Back to 3rd grade

Hi : ) I just got home from Madison, and I am super tired.... 3rd grade teachers have to get up a lot earlier than nursing assistants who work evening shifts. Who knew? I spent the day as a "Mystery Guest" in Mrs. Brookins' 3rd grade today, and I had a blast. We played four square with Red Pants, White Socks, and all the other boys at recess, and a kid yelled "Testicles!" when I asked for a body part in Mad Libs. It was a good day.

I loved watching Kari with the kids, she is totally a natural teacher. When the students were introducing themselves to me this morning, they were all telling me things they love about their teacher. Some examples: "Mrs. Brookins is the best teacher in the whole school!" "Mrs. Brookins is so cool because she starts snowball fights at recess!" "I like Mrs. Brookins because she is basically like a teenager." "Mrs. Brookins is really funny and tells good jokes." You get the idea - they all LOVE her. (and so do i)

Well kids, I think that is all I have in me tonight. My eyelids are heavy from the long drive, so it is early to bed for me. More to come tomorrow! Stay tuned : )

P.S. I don't think Kari knows I took this picture!