No Patience Left

I am a pretty patient person. Some have told me that I am very patient. Well, I lost it today on one of my kids. He continually pushed the limits today and I kept trying to redirect him, but he just kept doing it. Then he started talking back, that is when I really was done with his attitude. So, I told him that if he didn't change his behavior and attitude he would be going home with an infraction (not a good thing). So, now I have the great privilege of calling his parents and talking to them about his week and the day he had today. Not one of the perks of being a teacher. I guess the honeymoon is over.

A Great Weekend

This was my first weekend being back in school and I figured that it would be just like last year and I would spend my entire Saturday working and then my entire Sunday running errands. Not my favorite way to spend my weekends last year. However, I got to do a lot of stuff that I wanted to do. I discovered the Farmer's Market and I absolutely loved it. Many of you know that I have had to change my eating habits this summer (if you don't know that it is a long story and I'm happy to tell you, so let's chat). It was so great to have so many fruits and vegetables for dirt cheap or for free since my friend has a booth there. :) I plan on visiting the Farmer's Market every weekend until they aren't having them anymore. Then I got to come home and figure out how to use these fruits and veggies to cook food that I can actually eat, which can be challenging but I found 2 more things I can eat without it bothering me!! I also got to talk to my entire family and catch up with them. So all in all, I am feeling like that I might have some of my life back this year. That makes me happy since I feel like I sacrificed so much of my own personal time last year as a first year teacher. Yea!!!

(There you go Matt. I updated my blog. Aren't you proud?)

It's Great to be a First Grade Teacher

My new kiddos are coming to school tomorrow. We had our Open House tonight and they were so sweet. The biggest excitement was that they actually get their own desk. That was a big hit. As soon as they entered the room they found their desk and sat down. At one point there were 6 of them sitting at their desks because they were so excited. They didn't want to get up because it was their spot. They are all so excited to be a first grader. Cute, cute, cute. Plus all of my old kids came in to say hi and to give me hugs. It is nice to know that they still love you even when you have had to discipline them and they have seen "Ms. Meanie" come out many times. Even though it has been hard to get out of my summer mode I am really excited to start a new year. How could I not because of their excitement?!?! I absolutely LOVE my job because where else can you go and have 22 six year olds make you pictures, give you hugs, and make you laugh and smile all day long. I have a feeling this group of kiddos will have some funny stories, so I'll post those as I have them. I hope you enjoy hearing them as much as I do!