Life on the Weekend

Linking up for This Weekend I…

Ah Monday, we meet again!

Sometimes you need to stock up on everything at the same time.

Jumps on my bed.

Treats for the Bindles

Just couldn’t pass up BOGO S-Bucks.

Notice the sandals. Texas weather is weird sometimes.

86 degrees in November calls for some back porch sittin’.

Life on the Weekend

Ahh, I love a good weekend! Too bad I’m at work today. Do ya feel me?!

I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do when I move out of my family’s house. My life weekends will be pretty boring.

Coffee/shopping/selfies with the middle one. (She’s pretty great!)

Froyo is my love language.

Sunday Sunset

Texas and your snails.

Oh, PS, I’m thinking of starting a Youtube Channel. Would you watch my videos if I did?

Life on the Weekend

Linking up for This Weekend I…

Feels like forever since I’ve done one of these!

A pretty typical weekend around here. I’m loving relaxing afternoons with this one.

She loves a awful good selfie.

Gotta be quick with this one!

We're watching a ton of Disney movies over here. #saturdaynight #getonmylevel

— Rachel S (@racheltoo2) September 29, 2013

 

Pretty sure I found my greatest weakness.

 

Heaven in chip form. Amazing.

Can’t wait to hear about your weekend!

Life in September: Day Fourteen

Life Lately

This time with my family has been extra sweet. As much as I’m looking forward to having my own place, it will be hard to say goodbye to this chapter.

Life Lessons: Thoughts on Starting a New Job

If you learn one thing about me today, let it be this:

When I start a new job, I make myself at home. Not like the oh please, make yourself at home, mi casa es su casa that you know is totally 100% bogus home. I talking the I’m wearing sweat pants because we’re best friends and you won’t judge me home.

It’s almost embarrassing. But I don’t care.

It takes me about 30 seconds to ask three questions.

1.Where’s the coffee pot?

2. Can I put my lunch in the fridge?

3. What’s the Wi-Fi password?

Life in Texas (The Time I Got a Job!)

Do you read/write blogs in the summer? If I get one or two posts written a week, I feel pretty accomplished!

Life on a job hunt has been pretty crazy. I went on, what felt like, a million interviews and didn’t have great feelings about any of them. And, let’s be honest, $10 an hour does not cut it for this girl. Mama’s got some big dreams and that ain’t gonna happen on that kind of budget. I mean really!   Once I started to give up hope, I found my place! I feel so blessed and excited.

In the mean time I’ve been soaking up sweet sweet hang time with my family.

In fact, I found a pretty fantastic job before I found the job.

Beep Beep! Who wouldn’t wanna ride on this sweet bus??

Life in June: Number 12

Catch up here!

 

Number 12: You may never know the impact of your influence.

If you get a chance to visit your past, take it. It’s been two years since my old school closed and over the weekend we got together for a little reunion.

These kids were part of my very first class. They were in second grade. Now they’re getting ready to walk into high school.

It was life giving for me.

To see former families. To hear that I made an impact in their families life. To know that I did a good job. To see that most of my students turned out exactly how I thought they would! That the problems we talked about in a kindergarten parent conference actually worked out for the better. 

Opportunities like this don’t always happen. You may never get to hear someone say Thank You after the fact. But your influence in a person’s life, that is something that can never take away.

Life in May: Day Thirty (crazy!!)

Before I get started, let me make a quick request. My heart is breaking over some news I heard yesterday. My close friends Anna and Wade lost their twin girls at 21 weeks. If you are the praying type, please pray for peace and comfort for the family. They could really use it right now. Thanks!

*Blogging everyday in May*

We’re almost done friends!

React to letting go.

Another picture that has zip to do with my post.

I need a good montage maker. Someone to blend haunting songs with beautiful pictures and video timed to perfection. When I say good, I really mean it. You see, the videos are locked in my brain. Seven years of footage, memories, and life that needs to be remembered and recalled. Not so much with the big memories, but the small ones that at the time really didn’t seem to matter that much. Those little through aways that you think you’ll always remember. But you don’t. The times my friends and I laughed until tears streamed down our faces. The time that a parent of a particularly difficult student said thank you. The time I looked at each apartment for the last time. Those are the moments I want saved and engraved for all eternity. Those are the moments that make up a life.

