Monday Made It - July 6th :)

So, this post is a little late tonight. I didn't get a chance to post anything at all last week as my 2 cousins were here from Puerto Rico. We had a lot of fun. We  hung out by the pool, my dad took them to a baseball game to see the Tampa Bay Rays over in St. Pete, & went to Busch Gardens...my back was on fire from all the walking :( Overall between my parents, sister, aunt, and I we kept them busy!

For the Fourth of July I had 7 places to be at, but could only commit to making it to 3. And I DID make it to all 3 places. I had lots of fun at each party getting a chance to hang out, relax, and enjoy some down time with some awesome people.

And now I made it to Monday! I am on the schedule for jury duty this whole week..dun dun dun.. so I am on hold on making any plans ahead of time since I am not sure whats going on yet. I have never had to actually call to do this whole thing yet. The first time I was mailed a letter to go I was in college and was able to get out of it & then I received a letter in May but they scheduled me for the day of my little kindergarten students graduation day. I obviously had to call and tell them there was NO way I could miss that special day...so naturally they put me back on the schedule for this month.

So today, I have been working on getting a template together on Google Docs to help me start planning for when we go back. I was changed to 4th grade about 2 weeks ago so this is a change from kindergarten. I used to teach 4th & I don't mind the grade, but I am nervous to go back & I am upset leaving my co-teacher. The template basically is a table with areas that include: focus standards, daily focus, materials, hooks, whole group, & independent time. I am hoping this helps me get on track for a different year & not feel so stressed when we go back.




Another thing I worked on was creating my FIRST challenge group! YAY! I am so excited to start this & help other ladies learn about portioning their foods, give them the support & accountability they need, and ideas. When I first started in February I have to be honest I was a little "iffy" on joining this program and if I would stick with it. But I have & I will say I don't feel like I am dieting where I think I may cheat & mess my whole gig. It's a lifestyle. I eat my foods in portions, do light workouts (because of my back I do what I can), and feel AMAZING now! I can't wait to help these ladies reach their goals and FEEL AWESOME!


Well I am on to planning for my challenge group and for my new 4th grade class while I attempt to also watch a movie at the same time (can we say multi-tasking? lol) Hopefully I can get more with making things for my class now that I know what grade level I am teaching. Have a great rest of the week! :)