Seriously!

I totally overuse the word seriously. Seriously! I seriously use it all the time. But, seriously, sometimes it is necessary. Recently, I have been mulling this word over in my head as it relates to a multitude of situations. See for yourself :-)

• While listening to the weather forecast each morning, I realize that the weatherman gets paid to say the same thing every day. "Today's forecast, highs in the 90's, with the heat index in the 'danger zone', chance of showers." Seriously! Every day, he says the same thing. And gets paid for it. 
• And on another related weather note, why don't the weather forecasters make use of the phrase "partly moony". Always "partly cloudy" or "partly sunny" but never, ever "partly moony". Seriously, weatherman? 
• And now a SERIOUSLY?!?! Does every picture on Facebook have to be a girl who is doing the following pose? 

Special thanks to our good friend for this one! 

Seriously, girls? This is what you want to look like? You realize that in 5 years, you will look back at these and be so embarrassed that ALL of your photos look like this. I mean, seriously, you want me to believe that this is just a natural pose? 

• And another seriously! As if this pose weren't enough, why do you insist on taking a picture of yourself in a mirror? I don't want to see your camera, or worse, your cell phone in your picture. Follow along closely here. Stand in front of the mirror, but turn your phone around. Now use your mirror to look into the screen of your phone or camera, and smile (don't smirk or pout). Then snap that bad daddy and behold! No tacky photo of your phone! Seriously! This isn't rocket science! 
• Seriously, I have said this one before, but it bears repeating. Grammar is our friend. Your is not interchangeable with you're. Effect does not mean the same as affect. And then does not mean than. They're going over there to their tent. See that? That is how these words are to be used. Seriously,  grammar!

See that? Seriously, seriously can be worked into a number of topics. I love it. No, seriously, I do:-)

First Two Weeks of School Re-cap

Seriously, we have been in school for 2 whole weeks. Already. Here are the blur of thoughts rolling around in my brain after these crazy weeks.

• Am I always this tired after school? My husband assured me that I am, but heading to bed at 8:30 seems like crazy talk. 
• My voice is a mess! It is so hard to get used to talking all day again after the summer off. 
• I have a larger class than normal this year and the piles of papers to grade are already making it clear just how much larger. 
• My tootsies are sore! Standing and walking all day is an adjustment after the summer. 
• I have a great class. Honestly. Good students who want to do what is right (most of the time) PLUS they still want their parents and teacher to be proud of them. What a blessing to have good students. 
• I am really thankful that I like the people I work with. I couldn't imagine working in an environment where I didn't get along with my coworkers. 
• I have a 25 minute break during the morning this year. I love it! I can actually get some grading accomplished during the day. 
• The beach theme in my classroom is making me long for sand between my toes and the sound of waves crashing against the beach. 
• I have hilarious students. One of them asked me if I had ever eaten a Krispy Kreme donut. When I told him yes, he said, "It's like eating a baby angel" Seriously? Where do they come up with stuff like that? 
• My classroom is next to the K4 classes. Almost every morning, we hear a little one who is crying because they don't want their mom or dad to leave. It makes me incredibly thankful for sixth graders. 
• I didn't have time to shop for a first day of school outfit this year, but my hubby did take me out to get some new things last weekend. So I had some great 5th, 6th, and 7th day of school clothes:) 
• For some reason, my house is messier than usual. 
• I feel like I am super-wife if my husband has a hot meal when he comes home. (even if it is take-out)

This is a much busier year than usual for me, but I am really excited about the challenges that are ahead for me and my students. I feel like I have more to do than ever, and at times I feel like I am not going to be able to keep up. I am so incredibly thankful that God does not require me to do more than I am able to do. I know that if He thinks I can handle all of this, then He will also give me the strength to get through it.