Hey hi! Well, the only thing close to a finish around here is: Summer. Yep! Next week is my last week off before returning to a new classroom of 36 Second Graders (YES!!! I wrote 36!!! Don't even get me started on the topic.) Never-the-less, I always figure it's just more little ones to love and more opportunity to provide a great day of learning for! Anyhoo, I seriously couldn't think of a better way to wrap up my summer than spending time with this little guy:
(Can you believe he's almost two already! I LOVE this age! )
Tomorrow I fly out. Mom and Dad will be working most the days I'm there, so I get to "babysit".
I don't think we'll need too many "time-outs"...
...as I've been busy on pinterest planning Grammy Camp!
(Always helps to have a grandma that's a Second Grade teacher huh!)
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Hey, I need to make sure I wear him out so he takes good naps. Then I can....sew a restful bit. Now, you didn't think I'd go a week without sewing something did you!? No way! I have these hexi's packed and ready to be sewn together. (FINALLY!!)
So though I may not being doing a lot of lounging, I am unplugging and leaving the ol' laptop home.
I pre-scheduled next week's Tuesday Archives String Quilts linky, so things should be cool there.
It will be kinda wierd not being here and I know I'm going to miss blogging and some of your great projects and our correspondences. Yet, after contemplating the idea over the last couple of days, I think it will be rejuvinating and the time with our little guy, my daughter and son-in-law priceless.
Just imagine the post I'll have for August 16th! LOL!
Until then, happy sewing...
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36 second graders? Ridiculous! Even in my poor, rural district they would not do that--but I usually have a caseload of 60 kids. Have fun with your adorable grandson!
ReplyDeleteugh..,I know...we are a migrant/poverty/rural community. My parents are just glad their kids are bused to school and fed two meals a day. I'm slready planning a monster themed quilt ( my classroom
DeleteRoom theme is cute monsters) im going to have each child design their own monster. Hey with 36 kids I'll have a good size quilt. lol!
Making Lemonade from lemons.
Delete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!36!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I left teaching there was a cap of 24 on second grade....22 on grade one and 20 on kindergarten!! We thought those numbers were high back then! You have my sympathy! My sincere sympathy! You would think the parents would be outraged...no one-on-one teaching in your classroom! WOW!! This blew me away!!
ReplyDeleteOn a happy note...you get lots of one-on-one with your sweet little one!! Enjoy your time! And rest up...you are going to need it!
I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's CRAZY!!! I have a eye appointment today and my doctor is a school board member. I plan to offer her a personal invitation to visit our classroom once school gets started!
DeleteHave a wonderful time! I know you will enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Have a great Grammy Vacation!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Val!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time togerther!
They do grow so fast!
Take care,
Joanne
Omg that time out pic is Precious! One of my favorite parenting memories is my son at two, turning toward me, dramatically stomping a foot, & declaring, "I need a TIME OUT!" Haha , hope you make some great memories!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away with your little sweetie! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteOh, you are going to enjoy that little guy so much! And a bunch of hexies to sew together is the perfect portavle project. Enjoy your ladt week of summer vacation!
ReplyDeleteArgh...too big fingers for little tiny key pad! Lol!
DeleteHave a great time Val, I know you will. I love the "time out" stool..too funny.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter found that idea on Pinterest and asked her dad to make it. It is cute huh!
DeleteEnjoy your visit. At some point there has to be a realization that education needs to be a bigger priority. I can't imagine 36 second graders. Rest up, you'll definitely need it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time! I think you should make t-shirts that say, "Granny Camp 2015. Just say "No" to the time out chair."
ReplyDeleteLol! I think they only time out well need is a nap!!
DeleteWhat a great idea for a quilt. But what is your plan to do with it? Will it stay in the classroom or raffled off to help someone? Or will you keep it for yourself?
ReplyDeleteI forgot have a safe and fun time.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson is just too cute! I love that first photo. My daughter would have called that a 'cheesy' grin! I hope you are having a wonderful time. I love those hexies. I hope you will have some help with that class of 36 second graders! Do you have some teachers aides?
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DeleteHave a wonderful week with your adorable little grandson Val! I'll be checking out your Granny camp board for sure.
ReplyDelete36 second graders... wow wee! Thank goodness you have such a love for them!
Recharge those batteries and enjoy the time off from blogland!
the time out photo is priceless, as is the pink on vaca chair. I know you'll benefit from the change of pace... just got to break the gravity hold of your home! LeeAnna
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute of your vacation. And that many kids is insane. I sure hope you are going to have an aid or two to help.
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