No, I did not know...

It's almost the end....of the first Summer School session! Hallelujah. Seriously, as one of my students pointed out...I feel like I have sold my soul to the devil. I long to be LAZY. But....there are bills to be paid and camera "stuff" to be bought...so I will march on bravely to Session 2.

The day is more bearable when a student says things like-

 "Mrs. Edwards....did you know that if a male athlete squats too much his testes will fall out his butt?" (giggling to myself as I type)

or

"Summer school is bullshit, I'm going to pass all my classes next year."


I like to keep track of the things students say...maybe I'll write a book one day. I am incredibly obsessed with the bullfrogs at the pond. These things are massively huge. It's very impressive.

I named him Fred. This is his area of the pond and I can always count on him being here. Fred will chase water splashes thinking it has to be food.

Fred staring at smaller competition for food. He was giving the little guy some hard looks.

The "little one" took off and Fred chased him. They leaped around for awhile! I was like a kid in a candy store watching them. I want some pet frogs. They are the coolest.

My husband tried to get some pictures and went too far into the mud....and busted his butt. It was one of those surreal things that happen in slow motion. I laughed hysterically for a looong time. The turtle thought it was funny too.

Now...what the HELL is this? It was 4-5 feet in length...it swam in circles and then disappeared under the water. I didn't see it come up anywhere. I've never seen whatever it is before.

I must go get my latte. Enjoy your day!

The best day of a teacher's year...

....is the last day of the school year!

 Oh how I love the peace and quiet of an empty classroom! This was a great school year though. I had a great group of students this year. They were a lot of fun! The end is always bittersweet. I'm ready for a new group of students but will miss the old group. Plus, I'm exhausted and need a little break.

I guess I should clean up and organize before summer school starts...

 I got a few " bribes" on the day of finals disguised as "good bye we love you gifts".  See the box of chocolates on the edge of my desk? I ate all the other gifts already. :)

I got lots of notes and cards from students past and present...they remind me  why I teach and make me thankful that I get to be a positive influence on so many young lives.

I'm going to take a little break this weekend and be ready to start ALL OVER again on Monday.