Super busy day at school.  So much paper work.  I'm talking monumental piles.  Ugh.  Not my favorite thing to do, but, I tackled a huge portion of it, and am making steady progress.  I'm trying to get as much done before Spring Break as I possibly can AND still teach my kiddos a thing or two.  Ha!  ;)  No, seriously, I really am trying to teach them something important and vital to their future.  What, you say? 

The skill of Reading and all things associated with it!  Motivation?  "You must pass your eighth grade reading test, in order to obtain your driver's license."  Really?  Yes, REALLY!! 

For the first time, in a long time, I got into my truck when I left school today and it was actually HOT inside my truck.  The weather is just absolutely beautiful.  This weather makes me want to be outside.  Hmmmm....maybe my class needs to read outside tomorrow????  :)

I'm ready to break out the lawnmower!  There's not quite enough grass to cut, but, I can see green tufts here and there.  Maybe by the weekend there will be enough to mow.  I love the smell of fresh cut grass.  Isn't it funny how certain smells like that can bring back childhood memories?  I even like the sound of a lawnmower.  Something about it says springtime, summer, barefoot weather, watermelons and raspberry iced tea goodness.