Teacher Talk

Teacher Talk

Do you ever feel like your "Teacher Talk" spills over into your home life? Maybe you hear yourself saying things to your husband...or even your own kids or friends...that you don't even realize you're saying?? Mr. Spouse has caught me uttering a few of these phrases around the house and he's quick to remind me to "leave the teacher talk at school". I just can't seem to turn it off!! HA!!! Here's a little sneak peek into what a typical day "sounds" like for me {both at school AND home :)}...

"Turn your voice off."

"I'll be happy to start when you can show me you're ready!"

"Awesome blossom!!"

"Pin a rose on your nose!!"

"Can you sit criss-cross honeysauce for me!?"

"That's the right answer to different question :)"

"I just wanna put you in my pocket and take you home with me!" OR "I wanna put you in my pocket and sit you on my shelf :)"

"You are such a love!"

"Thanks, lovebug/darlin'/precious/sweetness"

"That's adorbs."

"Zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket."

"You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!"

"Now let's try to do that WITHOUT complaining :)"

"Get inside my hug! I don't want you to miss out on the love!!" {To get us in a straight line}

"We can do hard stuff!!"

"Pat yourself on the back :)"

"Bravo! ladies & gentlemen! That's some Oscar Worthy behavior/work/listening/etc. right there!!"

"Heavens to Bootsie!!"

"You are such a little smartie!"

"Thanks for filling my bucket"

"Oh, I'm so sad. That's such a bummer."

"Don't be tardy for the party!!"

"You rock the house."

"Love you to the moon and back!"

Teacher Brain

I think I finally have it.

THE TEACHER BRAIN

I know I have it, because I can't sleep.

It never lets me sleep.

I lay in bed at night, wide awake, thinking of things for my class.

Thinking of new ideas for art projects, phonics games, math...

I know that it is a blessing and a curse.

But I need my sleep!

I am so tired.

Does it ever go away?

The ABC's of me!

I'm new to blogging and am anxious to get started.  I've spent the past month or so following a few fantastic blogs and am unsure how I'll be able to compare!! As a first year teacher, I can't say thank you enough for all of the ideas you share with us. 

With that said, here is a little bit about me.  I hope to begin sharing more of my thoughts and ideas with you soon! 

The ABCs of me:

A- Age: 24

B-Bed size: Queen

C-Chore you hate: I despise cleaning the bathroom.... yuck!!

D-Dogs: Technically no, but I claim my boyfriends dogs because I'm in L-O-V-E with them! Wrigley (Boxer) and Luca (English Mastiff).  Two BIG but overly loving cuddle bugs who think they're the size of a toy poodle :)

E-Essential to start your day: 3 hits of the snooze button (sad to say!).  I wish I was a morning person.  Once I'm up it's an Odwalla Mango Tango & Banana.  I'm crabby without them.

F-Favorite color: Green

G-Gold or silver: GOLD! 

H-Height: 5'3

I-Instruments you play: I don't play anymore but I used to play the violin.

J-Job title: First year Kindergarten Teacher... First Grade, here I come!  I love my babies but I'm looking for a  little more independence.  I also love the endless options for writing in First Grade.  To say the least... I can't wait to see what the future holds.

K-kids: None at the moment but can't wait for the day I become a Mommy!

L-Live: Indiana

M-My mom's name: Renee

N- Nicknames: Cal to my friends, Cal-Bal to my one and only

O-Overnight hospital stay: When I was 17 I had my tonsils taken out... ouch!

P-Pet peeve: Eating w/ mouth open... it's so disgusting!

Q-Quote from a movie: "The right person will always think the sun shines out your ass." -- Juno

R-Right/lefty: Right

S- Siblings: One older sister, Danielle, who I don't see enough of.  At least I have a good vacation spot :)  -- Sunny California! (Santa Monica)

T-Time you wake up: First alarm is set for 5:45 and I usually crawl out of bed by 6:30.  I'm such a crabby morning person :(  I'm slowly working on getting up at 5 and going to the before school rather than after... we'll see if I stick to it!

U-Underwear: Cheeky's are my favorite.

V-Veggies you dislike: I loveee vegetables but I have a hard time stomaching brussel sprouts.

W-What makes you run late: Getting ready... it's inevitable for me!  I take way to long in the bathroom :)

X-X-rays you've had: Ankle... fractured growth plate in middle school.

Y-Yummy food you make: Cooking is a passion of mine.  (And I must say I'm pretty darn good at it!)  If I wasn't a teacher and didn't adore my job, I would be off at culinary school.  I also love to bake.  I don't like sweets and don't eat them but I love to make them for others. 

Z-Zoo animal: Monkey's are my favorite with elephants close behind!