The one with no snow day

Today we awoke to sleet pellets. By the time we got to school they had turned into big fat snowflakes. And a few hours later it developed into a lovely winter wonderland. Check out the view from classroom. Yep, my classroom. Because I'm in school today.

Cause my district is cool like that and we're trapped in a middle school with snow on the ground and children in our classroom who rarely see snow. It's the perfect combination.

And so it goes, my life with no snow day :(

My Funny Valentine

If you've ever shopped for Valentine's for your child's classmates, then you know that the manufacturers rely on the power of cheese. I have been informed that in 4th grade it's especially important not to give out cards that contain any type of statement which might result in your friends teasing you about girls.

So with that thought in mind, I was thrilled when I stumbled across a super cute and creative idea at 24-7-365. Alissa is a genius!

1 hour (thanks Walgreens!) and 20 minutes later, we have embarrassment-free Valentines!

Are you ready for some Football?

Growing up in North Louisiana and Central Texas, I don't remember a time in my life when I didn't know football. And while pro-sports allegiances in the north part of the boot state were hard to come by, I've been a Saints fan for most of my life (I will admit to a brief fling with the Cowboys in the mid 80s). Yup, a brown-bag-wearing 'Aints fan.
Being a Saints fan as a kid was a lot like being a Cubs fans...if you set low expectations for them, they couldn't let you down. But today. Today is the day that the rest of the nation is invited to join the Who Dat Nation and learn what we've always known.

If you believe, it will happen.

Laissez les bons temps rouler boys!

Time is on My Side

photo credit patrick hoff

As I looked back through the last year's worth of posts, and the ever looming birthday "to-do" list I realized that time seems to be a huge factor in my life. Shocking no? I'm always counting down to something, or rushing from one event to another or waiting for time to slow down. It's a vicious cycle that carries me from January to December.

Today, I opened an e-mail from a co-worker reminding me that there are 13 days left in January. 13 days to accomplish something this month. And that made me think, what if I set one goal each month to accomplish rather than a whole list of things? If I choose one project each month and set a goal for myself instead of starting half a dozen things and never completing them.

So that's what I've decided to do this year. Instead of making a thousand resolutions and wasting time, I'm going to set one goal at the start of each month (anything from weight loss to quilting to running a 5k) that will be my fait accompli.

My January goal is to organize my craft desk/space. It's become a little out of control after the holidays and is in desperate need of some decluttering before I embark on anything new for Valentine's Day.

What will you accomplish this month?

Six Word Saturday

Feels like I can breathe again.

Second semester hit hard and fast, and so did the Cedar pollen. Thank goodness for a three day weekend and a rainstorm to help with both issues!

You say it's your birthday?

Well, it's her birthday too...

Happy Birthday to my favorite jenga-playing sister in law!

It's been a wild and crazy ride for Sheila since she became a part of our family, but we're glad she's one of us :) Recently, Sheila & Marty answered the call to start on the path of international adoption. You can follow their adventures here.

Wordless Wednesday

My job as an English teacher is safe.