This weekend, our area is slated to have 18 - 24 inches of snow. Really?! I love snow, so I was so excited to hear this. I figure if we get that much, there will be a State of Emergency, and we won't even have to make up the days we have off from school!
Not to mention, I get to spend all those days curled up on the couch with my husband, watching movies, drinking hot chocolate, and all those great snow day activities.
Think again.
My wonderful Army husband has been called in to be in Command during that time. So now, he has to report at 4 tomorrow, and Lord only knows when he will be home due to the snow! I know, I know, 30 minutes away is nothing compared to Iraq, so I should be thankful, but I bitter.
Instead of spending a wonderful, cozy weekend with my husband, I will be all by myself :( Yes, it could be worse, but I am being selfish. So now I change my mind, I don't want the snow...they can keep it.
If anyone is brave enough to go out, be careful!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Bad or Good Winter
Depending on how you look at it, it could be a bad or good winter. Bad because we have had so much snow here already! We normally don't get a lot of snow until late February or March. So far we have had two pretty major snow storms with more snow scheduled tonight and big snow moving in on Saturday. It's been crazy.
The snow from the weekend gave the students off on Monday, while we had a two hour delay teacher workday. I love those days! They allow us to get work done, actually socialize for once and wear jeans :) Today, we woke up to a two hour delay since the back roads were still pretty icy. Tonight, we originally had a forecast of 1 - 3 inches, which has since been upped to 2 - 4 inches. A delay tomorrow too? They haven't even really started talking about this weekend's snow, but it looks pretty big!
It could be a GOOD winter because we have had teacher workdays, delays and days off! Plus I love playing in snow...who doesn't enjoy a good snow angel?
The snow from the weekend gave the students off on Monday, while we had a two hour delay teacher workday. I love those days! They allow us to get work done, actually socialize for once and wear jeans :) Today, we woke up to a two hour delay since the back roads were still pretty icy. Tonight, we originally had a forecast of 1 - 3 inches, which has since been upped to 2 - 4 inches. A delay tomorrow too? They haven't even really started talking about this weekend's snow, but it looks pretty big!
It could be a GOOD winter because we have had teacher workdays, delays and days off! Plus I love playing in snow...who doesn't enjoy a good snow angel?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Snow...again!
This winter is turning into a very white one! We received our second big snow storm of the season, after weather forecasters predicted we would only get a dusting! We currently have about 7 inches in our backyard. Why can't these storms ever happen during the week so I can have a relaxing day at home instead of in school?
Instead, my mom, sister-in-law, Nana and myself were up in Philly for a baby shower. My Dad had called more then once relaying storm information and trying to convince us we should leave early. We ended up leaving about a half hour early from the shower, and even with the extra time to get home, the hour and a half trip turned into a three and a half hour one! I have decided that our state owns snowplows that don't have sharp enough blades to actually plow the snow. At one point, we passed THREE DelDOT trucks that were just SITTING in the southbound lane. Nice.
I am hoping for at least a delay from school tomorrow, but who knows.
Meanwhile, here is the menu for the week:
Monday : Southern Syle Fried Chicken (Still WW friendly!)
Tuesday : Chicken Stroganoff
Wednesday : Chicken Cordon Bleu
Thursday : Chicken Casserole
Friday : PIZZA!
Yes, all that chicken again, blame this on my husband. At least the variety of chicken is good!
Instead, my mom, sister-in-law, Nana and myself were up in Philly for a baby shower. My Dad had called more then once relaying storm information and trying to convince us we should leave early. We ended up leaving about a half hour early from the shower, and even with the extra time to get home, the hour and a half trip turned into a three and a half hour one! I have decided that our state owns snowplows that don't have sharp enough blades to actually plow the snow. At one point, we passed THREE DelDOT trucks that were just SITTING in the southbound lane. Nice.
I am hoping for at least a delay from school tomorrow, but who knows.
Meanwhile, here is the menu for the week:
Monday : Southern Syle Fried Chicken (Still WW friendly!)
Tuesday : Chicken Stroganoff
Wednesday : Chicken Cordon Bleu
Thursday : Chicken Casserole
Friday : PIZZA!
Yes, all that chicken again, blame this on my husband. At least the variety of chicken is good!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Professor Sharp
So last night I opened an e-mail from my professor of the class I am currently taking (Master's #2...I just can't stop apparently). The e-mail had my grade and a request to speak to her about teaching a class at the university!
The class is a grad level course in the education program, and is all online. This is amazing since I hate standing up in front of people! What a great opportunity! I am so excited. Details still have to be worked out, but it's pretty exciting!
Wish me luck!
The class is a grad level course in the education program, and is all online. This is amazing since I hate standing up in front of people! What a great opportunity! I am so excited. Details still have to be worked out, but it's pretty exciting!
Wish me luck!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
I Love Sundays!
Sundays are always so relaxing for me, and I love it! We had a really nice weekend and got to spend some time with friends that are difficult to see at times due to their hectic police schedule. We ate dinner at a local seafood restaurant, and then watched The Hangover (LOVE that movie).
This morning I couldn't sleep for some reason, so I got up early and was able to knock out a lot of classwork that is scheduled for this week. (Type A personality...over achiever, that's me!). We ran to the grocery store to buy food for the week. I have to tell you, I love planning for the week in advance. It saves us time and money. Cooking this week :
Monday - Beef roast with potatoes, carrots and onions in the crockpot
Tuesday - Crispy chicken with broccoli
Wednesday - Steaks on the grill with vegetables
Thursday - Chicken casserole
Friday - Pizza!
