Gotta check in quick today! Super stressed and too much to do...ya know, story of my life it seems, but fall break is coming up at the end of next week, so hoping life slows down for just a little bit then (even if it is just one week)!
I have seen this just about everywhere, but was so skeptical! Turns out that putting your iPhone in a glass really does work to project the sound! I was sick of plugging my phone into the speaker (and I would have to take off the case in order for it to really work) so I tried it! Now, in my classroom, it's the only way to play music!
Saturday was a busy one. I woke up bright and early and headed to my friend, Holly's house, to run/walk. She is trying to get my knee running again, but what was even better was that I got to spend time with her! Then it was off to Kyan's first basketball game of the season! He was so excited and looked adorable out on the court! After the game, I spent the afternoon at my friend, Angela's, for her baby shower. It isn't very often that the old team all gets together, so it was nice to catch up with everyone. Although it really made me miss Lora something fierce!
Actually planned meals and had grocery shopping done all by 9am Sunday morning. I was able to sit back and enjoy the day with my family.
Monday afternoon I got mail at school from a former student. It brought tears to my eyes. She was one that I never really thought I made an impact on, but turns out I was wrong. Goes to show that you never really know whose life you can touch. It made me miss my 8th graders a lot. The hardest part about adjusting to teaching 2nd graders is that there isn't that bond that you get like you get with a teenager. Don't get me wrong, I love being with my kids and don't regret my decision, but something like this makes me miss it.
Kyan and Lola both have a school fundraiser going on. For Kyan, it is super serious and he is so into it. He has been calling everyone and their brother to sponsor him running. His little voice on the phone is irresistible too, they can't say no to him! To date, he has sponsors that are supporting him for $16/lap that he runs around the Raceway! Thank you family and friends for helping out! Another element to the fundraiser is that the Apex team donates a year's worth of school supplies for every $10/lap raised to a student in Peru. So Kyan has already helped to supply one student with supplies, he wants to help one more before the race! Only $4/lap to go and he just might do it! Lola, on the other hand, is oblivious and would rather eat jerky and read me books all night!
Kyan got braces on Wednesday and it makes him look so old and incredibly adorable! Just like yesterday I remember the day my sweet baby boy was born...and now he has BRACES?! What?! It is true what they say about time, it really does fly.
I accidentally forgot to put dinner in the crock pot before I left for work Thursday, so I ran home during my prep period to throw it in. One of the perks of living a block away from where you work I guess! Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Roast Beef, it was what was for dinner and it was delicious. Although, I will say, I am not 100% sold that I will be using this recipe again. I needed a little more oomph or something. It was super juicy and very good, but it was my first attempt at pot roast and I want to try another one! Sleeping Beauty fell asleep around 7 and I wished to be her. Seriously. I am stressed and feeling a little under the weather, but I had too much to do, so instead I just watched her while I worked.
Happy Weekend Y'all. We have another busy one, but hoping to slow down and relax a little on Sunday! Go Cardinals!
