Still in the running

Yesterday was a beautiful day--both inside and outside. Sarah spoiled me rotten for our anniversary: making me meals, decorating my room, ironing my pants (that have been sitting on my shelf for about a month or more waiting to be ironed), taking the trolley to come run with my kids, and buying me a Billy Collins book of poetry (he's my favorite poet...even better than Ogden Nash). I was spoiled, and I knew it.

Sarah joined my students and me for another run yesterday. Here's proof!


One week from today I will be visiting my grandparents, parents, and siblings in West Palm Beach, Florida. It's one of my favorite places on the planet, and I'm excited for it! I'll be there from Tuesday evening until Easter Sunday afternoon.

I do so love my principal Sister Owen. When she asked me if I had plans for Easter, I told her that I did. I asked if I could leave school a half day early to meet my family in Florida, and she said "Of course! Can you leave any earlier???" Unfortunately, I told her, my flight time is the limiting factor.

Baseball's opening day is in less than a week! Place your bets on the Cubs now.

Valentine's Day Poetry...from my 5th graders

With the free time my 5th graders had this week, I said they could make valentines with Microsoft Word. Only a few took advantage of this opportunity, and here's what they wrote. (the names have been changed...spelling and grammar have NOT)

Happy Valentines Day
Roses are red voelets are blue when I
When is aw you I couldn't keep my
Eyes off of you.
LOVE YOUR DAUTHER
Fitimah
To.MOM



Happy Valentine's Day
Roses are red violets are blue
your so beautiful and you
smell good too

Your son
Jason