CONGRATS ASH!

So...

Ashton decided to run for 7th grade class officer this year, mostly because the job entitles you to a "cool sweater with your name on it".

Now, just to keep you up to date,

Ashton never went to elementary school with any of these kids! (I took him out of our school bounds to where I taught). He walked into the school this year knowing 1 other 7th grader!

So, over the weekend we made his poster, and I gave him some advice about running, we even debated pulling his name to the secretary position because he would be a write in.

Ashton took this very seriously, stopping people in the hall saying, "Hi, my name is Ashton I am running for vice president and I would really appreciate your vote!"

This is my child who's entire goal in kindergarten was to raise his hand and say ANYTHING!

Well, I get a phone call from Ash after school saying:

Ash: "Hi Mom! Guess who your talking to?"

Me: "Huh? Who?" (I thought the vote was NEXT week...)

Ash: The NEW 7th grade V.P.!!!"

CONGRATS ASH I am very proud of you my copper top!!!

Bottoms Up!

Rowan is a little girl who only has partial vision in our program.

She LOVES to sing!

She also made me re-think my hair style this week...

I was sitting on the floor, singing songs during circle time minding my own business- when Rowan comes walking into my room. She heard the singing and wanted to join in.

She finds me and feels the back of my hair informing me that she feels a duck's bottom.

A DUCK'S BUT!!!

Okay maybe spiky curls in the back would feel like a ducks butt...

But, who wants to hear that?

Even worse? The rest of the day, every time she heard me...

she quacked!

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

So...

Today I got an interesting surprise!

I am at school and out of the blue one of the kids in my class says, "Can I have a kiss?"

Me: (not thinking) "Sure, Noah!"

He proceeds to give me this slobbery, goobery kiss all over my cheek. (more lick than kiss)

YUCK! (did I mention I am a germ-o-phob?)

Me: (shocked & speechless) "Why... thank you Noah!"

Noah: "I love you!"

Me: "I love you too little buddy."

(Then I discretely grab the Purell and sanitize my cheek)

Get The Orange!!!

I was just reminded of another funny family memory:

A few years ago the boys and I went to Vegas to meet & catch up with "Auntie Twin" (love you Kathy!!) We were going to spend the weekend with her and her mom.

Anyhow, we had reservations at a hotel on the strip so it took awhile to find the parking lot.

The drive was a long hot one, with little boys, and we were all anxious when we finally got there.

While going to check in I figured we would grab a load for the room, making the trips to and from the car less hectic. As we hit the spinning door I dropped an orange that rolled to the outer side of the door- picking up speed as it went. The fancy lobby was full of people rushing back and forth. All I could picture in my head was a swanky lady in high hills stepping on the orange and falling spread eagle on the marble floors!

With my arms full and Ash's Scooby Doo suitcase the only thing in his pudgy little hands I said, "Grab the orange!" He went scooting out the open door right after the orange- across the fancy marble floor. All eyes on us! I was mortified!

From that moment on whenever we are in a predicament, we quote,

"Grab the orange!"

My Week...

Well...

My week has been CRAZY!

I was asked by the blind department of USDB (Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind) to take over teaching in the pre-school program.

All three teachers were fired at the close of the last school year, and they hired three new teachers. However, one was put on probation one week into the new school year!

I have been placed in this position as a "long- term substitute teacher" because Utah is in the middle of a hiring freeze. I have been guaranteed the position with the agreement that they will pay for my teaching certificate and blind/deaf endorsements.

Working with the deaf kids for almost ten years has been extremely rewarding and I have incredible relationships with my past students, that I love and adore. But BLIND?

My only experience is the limited I have with Corbin.

So, I started two weeks ago Thursday totally unprepared! I didn't even know what was in the boxes in the bookcase! But by this week I am completely organized, have tons of awesome toys, I have had my first Braille class, and even have lesson plans and a schedule. It helped to have my guys come and help move furniture around and clean.

I have spent the past week holding my breath, praying that I can be a positive difference in these very challenged kids lives, staying sane at the same time.

Chad says only the last part is in question... but questions if I was ever sane at any time. (ha ha)

Keep you posted...

Corby's New Word!

So...

My cute Corby was sitting with Chad and I.

We were just chilling on the couch watching a movie.

All of a sudden Corby says,

"Mum, I want ravioli." (wav-e-oh-ye)

I looked at Chad and grinned. He heard it too.

I said, "Corby, do you want ravioli?"

He said, "Baa!"

So I got him ravioli and a bottle.

Toooooo Cute! Not to bad for a baby not yet 2!