Change of Camping Plans

We were supposed to leave early this afternoon for a weekend of camping at Tugaloo State Park, but there was about a 50% chance of rain tonight (and tent camping in the rain is the worst) so we decided to just make it a day trip for tomorrow. I'm a little bummed but it's probably for the best. 

Time with Parents

Last night Nate's parents stopped by on their way to the cabin and this afternoon my parents stopped by on their way to my brother's. It was really great to spend a little time with both sets of parents in less than 24 hours!

Fernbank Playdate

We took one of Korra's friends from school to the Fernbank museum today. 

New hat

I crocheted a new hat for Korra!

Errand Day

Today Korra and I went to Kroger, Trader Joe's, Value Village, and the Amazon Hub Center. We also delivered lunch to Nate. 

When I was a kid I always though my mom was saying "Erins" (my cousin's name) and was disappointed when we went to the post office and grocery store instead of seeing my cousin. 

Fall Break begins!

Korra and I are off school for the week. We had a pretty low key day of folding laundry (Korra) and grading papers (me) and watching Disney movies that featured dogs (Beethoven 2 and Homeward Bound 2). 

GS Braves Game

Tonight is Girl Scouts night at the Braves stadium so Korra and I are here with a few girls from her troop. 

Mani-Pedi

Today I spent nearly 2 hours at the nail salon. I got a very generous gift card from a parent so I treated myself to a deluxe manicure and pedicure. My manicurist didn't talk hardly at all so I just relaxed and read. It was lovely. 

Margaritas and Queso

We got out of school early today for the start of fall break so the 6th grade team (3 other teachers + me) went out for a late lunch together. It was so nice to hang out and spend time together. I'm really thankful for a team that works so well together and whose company I actually enjoy. 

Really sleepy

I didn't sleep well last night, but just to keep things in perspective, I know I won't be as sleepy as one of my students. He recently fell asleep (during dismissal) while eating an apple.  Mid chew. With chunks of apple still in his mouth and the partially eaten apple in his hand. 

Camping Club

Today for camping club I brought a bunch of our camping gear and let the kids check it out- we even set up the tent!  

Fabric Purchases

I've been looking for a new quilt for our bed for about a year and just haven't found anything I like enough, so I decided to try my hand at quilting again.  I've picked a simple pattern and color scheme and then I just ordered $100 in fabric.  Quilting, here I come!

Perks of wearing a mask

I had basil stuck in my teeth since lunch but no one noticed. 

Girl Scouts' Songs

Today I took the folder of my mom's Girl Scouts songs to Korra's troop and we sang some of the songs together. Singing those silly songs made my night. 

Pretty Bread

Yesterday I made the most attractive loaf of bread I've ever baked.

When we ate it with dinner I realized I forgot to add salt to the dough. Baking Fail. 

Ocean Slushies

Korra found a recipe for Ocean Slushies in her Animal Tales magazine and has been begging to make it. Today we did!

Junior

Korra had her Girl Scouts bridging ceremony this evening. Moving up from a Brownie to a Junior!

COVID home tests

Yesterday a coworker told me that you could order free at-home COVID tests from our county. Nate and I both did it and today...

We each got EIGHT tests!  Guess we're prepared!

Negative test

Got my negative COVID test so I'm ready to go back to school tomorrow. Fingers crossed most of the kids are back, too because we only have a few days left before the end of the quarter and I really need to get some of them caught up. 

Soccer Practice

I recruited an 8th grader to give Korra soccer lessons for half an hour twice a week. It allows me to get some work done, it gives Korra a physical outlet for her energy, and it gives the 8th grader some cash towards the phone he's saving up for. Win-win-win. 

PTO Friday

I took PTO yesterday because I knew Korra and I would both be tired from Hamilton. I slept until 7:15 while Korra was snoozing until 9! 

I actually spent a good part of the day working (lesson plans and parent communication that I didn't get done earlier this week) but it was much less stressful than if I also had to teach and go to meetings. That 2 hour nap I took after lunch was pretty great, too. 

Hamilton!

Nate's Grandpa Earl, who ushered at the local theater for years, passed away in December. Tonight we're seeing Hamilton in his honor. 

And...... I'm back at home

Less than a week after coming back into the building and I'm home for another week of quarantine (along with most but not all of my grade). Korra wasn't exposed this time so she'll still go to school unless I have symptoms or test positive. 

I knew the year would probably go like this and I thought knowing meant I was mentally/emotionally prepared but judging by my reaction (I threw a little fit in the hallway and then cried when I got home), I guess I wasn't really.  I'm just not a go-with-the-flow person and that's ok. I'll still be ok, it'll just take me a minute to have my feelings and get back on balance. 

11 hours

Today was long. I worked from 7am until 6pm without a break. I'm so tired. 

More weird days

The kids were weird today.  The other 20+ kids who hadn't returned to school because of not having negative COVID tests finally returned so everyone was squirrely. 

Today was extra busy/weird because we started the after school program which I volunteered to teach once a week and even though Mondays aren't my day, I stayed to help. Then Korra had her piano lesson followed by Girl Scouts (did I mention I agreed to be the co-leader while one of our leaders is on maternity leave?).  I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, which is a weird feeling since I haven't been busy like this is a long time (one of the few perks of COVID times).