Wow. What a lovely network of friends I have. I don't even care that I've never met some of you--I love you just the same. The funny thing about my last post was how desperate I had become during the time I posted it. I'd say I was at my lowest point. Today, I'm still low, but not as low. Let me tell you how awesomely awesome my day went...
After a late night at the Muse / Strokes concert, I had to drag my pregnant butt out of bed to be at an All Teacher Conference this morning at 7am. I get there--barely able to function, with wet hair, a grumbling tummy, and burning eyes, just as the parent was calling the counseling office to CANCEL! I'm so glad that this parent cares enough about their child's educational well-being to call a meeting, but doesn't seem to care when she cancels seconds before the meeting is to take place. Apparently, in her mind, a teacher's time is totally flexible.
That was this morning.
That's about as bad as it got. The rest of my day went really well! And HALEY!!!! You'll never believe what I did today with my juniors! Without even reading my blog comments, I planned to play "To Tell the Truth!" Can you believe that? I even wrote "TTTT" on the agenda--just like Mr. Endres used to do! My kids LOVED it. It was a super way to end the week. We were laughing so hard. I think it will really be a great tool to help bring my class closer. Not that we need to be all that close. However, my juniors seem to be much more aware of the social hierarchy on campus and therefore, aren't as social as my sophomores! Anyway, Haley is totally psychic and knew exactly what I, and my class, needed! I about died this afternoon when I read my comments and saw the suggestion.
My juniors are cool. My sophomores...not so much. Still.
Things went better than last week, but yesterday was pretty much a disaster. I'm working on not talking over them--waiting for them to be quiet to speak. I'm also going to spend next week focusing on getting kids to stop calling out, but to raise their hands instead. I haven't been as consistent with them as I need to and it's biting me in the bum.
Ryan's in the kitchen with the missionaries right now. I'm on the couch, typing on my NEW MACBOOK!!!! Just when I had chalked this week up to complete devastation, my husband walks in the door and tells me to close my eyes. I do. When he tells me to open them, I do. I look up and staring at me from it's beautifully perfect white box, was a fancy new Apple computer. If there were an award for having the best surprises / giving the best gifts, Ryan would win it for sure. He's a very talented gift giver. I had no idea what to say or do when I saw it. I had given up my dream of owning a new laptop long ago. But, Ryan has seen how hard I'm struggling with my new life as a teacher. If I could, I be on a computer 20 out of the 24 hours in a day. I just would. The credential classes alone would warrant it. So lame. But not anymore. Now, I'm mobile and connected--at all times.
So, I have a lovely weekend full of grading to look forward to. Progress report grades are due on Monday.
On the pregnant front...My belly's growing. Slowly, but surely. I pretty much can't button any of my pants anymore. None of them. Today, I wore jeans that were unbuttoned and unzipped. I had on a long shirt thingy though so it worked. I think it's time to figure out my clothing game plan.
Oh. I forgot to mention Ryan's future travel plans. He's headed to Africa on November 8th. A.F.R.I.C.A. That's really far away. I'll be working, so I won't be able to go. Ryan, his brother, and his dad, are all going and they'll be trekking up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro. I'm not really into that. But, I'd love to see Africa. He'll be gone for 2 weeks. We've never not talked for that long. I'm not sure how it will go. I'll be lonely after a few days, I'm sure. He'll be fine.
More tomorrow. I'm mobile now, you know.
5 comments:
A few things.
1. I am so glad you had such a fab day. You deserve it.
2. I love Muse. Alan introduced me to them while we were dating. How was the concert?
3. So great you have a Macbook. I love macs, and it's definitely our next computer purchase. Way to go Ryan.
Dude..I want a Mac. I'm glad to hear you are doing a little bit better too. Africa??? WHAT? Climbing Mt. Kiliminjaro..a typcial Rauzon activity.
Ryan is so funny. He sent me an email the other day and at the end just threw it in that he, larry and juice were going to africa. That's a big deal.
Your computer sounds sweet.
Jen! Fun that you got a laptop. I second the fact that Ryan is a great gift giver. You both are...
I wish you could come down here and join me when the boys are in AFRICA because Joses is travelling a lot next month. I will be lonely too. I doubt Joses even knows the meaning of that word.
PUH-LEASE go find out the sex of your baby this week. Your doctor may tell you that you can't find out before 20 weeks, but it is medically proven that the genitals are formed by 14 weeks. Since you're about 15, please just have Holly take a quick scan. I can't stand the suspense anymore.
Meggan..word.
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