Teacher's First Field Trip

So I had my first field trip today.
It went pretty well. There was a few mishaps but nothing that couldn't be fixed.
It was nice to get out with the kids for a little while. We are also pretty lucky in that we have some great kids.
And very helpful Mom's and Dad's.
It wasn't exactly educational but they all had a very good time.

In two weeks it's time for a trip with our 3's.
That will be interesting.

I am still feeling a little blue and trying to snap out of it and be productive but my first response is to sit on the futon and feel sorry for myself.
Which frankly is ridiculous.
I am trying to be more proactive.
Starting with water aerobics on Saturday mornings.
Woo hoo.
Me in a swimsuit.
Scary!

I just need to get moving and embrace what I am doing more.
I am happy just can't seem to get past this big blob of feeling like I look horrible.
Which shouldn't matter right? But for some reason I can't let it go.
Which worries me... I am I not going to age gracefully as a result and become one of those older ladies who doesn't realize she is 60 not 40?
Or worse let myself go completely....
ugh

I need a frou frou drink please....

I need a yummy cocktail people.
Ever have a week where you feel like a cigarette you aren't even a smoker? I hardly drink anymore but a stiff cocktail sounds delicious.
Is that normal?
Ooooh or a big old margarita with lots of salt.
Yum

Haven't had a hard week nor a bad week.
Just missing friends and family would love a day of cocktail drinking and a deep snuggle in my bed.
That's all.
Just have no time.

Or even better a cocktail on a beach near the ocean.
Oh to dream...

5 lbs, homesick, 1 cup of coffee...

So I weighed myself today. I have been slowly changing my eating habits not so much exercising but staying away from excessive soda and sweets.
I am down 5 lbs. Not bad for 2 weeks. What I am more proud of. I am down to one to two sodas a day. (Cans even!) And I am not needing a nap during the day.
It is amazing what you can get done when you are not sleeping!

Suprisingly I do not miss the sugar. I have found if I treat myself with faux sweets, nuts, or fruit I feel better. Also having to get a cavity filled in a week is a good driver for skipping sugar.

I am pretty lonely though for my family. It is harder on me than I fess up to sometimes. I wish I could just drive to hang with them like I used to. I miss Sunday dinners with them and talking about books and music with my Dad. I miss just laughing with my Mom. I miss my brother. In the last ten years I have only had a two year stretch where they have been within realistic driving distance. Now with Chris's Dad gone and loosing my Grandma family is becoming increasingly more dear.

I am a little blue today but what is nice - I am no longer dependent on a pill to boost my spirits. I have been handling my emotions solo for almost 3 months now and is very empowering. I think really enjoying my job and having time for my husband helps tremendously.

I also discovered a yummy coffee! However I like it a little too much! It is so good I can drink it black however I normally don't do that so I forget one cup will do me. Little jittery right now. Going to go clean the bathroom and burn off that excess energy.

It is the last weekend of summer and it so nice out. Wish I didn't have to work tonight but I know once I get there it will be fun. It's just the getting there I am not a fan of.
If you ever want to hear me and you are not within range we are now streaming.
It's pretty cool.

Now to attack our scary bathroom tile...

1 Mile in 20 minutes...

Today I finally put my chubby body on the treadmill and did my first work out.
I have slowly starting adjusting my eating but not my habits.

I am really glad we have our own treadmill because I really enjoy plugging in my Ipod and dancing while I walk. I also sing along. It is not pretty but it makes that 20 minutes fly. My goal by the end of next week is a full 1/2 hour.

Since the baby thing is not happening I decided that I would try and loose some weight.
I have been wanting to for awhile but just have not been as serious as I should be.
Next week I check out the Y gym with one of my coworkers and start my H20 aerobics class if it is still open.

Also got CPR certified last night.
Pretty exciting.
I am now a certified rescue person.
Let's hope I never have to use it.

Ay Chihuahua...

So I have been offered another teaching job. So if I take this I would be working in the morning, afternoon, then weekends at the radio station.

I never thought in my life I would be offered the opportunity to do two things I enjoy at the same time. That being said I need to choose.
Do I keep working at the radio station and give up a chance to work with kids who speak Spanish? Do I give a chance to work with kids who speak Spanish for a part time radio gig? I know poor me. Not at all right?
Right.

Just weird to be here and trying to put it all together.
Hopefully I will put it all together correctly.
And not burn out.
And keep my house clean.
And not annoy my husband.
And do a good job.
You know, things like that.

Ok I need to make a poster for school.

Holy long day...

So who would have thought four hours could be so long?
Not me... I apologize to those of you who work a full 8 hour day.
However I spent a half day with 16 3 yr olds... a half day feels like a whole day. Especially when it is their first day. Can I tell you though... for their first day, they were all awesome. We had some bumps in the road and my Lead Teacher and I realized we need to work on time management better. But all in all it went well.

All my kids have something wonderful to contribute and it is pretty amazing to know I taught them all something in their first day. My group can say hello in Spanish. I know big deal but it is 'cause they are 3 and this was their first day of school!!!!

My only regret I didn't start teaching sooner.
I think I would have been a lot happier a lot sooner.
Live and learn right?

I have learned. From here on out. Do what makes me happy.
The rest will fall into place.

Tomorrow - 15 four year olds.
Woo hoo! :)

Time for a nap!

This was the first week of meeting my new students and their parents. It went fairly well and I have some great kids. I think the separation will be harder on the parents than the kids.

I have already picked up a cold from someone. Need to have hand sanitizer on me at all times I guess! I am pretty obsessive about washing my hands so still trying to figure out how I managed this already.

It is all very exciting. Now if I can get used to not having hourly doses of caffeine all will be right with the world.