Randomness

Apologies in advance for this being random blog day…I know I haven’t been blogging daily. It’s that whole question of what do I want to do with my writing time–blog or write more books? Sometimes a girl’s gotta choose, and sorry, but the hunky Irish warriors won. This morning, my allergies hit hard. Nothing like waking up at 4:30 in the morning all sneezy and drippy.

Yesterday, I hosted 50’s Day at my school. Imagine a slew of sixth graders in their poodle skirts and bobby socks. We did the Bunny Hop, the Hand Jive, and I taught them some sixties dances like the Twist, etc. We also did the Ice Cream Soda Shoppe while watching “I Love Lucy” and played marbles/jacks in the third classroom. Fun was had by all.

Then I had to complete my proctor training for the SOL tests. Yes, they are aptly named. These are state-standardized tests where I had to sign that I would not in any way help the kids cheat. Yes, I could lose my teaching license if I forget to cover up a poster that has the parts of speech on it. :loser: I do think people stress over standardized tests way too much. I’ll also lose a week’s worth of instruction because the class periods are scattered into absolute craziness. I’ll see kids in one class on Tuesday and the next time I see them might be Friday. It’ll be a wash.

Anyway, Mother’s Day is this weekend, and I’m wondering what my little darlings are doing at daycare. I’ve seen decorated boxes and I had my picture taken with my son and daughter yesterday. You know, I actually like the homemade gifts. The kids do put effort into them, and it’s nice. My dh asked what I wanted for Mother’s Day, and I told him Chronicles of Narnia would be fine. Or maybe a trip to Ireland would be even better…:bath:

What are your plans for the weekend?