summer blues

[teacher24]

So, last summer this time, I was already organizing away, filing papers, making center signs, things like that, to get ready for the new school year. This summer... nothing. Well, the one thing I did begin was sorting the garbage from the good. I was able to sort through all my paper work and throw out things that I know I would not be needing. Even still, for some reason, I have not been in an organizing mood. After this week, I am going to buckle down and get some organizing done. It was the only thing that made this past school year smooth, and so I know it's what I need to do this year. After Ant's nephew and neices come and leave later in the week, I will be able to focus more. Right now though, I am nervous, because they will be comming only for a night on Thursday, but even still, we have never entertained young children together alone. I know I am their aunt, but by law, not by blood. I blame my mom, for not giving me any siblings, and thus, not having any neices or nephews of my own. I am a teacher, and don't know why I am nervous to entertain these children...that's what I do, teach and entertain, but I do not want to step on anyone's toes... I mean, the parents, my in-laws, my DH. oh well, we'll just have to see how it goes.

 

[busytchr]

How old are your nieces/nephews?
Think about your favorite activities at that age and dig in! You'll be surprised at how much fun it is! I used to L-O-V-E spending the night at my aunt's house growing up....it was a kid vacation!
Good luck ~ let us know how it went!

 

[teacher24]

my nephew is 11 and my neices are 5 (or 6) and 9. My DH will be playing his X-Box 360 with our nephew, and I plan to make jewelry, paint, and make over the girls. I hope that keeps them busy enough. We'll make butterflies and hearts, and I've got things here from my classroom that should keep them occupied. I also have tons of books, and I brought home my 6ft. chicka chicka tree that I didn't want to leave in my classroom.