Friday, September 28, 2007

Just a typical day...

Friday is here and I would just like to say a big Hallelujah! We started our school day with prayer and the little boy blessed our food. (He forgot to bless it when it was actually time to pray for our food). The kids were a little hyper as we always have "Fun Friday" and you never know what's going to happen.
Our morning went very quickly and before we knew it, lunchtime arrived. That's when the fun really started happening. One family brought their mini bags of microwave popcorn. (All these neat little ideas for lunches usually end up being a pain for teachers). This did not pop very well and after I finally got it to work, Wes had to end up peeling the paper off of the popcorn it was so buttery. Sounds yummy, but...another brother didn't do so well. When he went to open up his bag we had an explosion of butter everywhere. The two boys beside him got soaked. The one boy always goes home as neat as he came and it got on his shirt, t-shirt, and pants. This of course threw him off for the day.
After lunch we had our music class. This consist of me plunkin' away on the piano and trying to teach the kids some new songs. We started practicing for a chapel special and everyone had their own special part. It came down to the last two boys singing their verse about playing a harp. Of course we do motions and so I showed them how to play one. They started singing and the one started laughing hysterically. I got to looking and his partner was playing his armpit as his "harp."
Made it back to our classroom and before we knew it, our afternoon break was upon us. I took the kids over to the playground with Mr. Grissom and ran inside the office to fix all the letters up for the weekend. One of my boys decided to take another boys finger and twist and pull on it. So a lecture on bullying began. He wasn't able to do "Fun Friday."
We got back to our classroom again and a girl's lunchbox had a yogurt that literally exploded all over inside. It stunk to high heaven!!! I took everything out and washed it off in the sink wanting to gag the whole time. Marvin came along and ended up hosing it out with his garden hose.
One thing about it...if you want a job where something different happens everyday, you need to be a K-1st teacher.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Debbie!
Luv-Wesley & Jenny :)
(Some of us will never grow up! :-D)

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Happy Birthday Handsome!


Hey Babe! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! I love you very much!!!! XOXOXOX (Those hugs and kisses are only for him! :-D)

Monday, September 24, 2007

1, 2, 3...Get off my Father's Apple Tree

I have seriously got to learn to run faster, so I won't be tagged. Thanks a lot Karen. I take back my offering of watching your kids anytime...Ha ha...Just kidding!!! :)

Ok...7 random things about this gal...
1. I would love to pursue photography and be professional someday.

2. I want to open a Scrapbook Store

3. Karen this is for you...I want twins! Can't help it...maybe you could beat some reality into me.

4. I take piano lessons hoping that some day, I'll actually be able to play hymns like normal pianists.

5. I was a big prankster in college! I love having fun!!

6. If I could change something about my appearance-besides the obvious one about losing weight-it would be my teeth.

7. My favorite store is Hobby Lobby. Go figure!


Hopefully the people I tag haven't been tagged yet. However, since I'm so slow at running I may not be able to catch up to them. Mom, Rachel, Jackie T., Regi, Jenn, Janella, & Katie

Saturday, September 22, 2007

My little kid


Wesley's birthday is next week, so his parents brought some of his cards to him this weekend. Once he saw what was in them, we obviously had to go spend it right away! He's been waiting to get this train set at Hobby Lobby for quite a few months now. So, we printed off one of their trusty little coupons and away we went. He is like a little boy...he got a big grin on his face and has been playing with his trains all weekend. I can't complain-they are much quieter than his motors!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Bragging Rights

Anyone know why I uploaded a picture and it turned out blank?...Or why when Karen went to comment the whole post disappeared? Strange...

Wesley and I just got back from our debut in evangelistic singing. Ha ha...just kidding. Actually our pastor asked us to sing at Shelbyville for the local IHC. That wasn't nerve-wracking or anything. Most everyone who knows me well, knows I DON'T LIKE TO BE UP FRONT. Well, we made it through with my knees knocking, my hands shaking, my heart pounding, my plunkerin' on the piano, Bro Sankey moving the microphone in front of me while I was singing, and not tripping down the steps. This, however, is definitely not what I'm bragging about. I'm very thankful the Lord helped.

I wasn't sure if I should post this or not because I don't want anyone to think I have a big head about myself, but I just thought it was really cool!! I sent in 2 of my cards to the Hobby Lobby Scrapbooking magazine and they printed them in the new issue. Mind you they are not works of art!!!!, but it was kinda neat seeing my name next to something I made in print. The magazines are sold in their stores for a whopping $1.99...that is how famous I am. Ha Ha :)

Monday, September 17, 2007

A new version of the Bible...

My class is learning Hebrews 12:1-2 for their Scripture memorization this month. While we were reciting it together this morning, I asked for a volunteer to quote it. One eager student shot up their hand and began...

I beseech ye therefore brethren, by the REMOVING of your mind...

Could this be the Biblical version of the now common phrase, "I'm losing my mind!?!?!?" :)