Elf-capades Day 5

It appears that the 'elves' around this house are a little tired towards the end of the week! I decided to take it easy for a night or two. Last night Elfie left us a cute little note telling us to plant some peppermint seeds in the bowl of sugar. Tomorrow he is going to leave us a special treat.......candy canes-sssshhhhh!! 

Future Elf Business

I have really been pondering this lunch elf business and I think I have narrowed it down. I think I will make an elf face in her sandwich with m&m's and then wrap all of the items separately in wrapping paper. Of course, I will still make the cutie patootie Elf card to put in there. This is what it looks like so far....

I can't help but to laugh when I look at this! It is going to be awesome!

Another Day in Paradise

If you know me personally, you know I absolutely love my job. There was a couple years that I went part time and I missed the classroom tremendously. I had the easiest, gravy job in all of teaching, but yet I wanted to have MY classroom back again. I don't regret that one bit. 

Some days after work, I come home and thank my lucky stars  that I have such an awesome job where I can make a huge difference. Well....today was NOT that day. I am not sure if it is 1) my attitude, 2) all the changes, or 3) a super lazy generation of kids. It is not my whole class, so I definitely try to focus on the bright side. I have one of the most caring group of kids, but there is some rotten apples in my bunch. I must find a way to not let them spoil the fun for the rest of my awesome kids. I have never, ever 'given' up on a child.....but I am at a crossroads. I can't keep letting the same thing bring me down. I just don't know if I can save everyone. That makes me sad.