I Survived

I made it. I survived my first full week of Kindergarten. Caught a NASTY cold in the process, but I survived! Not to mention.....I LOVE IT!




Emma made it too. I missed her SO much, but I know that she is in good hands. On my first day of school, we came home and painted with watercolors for the first time. She loved it! I think we may have a little Picasso on our hands!

Job= Found

Sorry for the lack of blogging, but as of 5:00 yesterday...I AM A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER!! I was called in for an interview yesterday. The interview was at 4:00. I was hired 15 minutes after my interview and started work today. It's been a whirlwind of a day. Open House is tomorrow and my classroom is still a wreck, but I am so thankful to FINALLY have a job! Thank you God for many answered prayers.

Will try to keep up with Teacher Week. (but I might post it over the weekend!)

Meet the Teacher

I am participating in Open House at Babbling Abby this week. Today is meet the teacher night. (The picture was taken at my school baby shower. I was 8 months pregnant.) Here are ten things you should know about me....the teacher.

1. I have taught for five years. A hodge podge of grades...student teaching in third, two years in fifth, two years in second, and one year in preschool. My favorite has been second. I love the age of the kids and how they are still excited about learning, but they are a little more independent.


2. I came from a family of educators. My grandfather was an elementary school principal, my mother and six of my aunts and uncles are teachers. (or were teachers before retirement)


3. My mom tried to talk me out of teaching. She said "It's hard." (and it is!), "It's not much pay." (no argument here), but" It will be the most rewarding experience of your life." (SO TRUE!)


4. I have an insane love for all things paper. I love notepads, paperclips, freshly sharpened pencils, "good" writing pens, and of course Sharpies!


5. I am currently working on my Masters of Education while job seaching for my next awesome teaching experience. I think I would eventually like to get my Doctorate and teach at the college level. (but that depends on finances)


6. There is no better feeling that watching children learn. I love the looks on their faces when they "get it" for the first time. Priceless.


7. I didn't get into this profession for the money, but it would be great if they would recognize that without teachers we wouldn't have any lawyers, doctors, IT specialist, etc. AND...don't even try to say "But you don't have to work over the summer." Come and spend a week with me. You will see how many hours I put into my job every week.


8. I really miss getting my classroom ready. It was one of my favorite times of the year. All the anticipation...wondering what the next year would bring.


9. My favorite subject to teach is reading. I love books and my classroom is full of them. My favorite children's book is "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein.


10. One of my favorite quotes " A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Adams

We've been busy...VERY busy!

Fried Graham Cracker

While I was cooking dinner tonight, Emma decided to whip up her specialty dish....

FRIED GRAHAM CRACKERS. Yummy!

Our Silly Monkey

The Double Nose Pick (gross!)

Just doing a little shopping!

She may be silly, but she sure is sweet!

Four Fantastic Years

What a wonderful four years it has been...

We built and purchased a house and moved away from family.

We sold a house and moved back home.

We struggled to get pregnant and then felt the joy when we saw our daughter for the first time.

We've gotten job offers, been un-employed, and struggled with money.

Through it all, there is no one else I would rather do it with.

Happy Anniversary Babe!