HOLY COW

We have an agreed order!!!

At least for the next 6 months...then it's back to court. We are both unhappy with our judge. Typical. Maybe I'll go into detail later, to sum it up the process sucks, but I'm now getting more reasonable child support.

Still loving our new Nintendo DS's or Nintendo DS' Which is correct? So much infact that I sold my Nintendo Wii, and bought the much cheaper Nintendo GameCube. Declan really only plays the older games on the new system. I think my days of being tied to one room and one T.V. are over. Also bought my Mom a DS and then Mom and I bought one for my Dad. Now we can all play together :).

Declan has spent the last two days designing video games. They have a cool designing program on one of the games. He loves it.

Getting geared up for the Spring Job Hunt. I really hope to find a contracted position!!! Subbing is not so fun. I look forward to having "my own" kids.

Having a sleepover tonight with one of Declan's buddies.

More later.

Sub Notes

Last week:

Subbed in a local high school in a smaller community. I was called a "Bitch" by one young man as he left the room. I talked to an assistant about it and she replied "He's B.D." I asked about writing up a referral for him, she replied again" He's B.D. " (Behavior Disorder)

SOOO I guess there is no consequence for B.D. kids at that school. Hummm I wonder if a lack of consequence is a factor in why some of these kids are B.D. Also, shouldn't B.D. kids still be held accountable for their actions? I don't know, I'm not a special ed teacher, but something seems strange. Other than this young man, the whole class was just horrible, out of control. It is the only time I have considered calling an administrator to my classroom.

Also strange that this is the only high school I've worked at that doesn't have an in school suspension room. They can't afford to hire someone to staff a detention room at 8.00 per hour, but they do employ a police officer full-time. I guess he breaks up fights? The assistant in my class seemed a little put off by the situation.

And in the same week, at a different High School, I was told that I was just "The coolest sub ever." These kids were begging me to come teach at their school next year. The difference? A room of "regular" kids plus TEN B.D. kids and a room of A.P. kids. Declan will DEFINITELY be taking AP English and Science once he hits middle school.

And today (at year a different High School) I sent SEVEN kids to detention within the first 10 minutes of class. I've never sent that many in a day, much less one class; it was a crazy day. The good news is that other kids heard about the "Mean Sub" (their words, not mine) and behaved very well :)

You just never know what you're going to get as a sub.

The latest

SNOW! March 1st. Wow.


Loving his early Birthday present! He obviously comes by his love of video games naturally as I have a portable system (as does my Mom). I think we need to send a photo of the three of us to Nintendo. Can't say enough good things about Nintendo, how fun to play each other on Wi-Fi!

Hayden going after Declan (can you tell who is 2 and who is 4... not easy is it!)

Declan manages to pin Hayden who, as you can see, loves it.
Declan - proud boy!

Can I say again how wonderful it is to have such a great kiddo living right next door! This was a fun way to end our weekend. I have to say they just look so cute running across the field, and climbing through the fence together when they are coming or going for playdates. Aaaahhhh the country life, we are SOOOO blessed.

Happenings

http://naptimechronical.blogspot.com/2007/03/keltons-birthday-gift-i-am-so-going-to.html

It's so cool when you can make someone so happy and feel so happy yourself :)
We're all winners!


More later on our new toys and stuff.