I've already been out of school for a week and feel like I've done nothing. I've been staying up too late and sleeping in like it's going out of style. I've linked up with Farley again for July!
I'm slowly catching up on the Bachelorette. I typically give up halfway through the season because 2-3 episodes a week is way too much for this girl! I've always wished the all my reality shows actually showed behind the scenes action. I don't care about fantasy dates, I want to see what people look like when they wake up and what a real day looks like.
I am definitely not the type of person who makes the most of their day and has that motto I'll sleep when I'm dead. I love naps and I love sleeping probably more than anything. Sleeping makes me happier than grilled cheese, and grilled cheese makes me pretty darn happy!
I was hoping that with the summer, I'd be better at balancing my “real” life and my teacher life. I struggled with it big time in the fall. When I talk to my mister at the end of the day and tell him that I was so busy working, he's always so confused because I'm on summer vacation. I tell you, men don't get it!!! A teacher's mind never stops. I can't go to Michaels or Target without figuring out how I can make this or that work in my classroom. Since I have more time, my mind is going crazy with all of the things I want to buy, create, and do.
I was the crazy lady sitting on the floor of Michaels searching for the letter “A” in one of my colors. Since they only had red, I spray painted it a pretty aqua.
My mind has also been going nonstop because I'll be in Vegas next week for the big TpT conference. I'm also co-hosting a blogger meet up with Courtney.
Needless to say, there is lots to do. I pinky promise to myself and to you that after Vegas, I WILL RELAX!
We're in the process of house hunting and are ready to buy our first home together. Holy moly, it's a lot of work! Ideally, I'd love to be done with escrow before school starts, but it's highly unlikely.
I have stuff scattered all over the place and have had ZERO motivation to do anything about it. Without being paid in the summer, I'm THE housecleaner {and a terrible one at that lately}.
Finally, this will be the 1st summer that I can remember where I won't be spending it at the beach. My mister is a HUGE Giants fan so we'll be spending the day at Petco Park in San Diego.
Here are some photos from the 4th last year.
I'll miss our town's annual office chair races too!
It's a huge spectacle!
What will you be doing for the 4th
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I would love to have a house cleaner! So much time could be saved:)
Meagan
oodlesofteachingfun
I'm listening to the Bachelorette TOO!! 🙂
Aris
Sailing into Second
Aris!
I'm still catching up on 2 weeks ago!
The chair races look like SO much fun! Definitely a spectacle! I love your READ letters… great idea painting the A aqua! Have fun in Vegas!
Your READ letters have inspired me! I may go on a hunt this afternoon! Your party in Vegas looks like it is going to be a blast! I hope to be there next year! ENJOY!
~Jennifer
http://www.storiesandsongsinsecond.blogspot.com
Eek, I love your READ letters! I was just thinking that I need to go to Hobby Lobby and make some to match my classroom theme 🙂 Love love love! Happy 4th to you!!
Alisha
Missing Tooth Grins
The READ letters are amazing!!!! I know where I'll be going soon!!!!! Great blog!
Tales of a fourth grade teacher
Good luck with the house hunting! I'm sure you will find the perfect place! Buying a home is super stressful (I always tell people it was the most stressful time of my life…glad it is done and over with!). Enjoy your 4th and have fun in Vegas!
Chelsea
Fifth Grade Wit and
Whimsy
Buying my first condo was stressful…but yikes…planning a wedding was even worse!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for organizing the meet up in Vegas, I'm looking forward to it!
Renee
Fantastic First Grade Froggies
I'm so excited to meet you in Vegas!
Kristen, you make me feel so normal! I, too, love sleeping more than anything in life…practically. It's a constant battle…sleep or ??? Cheers to sleep! Time for my first nap of the day…and it's only 9:30am.