It was nice to be off for a week, now that that is over, back to student teaching for the next 8 weeks. It is almost over, for that I am grateful. This week starts the teaching of my unit that I have planned and created just for this experience.. I am looking forward to it, but I wish I could have gotten more done over break. Time seems to fly quickly when you are off..
Katelyn has had a cold for the last week. We visited the pediatrician who said since she isn't running a fever we have to let it run its course. It is hard to tell that to a 6 month old who is coughing and stuffy and miserable. So today I am finishing up my odds and ends for this week of my unit and hanging with a miserable baby that won't nap because whenever she relaxes she coughs uncontrollably then cries... At least she seems happy..
At least it is getting warmer and no snow today, maybe spring is around the corner (I hope)..
What a day today was. I had my second observation of my student teaching. I had the students engaged in a game of Science Jeopardy. Man that took a long time to put together but was well worth it. It seemed I had actively learning students.. what a FUN experience..
I am however, looking forward to next weeks break. I need to catch up on some zzz's and spend time with my family. I do have to finalize my lesson plans for my unit.. it should be a good one I hope.
Who knew student teaching, being a wife, and a new mom would be so demanding.. I love my life, and I mean that. I just wish there were about 2 more hours in the day... but hey, I have always thrived with a deadline.. that is why I got my first degree in journalism...
We just have to get Katelyn to understand that she can't drool on the papers mommy is correcting and that baby spit is not good for the laptop's keyboard.. She is trying to help, maybe when she can read.
I must say that I love spending my day off with my precious little one. especially now that we are learning new tricks.. the latest is sticking out her tongue.. it is the new hi...
Really, is it me or do people not know how to drive when they are reporting spin outs all over the freeway.. REALLY..
Driving I-94 today was a joke. Spin outs everywhere, yet there were some who insisted on driving 90mph down the road.. UGH.. I saw more spin outs than I want to see EVER.. Including one that was 5 feet in front of me.. fortunately I was able to stop and was paying attention. I was pretty rattled the rest of my trip, luckily I was getting off the freeway at the next exit..
It's Michigan, and it is winter. Slick roadways are nothing new.. but I have to admit spring can't come soon enough. In other news....
Katelyn can roll from front to back... I taught all day today.. To say the least it was an experience. I think 4th hour had their disciplinary pages signed more than normal, but they would not stop talking and listen. I even had to pull the old teacher, "you are wasting my time so you WILL stay after the bell." Oh and I did keep them after the bell.. they didn't like it. But I can;t give empty threats.
I have to say a lot of work goes into teaching the children of the world and I can honestly say I never gave my teachers enough credit growing up... Z
Ahh, the only thing that would have made today's snow day better is if I had found out BEFORE I took my shower. But I am not complaining, it is another day to spend with Katelyn!..
I didn't realize how much I missed being with her all day until I got to spend a week day with her and to get to spend two.. BONUS!. She and I had quite a lot of fun yesterday, tummy time, playing, singing, reading.. and best of all NAPPING.. I miss my afternoon naps with her. I know it is probably not a good habit to get into but I need a nap too sometimes. Well the "blizzard" of 2011 (snowmageddon.,.. etc) only dropped about 9 inches in my area.. Still a lot and the roads still sucked last night (the highways were in good shape I understand though..).. I have seen more snow, but this is the most this winter so far..
I have the best husband in the world since he will not "let" me shovel snow.. :).. Z
