complete classroom envy

I posted a link a while back of this teacher's Zebra/Pink/Green room....
but THIS is her room now and I have complete total classroom envy!
I've stalked her on her blog, Teachers Pay Teachers and Teacher's Notebook and bought/downloaded a LOT of her things for my new room! One thing I love about her room is the shelving/storage which I will not have. I LOVE the colors of her room and can not wait until August to set mine up!
People outside of education do not understand the time and money that we teachers put into our rooms, but we do it because it's ours and the students' second home! I'll be hitting up Target, Dollar Store, Garage Sales, maybe even Goodwill for shelves, buckets, tins, books......
The basis of my room is Zebra with the rainbow colors splashes!
Can't wait to meet my 4th graders this fall!
 http://flipflopteacher.blogspot.com/2012/08/classroom-tour-2012-2013.html

what my dream classroom looks like

Teaching in Flip Flops: 2011-2012 Classroom (Still Under Construction):
OMG I need absolutely EVERYTHING in this classroom!!!!!!
I really do want to make my 4th grade room look like this!

Baseball

Both boys are playing baseball this spring. That means we are at the fields 3 nights a week with games and practice. Then Saturdays almost all day!
We are all loving it. Things are busy, but considering its for baseball, we are all ok with it!






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Marathon sadness

I didn't understand the importance/meaning/pride that goes into the Boston marathon until I became a serious runner (not that long ago!). It's THE biggest and most important Elite marathon in the world. The finish line is permanently painted on the street!
You can't just sign up for it. You have to qualify or be invited.
What happened yesterday is sickening/saddening/unspeakable.
The running world has dedicated this whole week to victims who were killed or injured and their families, by wearing race shirts all week and running in their memory and honor.
My boys and I will do our part too in that. After all, it's the least we can do.
I am a runner. I will never get to Boston to run, but I will definitely always respect this race and the sport.




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Boston-other runners blogs

http://therunchat.com/2013/04/a-time-to-unite/



http://skinnyrunner.com/2013/04/16/keep-running-head-high/


http://www.runblogger.com/2013/04/boston.html

Boys weekend at the Ranch

So I have been to the ranch a few times. And I hate it! Hate. It.
I'm leaving it all to the boys. It's their escape. It's their bonding time. They went this past weekend and my sick self stayed home alone all weekend.



I layed on the couch and caught up on 2 of my shows and ate sushi and ice cream and painted my nails.


It was a great weekend. I did a little shopping too! Oops! Then had to clean out my closet and dresser.


I'm so glad the boys have fun and I know their daddy loves for them to go.


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Too sick to run

I'm in love. Deep in love. With running. I never thought I would be. I miss it when I can't or don't. But there's a huge difference between those two. You see, I don't run everyday. I take 3 days off a week from running. My off days are good and I know that the next day, I'll be running the next day. I even woke up way early during spring break to run before everyone woke up! But not today. Today I was too sick and skipped my run. When you choose not to run, it's one thing. But not being able to run because of the fact you can't breathe out of your nose or you're wheezing after 2 miles, sucks. I miss my shoes. I miss the pain. I miss the sweat. I'm breaking down and heading to the dr today for meds stronger than what I've been taking.
I can't wait to lace these up again. Hopefully in a few days.



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