Busy Busy Bees

Sorry I haven't been posting. I've been really busy with a gagillion trainings, and I still haven't gotten into my classroom. Cross your fingers for this week because I start school on Monday. I'm actually pretty much terrified since my room hasn't been cleaned out, more or less set up, and I have no idea who my children are or what any of my school's policies or procedures are. I guess it's just one of those things that you have to jump in head first.

Since there really isn't anything I can do after 5pm until I get into my classroom, I've been watching Lost nonstop on the internet. It's gotten so bad we moved the computer into the bedroom so I can watch it back there and never have to move. I've obviously watched way too much, because last night I woke up yelling that Mr. Eko was in our room. If you know of any sleep studies, please give me their number. If I wake David up one more time I think he's going to sleep on the couch permanently.

In other news HOT! Yesterday was a record breaking 105 in B.R. and the heat index was expected to be 110 today. Of course, my dad and Ashur came to town and we decided to take him to the zoo, where the electricity was out, and it was broiling. The water fountains didn't even work. Despite it all, I had a really great time. We played Wii and ate cookies and went to the dog park and etc. They are on their way to Allybama to go look at the Battleship.

David is currently trying to convince me to go on a walk, but it's still 92 outside and the sun is down.

Also this weekend I painted a bookshelf, David reupholstered a bench and the sunflowers bloomed. Here are some pictures to brighten your day. The picture of that room full of stuff, that should be in my classroom by next week :).

I had a great time at home.  It was really good to see my family.  As soon as I got back though it was non stop training time. I've had reading training and DIBELS training every day this week.  Next week is Special Education training and New teacher training.  The next week is Special Ed training and other random trainings and then school starts.  P.S.  all of this training and I still don't know what I'm doing.  Teaching is a lot more involved than I remember.  David's been working non-stop as well (and watching lost when he's not) so we've both just kind of been coming home and immediately going to sleep.  I wish I had more interesting news to report.  Please enjoy the adorable photos.

4th of July weekend

We had a ton of fun last weekend in Rock Town.  I got to meet Brooks and Jessica's baby, Luke and Kat and Karl's baby, Nate.  We went to David's fam for the 4th.  I also bought a dress for the Spann wedding and had an overall fabulous time.  On the way home though, we got a ticket for speeding.  I guess it's kind of a miracle we haven't gotten one yet, and I know my new red car didn't help matters.  Stupid, little Mississippi speed traps.

As soon as we got home, I was like, where's my economic stimulus check, and looked it up online.  Turns out, even though I made 6,000 dollars, because 4000 was my AmeriCorps award (which they took taxes out of) I don't get the freakin' check.  Lying government you know whats.  

David got a new job this week sanding counter tops.  He likes it, and now he has to get up early too.

Tomorrow night is the closing ceremony for the TeachBR Summer Institute.  I am giving a speech to represent everything that we learned this summer.  Wish me luck.  I'm leavin' on a jet plane for Siloam Springs on Friday.  I'm sure I'll have oodles of adorable little kid pictures to post when I get home.  

Arts and Crafts

My House is quickly becoming an arts and crafts H E double hockey sticks.  I have been making stuff for my classroom  non stop.  Here are some of my favorites.  I have a dog theme, if you didn't guess.  I've bought 2 Clifford posters, but here's the handmade stuff.  I am particuarly proud of my literacy center rotation chart.  The kids will be in four groups, Scotties, Bulldogs, Dalmatians and Bassets.  I am admittedly a total dork.  Here are pictures of my new car   which   I        LOOOOOVE!  I know I should be a little nostalgic about the Sunfire, but I'm not.  This car rocks.  I think David and I are headed to Little Rock this weekend to break it in.  It was a spur of the moment decision.  

A NEEEEEEEEEW CAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!

That's right, bye bye Pontiac Sunfire.  I hope you and I never cross paths again.  Right now you are sitting at the Honda dealership while I get to borrow a Honda Civic until my fuel efficient, cherry red, brand spankin' new Honda Fit Sport arrives on Monday.  You steered me wrong too many times Sunfire.  The paneling kept falling in my lap when I drove.  I had to stuff tissues in the walls so you wouldn't rattle on the way to Little Rock.  You're check engine light NEVER goes off and lately, you haven't even been able to keep your engine running, and I frantically have to try and revive you on the way to work. I'm sorry it has to be this way, but we've been together for 7  years and I think it's time we moved on.  

We had an absolute blast in Little Rock!  As soon as I get my camera back from my parents I'll post pictures. It was so great to see everyone; way worth the trip. On another note, this is my new FAVORITE website.  It's the Garfield comics minus Garfield. They are 100 times funnier without Garfield.  I kinda hate Garfield.  Seeing John in single, depressing, obviously insane day to day interaction cannot be beat. Here is a taste:

Happy birthday to everyone!

I am officially a K-2 special education teacher at Scotlandville Elementary. I am a bee. I am trying to cram 4 years of education training into one summer, so bear with the scarce bloggeture. I want to go to bed right now, and yes, it is only 9:25. On Monday, I went to bed at 8:30pm.

David's birthday is tomorrow! Happy birthday, Hubby. Also a big happy birthday to my Daddy on the 17th. I love you dad!

We are coming home this weekend! I can't wait to see everyone. I miss you tons and need some friend time. We should arrive late Friday and we have to leave Sunday, but it's worth it.

Congratulations to Jessica, Brooks and and baby Brooks on your new baby boy! I can't wait to meet Luke.

Can I go back to bed?

Okay, I'm sorry. It's been a busy busy week. At the job fair on Thursday I had 5 interviews and basically got offered (or did get offered) 3 jobs. One of the jobs I got offered, I have decided to take. I emailed the principal this weekend to let her know, but haven't heard back yet. It is a lower elementary (1st and 2nd grade) self-contained room. I spent all weekend working on lesson plans, cleaning and sleeping. David and I watched the Strangers on Saturday night. I have NEVER screamed so much during a movie before. Most terrifying movie ever....hands down. Despite being so scared, we actually had a lot of fun. People in the audience kept shouting things like "You gonna die" or "Put shoes on!". Other than that, not much to report. David is busy slaving away making crates to hold art for dolla' bills, and playing super mario galaxy for no dolla' bills. I lost NO weight this week despite trying very hard and being good (except for one day, our friend grilled out ribs, okay). I swear I ate a salad every day last week.

The dog park opened today....WOOT

The Raising Canes dog park opened this weekend. We had a blast with the Kabillion dogs that showed up. Raising Cane's is a resturant that only serves French fries and chicken fingers. It is also incredibly addictive. Since David and I seem to have a ticket to get on the fat train we had to avoid the free chicken strips and lemonade. We got these gift bags and they had what appeared to be a cookie. It has chocolate on it, so I figured it was a people cookie. Upon taking a bite out of one, I discovered that it was a dog biscuit, but it tasted like a cookie, just a really hard cookie. That's right, I took a bite out of a dog biscuit. I've really got to get my sweet tooth under control.

My first week of school

Okay....I'm aloud to breath now. My first week of summer school was pretty hectic. I might as well be back in school, and I should come to terms with the fact that I will probably be in school forever. My schedule so far starts with summer school at 7:30, teacher training from 2:30 until 4:30 and then usually studying, doing homework, making lesson plans, and reading teacher stuff until about 11. I came home yesterday afternoon and slept for 2 hours. I like it; it's just a lot of stuff crammed into 5 weeks. I also need to begin counting my weight watcher points again.....boo. Teachers tend to have free donuts and cookies everywhere, which I totally succumb to.