Best/Worst of the day

So, today I substituted at a Montessori School for the first time. I was more of an assistant to the head teacher, so mainly I got to play with some pretty adorable 3-5 year old kids. Quite a change from my usual 8-9 year olds.
Best part of the day (actually, I have two): teaching 5 girls to play "Down by the Banks" - they loved it!! Also, the two hour nap time after lunch was nice. I'd like to recommend that as a daily routine at my school.

Worst part: Driving home at 5:00 in 95 degree heat and rush hour traffic. It's been a long time since I had to do that. Being a teacher I don't often have to drive home when it's that hot, also there usually is no traffic coming home from my school in Santaquin.

Where do I live???

Teaching is the best job in the world! I say that now because it is July, smack dab in the middle of my summer vacation. June was a blur. So much so that I don't think that I spent more than 2 nights in a row at my house. I went to my cabin 3 times in the last month plus a trip to Disneyland. I love that place- it really is that happiest place on earth. By the way, if you have any plans to go, check out the new World of Color show at California Adventure. Go to California Adventure early (1/2 hour to one hour at least before it opens) and get a fast pass for the show that night. It's good and worth it to see at least once. Oh yes, also get a Dole Whip by the Tiki Room. Delicious!!!

Another amazing part of summers for me is that I get to spend some time with my friends. Perhaps that I have neglected a bit during the school year. I think that everything you do means more if you share it with someone else. As you fellow teachers can possibly attest to, it's easy to isolate yourself during the school year. Maybe even cut yourself off from the world in order to be a good teacher and all that that entails. But this summer, I hope I have reentered civilization. Some of the things that I have been able to share with my good friends this summer: road trips, rides, movies, outdoor movies, music, dinners, shave ice, four wheelers, sun, So You Think You Can Dance, Bachelorette, glitter toes, games, etc. I am so lucky to have exciting, entertaining, beautiful, generous friends. You know who you are and thanks for the memories!!

I have had an outstanding summer so far and am feeling recharged for the next school year. Did I just say that??? It's hard to believe that I have just over a month until it starts again. But thanks to my awesome, hardworking, fellow third grade teacher, we have put been getting things together and I am feeling pretty good about the new year. At least now I am - we'll see if that changes in the next few weeks. I am sure they will go by all too fast.

VIVA SUMMER!!

Three months...

Ok, so I just realized that it had been 3 months since my last blog. It's official. I am the most sporadic blogger ever. Anyway, since I am currently "unemployed" during these lovely summer months, there is no excuse for not posting the exciting and adventurous days that are my life.... Not so much, but there have been a few exciting things. First and foremost, I am an aunt, again!!! On May 14, after a fairly scary delivery, Bridget Beth Deaton arrived. I am so grateful that all of the Deaton's are well and we all LOVE our beautiful new member of our family.

Also, shortly afterwards, school was out!!! I can't believe I have made it through 2.5 years of teaching. The time has gone so fast. I love teaching and will miss my students from 2009-2010. I look forward to my new group of 3rd graders - but am looking forward to my summer.
I have been pretty busy this summer- trip to the cabin, concerts, Praxis II test, mentor training, a little school work... with more to come. Another cabin trip this weekend, Disneyland next week, 2 more training classes. Before I know it, it will be August again. Wow. Needless to say, it's been a blast!!! Any suggestions of fun things to do once it winds down a bit?

Best/Worst of today...

Worst: Realizing that it is the LAST day of Spring Break and that CRT testing starts in 2 days!!!! Good luck to my students.

Best: Having my cake, and eating it too... Funny saying, not sure I get it. Why would you have a cake and not eat it? Why would that be excessive as the saying implies?? Anyway, I made a delicious lemony angel food cake yesterday and enjoyed my second portion tonight. Mmmm - as my friend described it: "lemony heaven"

Best and Worst of today

Worst: 2 hours in the dentist's office for a much overdue cleaning and a filling. The hygenist had to use an "ultrasonic" scraper to clean my teeth. hmm. Word of advice: Don't wait three years between cleanings. Love the anesthetic though. Numb mouth is weird.

Best: Good quality time with my new DROID phone. Finally figured out how to add sounds for messages AND ringtones. So much fun to find and explore new things on a phone.

Best/Worst

So, today the best part of my day was working it out to the Biggest Loser workout. Ooh, feel the burn, earn $400.

The worst part was finding out that I have a $100 deductible on my dental insurance and I need to pay $90 for a filling next week. (due to a chipped tooth, not too many sugar bugs)

Best of times/ Worst of times..

I was watching Supernanny the other day (I love that show!) and there was a family who would sit down at dinner at each family member would tell the best and worst part of his/her day. I thought what a great what to celebrate something, however small, every day. Also, a great way to let the worst part out and hopefully put it behind you, or think of a way to make it better. So, with that attitude in mind, I'll start out the best and worst part of yesterday.



BEST: My first attempt at 1940's pin curls with my hair is a promising, new, and easy do. I think it was a very successful outcome! Yeah! It was fun experimenting with a new hairstyle.





WORST: Watching my roommate and her friend plan their 2 week Mediterranean cruise (that I can't go on)... Ohh sad. Someday

Feel free to celebrate the best part of your day and leave the worst behind here.