Brrrrrrrr but good

The icy jump is complete. Going in is NOT bad, it is the coming out part. When I caught my breath, one little swear word did come out-whoops. I only have one picture-pre-jump-hubby got confused with the camera. The oldest was trying to video tape and he missed me! Oh well, tons of school people got pics so will post those next week. I am going to go get in the bath now-the lake stink is still sticking to me:)

week long polar plunge forecast

The Polar Plunge is less then 24 hours away and the weather this week has not been encouraging. The Saturday forecast started out good early this week, high of 46. By Wednesday we were under a winter warning, today and tonight we have had snow, snow, snow and a high in the teens. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 30's so that is looking a little better...I think I was under the grand illusion that winter would be over by Feb. 28 and we may have one of those freaky February days when it is 60 or so. Not so lucky... It is okay, I did my research, there are groups of people in Finland who participate in "winter swimming", supposed to be GOOD for you-almost theraputic actually (I am sure when I am done I will look just like the lovely ladies in the Pic-avid winter swimmers they are). I am just keeping that thought in mind-the other thought is "Damn, it is going to be cold", I just hope I don't have a lot of swearing words come out at this family event.

Random thoughts

This week is going to be one of those melancholy weeks I think, where I ponder deep thoughts, worry deep thoughts, and think of others very deeply.
It started with what one of our good friends called "Cherapy", so she came over and we had one of those martini nights where we dig in and talk about things just the two of us know and share and it is all on the table. We don't do it often and it is always a treat, but I think it brings on thoughts so here some are in a ramblling sort of way.

Harmless liver spot thoughts-these are the thoughts that have been creeping in more than I would like and the thoughts I have the least control over, they make mind wander and go down very dark roads, Grrr hate those thoughts

MS thoughts-my favorite coworker I have only known a year, who is 28, and have mentioned before is fighting her own dark thoughts and the realization that her body is not her own. She is so like me, strong, controlling and tries to not show weakness or worry-I so "get" her and to see her down just breaks my heart

Work thoughts-I am gearing up for meeting all my new kindergartners for next year. I love meeting new families but with it brings parents with new worries, fears, and the yearly ritual for them of why their child needs SO much help, IQ numbers, age scores yada yada, when I really want them to leave the meeting knowing is their child will be loved and I am here for them.

Ending of the three year journey of my masters and I will miss it, not the homework but the journey, the goal and knowing THIS is what I really want to do, to affect as many students and families as I can, and hope those opportunities will show themselves.

My wonderful older son and his oh-so-emotional side, the good one he shows. When he heard of my special award he said, "See mom, that goes with my new motto I told you about, Don't give up, go for your dreams, that is how I am going to live!" I know you will big guy, I KNOW

funny things kids say

I was helping oldest with his homework, when hubby says, "You should be really glad you have a teacher of the year helping you with your homework". Oldest says, "Wow mom, I am impressed, teacher of the year for your whole school", meanwhile youngest pops in, "What did mom do?" Hubby says, "Mommy got teacher of distinction for her school". Youngest blurts out " Teacher of dis stink ton? Peeee-u"

*Sigh*

Ahhh the big 3 evening marathon is over! 2 nights of classes and one night of conferences checked off! Only one class for the next 3 weeks. Here is a run down of the good the bad and the ugly this week

Good
Portfolio-done and turned in
One philosophy of education written and turned in
Teacher of Distinction Nomination to represent my building
ATHLETA dress arrives and it ROCKS-I think I will lounge in it around the house

Bad
Not seeing the boys all week
Excessive caffiene intake
Not sleeping and dreaming of homework on my laptop

Ugly
Icky kids who called my son a "reptile geek" on Wednesday and put a "kick me" sign on his back today-luckily the teacher found the sign, and I trust her to handle it. But I tell you what that kind of kid stuff just sets me off

Oh by the way I should put down the BEST-I am not going to do one piece of homework this weekend, doing nothing and having FUN

For Karen

Here are the recipes for a romantic night "in"

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/italian-antipasto-salad-recipe/index.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wolfgang-puck/straw-and-hay-pasta-recipe/index.html

Homework break #2

So here is how the weekend has looked by the logged in homework hours:
Sat-11:00-4:00
Sun-10:00-2:00 and 8:30-9:30
Mon-11:00-still going ONNNNNNNNN

I don't know how people who work at home do it, I HATE sitting here working uggggg. I dread opening my laptop. Today I actually stayed home, went to my classroom the last two days for deep thinking assignments. I am determined to get these things done TODAY, class the next 2 nights, and parent/teacher conferences on Thur leave no open evening time. I have to give credit to the boys-they have been great and hubby who has been cooking away all weekend and doing other odd errands.
I have to admit the sitting I am enjoying-my lower half is so sore from boot camp I have missed for two weeks that I can hardly walk:)