First week down!!

So, I finally finished the first week of school--with the students. Went through the first day do's/don't's about 18 times. I AM EXHAUSTED. For those who work and have full time jobs, in addition to a baby, I don't know how you do it. I can hardly keep my eyes open. I was going over a lot of the things I say to Gregg, and he thought it was funny..."...oh, I am so sad to see (insert table number) isn't following directions..." "...raise your hands if you can tell me what is NOT ok to touch in the Art Room?" "....oh, I love how (insert table number) looks ready spagetti to line up..." The list can go on. I have to go by table numbers because there is no way I can have all of their names memorized right now. They really have no clue, and it is pretty funny to watch me compliment one table and all other tables start scrambling around so I can call their table to compliment. Good stuff. One thing I learned this week? I am not meant for Kindergarten or First Grade. I can handle second grade, but first and K just not for me. Good thing I will only have them till the end of September. By then, I will gladly hand the reigns over to their teacher. High school was so much easier I think! I could tell them what needed to get done, we would go over it, and I would set them to work-they didn't have to hear the glue speech, (they did need the ruler speech tho), they didn't need me to see who was "ready spagetti" to start working....

I would love to post new pics of the Missy O, but she is moving way too fast for my point and shoot camera. Any ideas anyone? I would love a new camera (oh, I've got plans...) but right now it just isn't in the "Dave Ramsey Plan"....
Off for now, it's 8:00 on a Friday, and I'm ready for bed!!

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

This time of year just seems to get so hectic! I feel like I have a million and one things to get done, and about 2 days to do it in. Monday the kiddos come back to school--we don't see them though. It's crazy, I feel like I need another week in my room to be ready, but the funny thing is I feel more prepared this year than I have in the past at the highschool. I just hope this year sails by without any huge bumps. I just am nervous about the kiddos, I know that they are a little rougher bunch than the kids at the highschool. These guys have problems like, am I going to get something to eat tonight, where as the highschoolers biggest probblem was where were they going to get their pedicure at... Big differences, but I truely am excited. It is seeming a little easier than I expected it to be, but then again, I haven't met the kids.
Looks like I need some pics soon....

The first actual daycare day

Wow. Her first day away from me! I was so sad today!! All I kept thinking is wow, I'm kind of homesick. I really am starting to second guess this whole going to work thing. She did really well, I think that she likes being around other kids, but I don't know if the "newness" will wear off, and then she will be kicking and screaming when I leave. They play alot outside, which worries me a bit, especially since it's so hot, and she is just getting eaten up with mosquitos.

It's also got me thinking, I'm here at this new school, don't know anyone, and really don't care to. (Sad, I know). I'm trying to learn all the new ways they do things, and their procedures, all the while trying to decorate my room--I'm really just not feeling it! But anyways, all I can think about is how my old room was, how I knew everything, how easy it was to go to another teacher's room and talk, my co-workers (really close to them), just everything didn't feel right today. I was really missing my old school, even though I didn't work there this past year. I just wonder if I screwed myself over, my job was cake. Some of the students weren't, and there was a lot to complain about, but in hindsight, it was pretty easy, and easy going. I was even comparing the faculty bathrooms!! I really hate feeling out of place and being "the new guy". I know that I'm not in this position for the long haul--just this year. We really would like to upgrade our vehicle status without going into debt, so my meager salary will be dedicated to child care and savings. I just really hope that this year will fly by, and maybe I can get some passion into what I teach. Although I have thought about going back into early childhood education, or something totally different like pediatric occupational therapy. Who knows, I change on a daily basis.

Just Lounging

I took these the other day while Olivia decided to lounge in the chair...yes, she would be watching t.v. The only thing that she will sit still for longer than 5 minutes. So cute though.

New Haircut!!

After lots of contemplating, I have decided to get a new 'do for the upcoming school year. I have been really hesitant over the past few haircuts due to that tramatizing day in Februaruy where I was the recipient of an overpriced hack job. I guess I'm over it, and in the process have found a new stylist. I really like it, I am a low maintenance kind of a gal, so this really works. Of course, I have yet to style it myself, and today will be the only great hair day until the next haircut, but I will try and attempt to start looking cute and put together instead of in a ponytail and gym shorts. We will see. Who knows, makeup might be involved as well. Don't think I will go overboard though.

School is Approaching Fast

So, yesterday was my first day trial run with the babysitter that Gregg and I picked out. I was nervous, but more so for Olivia. She hasn't really been under any one else's care, so I really just want to make the transition as smooth as possible. So, we get there, and I'm talking with the baby sitter, and Olivia is looking around for something to get into, and I started crying. It really hit me, I really wasn't prepared for this. She was only staying for a couple hours just to get used to the sitter, so I don't know why I started crying, but I did. And really, Olivia did well. She only cried when she was getting sleepy. Today was the same thing, minus me crying. I need to get acclamated just as much as she does. This is the last week I will be spending with her! It is coming to a close, I wish I could just stop time sometimes, but I guess it is just one day closer till I get to go part time. So, August and September are going to be a bit trying. Oh well. Come october, I will only be working in the mornings, so it should be a little easier.
Here are some funny pics of the other day. Seriously, I was gone long enough to pee. She can tear this house up in 2.2....