Feeling Accomlished

It was a short week at school.  In fact, my work week is over.  I wanted to give a test today and be done with our current chapter, but scheduling conflicts prevented that from happening.  So what does any responsible social studies teacher do in a 2-day week when she’s in the middle of a unit on the American Revolution but can’t give a test?  Watch National Treasure, of course!  Even though it’s a work of fiction, the historical value of much of the content is incredible.  Shh.  Don’t tell my kids it was semi-educational or they won’t think I’m cool anymore.

Not only did this keep my kiddos occupied and somewhat focused on what we’ve been talking about in class for the past 2 weeks or so, but it also gave me a chance to get caught up with things (since planning has been all but taken several times lately).  In fact, I’m ahead.  That’s right.  I have my social studies AND Spanish classes planned out for the rest of the semester.  Granted, that’s only 3 weeks, but I’m still proud.  Maybe that means I won’t feel so stressed for the last 3 weeks of the grading period.  I nearly have all of my Spanish materials created, too.  I just need a few slide shows, a review sheet, and a final.  I plan to work on those tomorrow. 

As soon as J gets home, we’re going to eat pizza with my parents.  Real pizza.  From a pizza restaurant.  In case you can’t tell, we don’t do that a lot.  I’m excited.

I went through my Christmas list today.  I’m well on my way to being finished.  Most of the people who aren’t crossed off the list have things-to-be-bought beside their names, so at least I have a plan.  Except my dad.  He’s hard to buy for.  He never has any ideas for anybody.  His birthday is a week after Christmas, and he never needs anything then, either.  Then about mid-January, he can come up with a whole list of things he needs or wants.  Drives my mom crazy. 

Well, I’m off to play with Jax.  Hope you’re having a great day.

Hugs and love,