January is gone

That was pretty darn fast! Just two very random pictures today. Cadi's amaryllis is in full bloom and cheering up the house even though it's dreary and windy outside. The other one is Josi's doing. She has her pandas back out again. Haven't seen them for a very long time, but they came to breakfast. Actually she said they were playing poker. Panda's playing poker with rice crispies...never quite sure where she come up with this stuff!

 

 

Better check in today

Last week was a pretty busy week. End of the quarter, report cards, two inservice days Friday and Saturday to sit in class. Basketball tournament and visiting relatives. Last night we were able to keep one of the younger cousins while her parents went to watch the ball game. Forgot how busy 2 year olds are, but she was super! Today, it was another nice day an I sent the kids out to blow bubbles. When it's freezing out and there's no wind, bubbles last a long time!

 

 

 

Grand opening

Last night we had the grand opening for our newly renovated school. Probably the crowning jewels are the new gym and the library. We didn't have either of those before so it was pretty exciting to sit in the gym with about 400 people and finally get to use the new space. The evening was filled with speeches, kids singing, flags, and cheerleaders, but the mose excitement was probably when the mural was revealed. Must have been a moment of deep satisfaction for the artists. It shows kids enjoying our surrounding area. I still need to just take some pictures of the different areas around the school, but it seems like I'm always teaching...

 

 

 

 

Quote of the day...

At least she said it with a smile on her face!

 

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Homework day

Cadi has spent the last 5 hours working on a podcast for her social studies project. Her little sister help her out by doing the voice work. I think The should work together in broadcasting. It turned out really well. If I can figure out how to get it on the blog I'll do it. Don't hold your breath though...
I've been putzing around the house and managed to get a few of those projects I kept putting off done. The PFD applications are submitted and the fish are no longer swimming in a toxic sespool! Still trying to give my leg a bit of a rest when I can.

 

So if it ain't broke...

don't fix it. But if it is broken, you should probably go back to the doctor a little sooner than I did, and get an x-ray. A week after I tumbled down the stairs, I went to the doctor. He said I had a sprained ankle on my right side and a bone contusion on my left and that it should be better in 4 days. Well 4 weeks later, the left side is still killing me so I decided that I should go back and see what's going on. Different doctor said to xray and sure enough the fibula is broken, but is healing. Add one air splint and a few more weeks and I'm supposed to be healed up and all clear for Disneyland in March. I quess I am one tough old broad considering I've moved my classroom. helped organize other spaces in the school, done Christmas, and taught through the last 4 weeks. Don't supposed I can get any retroactive sick leave...

 

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