Day 308: One Fun Night

We had a great time at the MYC Holiday Party. And for this, I am thankful.



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Day 307: Oh, Christmas Tree!

I'm sitting here, staring at our glowing Christmas tree. It really is beautiful...one of the best we've ever had. I like it especially because it is a White Pine and it reminds me of my front yard when I was a kid growing up on Monroe Road in Michigan. We had five of them in our yard. It's weird the things that stick in your mind. Looking at this tree brings back lots of great childhood memories and a fondness of the holidays that is certainly worth being thankful for.

Day 306: A Little Landslide

Tonight, our school held a talent show to raise money for new computers in our building. It was a huge success! There was standing room only and the kids did a fantastic job. To encourage attendance, the show was also opened up to staff members to perform. After all, what student doesn't want to see their teacher make a fool of themselves in front a large, live audience?

So of course I performed! :) My friend, Beth, and I sang "Landslide" while our friends, Bill and Tim played guitar. We worked really hard and enjoyed every second we had on stage. And for this, I am thankful.

And for your viewing pleasure...the beginning of our piece. ***Note: Beware. This is what happens when teachers walk onto a stage in front of their students.*** :)

Day 305: Hammer Time!

I find that as a teacher, one of the most annoying things about my job getting assignments turned in without a name on them. I mean, come on, take credit for the work you did people! So, as I went through the stack of no names on my most recent assignment trying to match up familiar handwriting, I came across what would be one of the best laughs I've had in a while.

TL2Q

This was all that was written in the upper left corner of the assignment. Huh? TL2Q? What the heck is that? I approached the student who I had guessed the paper belonged to. He immediately recognized it and, realizing that his returned paper meant he wouldn't have a missing score in the grade book, he very excitedly (and apologetically) accepted the sheet from me. 

"TL2Q? What's that mean?" I asked.

"Oh yeah, that" he smiled. "'Too legit to quit.' It's kind of my signature; my thing." 

I had to turn around right then and there to avoid cracking up in his face. All I could see in my mind was MC Hammer and his giant pants dancing across a stage calling, "Hammer Time!" 

Flashbacks and a great chuckle in the middle of the day...for this, I am thankful.

Day 304: Just In Time

I kind of had one of those days. And "those" kinds of days don't get better with crying toddlers who won't go to sleep. With Chris working late, I was seriously on the verge of tears after 30 straight minutes of whining, crying, bedtime-defying Nico.

But then the bedroom door opened.

I hadn't heard Chris come in but it didn't matter. He got home just in time. He swooped in and worked with Nico until he fell asleep so I could take a break.

I know that Chris had a long, hard day as well so I more than appreciated his help when I needed it. It's good to have a partner who knows my breaking points. And for this, I am thankful.

Day 303: Three Suns and Changing Winds

Chris and Sofia decided to play a little game during this holiday season that would be just between the two of them and could last until Christmas. It's essentially a convoluted form of hide and seek....but with two nutcracker ornaments. Each night, one hides the two ornaments around the house and the other has to locate them the next day.

Tonight, while Sofia was on her quest, we laughed so hard! She is such a little stinker in ability to weasel out the hidden treasure locations from Chris. At the same time, she's super smart! Chris's hint to her was you will find the nutcracker near the three suns and the changing winds. 

Seriously? Even I was confused. But, Sofia was not! She looked right up toward our light fixture (with 3 lights on it!) and found the ornament hanging from the center! She has yet to find the other ornament sitting on top of the ceiling fan in the living room, but she'll get there.

I love that Chris and Sofia are playing this little game. It's fun to watch them interact and it's awesome to see her little brain try to problem solve Chris's wild riddles. It's going to be a fun three weeks! And for this, I am thankful.

Day 302: Sofia's Santa Wish List

Today, Sofia asked if we could write out her Christmas wish list for Santa. So, after we finished decorating the tree, we sat down to talk about what she might like to ask Santa for. Here is what followed...

My favorite was the toy she asked for. It's quite possibly the most random and hilarious thing I've ever heard. She is SO our child! And for this, I am thankful. :)

Day 301: Team Gingerbread

I have loved my 7-2 teammates this year. We all have so much in common and it goes far beyond the walls of our classroom. Tonight, we all got together to have dinner with our families and make gingerbread houses. It was beyond fun! I am truly thankful to have such wonderful people in my daily life. :)




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Day 300: Done

This week is done.

It was a hard week no matter what angle it was looked at and frankly, that sucked. But now, I'm moving on and that's important. Tonight, I found the place where I can just throw my hands up and let go of it all.

And for this, I am thankful.
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Day 299: Cozy Car

It snowed last night. A lot. But this morning my car was not under a pile of snow. Instead, it was tucked neatly away in the garage; the garage my husband spent the weekend organizing so I could park there. I so appreciated not having to scrape and warm up the car with two little kids in tow on a day that began with temperatures in the teens.

A cozy car and quick get away...for this, I am thankful.