Well, the first 2 weeks of school are over. I only cried one day, which Joe lovingly said, "don't show them weakness". Long story short, after 2 days of tantrums, a parent walked in and freaked out at what he saw. He wanted to pull his daughter from my class. We had a meeting and my administrators and I talked to him and explained why he saw what he saw, and how I was just as freaked out as he was at that particular moment. Anyway, he ended up keeping her in my class, and things are slowly falling into place. I now know why we start school the week before Labor day.....so the teachers have a mini=vaca so they come back to work. Otherwise, no first year teacher would ever come back!
I got to school on Tuesday, and decided that I was completely changing my schedule. BAD idea! We quickly found out that we needed to go back to the way we did it the first week and it was fine. One of the kids had the stomach bug on Wednesday and came on Thursday, but left early. He was out today. I feel really bad, but today was super easy! It's amazing how one kid can completely change the dynamics of a classroom.
We moved Blake back to the daycare he was in earlier this year. We tried a corporate daycare thinking it would be fine, but it didn't work out. We both felt like we were imposing on the teacher when we would drop off or pick up, and Blake got bitten for the 2nd time in the 3 weeks, and we were not notified. Both times he was bit, he had huge bruises in the shape of teeth. Not cool. I know kids bite, but they need to at least let us know. So, he is at the Kid Ranch here in Kyle, and has not cried 1 morning, and quickly fell back into the routine. He is completely back to his normal, silly self. I love this place!
Last week, I was in bed every night by 8, and this week I have been staying up a little later (9:00). It's really hard to get up at 5 every morning. I am not necessarily a late riser, but I don't like to get up before 6:30 or 7. Lucky for me (and my students), I have a 40 minute drive to help wake me up!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Cleaning
I am giving house the final "once over" before I go back to work. I feel like I just did this...oh-yeah, I did...about a week ago! It is so frustrating! I just finished Blake's playroom. He doesn't really play in there except when friends are over. A week ago Sunday, his cousin came to play and they DESTROYED it! Blake is good about keeping stuff organized, but R does not know how to play with stuff. He just dumps. Here they are just hanging out on my bed watching a movie. 
It is re-organized now, and I am about to tackle the other disaster areas. I am not very good at staying on track. As long as it gets done, right?
Tomorrow is my last class for a few weeks, and I go back to work on Monday. I am really excited, except my classroom is a mess too. I met with the previous teacher this week, and she was clearing out all her stuff, so by my first official day in the room, I will know what I have.
It is re-organized now, and I am about to tackle the other disaster areas. I am not very good at staying on track. As long as it gets done, right?Tomorrow is my last class for a few weeks, and I go back to work on Monday. I am really excited, except my classroom is a mess too. I met with the previous teacher this week, and she was clearing out all her stuff, so by my first official day in the room, I will know what I have.
Monday, August 4, 2008
First Day Back
Today was my first day back in the "work" routine. I rolled out of bed at 6, and was ready to leave by 6:50 or so. This included getting Blake dressed and a light morning snack before we left. We were on the road at 7:02. I dropped Blake off at daycare, and went to my conference. At 7:40, I called a collegue that was coming also, and asked if I was at the right spot, because, NOONE was there. She said, "are you there already? I am not even out of bed yet!" What??? Our conference wasn't scheduled to start until 9. OOPS!!! So, I went to Chic-Fil-A and got breakfast, and spent an hour in the car just chillin'.
The conference was great, except we were sitting on kid sized chairs. If you have not done that for 4 hours, you should try it. I have gotten so much free stuff, that it totally makes up for the fee to get in! I am glad I was able to go.
I got my official offer from HR today. I go tomorrow and sign my contract! I am hoping to have access to my room on Wednesday!
I called at lunch to check on Blake, and she said he was doing great! I got there to pick him up, and he was happily walking throughout the room stopping every few seconds to check something out. The teachers said that he did WONDERFUL, and that he is a good listner, helper, and clean-up helper. I'm so proud of my big boy!!!
The conference was great, except we were sitting on kid sized chairs. If you have not done that for 4 hours, you should try it. I have gotten so much free stuff, that it totally makes up for the fee to get in! I am glad I was able to go.
