Today I did a Reading Workshop with my students. Some of them didn't bring books, so they had to borrow one of mine. I have a weird eclectic collection of books that I've picked up along the way. One boy picked up a book of poems by Jewel (the singer). I thought that was odd, but didn't say anything to him.
About 10 minutes into the reading, he looked up at me with a puzzled look on his face.
"But this is all poems," he said.
"Yes, T_____, it's a poetry book, "I said.
He continued to look at me.
"That means it is just poems, no stories," I tried again.
"Oh." He says, still looking puzzled.
Is it hard to understand what a poetry book is? Apparently.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday randomness...
Our dog Gabriel has picked up a new habit--wanting to go outside all night and roam the yard. (Notice I call him Gabriel when he is in trouble, and Gabe when he is not.) Two nights ago, Bobby was at the fire station and Mr. Gabriel drove me crazy all night--barking at the door, then I'd let him out, and he wouldn't come back in. Around 3:00 in the morning I had to go INTO THE BACKYARD to get him and bring him in. Not going to lie--I said a prayer before I went outside that there were no bogeymen in my backyard at 3:00 am. I did get attacked by a huge spiderweb.
Dad's Guardian Angel was looking out for me yesterday, when I was almost in a pretty bad car accident. I was shaking so hard I couldn't take a drink from my cup afterwards. Bobby's shift was on duty, so he would have been the one to find me. Not a pretty situation.
How about those Chiefs yesterday? Woo-hoo!
Bobby played in a golf tournament yesterday with some friends, and THEY WON! I was hoping for money or gift card pay-outs, but alas, it was just another round of golf for him. :)
The girls are doing well; nothing exciting to report from them. Macy has suddenly gotten on a roller-blade kick, and was outside all weekend roller-blading. Then she complained that her ankles hurt. Duh.
Girls Night Out with my posse tonight--very excited about hanging out with them.
That's all for now!
Dad's Guardian Angel was looking out for me yesterday, when I was almost in a pretty bad car accident. I was shaking so hard I couldn't take a drink from my cup afterwards. Bobby's shift was on duty, so he would have been the one to find me. Not a pretty situation.
How about those Chiefs yesterday? Woo-hoo!
Bobby played in a golf tournament yesterday with some friends, and THEY WON! I was hoping for money or gift card pay-outs, but alas, it was just another round of golf for him. :)
The girls are doing well; nothing exciting to report from them. Macy has suddenly gotten on a roller-blade kick, and was outside all weekend roller-blading. Then she complained that her ankles hurt. Duh.
Girls Night Out with my posse tonight--very excited about hanging out with them.
That's all for now!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Good things in Life
The good thing about the night after a sleepover, a night when all the kids fell asleep after midnight?
Sound asleep by 8:10.
Sound asleep by 8:10.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
What an embarrassment to society
At church last night, the girls worked on a sheet where they had to list their family members, then describe him/her.
Kaylin's:
Mom--fune (funny)
Dad--cool
Macy--fun
Macy's:
Kaylin-nice (apparently she crossed out weird. How nice of her.)
Mom--immbericing (embarrassing.)
Dad--burpy
Me--sweet
I asked Macy about it when I was tucking in her. I asked if I was really that embarrassing that she had to use that to describe me. Her response? Yes. I asked what I had done that was THAT embarrassing. Apparently when I ran through the sprinkler at Girl Scout camp (when it was 105 degrees and all the other moms were doing it too) and that I have been taking a Zumba dance/workout class embarrasses her beyond belief.
Such joy to look forward to as she gets older, and more opportunities for embarrassment come up.
Macy's paper also said that if she could have a different name, she'd pick Ashley. Kaylin would pick "Talr" (Taylor). Why didn't we think of those names?? :)
Such fascinating things to learn on the "Diary of an Obedient Kid" page.
Kaylin's:
Mom--fune (funny)
Dad--cool
Macy--fun
Macy's:
Kaylin-nice (apparently she crossed out weird. How nice of her.)
Mom--immbericing (embarrassing.)
Dad--burpy
Me--sweet
I asked Macy about it when I was tucking in her. I asked if I was really that embarrassing that she had to use that to describe me. Her response? Yes. I asked what I had done that was THAT embarrassing. Apparently when I ran through the sprinkler at Girl Scout camp (when it was 105 degrees and all the other moms were doing it too) and that I have been taking a Zumba dance/workout class embarrasses her beyond belief.
Such joy to look forward to as she gets older, and more opportunities for embarrassment come up.
Macy's paper also said that if she could have a different name, she'd pick Ashley. Kaylin would pick "Talr" (Taylor). Why didn't we think of those names?? :)
Such fascinating things to learn on the "Diary of an Obedient Kid" page.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Road Trip
Yesterday we took a day trip to visit Bobby's 90-year-old grandmother who was recently moved into a nursing home. It is 4 hours away, sometimes more depending on stops.
We spent about an hour cleaning stuff out of her house. She's lived in that house for I have no idea how long--50 years? And it showed. We pitched ALOT of stuff, and filled up a couple trash bags full of old-lady clothes for Goodwill. She used to embroider and needlepoint, so Bobby's sister and I split up some cool pillowcases and blankets. The boys were useless, just wandering around saying "I don't know what to do." We only got one room cleaned out. I think a dumpster is being planned for another visit.
