the teacher's kid

Otter and I have maintained a good teacher/student relationship. Until today.

He's on an IEP due to "lost time" back when he was having constant seizure activity. He has a difficult time staying on task and it's probably worse with his mom as the teacher.

We had about 5 minutes of free time before our next subject and I told Otter he needed to finish his handwriting from earlier in the day. He complained and I told him he could wait until Ketchup. (Ketchup time = catch up time. Get it?) When Ketchup rolled around he threw a HUGE temper tantrum. Like I don't even see these at home! He pretty much lost it and started bawling and got mad several times until he threw his pencil across the room. He was so upset I had to send him to the office. It was CRAZY!

That's MY kid. The kid ALL the teachers raved about last year. How kind and polite he was. Who is this kid? I want my kid back.

I pray this was a one time occurrence. I really want him in my class and he wants to be in my class as well. But this kind of thing can't happen again.

i wore green sh*t

The first week of school was absolutely fantabulous! Well except for the girls getting sick but that's a story for another day. The SmartBoard of course acted like a piece of crap but I was able to get through the presentation and the kids LOVED it! We filled out a first day of school questionnaire thingy and almost all the kids said the SmartBoard was their favorite. Okay after recess.

The most {secretly} laughable moment was when we were filling out the questionnaire and one girl wrote "I wore green shit" instead of "green shirt".

Otter was great and it was definitely the right decision to transfer schools. I can already tell this experience is going to strengthen our relationship.

After school on Friday we took off for my hometown to attend the county fair. In my 26 years of life I have NEVER missed a county fair. Crazy right? I was exhausted but the kids had a blast riding rides. I went on a few myself and have discovered that the older I get the weaker my stomach gets!

I spent 4 hours at the school this afternoon getting plans ready for next week. Can't wait until I find a routine for getting things done! I MISS MY BLOGGY BUDS! Hope to see you soon!

keeping God in our schools

I can't tell you how excited I am to be teaching in a Christian school. After years of searching I feel God has finally led me to my "calling".

In today's schools where prayer is not allowed and where we can't say the Pledge of Allegiance because it has the word God in it, I get to teach our future generation about Jesus, how he saved us, how he loves us! I get to pray with my students.

I'm so excited we've decided to enroll Otter. Although I'm sure it will be very challenging at times to teach him, this is the environment I want for him.

Every morning before school the staff spends time in the word with daily devotions. I'm really looking forward to this. I've never been good at keeping myself accountable to read His Word everyday, and now I can do it as part of my job!

Is the pay great? NO! It's really not even good. Nebraska is one of the lowest paying states in the country for teachers, and my school is quite a bit below that.

But my true reward will be waiting for me in heaven.

coming together

I finally feel like I'm getting things accomplished at the school! Such a relief. I've spent WAY too much time playing with the SmartBoard program but it's too fun.

We are a small school which means I will be teaching everything, including Music, Art, and P.E. I can't even draw a stick person. And I don't exercise. At all. So ya that'll be interesting.

I've really been enjoying home visits. It's nice to see the kids in their own element. I can already tell it's going to be a GREAT year!

blogging shouldn't be a chore

Well clearly I've missed Movie Monday again. I've decided to put it on the back burner for now. I want blogging be an outlet and it's becoming more of a chore. Therefore I'm not committing myself to any memes for the time being.

The girls did great at their first day of daycare. We're doing half days this week. I'm doing home visits for my students this week and we'll start school next Wednesday. I had Smart Board training today and can't believe how awesome the technology is!

I feel like I have a zillion things to do before school starts. I haven't even started to think about lesson plans for the first week. Thankfully I have a good support system but I'm feeling overwhelmed.

Our weekend getaway was AMAZING! I needed it so so badly! I'll be honest and admit I didn't even miss my kids. ;)

Have a fabulous week!

people in review #20

I skipped the 50 billion stories about Lindsey Lohan being in jail. Let's think of something better to talk about mkay?

Breaking Dawn Screenwriter Votes for Showing Bella Giving Birth on Screen
Thanks for giving it away. I haven't read that book yet.

Tiger Woods Dodges Divorce Questions at British Open
Good call.

Bristol Palin Talks Marriage with Levi Johnston
What is she thinking?

Bristol: Sarah Palin Hasn't Forgiven Levi Johnston – Yet
Good luck Levi.

POLL: Which Long-Term Couple Will Get Married Next?
Survey says: Bret Michaels and Kristi Lynn Gibson

Report: Paris Hilton Busted at Airport with Pot in Her Purse
Spoiled brat.

Spencer Pratt: I Chose Fame over Heidi
Unfortunately you won't be getting either.

Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard Join the Cast of The Help
So excited for this movie. I'm just finishing the book and didn't know about it until reading this story. Woohoo!

Angelina Jolie on Brad Pitt: We Have Each Other's Backs
Unfortunately for you Angelina he said that to Jen also.

Tiger Woods Is Still Richest Athlete – Despite Sex Scandal
Of course.

Christina Applegate Is Pregnant
FYI

Husband Died from Same Causes as Brittany Murphy
Hmmmm......

QUOTED: Arnold Schwarzenegger Likens Mel Gibson to an Oil Spill
What an honor.

Couple Survive After Being Hit by 40-Ton Flying Whale
Whales can fly?

Police Discover Pot on Bret Michaels's Tour Buses
Well that explains a few things.

Glee Creator Reveals Secrets of Season 2
I'm gonna buy the 2nd half of season one from Itunes. I can't wait for the DVD release any longer.

Source: Vienna Girardi Won't Leave Gregory Michael Alone
Now might be a good time to crawl in a hole.

Julianne Hough Jokes about Having a Baby with Ryan Seacrest
So he's not gay? Really?

Angelina Jolie Divulges Her Recipe for Happiness
Stealing other women's husbands.

Melissa Rycroft Is Pregnant
Another FYI

Drew Carey: How I Lost 80 Lbs.
Is it me or are fat people just funnier? When Reba's Barbara Jean got skinny she wasn't as funny anymore.

President Obama Keeping Up with Lindsay Lohan's Legal Woes
It gives me great comfort to know the man running our country has his priorities straight.

Heidi Montag Files for Divorce from Spencer Pratt
There's a shocker....

Ali's Choice Revealed on The Bachelorette
I didn't watch this season but apparently it was a real shocker.

Chris Harrison: Current Bachelorette Really Is the Most Dramatic Season
You say that every season.

google me #1

Welcome to Google Me, where you share the funny searches that led people to your blog. Grab the button on my sidebar or click the button below to learn how to play along!



why does mommy touch me {2 people searched this. Like I would know?}

i did it in my panties

how to pee yourself when there is no toilet

does peeing turn you on

ineedamommy.com {In case you're wondering, it's a porn site. I looked it up.}

messy breastfeeder

mommy peeing on me movies

poor messy stuff down pants

videos of women peeing and wiping on the toilet {I'm thinking this is the same person who googled "does peeing turn you on".}

woman peeing while hanging from a fan {Do not try this at home.}