Father's Day at the Aquarium
Getting ready for Zoo Camp
Phil's biggest regret when we went to Hawaii was that he didn't get to go swimming with the sharks. So, when I uploaded this picture from my camera this morning and saw the shark behind them, I was relieved because now he can say he swam with the sharks...even though they were on the other side of the glass! We had a great time at the Aquarium on Sunday. I hadn't been in a few years & the boys haven't been since they were in a stroller. It was all new to them. They loved it, especially Jackson. He's reading so well now and read all the exhibit signs & talked about all the things we were seeing.
The boys are attending Zoo Camp this week. They love it. Jackson got to go behind the scenes yesterday to the animal hospital and he came home reporting all about the sick animals. Jacob stayed home sick with me yesterday. He caught that nasty stomach virus...thank you Samuel, Joey, & Angela. They had it last week really bad, Angela had to go into the hospital to be treated for dehydration. She had started having contractions but she's doing well now. Two days later they came to my house for dinner & I just knew we'd get it. She swore up & down they were fine. But I had plans for this week & the boys were going to camp....a surefire sign that we would get it. But it only lasted a half day with Jacob. By yesterday afternoon he was fine and he woke up perky & ready to go this morning. Cross your fingers that Jackson doesn't get it.
I go to Job Fair this afternoon at 4pm to pick my school for this year. The word "pick" should not be mistaken for actually having a choice in where I would like to go, rather should be understood as taking a position at a school that is absolutely not my first "pick." At best I hope to get back to Butler, the school I was at two years ago. At worst, I get stuck at my school last year, in which case I will seriously consider changing jobs for a while. Wish me luck.
Good Luck on the job.
To qualify for "swimming with the sharks", I think you have to actually be "swimming".
Did you see Dad's brick? I'll try to get a photo of it the next time I go in 10 years or so.
Zoo camp sounds like fun.
I'm so glad Jacob only missed one day of camp! Kids seem to rebound so much faster. Samuel only threw up a couple of times and then was fine. Joey and I were much worse off! I had to laugh (a couple of days later mind you) about Joey's situation when I was admitted to the hospital. He drove me there and insisted on staying with me even though his symptoms were just as bad as mine- minus the contractions of course. Anyway, the nurses kept coming in and giving me shots and tending to my needs and there was poor Joey just lying on the cold hospital floor because there was no couch in the tiny room they put me in. He was so pathetic, asking once "what is she getting now?" when the nurse had come in to administer more drugs. That was NOT a fun night! Joey's mom ended up keeping Samuel overnight and all the next day for us. However, she paid the price later because she came down with the virus too. We're all recovered now, and with any luck no one else will get that nasty virus!
These are great pictures. I especially liked the second one, but the shark was good too. Congratulations on job fair. I'm glad you won't have to go out looking for another career.
Good pictures, Christina.
It will be our turn next to go the the Aquarium again. We used to have a membership. It was never that much fun for me, but it was better than sitting at home. We have a free pass for Aaron and one adult to go. Maybe if I could swim with sharks...
Mama told me to check out the cute comment Julia made on this entry. I checked and, yes, it does have Julia as the writer, but make no mistake that was ME.
Christina, I forgot to wish you luck in getting a more fulfilling position. I feel sorry for those kids you are leaving behind. They need strong leadership and a dedicated teacher too. I certainly understand, though, and will hope and pray you get a teaching job at a school that will benefit YOU as well as the students.
Well, I'm back at Joshua Butler in Westwego. Still on the westbank but a much better school. I took a 4th grade position but now it looks like the principal is doing some moving around and I may actually be teaching first grade again. I am not too happy about that. I was kind of looking forward to 4th grade but at the same time I was extremely worried about it since it's high pressure due to LEAP. I probably could fight to stay in 4th grade but I don't really know if I'll like it so am hesitant to say anything. I'm just waiting to see what happens.
Yeah, teachers make a big deal out of that Leap. You will have to tell me why. Aaron and Julia both said the test wasn't very difficult, but man, did her teacher ever become stressed about it from the get-go. She pressured those kids and never stopped reminding them of that stupid test, hanging it over their heads like doom and gloom.