Lately

Lately..

Not much has changed. I still love my job. Although stressful, I think I'm getting the hang of it. Def teaching me to handle stress better. Not one of my strengths prior to teaching. As of 2 weeks ago I am the new Sachse High School Freshmen Cheerleading Coach. The last venture in cheerleading I have not taken on. I am very excited about the opportunity, not the stipend, but getting to know more students outside of my classroom. I am also excited about the dynamic it will present in my classroom and my day.

I recently bought a puppy. A Morkie. She is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. Although, completely ruined my carpet in my brand new apt, she was fun. Yes, was. I also recently sold a puppy. After agreeing with Austin that we would not attempt another dog until we are married, I was lonely in my new apt and went ahead and got one. Too much for 1 person to handle. Unfortuantely, I had to give her up to a sweet 3rd grade teacher that also lives alone, but much closer to her school. I think they will be a good fit.

My new apt. I also recently moved into my first living alone situation. I got an efficiency at the Shops at Legacy. Although not decorated, I love it. It is a quant lil space that I am not scared in and can enjoy me time when I am home.

Austin and I are great as well. I just came inside from planting 3 trees with him! We have finally jumped on the yard and decided to do something to it. It is looking great, although it has been alot of hard work! Next weekend we will finish up with my favorite part, planting all the flowers!!

So I thought not much had changed, but it kinda sounds like it has. Life is still good. I am loving everyday of it. :)

'cuse me Miss Jones

20 things I LOVE about my students...

1. Being greeted at 6:45am every morning with 'Good Morning Miss Jones'
2. When they are about to do something wrong they look at me with one eye to make sure I'm watching
3. Our Friday dance
4. When they burp in class and immediately say 'cuse me Miss Jones
5. When they sign 'I'm Sorry' when they know they've done something wrong
6. My conversations with Jaime when I can't understand him, but we carry on a full conversation
7. How they laugh one second and then cry one second
8. When Larsen paints me pictures
9. Our Friday dance parties (yes thats different than our Friday dance during calendar!)
10. When Larsen does sit ups and push ups in the middle of our dance parties (anytime is good time for exercise I guess!)
11. When I come back from being gone and they all give me hugs!
12. How I can be so frustrated one second and so happy the next when I'm around them
13. When we do read aloud and they volunteer
14. When Kenny does the Soulda Boy dance
15. How much they want to help each other
16. When they speak their mind with no censor
17. When I see light bulb moments!
18. Watching Kenny play basketball
19. How sweet Casey is!!
20. Juana's laugh

They really are so fun and I am so blessed to be around them everyday!