I got my official offer from HR today. I go tomorrow and sign my contract! I am hoping to have access to my room on Wednesday!
I called at lunch to check on Blake, and she said he was doing great! I got there to pick him up, and he was happily walking throughout the room stopping every few seconds to check something out. The teachers said that he did WONDERFUL, and that he is a good listner, helper, and clean-up helper. I'm so proud of my big boy!!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Finally!
So, this afternoon, I just called principal from interview 5 and left a voicemail asking what the status was. I explained that I had not heard from HR and that there is a workshop that I would like to attend on Monday, but won't pay for it if I don't know 100% that I got the job, and that I need to make daycare arrangements. That was at 1.
At 4:30, right in the middle of Oprah I might add, the phone rang. It was the principal. She said that she is glad that I called her because she was certain that HR had contacted me already. She said that I am definately the one she wants, and will get on the ball and make sure HR calls by the end of the week. I told her about the workshop and asked if the district was able to pay for it, or if I needed to pay out of pocket, and she said she would pay for it! I can't believe it! I got a job, and got the principal to pay for a $250 workshop!!!
Joe is out of town on a business trip, so Blake and I celebrated by going to the city pool! I know, we're wild! He scared the crap out of me. He got out of the pool, and I was right behind him. I looked away for about .003 seconds, and heard a splash, and he jumped in! I quickly got in and pulled him up and he thought it was HILARIOUS!!! The next 10 times, I was in the pool, and he jumped in with out any coercing at all! Now we really have to be careful around water!
Blake will start daycare on Monday, and I will have 3 days next week to get our house in order before the real chaos starts! Yay! I am so excited!!!
At 4:30, right in the middle of Oprah I might add, the phone rang. It was the principal. She said that she is glad that I called her because she was certain that HR had contacted me already. She said that I am definately the one she wants, and will get on the ball and make sure HR calls by the end of the week. I told her about the workshop and asked if the district was able to pay for it, or if I needed to pay out of pocket, and she said she would pay for it! I can't believe it! I got a job, and got the principal to pay for a $250 workshop!!!
Joe is out of town on a business trip, so Blake and I celebrated by going to the city pool! I know, we're wild! He scared the crap out of me. He got out of the pool, and I was right behind him. I looked away for about .003 seconds, and heard a splash, and he jumped in! I quickly got in and pulled him up and he thought it was HILARIOUS!!! The next 10 times, I was in the pool, and he jumped in with out any coercing at all! Now we really have to be careful around water!
Blake will start daycare on Monday, and I will have 3 days next week to get our house in order before the real chaos starts! Yay! I am so excited!!!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Update
Well, there is not an update to update you on.
Searching for a job really takes a toll on your mental health. I guess if I still had a job it really would not be that bad, but I don't.
I emailed interview 3 this morning, and just left a voicemail asking about the position. It has been pulled from the website.
I will call interview 5 tomorrow afternoon if I don't hear anything before then. You would think that if the principal was really interested (as she told one of my references and me) she would be on HR's tails to make an offer.
Blake and I went to check out a day care today. I like it. It is convienent for Joe, who will be taking him in the mornings, and convienent for me in the afternoons. And, on the nights I have school, he will be able to pick him up with no problem. I put a deposit down and have him tenatively starting on the 11th. I can up it if I need to (which I hope to need to do), and he can have a "free" day before starting. So, that helps for the day that I need to go to HR to fill out paperwork.
After the daycare, we went to Wal-Mart, which disappointed Blake since it wasn't the circle store. We managed though. We ate lunch at McD's and then browsed around until I realized it was nap time. We got in the car and started driving, Blake passed out. I tried to keep him awake, but it did not work. Usually we will get home and I can change him and lay him down and he will nap. Not today. After 90 minutes of putting him back to bed, I let him come out, put on Little Einsteins and took a quick catnap. He is exhausted, so I guess it will be an early evening! :)
Searching for a job really takes a toll on your mental health. I guess if I still had a job it really would not be that bad, but I don't.
I emailed interview 3 this morning, and just left a voicemail asking about the position. It has been pulled from the website.
I will call interview 5 tomorrow afternoon if I don't hear anything before then. You would think that if the principal was really interested (as she told one of my references and me) she would be on HR's tails to make an offer.
