Things I Learned in First Grade

Well, its Tuesday again, which means I should blog....I promise one of these days you'll get more than Tuesday 10 posts around here.....

Today's 10 is brought to you by my time spent in a first grade classroom this month:

1. "Alien's rock". Didn't you know?
2. Be careful. If you fall down on the playground or in P.E. and you get a teeny tiny little scratch on your knee, it might just cause you to limp for the rest of the day.
3. Be sure to finish your morning work and math worksheet, so you can spend your snack time discussing the important things in life, like who's seen what movie and why it scared you when you were a little kid (like 5 years old) but now that you are older you think its "so funny."
4. If you are wearing a watch or a bracelet or a necklace, you have got yourself a built in plaything, guaranteed to keep you occupied (and off task) for the rest of the day.
5. "Raise your hand if ______" is a really fun game that you must play at least three times a day.
6. You might want to wear a helmet, knee pads, goggles and other such gear, as injuries occur all day long. You just never know what might jump out at you and cause you to run to the teacher for some attention.
7. Please be sure to ask everyone if they "notice anything different about you" so that you can point out your new haircut, shoes, watch, sticker, etc. as much as possible.
8. Math songs and looking for ladybugs are fun.
9. While walking in line, be sure to stop and dilly dally as much as possible, this means you get to run to keep up.
10. Be sure to ask "if you can use markers" any chance you get, you just never know when the teacher might say yes.

Happy Tuesday.

Is It Tuesday Already?

I can't believe it's already April 6th. Spring is just flying by. April is a really busy month for me too, so I'm guessing it will be May before I even realize it. I was going to do today's 10 as 10 things I'm coveting, but I'm too tired to go upload all those photos and links, so instead you get 10 things from today.

1. I've spent the last two mornings in a first grade classroom observing. It's pretty entertaining to be surrounded by first graders all morning. First grade is fun, but pretty tiring...although it could be the getting up at 6:30 that has me tired.

2. What I do matters. A boy that I used to work with (for 5 or 6 years) is in second grade at the school where I'm doing my practicum. Before yesterday I hadn't seen him in almost three years. I almost cried when he hugged me and talked about the "pizza song" yesterday. Today he spent a good portion of his recess time hugging me and climbing in my lap. So sweet. Love it.

3. I am patiently waiting for test scores to see if I get credit by exam for one course. I was told it was being graded today or tomorrow. I felt good about the test, but you never know how essays will be graded.

4. Got these beauties in the mail today, thanks to my super fabulous mother in law:


Perfect for photos here in a couple of weeks. Aren't they adorable?

5. Finished a page for my challenge for the Spring Fling crop at Scrap for a Cure this weekend. We will be having plenty of games and challenges April 9th to 11th if you want to come play with us.

6. Speaking of SFAC, the April kits go live on Friday as well. I got the mini kit this month. Its the perfect project kit. Here's a little sneaky of what I've made with it:


7. In the mood to shop. Too bad my wallet doesn't share the same mood. I do have a few gift cards I've been hoarding. Maybe now's the time to use them. Too bad I don't have one to this site. There's some cute, anthro looking, but affordable things I'd love to buy.

8. I may have decided what to spend my PB gift cards on while surfing tonight. I've been hoarding PB cards for several years, hoping to use them towards buying this or this. Sadly, my money has other priorities. I've decided I should probably just use the darn cards for something less expensive. This might be a winner:


It would be perfect in my craft room. Although I do really love this coffee table too, but its a bit more than what I have in gift cards.

9. I have a new favorite snack, dark chocolate covered almonds. They're delicious. I'm thinking I shouldn't buy anymore. It's too dangerous.

10. It's 8pm and I'm ready to go to bed. This getting up and spending 3 hours in a classroom, coming home to do some homework and than going to work is a little tiring. Its only going to get worse this month I'm afraid. I'm so looking forward to OR escapades soon.

Happy Tuesday!

Words to Love

Sunday Happenings

Today I:

• slept in, well if you count 8:30 sleeping in
• made whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with apples and maple syrup for breakfast
  
• did about 8 loads of laundry
• cleaned the bathroom
• mopped the floors
• vacuumed
• worked on a layout, but didn't finish it
• studied for an exam (in between bouts of cleaning)I'm taking later this week. I am hoping to test out of a class. Wish me luck.
• transferred music files from old ipod to computer to new ipod (hand me down i pod touch from Shawn). Such a tedious project. I spent way too much time on this today.
• coveted rainboots at target.com. I want them for pictures at the tulips in April. Not sure if I should spend the money though.
• made spinach and black bean enchiladas for dinner. Yum!

Tonight I will:

• continue to study
• roll more yarn balls
• put clean sheets on the bed
• mindlessly surf the web while watching tv
• create my to do list for the week

The washer is beeping...time for one final load of laundry...

Happy Sunday!

Thursday Thankfuls

Today I am thankful for:

• getting lots of school work done yesterday. Not too thankful for the stomach bug that kept me home, but I managed to make good use of the extra down time.
• a non yucky tummy. yesterday was not fun.
  
• a late start today, allowing me to get a few more things done.
• teaching myself how to crochet...ok so I can only chain right now, but I'll teach my self single crochet soon. Granny squares and flowers here I come!
• a good start to spring (minus the sickies)
• photo collages. I'm hosting this week's Monday challenge at Scrap for a Cure. The challenge is to use a photo collage on your page. Here's mine:

Happy Thursday!

It's Tuesday Again

Today's Tuesday 10 comes from my tumblr account, eye candy.

1. I need an instax camera (and a 7 Gypsies photo carousel thingy ) so I can make one of these cute things like Elizabeth Kartchner.


2. I've been thinking I need a spring wreath. How lovely is this flower wonder from The Girls Paperie.


3. Or this butterfly lovely (who's source I can't find)


4. Not usually a fan of white walls, but lately I've been thinking a white room with tons of color accents would be so fun. This mantle from Freckled Nest is perfect.


5. Been looking at a lot of quilt stuff lately. Not sure if I'm crazy enough to attempt one (I need another hobby and project like a hole in the head). This one from here is adorable.


6. I think I need to paint a wall this color. Love the dark wall, pops of white and light wood mix too. Image from The Beautiful Soup.


7. This beautiful box from oh, hello friend. So wishing I'd made it to her swap before it filled up.


8. Alice goodies from laboomeria.


9. This most fabulous corner belonging to my new friend Debee (whom I finally met last weekend). I need this chair.


10. This cute craft room from here


Happy Tuesday!

Video Love

Zooey Deschanel is too adorable. Love this video.