Teacher Gifts

I enjoy teaching so much. It is especially fun around the holidays. The kids are always so excited, and for the whole month of December, we get to participate in Christmas related activities. However, I, personally, await the day before Christmas vacation. It is on this day that students shower their teachers with their gifts: homemade, store bought, re-gifts. I LOVE IT. Not the fact that I am getting things, but for the fact of what it is, and seeing the look of joy on their little faces as they are giving it. It is SOOOO sweet.

Here is the assortment this year. One gift that stood out:

Yup, the top of a Dr. Pepper bottle. Well, that's what it looks like. It is actually a candy holder.

The worlds smallest gift bag. It is so tiny and oh, so adorable. Inside was the cutest ornament.

Do you see the upper left hand side of this chocolate box? 2.5 POUNDS OF CHOCOLATE. Oh my goodness. For real. I am still in shock. I immediately emptied half the box as soon as I got home, and took it to my in-laws before I could eat it. I'm sure they appreciated that... haha

In case you didn't know, my class is full of the most amazing kids.

Christmas Card

Amy did a great job! Go check her out.

http://www.amylowephotography.com/

Busyness

I had the most crazy day yesterday. At school, I met my new student. He will be starting on Monday. He has only been in the United States for 5 days now, and cannot speak any English. This could get interesting! Thankfully, I have another little boy in my class that can translate for us.

I left school with my students: 3:30 on the dot. I rushed home and threw my hair up in some rollers. I reapplied some makeup. All of this just so I could look decent in our Christmas card picture. My friend, Amy, took them. I hope she got at least one good shot! Mason was being completely ridiculous! And he got his hair ALL over my nice peacoat..... :( I need a major lint roller.

After our picture taking, we took Mase back home. I jumped in the car and headed to Wal-Mart to get some groceries. Amber, Alicia, and Dara came over later. I made potato soup and cornbread. Bran was so sweet and went to his parents so we could have some "girl time". It was nice to catch up with them.

To complete my day, Bran and I went to see The Blind Side with another couple. It was the most amazing movie. It made me want to adopt. Again, I was humbled and I became very aware of how blessed my life is.

I didn't get up until after 10:00 this morning. After I ate breakfast, I took a nap until 1:00pm. I am well rested now and ready to go again!