Day 277: Room B225

I'm tired. Really tired. But today, I'm thankful for a few moments where I was able to laugh while I was teaching. The laugh was mostly out of disbelief of what had just been said, but none the less, I cracked up. And so did my students.

We have a good time in Room B225. And for this, I am thankful.

Day 276: Multiplicity

Today I am thankful for a number of things. Shall I begin?

1. After a long night and lots of tests, my dad has been declared OK and has been released from the hospital. This is a huge relief and an answer to many prayers!
2. Sofia has been sick for a few days. When she woke up this morning with a fever for the second day in a row, I panicked a little -- I could not afford to take the day off and Chris had already stayed home with her on Monday. I decided to pack up her backpack with her sleeping bag, a few books, her erasable writing tablet and my laptop for some Netflix streaming and we high tailed it to my classroom for the day. Sofia was SUCH a trooper and made herself a little comfy corner behind my desk where she enjoyed her special day as both a sickie and my helper. My students were outstanding with her and she returned their enthusiasm in kind. 
3. I discovered today that my daughter has quite the quick wit. While sitting at my desk coloring while I taught, she stated very matter-of-factly (and loud enough for my entire class of 31 to hear): Excuse me Mommy...but students should not be talking when you are talking and they can only answer a question when you call on their hands that are in the air. Stinker. 
4. This week, we actually planned out our meals before going grocery shopping. It has made the start to our week so simple and we've both been able to pitch in during the dinner-making process. Chris made the best burgers and sausages tonight. Accompanied with a side-salad and some hilarious dinner conversation, it was a fantastic dinner.

Today was better than yesterday on many levels. And for this, I am thankful.

275: Stupid, Dirty Jokes Are Always Better on Facetime

I really don't like this phase of life we are entering; the phase where our parents are aging and getting sick in ways that a cup of soup or a heating pad can't help any more. Even worse is not being able to be at their side when emergencies arise. So, tonight, I am thankful for resourceful doctors, Facetime, and the stupid, dirty jokes that my dad tells to make any situation light.

Love ya, Dad.

Day 274: Trading Spaces

We live in a tiny house. As our family has continued to grow over the last few years, that has posed an interesting challenge for us. And we have taken that challenge by the horns!

We realized pretty quickly that utilizing the vertical space our home has to offer was the way to make our tight quarters work for us. So today, we made that happen! We took on the kids' room to make it a space for sleeping, playing and reading.

The crib is on wheels and slides in and out from under the loft!

 Chris made a ladder from scratch that not only made easier for Sofia to get up into the loft, but it made the bed sturdier to boot!

Lots of room to play and have fun now!

 
We feel really good about the changes we made to the room today. The kids have their own space and so do we now!

And for this, we are thankful. :)

Day 273: Movie Night

Chris and I watched Bad Teacher tonight. While it certainly exemplified some stereotypes of teachers, it was worth the series of laughs it offered up.

It was nice to have some adult time and laugh the night away. And for this, I am thankful.

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Day 272: Magic Music

I love that our kids are already falling in love with music. Both of them have incredible rhythm and great ears. But my favorite thing is that they actually have decent taste in music too.

They have a little bedtime mix that they listen to each night as they go to sleep made up of Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews Band, and Harry Connick Jr., to name a few. Sofia was instrumental in picking the songs, of course! As I pass by their door periodically in the evenings, it always makes me smile to hear such great songs soothing them to sleep.

But there is one magic song; a song that propels sleepiness to overcome their little bodies and calm down for slumber. This song can be played at ANY point during the day or night and Nico will instantly settle and smile. It's quite unbelievable, actually. The song is called Fireflies by Owl City. It's simple, sweet and the perfect tune to end the day.

I love that we have a magic song. And for this, I am thankful.

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Day 271: First Finish

Tonight at CrossFit, I completed my entire workout for the first time. Because workouts are set to a timer, the intensity and pressure is high to get all reps and rotations done within the time limit. It felt awesome to finally finish before the buzzer.

I'm feeling stronger and healthier by the day. And for this, I am thankful.


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Day 270: Yay for Snow Days!

I'm not sure who gets more excited about snow days: students or teachers. Today, I might go with teachers...especially with it being our first week back after break. It's always a long haul getting back into routine and that first week can seem to drag endlessly. A Wednesday snow day was just what we all needed, in my opinion. :)

I took the opportunity to take the kids outside once the blizzard (and I do mean BLIZZARD) passed. Sofia couldn't get enough of the the snow; immediately tossing herself into the 8 inches that were already on the ground. Nico, wasn't as much of a fan and cried most of the time. Ah well, it will get better.















I am thankful that it snowed, thankful that I got some extra time with the kids despite going batty by the end of the day and thankful that my long, 5-day week was unexpectedly shortened! Thank you, Wednesday. You didn't disappoint!

Day 269: Hey There, Wednesday

...I'm really glad you will be here in a few hours. It's been quite a day and I'm very much looking forward to a fresh start for kids and hubby tomorrow. I'm also looking forward to a possible late start or snow day tomorrow.

Fresh starts are good and a good night's sleep definitely helps! And for this, I am thankful!

Off I go to snuggle up and listen to thunder snow.


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Day 268: I May Be Biased

...but, I think we made pretty cute kids. :) 

It was a great night. And for this, I am thankful.

Happy Halloween!

Love, 

The Bumble Bee Princess and The Little Ninja