Why?

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You know those days, when you ask yourself why? Why did I get up today? Why is this happening? Why am I here? Why do I bother? Why me? Why, why, why?!?! Well, lately I've been asking myself why~~~A LOT! Today, I actually got an answer.

I have a very challenging class this year. The kind of class that has me counting down the days until summer vacation. The kind of class that has me purposely scheduling my doctor appointments in the middle of the day so that I have to take the whole day off. The kind of class that has drastically increased my use of Tylenol and tequila. The kind of class that has me trying to remember why it was that I ever wanted to be a teacher.

This afternoon I was walking from my class to the main office, which is about a two block walk, when a little girl I had in my class a few years ago fell into step beside me. Well, she was one of those students that always had me asking the very same why questions. I had to make myself take a deep breath and listen as she started talking because I really just wanted her to go away.

This little girl didn't ask me a why question. She asked a what question~"Do you know what I wrote in my journal today?" I half heartily smiled at her and pretended to be interested as I returned her question with a simple mumbled one word answer/question "what?"

Her whole face lit up with a smile as she said, "I wrote about you and how much fun we had in your class. I still remember how we used to make things on Friday."

She kept talking and told me about some of the different things we did and made. Then this little girl who had me doing a happy dance every time she stayed home from school said, "It was my best year."

She made me remember why.

5-5-10

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27 days and counting!

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27 more days of school until summer vacation! I don't think I've ever looked forward to vacation as much as I am this year.

We're having truck day on Friday and that's always fun. It's the day that local business' bring out their trucks for the kids to see. They tell us all about the truck and how it works. A couple of years ago they brought out the Limo that the President rides in when he's in Miami. Yes, I touched it! LOL!

I wanted to show you this super cute layout by Marlyn. I just love how she has shown off the pictures! That chef hat is too cute!



If you want some more inspiration check out Marlyn's blog.

You can also download the wordart she used on her layout here.


Now, I've got to get some sleep. Enjoy your day!

Challenge on the Stars of Ellay CT Blog

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You've got to run over to the Stars of Ellay CT Blog and check out the challenge I've posted! Someone is going to win a $5.00 gift certificate to the Scraps of Ellay store just for using one of Ellay's kits to make a Mother's Day layout.

Go check out the details and start scrapping!

Here's a funny story for you!

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There are lots and lots of lizards that like to call my school home. When we go to the playground the lizards usually scurry away, but last week there was one lizard that refused to move. It was like he was taking a stand and claiming his territory. LOL!

Well, you know what Kindergartners are like~~~ they tormented that poor lizard. No matter how many times I told them to leave the poor guy alone, they just couldn't do it. They would move toward him then run screaming when he tried to run away.

On Friday, as soon as we got to the playground, the kids started screaming and pointing out the poor lizard again. I had to use my mean "teacher voice" and tell them to stay away from that lizard or we would all go back inside. Well, this time they decided to listen to me~ kind of! LOL!

I watched while the kids made a kind of semi-circle around it and then started yelling at the poor little guy. I couldn't stop laughing when I heard what they were yelling---"You don't go to this school. Now, go home so we can play!"

LOL! If only I had taken a camera outside with me!

This Scrapper's Got Talent Contest at Stuff to Scrap

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Do you think you have the "stuff to scrap" your way to the top of the "This Scrapper's Got Talent" Contest? If so, hurry over to the Stuff To Scrap forum and sign up now, only the first 100 will be accepted!

- One LO required per week (you will have several days to get it completed).
- Each week a different set of guidelines for your layout.
- Players get a participation prize for moving on each week.
- First challenge will be given on May 26th and the winner will be announced on June 30th.
- Big GRAND prize for winner that includes STS designer kits & gift certificates.

Sail Away by Shel Belle Scraps

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You are going to love this new summer kit called Sail Away by Shel Belle Scraps! This great kit has 22 papers, 56 elements, and a full alpha! The kit is in Shel's store at Stuff to Scrap Check out this preview...



I love working with this kit! Here's a couple of layouts that I've made...





The nautical theme of this kit makes it perfect for this time of year! There are so many other ways to use the kit though. Check out the Shel Belle Scraps gallery at Stuff to Scrap for some more inspiration.

If you would like to pick up a freebie sampler of Sail Away just head over to Shel's blog. She has a goodie for you!