The Perfect Summer

I can hardly believe that I only have 8 days of classes... wow... where did this school year go? I mean seriously, seriously.... Where did it go? I don't know where it went but I'm glad it's almost over!

I have a really great summer planned! I have been working every summer since I was 14, but not this summer. This summer is going to be a summer all about me! Well me, my new pup, and the love of my life! Taking this new job at the hospital in January has now afforded me to take it easy this summer. I actually will continue to get paid over the summer which is such a plus.. But I'm not just going to do nothing, I could never do nothing. I'm too work oriented. It's just going to be more laid back!

So i'm actually going to be babysitting 3 days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - half days... I'm going to have a perfect schedule! I can do the beach thing in the morning and then babysit for the 2nd half of the day!

It's been such a busy year I just need to kick off my work shoes throw on my Flip Flops and start sipping a Pina Colada....

Oh gosh I can't wait!!

Happy Labor Day

HAPPY LABOR DAY!! Hope everyone has a nice day off and good luck to all you teachers you go back to school this week.. I'm happy to say I don't start until the 8th.. With that said I will hope to enjoy my last week of true Summer Freedom..

Gone Fishin' I mean Crabbing

So, I've gone crabbing for the day at Brian's parents house.. I am so excited!! Last sunday after the party we went crabbing and I caught about 20 crabs or so.... I hope the weather holds up for me to catch some more big ones... Hopefully we'll have a nice crack your own crab dinner tonight! What are your big plans for this lovely long holiday weekend?

Schools Out For Summer

So I am happy to say that "Schools Out For Summer!"

Yes, today is my last day of school for the 2007 - 2008 school year. Yesterday my class had their Kindergarten Graduation and it was oh so cute!! They were so nervous to come out in their caps and gowns and stand infront of all their parents, grandparents,and friends.. Thankfully the

"ice was broken" when 2 of my kids fell of of their chairs as they sat down. Everyone started to laugh and they settled right in.

They sang songs(ABC Rock by Greg & Steve: it was too cute) and received their diploma's as everyone cheered them on! At the end of every year I say how this class was so special and that I will miss them dearly and that next year my class won't be as great! I get very attached to my class - I mean I see them every day, all day, every week, each month as the days go by throughout the year. We laugh, we cry, sometimes I yell(as teachers sometimes do). But all in all I will truly miss my rugrats next year.. I will hold a special place in my heart for this years class.. Here is a poem I put in their end of the year gifts - I thought it was sweet poem and really meaningful!

It's time to say good-bye

Our year has come to an end.

I've made more cherished memories and many more new friends.
I've watched your child learn and grow

and change from day to day.

I hope that all the things we've done

Have helped in some small way.
So it's with happy memories

I send them out the door,

With great hop and expectations

for what next year holds in store.

So like I said before schools out for summer - but that doesn't mean I'm off.. I have next week off and then I begin Summer Camp at my school. I am the Director of the camp! I have created a seven week long program for the students - so that will keep me busy every morning. I also babysit a 7 and 10 year old Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after camp - and I tutor on Tuesdays & Thursdays after camp.. Some summer vacation huh?... May August come quicly so I can really enjoy some of the summer...