Then we ventured over to the nursing home. Grandma Velma is a spry, feisty little lady who is in REALLY good heath, just unfortunately her mind is slipping away. She couldn't remember our names, but at least did remember that she knew us. She was excited beyond belief to see us, even though she had to ask three times what my name was.
I had forgotten to discuss with the girls what the nursing home would be like, and they handled it really well. They didn't stare or laugh at some of the residents lined up in the hallway with their wheelchairs that weren't in as good of shape as Velma, and patiently answered Velma when she asked them repeatedly what grade they were in or what their name was.
Here they are with Great-Grandma Velma.
We spent about an hour cleaning stuff out of her house. She's lived in that house for I have no idea how long--50 years? And it showed. We pitched ALOT of stuff, and filled up a couple trash bags full of old-lady clothes for Goodwill. She used to embroider and needlepoint, so Bobby's sister and I split up some cool pillowcases and blankets. The boys were useless, just wandering around saying "I don't know what to do." We only got one room cleaned out. I think a dumpster is being planned for another visit.
Then we ventured over to the nursing home. Grandma Velma is a spry, feisty little lady who is in REALLY good heath, just unfortunately her mind is slipping away. She couldn't remember our names, but at least did remember that she knew us. She was excited beyond belief to see us, even though she had to ask three times what my name was.
I had forgotten to discuss with the girls what the nursing home would be like, and they handled it really well. They didn't stare or laugh at some of the residents lined up in the hallway with their wheelchairs that weren't in as good of shape as Velma, and patiently answered Velma when she asked them repeatedly what grade they were in or what their name was.
Here they are with Great-Grandma Velma.
Macy played her guitar for everyone, under some coaxing from us. She was a little embarrassed to play, but she's only had three lessons; no one was expecting Taylor Swift.
We headed home after a quick trip to Walmart (what visit to Salem, MO is complete without a visit to their Walmart) and arrived home about 10. The girls and I got to sleep in this morning, but poor Bobby didn't.
2 funnies from Kaylin:
At lunch she was eating her mac and cheese with her fingers. I told her to use her silverware, and she looked at her silverware, looked up at me and said "My silverware is broken." Then she grinned.
When cleaning, Kaylin said she'd found a "butt jammer". No one could figure out what she was talking about, and she couldn't find the "butt jammer" again. Then someone found a shoe horn, and she goes, "There's the butt jammer!" Ummm....I don't want to know.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Friday randomness
Tonight the girls had a couple friends over to watch the oh-so-exciting Camp Rock 2, and when it was over, we all walked them home since it was a beautiful night, and just a 5 or 7 minute walk. On the way back, the girls both put their arms around my waist and we walked like the whole way home. So, so sweet.
I am about 5 days behind in trying to read the Bible in 90 days. Starting school has killed me, which I knew it would.
I have a stack of 100 essays that need to be graded and I have no desire to start them, but know I must.
My newspaper students launched our new website today--check it out here if you are interested. They still have some work to do, but it's a great start and I'm very proud of them!
I'm still Macy's Brownie troop leader, and our first meeting is this Wednesday after school. AND I have the first two meetings planned out, which is a HUGE woo-hoo for me!
Poor Kaylin's allergies are a mess, and she coughs so much at night. Allergy medicine everynight for her!
Bobby's been working really hard helping Jesse get the winery ready for the first wedding tomorrow (Saturday). I hope it goes well!
Looking forward to a 3-day weekend!
I am about 5 days behind in trying to read the Bible in 90 days. Starting school has killed me, which I knew it would.
I have a stack of 100 essays that need to be graded and I have no desire to start them, but know I must.
My newspaper students launched our new website today--check it out here if you are interested. They still have some work to do, but it's a great start and I'm very proud of them!
I'm still Macy's Brownie troop leader, and our first meeting is this Wednesday after school. AND I have the first two meetings planned out, which is a HUGE woo-hoo for me!
Poor Kaylin's allergies are a mess, and she coughs so much at night. Allergy medicine everynight for her!
Bobby's been working really hard helping Jesse get the winery ready for the first wedding tomorrow (Saturday). I hope it goes well!
Looking forward to a 3-day weekend!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dearest Bobby.
My funny, handsome, calm, hard-working, loving, tall, sweet husband of mine has a birthday today!
Kaylin says she loves her dad "because he buys me stuff, he takes me to get ice cream, he takes me for walks and he's funny when he tells funny jokes, and he rides rides with me and he's good at playing basketball."
Happy birthday, sweetheart. Hope you enjoy your chocolate cake the girls made for you!
My funny, handsome, calm, hard-working, loving, tall, sweet husband of mine has a birthday today!
Kaylin says she loves her dad "because he buys me stuff, he takes me to get ice cream, he takes me for walks and he's funny when he tells funny jokes, and he rides rides with me and he's good at playing basketball."
Macy says she loves her dad "because he's my dad, he rides roller coasters like the Patriot with me, he's funny, he coaches my basketball team, and he loves me!"
Happy birthday, sweetheart. Hope you enjoy your chocolate cake the girls made for you!
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