Week in Review

I wish I had some really funny stories to post, but I don't. I can however sum up my first week.
First Grade:
I am still absolutely LOVING teaching the first grade. I know it is still only the first week, and I am sure there will be ups and downs, but we are off to a great start. I have discovered how funny my kids are this year. It is like all 19 became little comedians over the summer. I spent a majority of my week just laughing with my kiddos. Here is a funny comment I heard this week:
We were walking down the hall and my new sandals were sticking to my feet and making a really funny sound. When we stopped at our destination my precious line leader whispered to me with a very serious face, "Miss Shipley, I think you have a flat tire, you are making a funny sound." of course I was trying sooooo hard not to laugh as I tried to explain.
There were some other REALLY funny things said, but I of course didn't write them down and have now forgotten them. I will have to do a better job of keeping up with the funny stories!

Grad. School
My first class was ok. I met some great new friends, and am sure we will become very close before all of this is said and done. The class will keep me busy, but there isn't anything that is too complicated, or unmanageable. I finished my first paper this weekend, and have already started on the second. The main thing will to just learn how to balance my time for work, school, and personal.
Long Weekend:
On Friday, my Grandmomma and I traveled to Abilene to visit my mom. We had a great trip down. my mom welcomed us with a yummy salmon dinner. After dinner we watched a movie and I fell sound asleep before 10:00. On Saturday, we ran some errands and I was able to make my monthly Sam's stop to stock up on everything I would need for the month. WE stopped by Dillard's and I purchased some clearance back to school clothes for 75% off!!!!! ( My favorite purchase was a pair of pants I have been eyeing for a very long time. I got them for under $10!)
On Sunday, it was a perfect day for swimming!!!!! This is my all-time favorite activity! It had been 3 long weeks since I had been outside for a considerable amount of time. 10 minute recess, and 15 minute dismissal doesn't count! We came back home on Sunday afternoon.
Today I have spent just catching up. Laundry, errands, and working on some examples for next week, and papers for grad. school.

Next post I will try to have some pictures and other good stuff.