Even Though i Have Nothing to Say

i am indulging myself. Face it, people like to hear themselves talk. We/i like the sounds of our own voices. i read a facebook comment/link by a friend of mine talking about how people are learning to live with less. I am going backwards economically. i went back to daycare, i miss my 25 hours a week at the library. i love talking to the patrons, helping them find books and there's a great bunch of folks working there. But both jobs are much more laid back than First grade teaching. When all is said and done First Grade is too inside the box for me. i like being able to laugh and joke and talk with people who don't themselves seriously. Life is too short to take it so seriously. So here i am flopping around putting random thoughts down. i need a hobby or some new diversions. i guess i should get down to the business of lesson plans for the week.

I Love My Dogs

WHAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM DOGS:
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be loyal.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
• ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
You know how I sign all of my posts on this blog? – Dogs take it to heart. It’s time we started letting ourselves go to the dogs!
Make each moment count double,
BossyBear

God is Good

This was a very stressful terrible week. I went to sleep totally exhausted dreading what I was infor on Friday. Six am Friday morning the alarm goes off. I dread getting out of bed. Then I get the no school call. I take the message, shut the phone off, hop out of bed and look out the window. Everything is blanketed under a thick cover of snow. The rusty chain linked fence across the street looks like lace. Felix's beat up old car looks like a perfect igloo. Everything looks clean and new. As I sit and savor a second cup of coffee I think, God kknows what I need especially when I don't. I usually hate snow but today it was a welcomed relief.

It's Been a Long Day

It's 10:30 pm and this is the first chance I've had to sit and have one minute to myself. I got out of bed at 6:00 am and as soon as my feet hit the floor I was off and running. On the car by 7:15 drop Gianna off at school, then off to work. The kids seemed glad to be back at school. My project for the 100th day of school went well with the five year olds. Then I had to help out in Preschool, those kids were wild. Back to my class for lunch and then off to the first grade. They weren't as excited about 100th day of anything. It's sad to realize that one of the people who started out with me will be leaving. Then off to the library for 5 more hours of work. The people there are fun to work with and I have so much more in common with them BUT IT'S BEEN ALONG DAY. I feel sad and tired. Things did not turn out the way I expected back in September. By giving up my twenty five hours at the library and leaving the nursery school I hurt alot of people. Peggy and Gail at the school. They really felt "left" behind. Then there were alot of kids who thought I would be their teacher, all the kids who came to Pajama Storytime. And myself. I wish I had stayed at the library. I love seeing the new books and helping people find books they need. It's a little thing but it was so satisfying. I constantly watched myself improve and learn new things at the library. But tonight my heart is heavy and I want to just close my eyes, forget everything and go to sleep, it's been a long day.

THE TV'S FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All week I pined for the TV. This morning I went to the Teacher's store and Stop and Shop. When I returned with several heavy bags, Felix was in in deep conversation with a strange man in my living room. Not only did repair man fix the TV, he also reconnected the surround sound. Now, I'm sitting here while my family watches the Olympics in surround sound. Not only am I not a fan of the Olympics but it sounds as though they're in my living room!

Life Without TV

Our very expensive, relativly new TV broke the other night. We has to order a part. It'll be fixed by next Saturday (We hope). It's been interesting around here. For one thing the house looks nicer-there's not alot of junk tossed around the living room. We seem to be talking, writing and reading more. This could be a good thing. We're not plugged into alot of the Negative daily news or hysterical weather reports about snow (imagine that) during the month of February. It is actually peaceful and quiet around here, the calm before the storm?!

This Could Become a Habit

OK There's tons of things I need to dob but I'm back here. Felix and Gianna came home with news, they "found" a car for Gianna. I know I am not ready for this. I have a billion concerns. I'm too tired to write them down. So why am I posting this for every one to see? This could beecome another addiction like Facebook. I really need to correct homework packets and write objectives/assessments for the k/1 class. I need to log off and get started, but by the end of the day it's nice to be in my cozy bed with my laptop just typing away. Back to real work