Spring has almost sprung.

Just in case you didn't already know, I really don't like losing an hour of my sleep to save energy for the next 6 months. Sure, it's a grand idea and all... but one hour!! Sleep!! Okay, so I'm not completely an energy hog... but tomorrow is going to be a roooough morning.

The kids have been wired for the past two weeks, and it's exhausting. I waste about 45 minutes to an hour every day refocusing and dealing with behavior issues. It's getting ridiculous. I think we all need Spring Break like now.

Some adorable quotes kept me smiling though.

"What does a seed do or need, S?"
"All it needs is, uh, a little water, soil, and a little love."

"So, K, do you feel older and bigger today?"
"Uh huh. [sage nod]"
"That's great! Do you still have the same amount of eyes?"
"Yep, 4. Just like you!"
"How about ears?
"[sage nod] And I can smell real well! Like a gorilla!"

I'm going to Miss P's home state of Iowa for Spring Break! I'm pretty excited about it since I've never been. The flight was really affordable, and I may get to go on some random factory tours. Wooooo hoo. Watch out, corn fields!

I haven't been staying late at school much lately. Neither are the other teachers really... we're just too tired to want to think about the next day. So on a good healthy note, I've been balancing life a lot better than before. It helps that I have my own place to come home too... there's more incentive to flop into my own bed, lounge on my own (well, Miss EB's) couch, bake in my own (well, landlady's) oven. It's wonderful.

C's coming out for my Easter party, too, and so I may be taking a Mental Health Day on Friday... just so I can A) get ready for the party and B) relax a little bit.

Once Spring Break passes, I know I'm going to be counting down the days until summer... there are a lot of things being planned... and Mr. R and I may be doing a California Road Trip and then attend T's brother's wedding (we all never would have thought he'd ever get married.. he's surprised himself! haha). I have to be in Texas by July 10th for SIG. I believe Miss J is working there this year too, so at least I'll know someone.

Anyway, I want to go bum around and fiddle with gadgets...

Until next time,
Miss Chelsea :)