I'm having a baby!

Well, actually, my BFF Robyn is having a baby. But, every email update she sends me starts with some awful words about my new baby. I even got a picture of the sonogram just minutes after the doctor's appointment. I'm really jealous that America doesn't have policies like GB. Robs has an entire year of maternity leave, most of it at 75% pay. WHAT? Yes, one full year.

So here's a picture of my Robyn's baby (I'm hoping they'll name her Jane...such a good, solid name)...

She even looks kinda like a Jane :) 

In more exciting news, I leave for Texas today as soon as school lets out. I am listening to Jo Nesbo's The Devil's Star on the drive home. 

Happy New Year!!

So, I got some money for Christmas. I finally paid off my credit card. I feel so, so, so, so, so free!!!

Home Improvement, Saturday School Style

So, I got these keys back in July with Cara at the flea market. They were different colors. I wanted them to be white (notice the spray paint can). The problem: it has to be above 40 degrees to spray paint, but on a significantly cold day the time above that point is during saturday school. What does a hard-working teacher do? She spray paints out the classroom window while the students are eating lunch and cleaning up. It only took about 45 seconds. The curious students got a quick lesson in DIY and spray painting. 

Family Reading Night

Alien themed.
You know the sixth grade showed up.
Decked out in red tights (even Mr. Koelsch!), head gear, and a tshirt that read, "Take me to your READER".
Bam.

Friday

Ernie will be going home either tomorrow or Sunday. Remy will most likely go into a mourning slash depression stage for a few weeks. He was really starting to grow on me. He is now house-broken and has begun snoring in his sleep. Remy is losing a brother. 

Thursday

This is how I feel when I'm just trying to get some work done but I'm constantly being interrupted by VENITA COOPER!!!!

That's her shoe that's visible. Notice my level of productivity...her's is waaayyy less. 

Wednesday

Taylor Swift Concert!!!

We sent our picture in like thousands of other 13-year-olds to be put up on the big screens during the concert. For some reason (maybe because we're creepy old), our pictures were never shown. Therefore we did not win pit tickets. Amazing concert, though.