I learned a few things over the first 2 days of school...

Live Demolition of a Downtown
Building because of
Earthquake Damage.

• I did not forget how to teach.
• One of my students wrote that she/he was born in vagina.
• While being bombarded with 3rd graders...I joked 'you're invading my space. peace out my friends.' A student then came over and whispered to me in all seriousness...'Ms. R I wasn't mating in your space.'
• Warning this will melt a teacher's heart. While presenting 3-5 things that represent you, a student claims 'My third thing is not in the bag, but in the classroom. My third favorite thing is teachers (as he points to me).' While a tear drop did not form, I did thank God for this privelege.
• I need to get new tennis shoes for the 'barbells' of my day. The gym and coaching.
• Linda Lael Miller has a new book in the series I adore. Headed to Amazon to download to my Kindle, Blue Willow.
• Speaking of a Kindle, I asked if any of my students has a Kindle at home. Student A: "No, but we have a candle."
• I love a good lunch.

Moral of the Story: Come on Irene. I look forward to savoring 'insideness.'