Professional

A little icon on the bottom right of my work computer entitled "Remote Management" has made me a little nervous about emailing posts from work. Don't think I'll be doing it anymore.

New Books!

2 big boxes of brand new books are here!  I will be adding labels all day, but it'll be worth it to put these great new books in some kids' hands!

Chupper

Church + Supper. That's what we used to call it. I'm looking forward to our first chupper after summer break.

Quote of the Day

"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."

- Mark Twain

Evaluation

The principal just let me know she'll be evaluating me this week.  I've never been nervous about an evaluation before, but I am about this one. 

Orientation/Registration

Today and tomorrow are Nate's orientation/registration days. I took a sick day and drove him up. They let him register and skip pretty much everything else. His fever came down and now he's sleeping. Hopefully he'll feel up to going by himself tomorrow.

Nate is SICK

Nate's sick. He could have been sick any time in the last 3 months with no consequences. But not today. Today is his registration day for seminary. And he has the flu. Not sure what we're going to do.

Labor Day To Do List

I can think of nothing else to say, so here is my to do list:
Bake bread without exploding a glass pan
Repot a plant
Go to the grocery store
Mop the kitchen floor
Make a peanut butter pie
Put away clean laundry
Read Catching Fire (the sequel to Hunger Games)

Bisa!

Going to meet up with Bisa for dinner in Atlanta!

Roasting Marshmallows

We're having a bonfire and roasting marshmallows!

Manual Labor Day Weekend

I'm helping (or trying to help) Mom and Dad get ready to lay hardwood floor in the kitchen.

Mom and Dad!

Sugar Hill, here I come! Going to spend the weekend with my parents while Nate goes to Dragon Con with my brother.

Brochure

I'm creating a brochure for my school.  I really want it to convey what this school is all about.  It's a big, important job and I'm glad for the opportunity to do it!

Explosion

At 4:30 yesterday, there was an explosion in my kitchen.  I exploded a 9x13 glass pan while attempting to bake bread.  There was glass all over the kitchen floor and there's still glass in the oven.  Thankfully, I was not hurt, only supremely embarrassed (because I should have known better) and frustrated (because I now have to clean up a huge mess).  So, for future reference, do not pour water (no matter how hot) into a 450 degree glass baking pan.  It will explode.

Landscaping Committee

I volunteered Nate for the landscaping committee at church.  A few days ago, he weeded in the rain and today he dug 30 holes.  I feel like a really bad wife.

New Neighbors

Tonight we get to meet our new neighbors!  3 couples (all around our age) just moved into our neighborhood.  They will be living together, working for various nonprofits in LaGrange, and volunteering in the community for the next year as part of Mission Year.  I know I don't just speak for myself when I say that I am really looking forward to dinner this evening.  Yay for the possibility of new friends!

Too Many Subs

Too many substitute teachers makes the middle school a scary place.

Stuffy

My nose is stuffy. I'm going to bed early and hoping I'll be all better in the morning.

Puppies Behind Bars

I heard this story twice now and it fills me with hope. 

Billy the Bunny

I was in the office sending a fax.  2 upset 7th graders stormed in and relate the injustice that has just been done to Billy the Bunny, the science class pet.  The substitute teacher had put the bunny (in its cage) outside in the bushes for reasons yet unknown.  To calm the students and yet not upset the sub (who is the parent who runs the book fair for me), I take Billy to the library where he is now kicking his mulch all over my floor. 

Labor Day

I am so thankful I have next Monday off.  I need a break.

DFCS

Last night, Nate and I went to a DFCS training on mental health.  This afternoon, we're have a home re-evaluation.  I can hardly believe it's been a year.  Hopefully we'll see more kids in the year to come. 

Signature

It's taken me 2 weeks, but I have all 6 of my purchase orders ready to go. Now all I need is the courage to ask the principal to sign them.

Mockingbirds

Yesterday we had a fire drill.  The alarm had stopped and we were about to file back inside when we heard the sound of the alarm again... beep, beep, beep, pause, beep, beep, beep... it was a mockingbird across the street!  Same pitch, same length, everything.  Amazing.

Maraton Dreams

The last few nights, I've had these long, weird dreams.  They go on all night, have a huge cast of characters (if you're reading this, you're probably in them), and they make no sense at all. I wouldn't mind so much except they make me feel really confused and tired when I wake up.