Phases of the Moons: I Love a Routine!

School is back in session and I am back to having a routine. This makes me one happy lady! I guess I'm just one of those people that has to have their routine. Summer is difficult for me--especially on my diet because there is no consistency. The good news is that I actually lost about 2 pounds over the summer vacation. Since I've started teaching, I've ALWAYS gained dramatically during the summer. This year, I lost...showing me that I can do it and that it's my own fault if I choose not to! :)

School started off rocky with no computers up until the 2nd or 3rd day of school in my "computer-based" classroom. Even once we got them, they didn't work properly. I was a nervous wreck! But, as usual, it all turned out fine in the end. My kids are now typing away and everything is going smoothly. :) KJH experienced quite a growth this year compared to last year and it shows. My classroom has 24 computers. I've never (that I can remember) had more than 1 "full" class in a semester, meaning there are almost always extra seats/computers in the event that a computer is down. This year, I'm actually overflowing in some classes, and if they aren't overflowed, they are right at full! There are just so.many.kids! But I do have to admit that I like having a full class. It seems like things actually run more smoothly when the room is full. Never thought I would say that! ;)

He LOVED going on the bridges!

Since it's been SO long since I've written, I need to share a picture or two of the highlight of Russell's summer. I heard about the Van Buren train ride from a friend and decided to take Russell one day while Ricky was sleeping. Russell absolutely LOVED it! Him and I are total opposites when it comes to the fear of heights....

Fun times! We also went to the Tulsa Zoo...

Love this!

Well, believe it or not, Ricky and I will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary next month. Everyone says the 7th year is the "hardest", but I'm not so sure. I'm feeling closer to him than I ever have. Maybe "The 7 Year Itch" happens after your 7th year together as a couple? If so, that would have been four years ago for us...which would make more sense! That was a hard time. Right now though, I just see things getting better and better. I love that boy. :) I wish I had some pictures of us to post, but the fact is I don't have any new ones. I guess I could get Russ to take some pictures of us...he would thoroughly enjoy that!

First day of 4 year old preschool - 2011

August 2011

August 2010 - a year ago!

Russell started in the 4-year-old preschool last week at GLC and I'm amazed at how much progress he's already made! He's going to have to be in there for 2 years because he's only 3 right now (will start Kindergarten late--November baby)...but they are promising that he will be reading and writing very well before he leaves there. I believe it! In just a week, he has made dramatic changes in his writing, coloring, attitude, and desire to read/spell. I am super impressed with his attempt at coloring in the lines! And he's having so much fun--"Adam" is in his class and gets to sit across from him. Their thing is Roley-Polys. They go outside and during "recess" after swinging, they hunt for Roley-Polys! Boys.