We have also started packing this weekend. We need to get our house ready to put on the market, so we have started packing up some closets and other odds ends so the spaces in our house look bigger. Even though it doesn't look like we have much in our house, I have been shocked at how quickly boxes get filled! We have filled at least 6 rubbermaid containers so far, and about 3 boxes. We have rented a storage space to put everything in until our house is built, so I am trying not to use too many boxes, and more plastic in the event of water of rodents (ewww!) I HATE packing, but this time it isn't so bad because I know that I will be UNPACKING in a brand spankin' new house! So exciting!
This morning I couldn't sleep for some reason, so I got up early and was able to knock out a lot of classwork that is scheduled for this week. (Type A personality...over achiever, that's me!). We ran to the grocery store to buy food for the week. I have to tell you, I love planning for the week in advance. It saves us time and money. Cooking this week :
Monday - Beef roast with potatoes, carrots and onions in the crockpot
Tuesday - Crispy chicken with broccoli
Wednesday - Steaks on the grill with vegetables
Thursday - Chicken casserole
Friday - Pizza!
We have also started packing this weekend. We need to get our house ready to put on the market, so we have started packing up some closets and other odds ends so the spaces in our house look bigger. Even though it doesn't look like we have much in our house, I have been shocked at how quickly boxes get filled! We have filled at least 6 rubbermaid containers so far, and about 3 boxes. We have rented a storage space to put everything in until our house is built, so I am trying not to use too many boxes, and more plastic in the event of water of rodents (ewww!) I HATE packing, but this time it isn't so bad because I know that I will be UNPACKING in a brand spankin' new house! So exciting!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Extra Obligations
In our school, there is a new team that I am a part of. This team receives 'trouble' cases from teachers who are having a hard time nailing down why a student may be failing or off task most of the time and just need a second opinion. I was kind of roped into this assignment, but have enjoyed it so far. I meet with teachers on my own time, review data on my own time, and do this free!
Now, I was assigned a new case with a teacher who can be fairly...difficult. She feels that the system isn't working fast enough to 'identify' kids and really just wants a way to get them labeled Special Ed or ADHD, which drives me crazy.
The other day I went to observe a student after his curriculum test came back pretty normal, which rules out an academic problem. Well, when I observed the student, he was off task twice in thirty minutes. That is pretty darn good! Of course, when I discussed this with her, she wasn't the least bit pleased since I am pretty sure she wanted him put on medicine.
What exactly would she like me to do? I would like to suggest that she needs to change her teaching style and not be so uptight, but I don't think that would be the best. Tomorrow I am observing the students again to see if maybe he was just having a 'good' day as she suggested.
Perhaps he is a third grade boy who doesn't want to sit in his seat for 45 minutes and write! GEEZ. He is still a KID.
At least it's Friday, and PIZZA night!
Now, I was assigned a new case with a teacher who can be fairly...difficult. She feels that the system isn't working fast enough to 'identify' kids and really just wants a way to get them labeled Special Ed or ADHD, which drives me crazy.
The other day I went to observe a student after his curriculum test came back pretty normal, which rules out an academic problem. Well, when I observed the student, he was off task twice in thirty minutes. That is pretty darn good! Of course, when I discussed this with her, she wasn't the least bit pleased since I am pretty sure she wanted him put on medicine.
What exactly would she like me to do? I would like to suggest that she needs to change her teaching style and not be so uptight, but I don't think that would be the best. Tomorrow I am observing the students again to see if maybe he was just having a 'good' day as she suggested.
Perhaps he is a third grade boy who doesn't want to sit in his seat for 45 minutes and write! GEEZ. He is still a KID.
At least it's Friday, and PIZZA night!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Well, That Didn't Really Turn Out
So the weekend didn't exactly turned out as planned. We started off Friday by running some errands, and then heading over to Baltimore. We ate a nice dinner at the Inner Harbor, and then went to the reception the unit had planned for us. We got to hang out with friends we haven't seen in awhile and take advantage of the open bar!
The next morning, we got up bright and early so we could begin our amazing reintegration classes (note the sarcasm here). It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was and I did get to spend the day with my husband, so I can't really complain. Afterwards, we headed back down to the Inner Harbor for Happy Hour! It was so nice to sit out on a deck with everyone and just relax for a change. Then we headed to dinner, and then back to the room for a quick nap before we went out for the night.
Then, my poor husband became very sick. We took a nap, and he woke up with chills to the point where he was shaking the bed, and an awful upset stomach. Poor thing. Needless to say, we never made it out, and we were up all night since he was miserable.
I am sad that we didn't get to make it out to hang out with friends since we hardly ever go out and do that often, but it wasn't Michael's fault. Ahh, well, maybe next time.
The next morning, we got up bright and early so we could begin our amazing reintegration classes (note the sarcasm here). It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was and I did get to spend the day with my husband, so I can't really complain. Afterwards, we headed back down to the Inner Harbor for Happy Hour! It was so nice to sit out on a deck with everyone and just relax for a change. Then we headed to dinner, and then back to the room for a quick nap before we went out for the night.
Then, my poor husband became very sick. We took a nap, and he woke up with chills to the point where he was shaking the bed, and an awful upset stomach. Poor thing. Needless to say, we never made it out, and we were up all night since he was miserable.
I am sad that we didn't get to make it out to hang out with friends since we hardly ever go out and do that often, but it wasn't Michael's fault. Ahh, well, maybe next time.
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