For the first time this school year, I get to be lazy this weekend. It is much needed break.

lazy=unwilling to work or use energy

On Friday afternoon, a student said, "Please be quiet! Mrs. Martin is grumpy." And for the first time, I let my students know that I was in fact, grumpy. 23 children need my constant attention for 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. I do love my job, but I am so exhausted. I am ready to spend my weekend doing something other than getting my classroom ready for the next week. And I'm looking forward to giving Derreck and our house some attention. I tend to ignore him on the weekends because I am always at school.

However, the holidays are upon us and I am really looking forward to it. Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday next to the 4th of July. The 4th of July has to be your favorite holiday if you were raised in Gregory. The weather is great. And there's golf, baseball, and fireworks. However, Thanksgiving is the next best thing. Great food, football, and family. This year, we are thankful for our families, our jobs, and our house.

We are approaching our 1st anniversary and I have never been more in love. I am in a happy place. Derreck doesn't treat me like a princess. It is perfect. He tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear. He keeps me grounded. He gives me what I need, and not what I want. I'm spoiled by love and attention, not by things. Life is so good.

Have a good weekend! 

We are now taking reservations at the Martin Motel and Taxi Service.  All are welcome.

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We do live quite a ways from the 3 places listed, but still. Colorado is awesome. And our visitor count for 2013 is almost up to 20 people (some are repeat visitors)! We are so blessed and thankful. 

 Bailey loves her stuffed strawberry. It's the only toy she hasn't torn apart.

Her pillow from Uncle Derek. I made her pose by her mess. 

Last weekend, we made a last minute trip to a concert at the Toby Keith Bar. Aaron Lewis was great. He used to be the lead singer for Staind, then started doing some Country by himself. The concert was great!

Ok, so even though the election two weeks ago turned out about as bad as it could have, this is what my job is all about. It's about the kids. It's not about the government telling us what we need and do not need to be an effective educator. Please don't judge the spelling..He's only 6.

Quotes from Mrs. Martin's room: 

Our school has a wall of fame which has new students on it every month. "Mrs. Martin! My mom told me that my sister is on the wall of shame. Can I please go down and look at it? Can I please?" 

"I am thankful for eggs because I like to order Chinese food."

"Mrs. Martin, I knew you were going to be grumpy today because the Packers lost."

"Does anybody know the name of the ship that the pilgrims rode on to America?"

"Yes, the cauliflower!"

Stay tuned for our Thanksgiving stories. They are hilarious..and I will be posting them next week.