The One Where She Whines...

**WARNING: Whining to follow!**

I am annoyed with...

• being an adult and having responsibilities.
• students who repeatedly refuse to follow directions.
• having an IEP meeting tomorrow.
• having to tell a parent that their child is not doing well, despite what they may think about their "angel".
• deadlines, observations, professional development, and meetings.

However, I am loving...

• kids who insist on giving me hugs (even though I may not want them at the time..)
• kids who apologize for not following directions and sincerely mean it.
• Wednesday night television- hello ANTM, Modern Family, and Cougar Town. I heart you.
• my supportive family.
• a puppy who always wants to cuddle.

Thanks for letting me whine.

Award and more..

The Smart Daughter thinks I'm pretty neat so she gave me this award! Not gonna lie, I think she's pretty fantastic, too.

List 7 things that you love, and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you love!

Things that I love...

1. I love, love, love teaching. I have known this since I was about 4 but secretly denied it until high school. (We're talking ADAMANT that I would not be a teacher because my parents had teaching degrees and heaven forbid I want to be like them...) I feel like I'm changing lives everyday when one of my kiddos learns something, especially how to read!
2. I love my family. I wouldn't be who I am today without them. My mother especially. Even though I curse her almost daily for some of the traits she handed down to me. Love you, Mommy!
3. My wonderful husband. He puts up with a lot from me.. you know the whole being somewhat crazy and all. But he loves me for who I am and makes me a better person. He's seriously the ying to my yang.
4. I love my puppies. As we speak (well, I type.. you read..) they are chilled out on the couch waiting for me to join them so we can cuddle.
5. I love reality t.v. It's a weakness of mine, but it's oh.so.addicting.
6. I love cooking. I enjoy creating new things from other recipes and making it my own.
7. I love clean sheets. Nothing is better than crawling into bed with clean sheets that are tucked in so nicely.

Now I have to pass it on to other bloggers I enjoy...

Kelly from Hamilton Happenings-- she's just too cute and she's a teacher, so I have to love her!

Little Miss Displaced Texan- she's living in Germany and always has funny stories to share. Plus she knows ALL about photoshop, so she's definitely creative!

Little Woman-- She has a list of things she wants to accomplish this year. It's been fun watching her tick things off almost daily!

Mindless Musings-- she thinks she has an average life, but she forgets that teachers are not your average person! Especially dealing with little ones and underwear!

America's Next Top Model is on.. gotta run!

ANTM

Anyone else think "America's Next Top Model" is a little... um.... annoying this cycle?

First the random space-type theme with Tyra acting like a robot. I could almost let that slide. Now we have Tyra eating a poisonous apple and pretending she can't remember the make-overs? Then Jay sweeping in and being Prince Charming?

ANTM, stick to just being a model show.