2nd Grade

Life has been pretty wonderful lately despite big changes and a little bit of stress. I was able to fly home last weekend for a very quick trip to see Christina graduate from Willamette University, Mother's Day, and for a doctor's appointment. Although too quick of a trip, it was somewhat relaxing and enjoyable. After a doctor's appointment in the morning, mom and I spent Friday taking care of ourselves, getting a massage (her mother's day gift), lunch, and a little bit of shopping. Then we met Christina and Angela for dinner at Bridgeport. Christina was surprised by my visit and broke out in tears when she saw me. After dinner, Angela and I went downtown to Bridgeport Brewery (I think my favorite Portland bar) then over to the Crystal Ballroom for 80's night, what a site. Saturday was spent driving around, lunch with Ang's parents, time with Christina, then dinner at Mccormick's with Bill and Cathy, Grandma and Grandpa, Mom, Christina, and Angela... it was nice having some salmon!

Sunday was filled with Christina's graduation and a day in Salem. We went to brunch at Christina's sorority then hung out all day and sat through her graduation. It was awesome seeing her graduate. She is such a superstar for getting it all done in 4 years despite a year at Portland State and a year in Sweden.

Jake picked me up from the airport and we went to one of my favorite restauarants for some good ol Tex Mex fajitas, man they're good! Houston has some of the best food ever. Last night we went to this place that serves guacamole salad, basically a ton of guacamole with brussel sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, and chips...so good!

I went to spinning last night after a couple of weeks off from a back injury (I have syatica from a compressed lower disk). It felt awesome spinning again, I need to get right back into the groove.

The newest news is being in second grade. It has been quite crazy, but not bad. I actually really enjoy the students... they're pretty cute. It is devastating at how little they know and how much they have been neglected this year. I have students that still can't spell their last name correctly. Most are not at the second grade reading level, so it has been crazy trying to get them all to where they can pass on to third grade. Most of the class will be in summer school to make up for what they missed this year. They definitely are keeping me busy, I have never been so tired! Second grade is a big jump from 4th grade as far as energy level and neediness go.

This weekend I plan on relaxing... I am going to some wedding about 45 minutes away from Houston and that's about it!