tonight hasn't had any changes that I know of. I'm anxiously awaiting a new nephew! Something has to happen soon, right?