Day Two...Yikes!!!

Yikes! Yikes! Yikes!!!

Don't get me wrong...day two was another great day in 1st Grade!

When I write YIKES today I'm referring to a "visitor" we had in my classroom this morning! Yikes, yikes, yikes!! First thing this morning! Holy Moly Guacamole!!! To set the scene...Lights are partially on so the munchkins can see the overhead screen, classical music playing softly and I had just finished introducing our morning journal time...the munchkins were writing quietly in their journals and I'm thinking of all the stuff I have to do. I was about to sit at my computer to type parents a letter but decided to check on my new munchkins. As I stood with my back to my door I heard some talking but didn't think anything of it. My classroom is near the office so there is always noise and talking outside my door. This is when I hear my name...this part is all a blur..haha! Or as in the movies...it all happened in slow motion! haha! I heard the faint sound of my principal's voice... as I turned around to see what she needed...YIKES!!! The Superintendent was already half way into my room, followed by the district photographer, and the district videographer (is that even a word?)...they guy with the big TV camera! haha I almost squealed when I turned around! haha! Of course I turned on the smile and we hugged! Yes, hugged! haha I think I panicked and hugged him! haha! It's not the first time I've been around him, I served on a committee with him so I do know him and he knows me but I think I was caught off guard so I hugged him! haha! I hug everyone! haha I don't remember what he told me but then he looked at the munchkins working and did comment on them writing and such a good job! Whew!!! Who knows if the video guy was taking video when they came in and caught me hugging him because that was a blur! haha! The photographer took a few pictures of my little munchkins then they all left! Holy Moly Guacamole!!! Some of my old munchkins remembered who he was but not his name. When one of the new munchkins asked ~Who was that? I heard a little one say ~The boss of ALL bosses! Haha! Thank goodness they were soooo good!

I got two more new students and so far they're little great munchkins. One cried when we were taking a restroom break. I couldn't understand why it hit her all of a sudden. She walked into the classroom like a little pro an hour earlier! As I stood there trying to calm her down...she got louder and louder! Yes I almost started to panic! ~It's ok. Ya, ya, ya... Why the Spanish came out? You got me! haha! It just sounded so much more soothing than ~It's ok. hush, hush, HUSH! heehee I sent the poor little thing to drink some water so she could relax and calm herself and that's when a lady came up behind me and asked if the little girl was giving me a hard time. ~Hmmm...and you are? I thought to myself. She then informed me she was mom and had been standing at the end of the hallway waving to her as she finished registering her. ~Well no wonder she started crying!!! UGH! Back in the class it took the little one almost an hour to stop! She finally stopped when I told her I'd let her cry for 1 more minute then if it didn't stop she wouldn't get her "Great Day" sticker at the end of the day. Instantly she stopped!!! Now why didn't I think of that an hour ago! haha

Other than my surprise visit and my poor little crier, the day was great! Yay day two!! Love looping! Sorry this is a short post...once we fall into a groove I'm sure the blogs will lengthen. Stay tuned for more adventures!...
XOXO's

Welcome to Munchkinville

Welcome, Welcome!

You will be following me back through Munchkinville or as others call it Kindergarten. We will have many bumps and bruises as we start a new year but also encounter tons of hugs and kisses to ease our way.

It's been three years since my last group of munchkins. Those munchkins were such a wonderful and diverse group of kiddos that I decided to loop up to 1st Grade then made the trek up to 2nd Grade with them. Looping has such a great impact on both the students and the teachers. Having those munchkins for three years was a life changing experience and I loved it!

The experience was a wonderful one. I was able to see the tremendous growth of each and every one of them, as well as, the growth of their parents.

Am I scared to start a new year? You better believe it!! Am I ready for sneezes in my face, runny boogers, accidents because they didn't ask to go potty, or throwing up because they ate too many goodies??? No way, but who is ever ready for things like that. They just keep me on my toes! Am I excited? Yes, I can't wait to work with a new group of munchkins!

I hope you enjoy the ups and downs of Munchkinville and my preparation mentally and physically to endure a new year of 5 year olds. :)