Friday the 13th!

Caleb, Isaiah, and Travis hanging out in Porter Wagoner's dressing room


Well, Friday the 13th started out a little unlucky for me, but things turned around rather quickly. First, to reward our students for making good grades, turning in all of their assignments, and coming to school and class on time, we took them to Opry Mills to shop, to hang out, and to eat, and we also gave them a tour of the Grand Ol Opry. However, on our way there, is when my bad luck began. As I hit Briley Parkway, I was chatting with the four girls who rode with me, when I looked in my rear view mirror and saw the blue lights behind me. Yes, a Metro cop was pulling me, the chaperone, over. I about died, and my students just laughed at me. When the officer came to my car, I handed him my license, registration, and proof of insurance, and apologized. He informed me that I was going 75mph in a 55mph, and he kinda shook his head and gave me a quick smile, so I took advantage of his smile and said, "Oh, but it gets worse..." He looked at me as I explained that I was a teacher going on a field trip with four of my students in my car, and to beat all, my principal would probably pass me at any minute. He actually laughed at me as he walked back to his car. I thought to myself that I probably wouldn't be able to shop much as I had planned since I was going to get a big, fat ticket, but then he showed mercy on me and my luck turned around. He graciously gave me a warning and told me to teach these girls a good lesson. I was shocked but extremely grateful. Of course, I got teased the rest of the day by all of the other students and Dr. Jones who had all seen me as they drove past.

Getting out of a ticket was not the best part of my day. I also got to walk around the mall all by myself for two hours and eat at the Macaroni Grille. Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky?

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails Or...

Lizards



Worms


Snails


And Fish...

are definetely what little boys (especially mine) are made of.

We all have been enjoying the wonderfully warm weather we have been having. We have spent every waking moment outside playing in the creeks, the mud, and the sandbox. They have been getting extremely dirty, and I had to wash Lofton's tennis shoes two nights in a row, but it was all worth it; they love to get dirty. They are all boy!

Big Boy Bed

If you look closely, you can see the carpet burn!



Landon has been able to climb out of his bed for a few months now, but he doesn't do it all of the time. So, I have just let it go and kept him in the baby bed, but on Sunday morning, I heard a Bam, and knew that he had fell out of bed. I ran in to grab him and he screamed for a long time; luckily, all he had was a carpet burn on his head. One would think he wouldn't climb out again, but at his nap, he tried to climb out again. So, last night Phillip converted his crib to a toddler bed. We of course, have to keep the baby bumper on it because Landon puts himself to sleep by beating his head on the headboard. Last night, I also borrowed a gate contraption thing from Amy so he couldn't fall out. I am happy to say he stayed in bed all night! So far, so good.

My New Student

On Fridays, my seventh graders read to Lofton's preschool class. This last Friday, our library was closed due to the upcoming book fair, so the Caterpillars came to my classroom. Lofton was so excited to show his friends "his momma's room." In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, I read The Cat in the Hat, and we made hats and played pin the hat on the cat. When it was time to leave, Lofton tried to convince me that he could sit in my room and play computer all afternoon while I taught, so I had to make a deal with him that I would pick him up right at 3:00, so he could play on my computer while I got ready to leave!

Tea Time- Not Tee Time

The girls enjoyed playing in the makeup!



Since I have two boys one would think that tee time would have to do with golf, but no, this is not the case. The boys went to their first tea party this weekend, and they both enjoyed it. Reesi had a tea party for her fifth birthday, and Joni went all out with real China dishes, and she set up all of the food and tea in Reesi's room. The kids loved serving themselves, and they devoured all of the food. We all enjoyed the tea party because it was the first time in awhile that we spent some time with Joni and Larry. It was good to see everyone. Happy birthday, Reesi!