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?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 5:45 am | Viewed 2874 times
Chris Keach Says:
I’ve got my niece’s dance recital (she’s 4 1/2). The rest of the weekend I’m going to correct really bad research papers for my 5th, 6th & 7th graders. Yeah, there will be a couple of good ones, but the bulk of them are making me cry! Of course, I do plan to get in a little reading too. Don’t know when I’ll get back to the writing. Maybe in 2 weeks when my school year is over!
Robyn Says:
I personally love hunky Irish warriors.
Melissa Mc Says:
Feel better, Michelle.
And I could see why Irishman won!
Melissa Says:
We’ve got my daughter’s birthday party tonight, and I’m taking my mom out for Mother’s Day Saturday to a cute tea room called “Ruby and Cordelia’s.” And then I hope to get some writing done!
My daughter told me this morning that she had a secret about my mother’s day present - “It’s a flower!” LOL
Teresa Says:
Hunky Irish Warriors . . .
:crazyjumping:
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Hehehe on the hunky Irish Warriors
Stacy Says:
My son brought home my first homemade mother’s day card and I will probably never take it off my wall it’s so cute!
Don’t tell hubby, but I accidently discovered his hiding place for my gifts…and it’s the same thing my mother gave me three weeks ago and which has been sticking out of a planter in my kitchen ever since. Men…gotta love them they are so dense sometimes:mallet:. At least I love it and don’t mind having two.:love:
Missie Says:
The homemade gifts are the best. My 10 yo son said yesterday, “I can’t wait until this weekend!” When I said, “Yeah, no school, huh?” he looked at me like I was dense and said, “What else is this weekend, Mom?!” When I said Mother’s Day, he said, “Yes, and I am so excited. I have a secret. Wanna know what it is?”
He is so funny.
My daughter will probably give me drool & snot laced hugs and try to full-on French kiss me (she’s 10 months), and that will be great too.
I love being a mom.
Happy Mother’s Day to you, Michelle! Hope you get Narnia and dinner out. It should also be declared “No Dishes for Mom Day!”
Rene Says:
My son had standardized testing this week. It is such a big deal for schools in this area except for my son’s school They are the flower child-granola-eatin-tree hugging school. They aren’t into standards. They meet their goal every year and that’s about all they care about. My son loves the tests. He could do standardized tests everyday. Psycho.
We are going to a ball game tonight for the local minor league team. Crappy baseball at major league prices. We get the newbie ballplayers and yet the hot dogs and beer cost as much as they do at major league stadiums. Saturday is my daughter’s game. I have a chapter meeting but my daughter has been on fire with the bat so I think I’d rather watch her. Sunday…..oh boy, I’m scared of what my kids have planned. My kitchen may not survive.
Crystal* Says:
I agree. Standardized tests are
The chickens have purchased something for me for Mother’s Day. Can’t wait to see what happens there.
And this weekend? ACK! I need to write a dang synopsis. That way I can polish it a little later next week.
But I really wanted a hunky Irish warrior.
Grins*
Michelle Says:
Chris–this is why I hate teaching English. The butchery of the language makes me cringe.
Stacy–enjoy your Mother’s Day!
Olga Says:
Happy Mother’s Day, Michelle! I hope you get Narnia and anything else you wish for yourself!