Shadow Mountain

We got up at about 7 a.m. today and took the doggies for our morning walk. Our road pretty much dead ends into Shadow Mountain and since the weather has cooled off significantly we decided to make our first trek into the preserve. Initially there was a pretty steep hike and I was winded right away. There are several trails that are pretty flat and kind of circle the mountains, and one that goes way up. We stuck to the flat trails for now, but plan to come back often and eventually climb the trail that goes up. The dogs were pretty good, still need a little training especially going downhill. The views were nice although it was a little hazy...and we saw a coyote. We can't wait to get out and do some more hiking! Fall Break up north...here we come!

workin' for the weekend

Another week gone by and somehow we made it. Dave had a particularly rotten day yesterday. Just a bad day all around at work, and then to top it all off he got hit by a car on his way home. He's okay, just shaken up and upset about it...but the front tire of his bike is mangled. So, when he gets home today we'll be off to find him a new bike...and maybe some armor.

As for me, I've now made it through the first 6 weeks of school. My class is getting better as a whole, I still have those few specific behavior problems, but who doesn't? Only three weeks away from Fall Break and I can't wait! We're going camping up North where there are trees and water and temps that can dip into the 30s! It's kind of a gloomy, lazy day here...my favorite kind of Saturday. I brought lots of work home to keep me busy but I may find a cozy spot on the couch instead!

Mrs. Deliveries

Ah...school has started once again. I made it through my first three weeks and am now rewarded with a three day weekend. The trouble is, I've also come down with my first cold of the school year. I feel like I've accomplished almost nothing...last week we DIBELed our kids for three days in a row, had three sunny/rainy day schedules (because of the heat advisory we had indoor "recess" on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), we showed three full-length Disney movies because they aren't independent enough to work on their own while we test, and we still have DRAs to do which we figured will take us 17 hours if all goes perfectly. Hmm...when are supposed to teach them?? I know I have accomplished some things...they are much better at the routines and procedures, and can even walk in a semi-straight line semi-quietly. Boy the beginning of the year is rough! I had it good last year...not to mention I have 7 more students now than I did for most of last year. I won't even get into some of the behavior problems I have in my room...again, I had it good last year.

Dave is now biking to and from work most days...which must be brutal on the way home. He's irritated with one of his co-workers right now so that makes a lot of his days less-happy. We've both got Sunday and Monday off and are really excited. It's like having an actual weekend together! Can't wait to see everyone at Christmas time, take care!