Play, Cupcakes, and Paint

Monday...the beginning of the last week of the summer. Where has the time gone? It's so not fair to have to stop having summer fun and go back to school. :)

After sitting in the TV room with all the other children, my Kiddos were so glad to go to our classroom. When they walked in, they were surprised to see that the room had changed over the weekend. Last Friday, my mom and brother came to paint in the classroom. They painted half a shelf and touched up some areas on some other shelves. Anyway, my mom and brother had moved some things around so it looked really different today. After we played in the classroom, we headed to the gym. *Buzz* brought a soccer ball with him to share with the others while we were in the gym. The only "rule" to play with the soccer ball was that there would be no fighting over sharing and I would take the soccer ball away. Well, it took maybe 15 or 20 minutes for the Kiddos to realize I meant what I said. I got to play with the soccer ball for the rest of the time. :)

We had a delicious lunch. Who could not like chicken and black eyed peas?!?!? I was like I waited all summer for this lunch. I love black eyed peas. Every time I eat some, I think of my Nanny who passed away when I was a freshmen in high school. Whenever there was a special dinner or just spending the day with her, she would always have a huge pot of black eyed peas. New Year's lunch was no exception. So, while I was remincing on my Nanny, there were a few children throwing food and not listening to the other adults in the room. I had to snap put of the trip down memory lane and be the teacher again. Lunch time is so entertaining sometimes. I think the cook thought I was out of it today because I just sat there not paying much attention to the ones disobeying. Hey, I couldn't help it, I was thinking about the times when I didn't have Kiddos to watch after :)

The nap time seems to get shorter and shorter every day. It doesn't help when you need to get some work completed and you can't because you have a child who refuses to be quiet and take a nap. Yeah, that would be today. He lost out on a birthday cupcake from *Roe Roe*. Oh "Happy 4th Birthday, *Roe Roe*!!!" Anyway, after the cupcakes were eaten and the Kiddos settled down with "Beauty and the Beast" and I put out paper, markers, and crayons, that I was able to start painting my bookshelf. I found 2 beautiful colors for my shelves and desk. I love the colors; so do the Kiddos. I was able to paint most of my shelf before I was asked to releave another teacher.

I know this may seem sad, but there were no funnies of the day. My Kiddos know this is their last week in my class so I think they are starting to clam up. I have seen more fighting and arguing than I have all summer. I hope my Kiddos are too upset. I have explained to them that they will be in the big kid classes next week but it's a secret who their teachers are. I have also recognized that my Kiddos are more clingy. Maybe the week will get better-tomorrow is the last ice cream day and picture day. I will miss my Kiddos next week.

Ms. Mary

A whole week's worth...

I can not believe that it's been over a week since I've posted anything. I have been soooo busy getting things together for my classroom for the new school year. I am beyond tired. TGIF!!

So, a recap from last Friday to this Friday...
BUSY BUSY BUSY. I haven't had much time to get my classroom fixed up for the new school year so during the day. So, during the day I have been moving furniture around, peeling ugly wallpaper, and hanging out with the Kiddos. My room has had a huge transformation. It looks totally different. I plan to start painting next week after I get off of work. Speaking of painting, the daycare has had a beautiful paint job in each classroom. It is so beautiful. I love the new paint colors. If only I could repaint my room whatever I wanted...but I can't because my classroom is in the church building.

Anyways, I promise next week will be back to normal on here. I wrote some things down but in the moving of furniture, the funnies decided to go missing.

The best part of this week would be the secret community service project completion!!! We have a pack to the brim box of candy, gum, fruit snacks, a chapstick and a card. We are awesome!!

Oh, and welcome back to the USA, Sarah!! And yes my Kiddos still want to race you whenever you come for a visit!! :)

Hope everyone's weekend is simply wonderful!! It's tax free weekend here so I'm guessing there are some great deals out there.

Ms. Mary