From September 10, 2010

Shin guards: good for soccer, even better as a cast for a five year who enjoys pretending she's been in a crippling accident.

From August 28, 2010

I need to be more mindful of the goofy things I do with the kids, lest I have to repeat them 100,000 times. My latest regret: making the bar of soap in their bathtub "complaining soap" that gripes every time the kids use it. Oy, it was funny the first dozen times...

From August 25, 2010

You just have to love the things that come out of students' mouths!

Me, to kindergarten language group: "My name is Mrs. Sillery. It sounds like celery. But please...don't eat me." (Much laughter ensues, as kindergarten students are easy to amuse.) Lesson follows. Afterward: "Does anyone remember my name?" Adorable girl in group, trimphantly: "I know! I know! Mrs. Lettuce!"

From August 16-17, 2010

I'd almost forgotten this! Our school decided to give the returning students "red carpet treatment" on the first day back. We all took pictures like paparazzi and clapped and cheered for kids. It turned out very cute (but our hands were sore after clapping for over 600 kids!). Anyhow, a couple of people had noted that Andrew looked very solemn and serious as he did his walk down the red carpet. As it turns out, he was just trying to pose a la Derek Zoolander.

From August 10, 2010

I just finished playing several rounds of "Connect 4 by 4" with Erin. Gotta love the way kids word things sometimes. (She still sleeps in a "nightingown".)

From August 8, 2010

Erin was mortified this morning by the realization that her cat, Mittens, was naked. She rectified that problem by putting a pink Webkinz shirt on her.

From July 2010 (still playing catchup)

Drew is playing Weird Al videos on Youtube. I have taught him so very well.