Slowing sliding in

So last night I purposely stayed up late because I could. That sounded like a good enough excuse. I wasn't exhausted so why not read and watch some tube. Besides, Deja was staying the night with Gammy and Papo so I didn't have to be 'Mommy' for the night. I also told myself I could sleep in in the morning.

The morning quickly came and my body didn't cooperate with my original plans! What the honk! I was wide awake at 7:15 am! Can I just sleep until 9:00...please? No. My body had a different plan, from where I don't know. I would like to know so I can make sure they never arrive again. I tried to keep my eyes closed tightly in hopes that I would drift off to sleep but that never happened. Despite the change in plans I got to lay in bed for a while and watched reruns of the Golden Girls. Love that show.

I finally accepted the fact that sleeping in wasn't in the cards this morning and got my Mexican tail up and showered. After I was up and at 'em I made my way up to school. I was eager to get my things in place since changing rooms. I also wanted to get some sort of rhyme and reason to my boxes for my new roomie, Mel. Since I will be in Kinder classrooms more than at my desk, Mr. Perales put Mel and I together. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate.

In the short period of time I spent up there today I was able to get my boxes moved and hid, my desk and computer set up as well as get some housekeeping completed for a new teammate. As I sat at my new desk, in my new room (in timbuktu) and in my new position I quickly realized how different this year will be. I won't have my own class to greet on August 25. I won't have name tags and lunch tags to make or centers to set up for that first day. There are so many things I am going to miss about having my own class. Will it get easier?

Oh My Goodness

Time has flown by this summer...or at least it is starting to feel like it. I think when ESY (extended school year...Special Ed summer school) started and ended had a huge impact on how the summer played out. Even though Deja and I took a vacation I still feel like we need one. I have come to realize after many trips that not all vacations are relaxing. In so many ways it feels as if last school year just ended and now the new year is around the corner! Yikes...I'm not ready!

I barely recall our last day of summer school as it sort of flew by. I feel like I was a mere speck of paint in a overly chaotic painting trying to be seen and heard. The kids knew I was barely breathing and they fought me for every bit of air. They were all over the room like jelly on toast! It was mad! Some how and some way we survived, barely, and made it out of there alive on Thursday. It was sad to watch them leave as that was my last time to have my "own" class unless I teach next summer.

Then the weekend vastly arrived for us to celebrate my Mom's 60th birthday! I can't believe it! As a child 60 sounded and seemed so old. I know now that it isn't but it is still 60. My Mom doesn't look 60 as if there is a 'look' for it. I think was is hard about watching my parents hit the 6th decade of their lives is the confirmation that we are all growing old and there is nothing we can do about it. Either way...our family had a great dinner together in her honor...I think she loved it too.

And there is school. Deja will be entering 4th grade and that alone makes me sad. I can remember vividly the day she was born and I hope I never forget. As much as she is still a little girl she is growing up so much. I find myself watching her and reminiscing on when she was a baby and toddler. I loved her giggle and voice! But it does please me to watch her develop her personality and passions just as much. She has grown into quite the scientist which was never what I expected. Love it!

To wrap up all the events August brings year to year comes her birthday. She will turn 9 on August 23 when we will have a pool party and sleepover. I had to make some major changes in our budget this month after a surprising find that I didn't get the check I was expecting. My summer school payment authorization form wasn't turned it! That is another story in itself. So one of me dear friends...like another sister...has graciously offered her home & pool for the event. I can't even begin to thank her enough! So those plans are underway where I have no doubt it will be grand no matter how small. I finally got the invitations made and mailed which was a bit later than I wanted but it is done.