seems like yesterday when I put W on the bus for kindergarten and now T is in school. I didn’t realize how big he was until he GOT off the school bus after his first day with his backpack. He was so tired that he didn’t speak most of the evening. It will take all of us a little while to get back in the routine.

Except at NHS, I have to wake up at 5:15 A.M. That’s A.M. It’s pretty awful. I’m used to sleeping until at least 8:00 every day.

I really love my job though. I realized that today. I enjoy the kids that I teach and most days are fun. Everyone is so nice ( other teachers, except some of the English teachers lol) and it just really feels like a safe place to be.

Off to bed.

I finished a new novel by Anita Shreve- Body Surfing. It was okay- a nice read, but nothing fantastic. I like the way she writes. Not sure what’s next on the list.

Any suggestions?

and my kids don’t have cancer.

Finished the final yesterday.  I’m not too sure how I did, because I think I left out some stuff on the MARC codes.  oh well.  It feels like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulder.

M. is traveling again.   L.A. this time.  It’s hard being a single mom.  The boys really miss him.  At least school starts next week  and they will be distracted by that. I can’t believe T. starts kindergarten.

Just finished  Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen. It was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

I’m tired.  Too much “boy time” today.  We went to the mall in New Orleans and then out to dinner and then Whole Foods.  It’s funny how much  W. is into clothes and shoes now, when he used to abhor shopping.  It’s actually fun to shop with him now!

Also just finished a fantastic book-  The Glass Castle: A Memoir , by Jeannette Walls.  One of those books that I couldn’t put down.

Still taking my class.  I’m really resentful about having to write a research paper and study.  It’s taking up more time than I would like out of my summer. I’m also not used to writing and it’s hard for me to spit out ideas.  Three more weeks and the class is done, although then I start back teaching!  Oh well!

This afternoon we ate at Bea’s Mexican Restaurant and I had a carne adovada burrito and a sopapilla.  It was so yummy.  We spent the last weekend at Carlsbad Caverns.  Too much family time in the car and hotel, but the boys loved the caverns and had a blast. 

Finished a couple of great books so far this summer, which is an amazing feat, with the amount of studying I’ve had.  The Breakdown Lane, by  Jacquelyn Mitchard was fantastic, as well as Love and Other Impossible Pursuits by Ayelet Waldman .  I also read The Ice Queen: A Novel by Alice Hoffman.  Now the rest of the summer is devoted to learning MARC codes and figuring out the changes at the Library of Congress!  Also need to figure out the difference between XML and MARC.  yikes!

Library class is going well- turned in my first assignment online today.  I was pretty proud that I was able to complete it.  The material is completely new and foreign to me.

adios!

Started my online library course- cataloging and classification. It’s hard getting used to a total online format, but I like it so far. I will really have to pace myself and stay on top of assignments.

I celebrated a very wonderful birthday on Wednesday and felt very loved by my family and friends. The boys made me cards and bought me a carrot cake and m sent flowers to my work. We had a yummy dinner at Mandinas. Lots of fun.