Happy Halloween

This is Pat and I at Kate and Dereks party. Thanks guys it was a blast.

We will make sure to pass the trophy on next year.

I have 2 amish friendship bread starters if anyone wants one. I would just drop them off to people but I feel like I am asking unwilling people to bake. If you would like one you get a premade muffin to go with it.

Farewell

Thanks for the absolutely wonderful week. I don't think we could have squeezed one more ounce of fun in.

Summer Vacation

I have had lots of friends ask how school is going. Honestly it is going wonderfully. I have been asked to be a math lab classroom (only 2 first grade teachers in the district get asked), and I am getting 2 student teachers. The students are being wonderful now that they know how to show some respect:)
I wanted to post pics from the trip P and I took in August but he has already done so. Please check out his blog @ http://www.patlorimer.blogspot.com or "My Hubby".

Decline in respect

Starting this new school year has been a challenge for me. Not only because I no longer get to do as I please during the day. But because the students I have this year are the epitome of disrespect. When I give the silent signal they continue to talk. When I begin explaining what they are to do they begin to talk right over me. Well today I had had it, and in my moment of desperation I told all of my students they had to respond to me with either "yes ma'am" or "no ma'am." As I was saying this to my students I thought yeah right like this will work. But as they day went on I noticed that they became conscious of how they were talking to me. I have come to the conclusion that the decline of respect in society is not the fault of the youth but rather the fault of those who don't demand it. The lackadaisical attitude that turns the other cheek when someone misbehaves is rampant. Be the person that stops an injustice. If I see it I call it like it is, and I never allow disrespect to continue. Phew, I thought I would feel better but I don't, promise me you will do your part to stop a child from getting picked on, stop a grouchy salesperson with a smile, and vote for crying out loud.

Coupons

One of my students' mothers works at Michaels, and she gave me several "25% off entire purchase" coupons. It can only be used Sept. 13-15. I have four so call me or email me if you would like one.

Try these Martha Stewart Treat bags.

Also I am a member at 24 hour fitness and I received a coupon for a free 90 day pass (that's worth at least $100). Call me or email me if you would like it!

Trip Pic

This is the one of the geysers in Yellowstone called the Dragons Lair. It really looks as thought the steam could be coming from a dragon inside it. I loved all the geysers, it was fascinating how the water could be hot enough to boil. Pat just called it stinky steam.