Career Move

T has changed his future career plans. In August, he still wanted to be a teacher. He had been riding the teaching wave since he ditched the whole engineer thing last year. I knew it wouldn't last long (he probably found out what we make) and I am pleased with his latest choice.....scientist. 

Of course, he now wants a scientist birthday party, science kit for his Christmas present (so he can be ready for his party,) and a full scientist wardrobe. Just so you know, that includes a white labcoat and blue labcoat. 

While watching Sesame Street the other day, we stumbled upon this Grover clip. T almost jumped with joy. 

We immediately went into science mode and started trying a few of the experiments on our own! The activities are perfect for our 4 year old, though I recommend adult supervision. :)

Pepper, Water, and Detergent:

Why does this happen? T knows! We even watched the video to double check. (Mommy and Daddy were learning, too!)

Stay tuned for the next experiment! It's a classic...volcano!!!!

WW~My Sister

Missing my sister today. <3

Ce-le-brate Good Times, Come On!

It's Celebration Saturday and I'm ready! This week was nuts. Nuts is an understatement. I'm tired. No, I'm exhausted. I'm overwhelmed. When Friday afternoon finally rolled around, I was too weak to cheer out loud, but I was doing a happy dance inside! It was a cha cha, salsa, twerk, what did the fox say kind of dance....all on the inside, but still. :)

Home Well, in the chaos that was this week, I completely forgot to send snack for T's class on Wednesday. Total mommy fail. Right? I know. After crying about it, making ugly faces at the note clearly marked on our calendar, I took a deep breath and sent tons of delicious snack for the reserve. So what am I celebrating? My kid saying, "It's ok mommy. I forget sometimes, too." That my friends, is worthy of celebration! 

School Our kids moan when it is time to stop readers or writers workshop. I mean that. They literally moan to the point that we have had to ask them to stop. (#happyteacherproblems) On Thursday, one of our writers said, "Mrs. S., thank you for teaching me how to be a better writer. Everybody can read what I write now." Man, I needed that!

What are you celebrating? 

My Favorite Veteran

My favorite Veteran.....my Dad.

He does not talk about Vietnam. I used to not understand why, but as the years have passed, I figured it out. Makes me sad. He has many reasons, but I am certain of one~he lost his only brother there. I know he still suffers terrible war memories, along with the aches and pains.

I always discuss Veterans Day with my class and my little guy. Veterans are heroes. Soldiers that came home 80 years ago, 40 years ago, or 2 days ago. They are all heroes. 

This is my favorite (and very appropriate) Veterans Day read.

If you are looking for fun Veterans Day paper and a word box to go along with it, check out Candau's Crew! She does amazing work and this is a freebie!

Another fab resource is Wonderopolis. I'll be sharing this with my class and my guy. It has vocab, a short video, and explains the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. 

Do you have a Veteran in your life? Please share their name and let them know we appreciate their service! 

Happy Veterans Day to my Dad, and the estimated 22 million other Veterans in the United States!