Blake and I went to check out a day care today. I like it. It is convienent for Joe, who will be taking him in the mornings, and convienent for me in the afternoons. And, on the nights I have school, he will be able to pick him up with no problem. I put a deposit down and have him tenatively starting on the 11th. I can up it if I need to (which I hope to need to do), and he can have a "free" day before starting. So, that helps for the day that I need to go to HR to fill out paperwork.
After the daycare, we went to Wal-Mart, which disappointed Blake since it wasn't the circle store. We managed though. We ate lunch at McD's and then browsed around until I realized it was nap time. We got in the car and started driving, Blake passed out. I tried to keep him awake, but it did not work. Usually we will get home and I can change him and lay him down and he will nap. Not today. After 90 minutes of putting him back to bed, I let him come out, put on Little Einsteins and took a quick catnap. He is exhausted, so I guess it will be an early evening! :)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Interviews 4 & 5 Summary
Interview 4--it was super far. I spent more time in the parking lot than actually in the interview. They asked the questions, I answered them, and they said they would let me know either way...that's it.
Interview 5--It started crappy. The principal said they were doing construction on the building, so I needed to call her before trying to come in. I began calling at 1:50--ten minutes before the interview. It went straight to voicemail. I tried the side door, and it was open, so I started to wander the halls trying to find someone, anyone who could help me. I found 2 custodians who did not speak English. Finally, I found some office staff, and I asked them about the principal. They didn't know where she was, and did not think she was coming back to the campus. One very nice lady walked me to the office, and I left a note on the door saying I was there at 2, and missed her. Please call me back to reschedule. I went back outside and was pissed. I called Joe, and started crying. A white VW pulled up and it was the principal. We went in and I had the attitude that I really did not want the job, but would interview for the practice. We talked for about 20 minutes, and then she took me to the classroom. It was nice. She asked if I wanted a tour of the building, but I told her no because I had already wandered and gave myself a self-tour. We went back to the office, and she asked me a few more questions, and then said that she thought I would be a great asset to her campus and would fit in perfectly. She said that she is not able to officially offer a job, but could recommend me to HR and then they call to offer. She asked about my references, and I explained who they were. She kept saying over and over that she wanted me there.
45 minutes later, I got a call from one of my references saying she just got off the phone with the principal, and that the principal told her she wanted to snatch me up before someone else did! Yay! I am so excited! I should hear something soon!
I have not heard anything from Interview 3 yet, but doubt I will get an offer from them. My references have not been checked yet.
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and I got an awesome haircut today!
Interview 5--It started crappy. The principal said they were doing construction on the building, so I needed to call her before trying to come in. I began calling at 1:50--ten minutes before the interview. It went straight to voicemail. I tried the side door, and it was open, so I started to wander the halls trying to find someone, anyone who could help me. I found 2 custodians who did not speak English. Finally, I found some office staff, and I asked them about the principal. They didn't know where she was, and did not think she was coming back to the campus. One very nice lady walked me to the office, and I left a note on the door saying I was there at 2, and missed her. Please call me back to reschedule. I went back outside and was pissed. I called Joe, and started crying. A white VW pulled up and it was the principal. We went in and I had the attitude that I really did not want the job, but would interview for the practice. We talked for about 20 minutes, and then she took me to the classroom. It was nice. She asked if I wanted a tour of the building, but I told her no because I had already wandered and gave myself a self-tour. We went back to the office, and she asked me a few more questions, and then said that she thought I would be a great asset to her campus and would fit in perfectly. She said that she is not able to officially offer a job, but could recommend me to HR and then they call to offer. She asked about my references, and I explained who they were. She kept saying over and over that she wanted me there.
45 minutes later, I got a call from one of my references saying she just got off the phone with the principal, and that the principal told her she wanted to snatch me up before someone else did! Yay! I am so excited! I should hear something soon!
I have not heard anything from Interview 3 yet, but doubt I will get an offer from them. My references have not been checked yet.
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and I got an awesome haircut today!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Interview #5
Late yesterday afternoon, I received another call, and have a 5th interview on Thursday at 2! I can't believe I am getting all these calls! I really hope one falls through for me!
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