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What the California Gurl wants, the California Gurl gets.

Recently while visiting with the California Gurl, she suggested that I make a 2011 "This Year's To Do List" similar to the list from last summer . I have to say that it's been difficult. In my mind the year is split into two equal parts. Most teachers feel as I do, one half of the year - school ; second half of the year - summer   (I know, I know, mathematically they aren't equal). Not only is it divided that way for most of us but somehow almost everything in a teacher's everyday life goes into suspended animation during the school year except the class they are responsible for. Then we go into overdrive all summer just trying to catch up with family, chores and relaxation! I'm going to try to take a giant leap and the biggest "To Do" Item is not to let school entirely consume my life. So, today's list is for the school half of the year. My summer "To Do List" will come about when it's summer and the spirit moves me because ...

I made a list, now I'm checking it twice.

Sadly, my vacation is drawing to a close. Tomorrow it's back to reading, writing, and arithmetic. In June I made a list of the things I wanted to accomplish during my break: My Summer To Do List... Sit on the deck sipping hot coffee, watching the sunrise. (Yes!) Go to a great concert. (Yes! John Mellencamp) Find the best "Pick Of The Summer" book - EVER. (Not sure the EVER thing worked out but The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo turned out to be the pick of the summer) Get the computer room closet cleaned out. (A BIG yes!) Go skinny dipping. ( Hmmmmm...) Sew wool Teddy Bears for all my kiddos. (Maybe next year) Spend some great quality time with my kiddos. (Yes) Visit Yellowstone Park. (No) Knit a Pi Shawl in honor of Elizabeth Zimmermann's 100th birthday. (8-9-10) (Yes) Spend a long weekend on Flathead Lake. (Yes) Turn my blog into a hardbound book. ( I vow, before Labor Day) Plan the perfect day for Hubby, from morning to night. (I think so, not sure how he feels abo...

Get ready, get set........It's summer!

Most people think that summer begins on June 21st but all children and teachers know that summer officially starts at the precise moment the school year ends. Many hugs were given at the end of the day, hands were waving as the buses pulled out of the parking lot, a few tears were shed, and then the summer started at the stroke of 1:15!! My Summer To Do List... Sit on the deck sipping hot coffee, watching the sunrise. Go to a great concert. Find the best "Pick Of The Summer" book - EVER. Get the computer room closet cleaned out. Go skinny dipping. Sew wool Teddy Bears for all my kiddos. Spend some great quality time with my kiddos. Visit Yellowstone Park. Knit a Pi Shawl in honor of Elizabeth Zimmermann's 100th birthday. (8-9-10) Spend a long weekend on Flathead Lake. Turn my blog into a hardbound book. Plan the perfect day for Hubby, from morning to night. Go to a drive-in-movie. Sit on the deck sipping margaritas, watching the sunset. Happy are those who dream dreams ...