Party Time

I think Mikayla is hyped up on candy and sweets! I took pictures this morning. One of the pictures is so funny because she was giving her "look." The first picture is of Mikayla and I. I even wore a Halo on my head, but you can barely see it in the picture. The kids at school really enjoyed it. Enjoy!!!!!

Doctor In Training

I never did tell everyone that Mikayla does have a costume- well, sort of. She is going to be wearing little pink scrubs that have "MD" on the front, and on the back it has "Doctor In Training." She does have the little medical kit to go with it. Hopefully she won't try giving anyone a shot (hahaha)! She'll be comfortable at least. She doesn't mind wearing the scrubs. We tried them on the other day to decide between 2 sizes, and she just kept them on and played outside. I already had to wash them. Good News- they held up fine and I didn't even have to iron! Hopefully they won't give her too many sweets tomorrow. I did my duty as a mom, and I made sandwiches. They wanted someone to bring something that wasn't junk, so I signed up. Mikayla hardly ever gets to eat candy, so the aftermath from tomorrow should be interesting. Really the only time she gets candy is when the nurse at the Doctors office gives her one after they've made her mad!

It's Almost Wednesday!

Last night Mikayla did not want to go to bed. I said several times, "It's time to get on the bed," and her response (in the sweetest and most determined little voice) was "No!" She has that word down pat. There were a lot of laughs this past weekend at Mikayla saying that little simple word that she has now mastered. This morning she did NOT want to get up. Without even opening her eyes she was crying "Nooooooo." Of course it broke my heart, but she was fine by the time I got her out at Daycare. I made the mistake of putting her on the stool while I signed her in, and when I tried to take her down she simply said, "No!" It didn't surprise me, but the whole point in me dropping her off is to get to work. I had to take her off the stool and carry her into the room. She didn't get upset. She just looked at me with this very pouty face.

As I posted yesterday- some kid at Daycare was diagnosed with some contagious disease. Apparently for the time being they are checking the kids hands for bumps before the parents take kids home from Daycare in the afternoon. I guess that makes me feel better. I was actually told this afternoon, as they checked Mikayla's hands while I held her, "she's good FOR NOW." That part wasn't too reassuring.

As for me- I was observed today, which I think went very well. Another teacher (the teacher who is now teaching my old position) came in this morning and told me that kids had actually said to her, "Are you going to be mean like Ms. York was?" I actually had one entire class stay inside during their entire recess to practice getting in line today. I told them that if they were going to take my class time because they were not following directions when I said to line up then I would take their time. I bet that class will get in line like they are supposed to next time. If they don't then I'll take another recess. I'd rather be known as a mean teacher at the moment, while gaining their respect than to not have their respect because they think that I don't have control of the classroom. Believe it or not- I really believe that students thrive when there is structure. I do believe there can be "controlled chaos," but there are too many classrooms that just have chaos.

A Little Updating

Mikayla and I went to Haynesville this past weekend. We had a pretty good weekend. It was good to go to Haynesville and great to see everyone, but I think we get more rest when we get to sleep in our own beds at home. Mikayla was really restless Friday and Saturday night, which meant I didn't get much sleep.

Last night Mikayla actually bit me. She smiled after she did it, but I had to get onto her. IT HURT! She was hugging me when she bit me! I'm sure she's learned it from being bitten so many times (happened again last Thursday).

Today I found out that someone in Mikayla's class at Daycare was diagnosed with that Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (or whatever it's called), so now I have to be on the lookout for that.

Tomorrow I am getting observed at school, so lots of stuff to do. The first picture above is from this weekend when Mikayla fell asleep in my lap. The other picture is of her sitting in her rocker at Mimi and Pop's.

Ears are Clear

I finally got Mikayla to go to sleep, so I'm about to enjoy a very hot bath! I need to relax every once in a while. I wanted to let everyone know that Mikayla's ears are clear. We saw the doctor this afternoon. If she gets another ear infection any time soon though tubes will be recommended. This is my shortest blog, but I am exhausted. Have a great Thursday!

Chuck E. Cheese

My school had a fundraiser from 3-9 at Chuck E. Cheese, so I took Mikayla when I picked her up from Daycare. She had a blast, and I enjoyed getting to just have fun with her and with some of my students. Angela and I were always scared of the person dressed as Chuck E. Cheese, and I figured that Mikayla would be too(is scared of Santa Clause). I saw Chuck E. Cheese from a distance, and I expected Mikayla to start crying. She didn't though. She started waving (still at a distance), so I decided to push my luck and told her to go give him a "high five." To my amazement- SHE DID IT!!!! I was so proud. I couldn't believe it. I am ashamed to say that I didn't have my camera. I don't take it to school with me, and I didn't go home before picking Mikayla up. You'll just have to take my word for it. I'll get a picture next time.

Asleep With Coat On

Absolutely precious- I did just go in there and take it off without waking her up!