I'm not sure that I've mentioned this yet...I love my job!!!!

These last few weeks have been amazing. It's hard to believe that I only have three weeks until we are off track for FIVE weeks. Yes, I said FIVE weeks. What am I going to do for FIVE weeks? These next couple of weeks are going to fly by because I have a ton to do before the end of the trimester...report cards, reading tests, student-lead conferences, two district tests, etc. Along with all that I have to teach AND pack up my classroom. Even with all of that, this job still seems like a dream. Let me get this straight...I only work 185 days, I'm off for a month at the end of each trimester, I'm only contracted to work 7.25 hours per day, I don't pay for my benefits, AND I make more money than I've EVER made. Even on the bad days, I can't believe that I'm finally here.

I got a really nice note from my principal today thanking me for my hard work. It was a great way to start a Monday. I really like working for him and we get along really well. I can't believe how nice my first year has been so far. I have heard so many horror stories (see Christina) and I feel truly blessed to be where I am with the kiddos I have. I have even managed to get "Third-person boy" to stop that horrible habit. It took some work, but I think we licked it.

Enough of that...Paul Bunyan has his last driving test next Sunday morning and can't wait to take his driving test. How can he possibly be old enough to be driving? Where did all the time go?
This is a picture of Paul Bunyan and Heidi's kids at Avila Beach a couple of months ago. Mom and Dad have a timeshare up there and Mom took the kids for a "spoil your grandkids" weekend. They all had a great time and Mr. Bunyan was really good at keeping the kids busy. My mom is trying to spend as much time with him before he heads off to college. It sounds silly, but the time will be gone before we know what hit us. He went to homecoming this weekend. How many of you remember homecoming being a big deal? Now, it's $10, the kids wore jeans, and the dance was on the tennis courts. Whatever! I guess we actually won the game on Friday so, it can't all be bad.

The second picture is Heidi's youngest hamming it up. Just felt the need to post this 'cause I think she's cute! She looks so much like Heidi!

Off to grade writing assignments. I think I need some wine first! Just kidding...or am I?