I'm running out of titles.

Last Monday was our first day at the new campus. We had an opening ceremony that involved balloons, a priest, and parents. I couldn't take pictures though, because I was in charge of my kiddos, and I was holding onto a bunch of balloons that I was terrified would float away if I tried to take any. Funny side note- my principal, who is about my age,  is obsessed with birds. He goes bird watching. He takes students bird watching. He stopped in the middle of his speech because he got side tracked by some hawk, or humming bird, something ... could've been a bat, off in the distance, and directed everyone's attention to it. It was quite comical.

There are lots of pros and cons with the new campus, and kinks that need to be worked out. (No copier/ printer or library, what?!?) But I mean, the building is pretty and more modern, I guess. I don't know. I prefer the old campus.


We did get lots of goodies last week, besides our new roommates. The books I ordered from www.betterworldbooks.com came in, and it was like Christmas in my classroom. My brother, Chris (the one in Afghanistan) also sent us the Beautiful Creature series. One kiddo, Hector, was overjoyed. He hugged me and said my brother was the best. I'm not saying I agreed with him, but I didn't disagree, either.

Thanks, Grandma!

My best friend, Cindy, also sent us a box of goodies. I can't divulge all the contents of that box because...well, she has a sense of humor like mine. I should have foreseen that and NOT opened the box in front of children, but I managed to cover up what needed covering. She absolutely made my week.  Especially with the house shoes. No more grocery- store feet for me.

Randi, my friend who sent the kitchen ware, also sent Caden the rest of the Shadow Children series, and he was beyond excited. The book nerd in me turned all warm and fuzzy, watching him curl up with his new books at bedtime. Grandma Donna also sent Caden some toys, so he definitely had a good week.

spices from cindy. for the cooking in my closet kitchen

that's what she said

The weekend was fairly uneventful. Caden went home with Luis again on Friday night. Those two are quickly becoming inseparable. It's nice to see Caden overcoming his reservations and blossoming in his new friendship. Definitely makes me have better days. There were, as always, festivities going on downtown. I think the city is celebrating it's 450^th birthday, and we wandered around downtown, through a little market. Saw a lot of my roommate's cousins.

Some Indians. No big deal.  Thought I was all ninja-like, taking
 this picture, until I zoomed in and saw them staring at me.

This week is flying by. It's the end of the bimester so we have tests, and grades are also due. As a teacher, I always despise this week, but it's a necessary evil. I have to create my tests this afternoon and run to get copies made tonight before the copy shop closes. Times like these, it would be beneficial for me NOT to procrastinate.