Sure, the big moments matter. They need to be cherished and preserved. Looking back on seven years hasn’t been easy.  I want to remember laughing and bonding with my friends. I want to remember every students and what made them tick. But how did I make people feel? Will they remember me? When I look back on this chapter in my life I’ll carry a perfectly timed montage set to the most tear inducing music known to man, and I’ll smile. Smile because my life will never be the same nor should it be. The last page has been written, the cover closed.

Lord, what do you have next?

Life in May: Day Twenty Two

*Blogging everyday in May*

Rant about something.

YES!! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time, but I’m always afraid one of my parents will find it and get angry. But nothing is holding me back today!

To future employers: I love my job, I love all my students and their families. Everyone has stuff to get off their chest!

To my previous families who may find this: No, this is not directed at you! I promise!

-I’m not an idiot.-

I went to school college for four years, had to spend over 100 hours in the classroom before I could even student teach, student taught for 16 weeks, annnnd I need to complete 18 hours of continuing education every year.  Not forgetting that I spend 180 days a year with kids. So yeah, when I tell you your child is right where he needs to be, I know what I’m talking about.

-Yes, your kid would do that and probably did do that.-

The kid that you see at home is not the same student who spends over seven hours a day with the same kids who are the same age. It’s like a pressure cooker, everyone needs to let off a little steam. Children react differently to new situations. Trust me. I’ve heard all the excuses. And no, low blood sugar isn’t the cause of Suzy’s problems.

-Your child is not a genius.-

I know, I know he’s reading at home. I’m not pushing him enough. He’s bored. Heard ‘em all. I’m sure Jonnie is bright, I can see that, but pushing him will not help. Kids, especially young ones, have a tendency to level out. The child who is ahead in September may plateau in February. It’s ok, and totally normal. Did you hear me?? Your kid is normal.

-I love your child, but she’s not my whole world.-

Don’t get me wrong, I will celebrate Sally, hang up her artwork by my desk, and hug her every day. But when the day is done, I go home to my house and have my life.Trust me, I will love your child long after she’s left my room.  I also have to consider 15-20 other students and their feelings. Your child is not the only child in my class.

-If you (or your child) are having a problem please talk to me.-

Contrary to popular belief, I’m not a mind reader. If something is wrong, I want you to talk to me. If you’re uncomfortable, email is fine. And I beg of you, don’t come to me in the morning and say “can we talk tomorrow?” and not give me any warning of the topic. I will freak out all night long, guaranteed.

-I love your child.-

Each child is loved by me more than you know. When teacher appreciation week comes around, please let me know how you feel about me. I don’t need anything. A note from you and a drawing by your child is perfect.  I have a folder of cards and notes from every class. I’ll read them on the day you will inevitably yell at me.

-I don’t need another candle/lotion pack/bookmark/mug.-

Trust.

Life in May: Day Fifteen

*Blogging everyday in May*

Share a day in your life.

(ignore some of these awful iphone pictures)

5:11 am- Alarm goes off, I lay in bed until 5:30.

Ha, if only I woke up this smiley everyday! 

5:30 am- Hair, makeup, and coffee. Lots of coffee

6:15 am- I did say lots of coffee.

6:30- Clothes on, take a picture, through up some deuces, walk the dog

6:40- More coffee, check out what happened on the www. while I was sleeping, pack up. I take a ton of shizz to school.

7:05ish- Set up classroom for the bambino’s arrival

7:30- Prayer with staff, snack, and some iced coffee

7:45-8:00- Kidlets arrive, we sing and play

9:45- Snack time! Although I totally passed on today’s snack. Ew.

Umm, I honestly don’t know what they’re doing!

Play time is tiring stuff.

9:55- My kids dress like me on purpose.

10:18- Become completely obsessed

12:30- More work time

#RAD and I have horrible handwriting.

1:45- Make a huge mess

3:00- You go home now

4:00- Let’s hit the gym

5:00- Yes, more coffee. Time to make some juice.

6:00- Dinner time, finally I get to sit down! Chill time can officially begin.

9:30ish- Bed…I wish I looked like this when I go to sleep!