Crazy Thing Called Love

What is love exactly?  With the divorce rate the way it is...me being one of those statistics.  What is love?  Does it exist?  Where do you find it...exactly?

In college I was told, "Honey, you are the type of girls men marry...not the kind they date."  Hmmm...okay?  So where does that leave me now as a 34 year old single woman who is almost 35. Sigh.   I guess in neither column?

The men out there that are datable fall into the following categories.

1)  We should get married!!

My second date after being single was with Mr. Let's Get Married Now.  We went to a local restaurant...full of life!  After our queso arrived, he looked at me with all seriousness and says, "Lynnelle, I honestly believe we are meant to get married.  My ex-wife's name was Lynnette and you are Lynnelle.  I mean how can that be wrong?"

Was he serious?  I suddenly had an urgent call from the babysitter and needed to leave.

2)  18 Shots in Less Than Hour

My date with this man started with, "How old are you 12?"  Okay, I may use make up, exfoliant, and moisturizer, but really?  He then commenced to drink 18 shots of jaiger in less than hour.  Good bye, Mr. Alcoholic.

3)  The Player

You know this guy.  The HOTT, tall dark, and handsome kind.  The kind who woo you with words and their intelligence.  Only to say see ya when you tell them you like them.  Not that you want to get married or get serious, but just that you think they are funny, cute, and can carry on an intelligent conversation.

So where does that leave a single girl?

Alone, but happy that I'm not stuck with one of these three losers...umm people. 

Changes

My blog used to be a place that I frequently used to discuss what was happening in my world as a teacher, but now it seems I mostly use it to write.  Not sure if I should change the name or not, but I know that I want to continue writing because it does a body good. I may post some on teaching, but hopefully, you won't mind if I use it more to discuss my ponderings through this crazy thing called LIFE.

Giving Thanks

My List of Thanks

thankful that I still believe dreams come true
and all it takes is to jump, believe, and trust.

thankful for two girls who make my life crazy,
fun, and filled with laughter.

thankful that I look into 22 pairs of eyes each day
and know that they need me and I need them.

thanks to the mom who taught me that being me
is a great thing.

full of thanks for an aunt that checks on me, loves me
for me, and always knows when I need just a little
something extra.

thankful that I listen to my heart more than my brain.

thankful that I can see life through eyes
that are filled with happiness.

thankful for new friends and old friends and my best friend.

thankful for the ability to laugh at myself

thankful that I've had another year to live my life
filled with love, laughter, and luck!

Love to Learn

A teacher as a
learner,
is an interesting thing...

She is used to constant
m
   o
     t
       i
         o
            n.

Sitting is not easy
in fact
it
can
get
D I F F I C U L T.

But learning
is
vital
for
her
and her
students
to
g
r
o
w.

Conferring With Readers and Writers

Ahh, I have still been searching for the best way to confer with readers and writers.  I was surfing on different teacher blogs and came across a great idea of using labels to keep the notes.  I wish I could find her blog now. :( 

When I confer with a student my job is to teach a min-lesson within that moment that will go with him as a reader or writer.   

Conferring is a time to do the following

1) Build rapport.
2) Research the teaching point.
3) Compliment
4)Teach
5)Send to read or write.

 I am really loving my lables.  They fit Avery 8660 .

Conferring Labels

A Better Day

Wrapping up conferences and spending the weekend with the people I love the most helped me to realize that even though I am still yet single...my life is perfect the way it is.  I have fabulous girls that are meeting their goals and pushing forward with their life.  I hope they see me for who I am; the one who loves them and wants only the best and is willing to sacrifice what ever it takes to ensure that they have everything they need.

Fall arrived full force today bringing rains and COLD weather...however yesterday I was able to capture day in the sun.

I am so glad that I didn't choose to allow fear to consume me and not try it on my own.  I am relieved that I have friends and family who stand by me each day.  I will not allow others to make me feel inferior.  I am happy.

Sticky Notes With Second Graders

So I've been gradually introducing sticky notes to my second graders.  All my students are currently working on individual goals set by their interest and me guiding them to what I think they need to work on.

They are keeping track of their thinking and then sharing with me.  What have I seen as a result? Excellent retellings of their text!!!!

I am so excited because this is an area that they are expected to master by the end of second grade!!

Sticky away!!!