I must be crazy

Yeah I am pretty sure that I am. Tonight I started my first of two classes that I am taking this fall. I can not believe that I am raising two young girls, starting a new job (with preparations for 4 new classes), taking two classes at IUS, AND in about two weeks I will be start auditions for the fall production. This is going to be a busy fall, but so rewarding in the long run. I just have to keep my sanity.

Happy Birthday Papaw Wayne

Happy Birthday Dad. Enjoy your 50 and holding steady :)

9 months

Baby Maddie is 9 months today. We take her to the doctor in a few days, so I will post her stats then.

Also, Ellie wanted to have a camp out in the living room. She feel asleep so fast. Look at how cute she is in her race car sleeping bag.

Football

I forgot how much football brought a school together. I have missed being part of a football school so much. The kids were so excited and ready for the football game tonight. I was too. Bob and I went to the game and had so much fun. Even though they lost a tough game, I am still proud of them and look forward to watching many more games.

Day One

Today I realized something great, high school students in Charlestown are the same as high school students in Scottsburg. This made me quite happy because I know that I can successfully teach those of students. A lot of things are different at CHS, but the students are not. I was excited to see with each class the different connections I had with the students and their relatives. It is so nice to finally connect to the students I teach, and the faculty I work with. It brings me great joy and honor to teach beside many teachers who have taught me, including two of my awesome English teachers Barbara Berry and Brenda VonAlmen. I can not wait to see what the school year has in store for me.

My Gang

Today I met my theater kids for lunch in Clarksville. They are all getting ready to head off to college next week. It was nice to catch up with them and hear about the summer. Also to see their excitement about college and what lies ahead of them is exciting.

Logan and John doing their hand shake one last time for us all.

I am really going to miss these guys.

They were my laughter when I had no reason to laugh.

They were the cause of my rare stressful fits, twice a year.

They were the hightlight of the last school year (well that and my maternity leave :)

They were the best group of theater students any director could ask for, and I wish them luck and success that I know each of them will have.

She sleeps

Lunch with My Bestie

I am so sad that I will not get to see my work bestie everyday this year. Today Laura and her girls met the girls and myself at Charlestown Pizza Company for lunch. After lunch we went to the park to play a little before the heat and nap time sent us our separate ways. I sure am going to miss her, but I hope that even though we are divided that we still remain close. I have met some of my best friends and closest acquaintances at SHS and I will never forget them.

Miss Caroline enjoying her first swing

I think this girl is loving a good swing too

E had to swing too.

It's Official

I am GCCS School Board approved. Today has definitely bittersweet. I got the keys to my new room-and by new I mean new. There are so many cool gadgets and a window. But tonight also was a sad night. After Bob got home from work we loaded the girls up and went to Scottsburg to clean out my room. WOW, I did not realize how much stuff I had. It did not take long to empty my room, but I did have a truck load full in which we had to tie down with straps. I say farewell to SHS with many fond memories, but I am excited at what waits ahead for me.

RIP Jim

On our way to Georgia Friday, I saw that my boss when I worked at the bank had passed away. He was such a great guy who I respected and looked up to for many years. I had just went into the bank a couple of weeks before and talked to him for a bit. I am very sadden by this news. It was nice to have the opportunity to go to his funeral, it was a great to see all the people in the community that he impacted through his dedication to his job.

You will be missed Jim Drake.

Baycation

This weekend we went on our mini-vacation of the summer. We struggled deciding where we wanted to go. I knew that with me changing schools that I could not be gone for long. So last minute decision, I choose Alpharetta, GA. Why Alpharetta you say? Well the American Girl Doll Store of course. We stayed at a really nice Marriott that had an American Girl Doll package. I was so impressed and can not wait to go back-but note to self-must bring lots more money :)

After we checkin then E had to check her and Elizabeth in
My Girls

We found a Bahama Breeze-yum-o

Ellie and Elizabeth had cookies and milk every night

Love that smile

My poor baby is a little conceded. She couldn't stop kissing herself.

This is the bed that came with our package. We even got to take it home.

Here is Ariel taking a nap with Ellie.

We had a nice breakfast every morning that came with our package.

Even Elizabeth got a seat.

Elizabeth getting her crazy hair done. Too cute!

So I am a sucker. I felt so guilty that we spent all that money buying E things and not Maddie, that I went back in for one more purchase. A bitty baby. She loves it. She keeps playing with the eyes and hugging and kissing all over it.

My happy girl and I

Elizabeth had to sit at the table too

Sleeping baby with her Bitty Baby

Wow-did that just happen?

Last week I got a call about an English job that was posted at Charlestown High School. I had completely forgotten that I had applied for it, plus there are only two weeks until school starts. I would love to be back home and one day be directing the theater. So yesterday I went into the interview. I left feeling very accomplished, it has been five years since I interviewed. Well today I got a call from the principal saying that they are offering me the job. This is so bittersweet. I love my job at Scottsburg and the people there, but this is such an awesome opportunity to be home and close to my kids.

So now I have to start the dreaded moving process. And plan four new classes before school starts in two weeks.