Sunday Morning

It's a Sunday morning and it's just me and Bedhead (the guinea pig) that are up. My sweet and crazy dog Ginger got up only to go to the bathroom and then went back to sleep. I'm usually up by 10 a.m. But today, I was up at 6:30. I figured it was a good time to get up and read all the blogs that I've been missing out on all week.

I've also started working on projects for the upcoming week. I hope to have them finished by this evening so that I can have them ready tomorrow morning. It's kinda nice being up so early. The peace and quiet is wonderful. It's 9:30 right now, I'm sure the others will start rolling out of bed soon and my little sanctuary will become filled with the laughter and silliness of our children.

My weekend has been great. This month we have two of our sons celebrating birthdays. Yesterday, we took them to New Braunfels to see the Lego movie. The movie was a lot funnier than I originally thought. The boys loved it. I have to admit that I fell asleep for about 5 minutes. I couldn't help it. It wasn't because the movie was boring, it was because I was exhausted from the busy week.

We also went to Gruene, Texas to show the boys some history.

I didn't realize it but the Gruene dance hall was where the movie Michael with John Travolta was partially filmed. As we sat inside, it was relaxing and enjoyable to see the people dancing. Their joy was contagious. I loved watching the smiles and obvious love between couples.

Over all, I have to say that this weekend has been pretty good! Praise Jesus!

It's been a while...

Where does the time go? I have been so busy with work and home, that I've been neglecting my blog.

Today was our 100th day of school. We did many activities that left me wiped out. But the students had a great time and that was worth it all.

I completed a few projects for TPT.

1. Monthly Reading Bingos
2. Sample of upcoming Daily Math

Leadership and Self-Deception

This year during one of our professional developments we are doing a book study on Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute. The book is about an executive that joins a large company. He's required to have a meeting with one of the executives. During the meeting he is forced to take a look at himself and how he treats others around him.

I have to admit that when I first started reading this book, I was a bit skeptical about where it was heading. But, as time has gone on, I've also been forced to take a look at myself and how I perceive things. Both in the work place and at home.

I like the fact that it encourages us to step outside "the box" and look at the way others may be seeing things. It's sorta like the adage "You won't understand until you have walked a mile in their shoes".

I find myself relating this to my family and my relationship with my husband. As I'm reading, I'm thinking, "Ohhhhh, I understand now."

This book is worth a read. (I'm not getting paid for this "book report".)  You can also read the book online if you search out the PDF copy. Happy reading!

Chinese New Year

I just completed the Chinese New Year center for my students. The center includes three different activities: 

1. Match the front with the back of each coin. 

2. Sort & match the coin with its value,

3. Identify other groups of coins that have the same value.  

I also provided recording worksheets that can be used alone or with the center. My kiddos prefer hands-on activities, so I plan to use the worksheets with the center.

Pick up your center at my TPT store.

Exhausted!

Moving has never been my friend. I moved to a new house in the fall and I'm still unpacking and decorating! Moving my blog to this site has taken me nearly all day and I'm still not finished!

This weekend I have a lot to do:

• Finish the blog move 
• Complete some packs for the store

 So much to do, so little time!

It's Moving Day!!

I had a previous blog, but I'm in the process of moving everything over in order to be a bit more streamlined. Stay tuned for more to come. :)