- learning more about my new group as they each shared their "Me Bag"
- a break in the rain! sunshine peeking through the clouds, making way for outdoor recess
- spotting blue skies as I left school
- a husband who loves to cook! his agreeing to make dinner so that I could take a walk, grade papers, talk with a friend, and ... relax
- putting my feet up
- more of my favorite show
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
- simple and straightforward 2nd grade prayers
- basement still dry despite another day of rain
- visiting a small friend, him taking my hand
- "bucket-filler" certificates
- a peaceful, longer-than-it-should-have-been lunch
- successful math centers, lots of correct answers!
- getting work done at school (even if it means staying late) so that I can enjoy down time at home
- inspirational stories that melt my heart
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
- waking up from a good night's sleep, anxious nerves surpassed by confidence and excitement (grateful for two years of experience, and a relaxing weekend before go time!)
- diving back into the swing of things, smooth transition
- 19 new smiling faces
- "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud, ending our first day with all students "in the bucket"
- indoor recess coverage
- checking in on a select few rookies, happy to hear positive reports
- 7-8 year old giggles during story time
- "2nd grade is the best grade!" - student comments after just one day, I hope I can keep them coming!
- home cooked meal with family, complete with a glass of wine to celebrate a successful first day
- my husband getting out of class early, sharing with one another about our new beginnings
Monday, September 5, 2011
- catching up, clean house before life gets busy again!
- a wedding favor, happy to use my creativity to make their big day memorable
- a cool drizzle while running home
- new artwork on the walls
- gaining confidence in the kitchen - was a regular Betty Crocker today!
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| recipe #1: create your own pasta salad |
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| recipe #2: mom's banana bread |
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| my new dinner recipe of the week: rotini w/ cranberries, arugula, & almonds |
Sunday, September 4, 2011
- back in church after missing several weeks, seeing new and familiar faces
- breaking of bread, remembering His sacrifice
- gathering with families from church for a meal and lots of laughter
- a silly machine
- caramel and chocolate syrup drizzle on a freshly baked cake
- coming up with motions for a fun song that I plan to teach my class (and maybe my whole school?!), practicing for an audience of one
- setting a cut-off time, spending quality time with my husband before the day is done
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
- a mentor I can call with any little question
- back-to-school shopping with mom
- 40% off sales
- discovering a new store, falling in love with everything inside
- spotting "serve yourself" TCBY at the same time, treating ourselves to an afternoon snack
- a birthday celebration for my not-so-little brother
- far too big a candle on his piece of cake
- the words & laughs that come out when playing catch-phrase
- a disc in the mailbox
- introducing my husband to my new favorite show
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
- egg & cheese on a bagel
- a long walk in the sunshine with one of my best
- diving in for a dip to cool down
- coming home to a rearrangement of furniture, making room for an upcoming purchase
- dreaming of new ways to decorate
- pizza & conversation with the in-laws
- a movie with good perspective
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