Back at Manatee Cove

Just before Christmas Break, I said goodbye to the class I'd been teaching for 5 weeks. I knew I'd miss them, but being typical kids, they didn't seem to care that I was leaving.

Late last week, I got a call from their teacher, and due to a family illness, she's unable to come back from maternity leave just yet. Back to the room I go, and I'm thrilled with be back with this group of kids. They are truly fantastic.

Of course, they aren't thrilled to see me. Instead of smiles, I got dirty looks and one "Oh Come On!!! You said we were getting our REAL teacher back!" comment. Sigh... At least they are good and fun and having fun, even if they want their real teacher back.

I don't blame them. I still wonder what it would have been like if my 1st grade teacher hadn't left to have a baby. She never came back, and I still don't see her replacement as the "real" teacher. She's still only a substitute to me.

I hope this week goes well with this group and that, should they still need me, next week is great too.

Katie

Capturing 2009: A Project 365 Quest

My list of resolutions is probably about the same as everyone else's - exercise more, enjoy life more, pay off debt, etc. This year, however, I'm taking on a challenge.

I've joined Project 365 over at ScrapbookGraphics and plan to take 1 photo every day. Of course, we all know I take many more photos than that, but I plan to feature 1 of those photos on my new blog, Capturing 2009, every day. At the end of each week, I'll feature a weekly layout, and at the end of the month, I'll do a month in review. Since most of my photos are of my kids, that will be my main theme.

I am also considering doing a Project 52 Quest where I will feature ME - getting in shape, playing with my kids, enjoying life a bit more. I'll update with a new blog featuring my Project 52 when I get started.

Please take the time to add my Project 365 blog to your list of things to read.