Sometimes I get flashbacks from giving birth to Violet. A nurse said I was very calm when going through contractions. I told her that I teach junior high kids and they’re more of a pain 😂

To everyone that has their last day of school today, I hope it rains next week.

*talking about Ty Pennington* Me: Oh he built houses on Extreme Home Makeover or something. James: He should build us one. Me: We have to go through something traumatic. James: Yeah this economy.

Schools are now structured so that the majority of student misbehaviors essentially have ZERO consequences…and that’s horrible for schools overall…but especially for the students that are not misbehaving.

Wanted to change out my nose stud to a ring, but Violet is at the phase where she wants to touch my face so that won’t be happening anytime soon 😅

I get it, it’s firework season. But can we not set them off in town? Sleep regression is already a bitch.

Before I had Violet, I said that she would have limited to no screen time. That went out the window when I wanted peace and quiet while making dinner. Thank you Ms. Rachel 😂

Next year I’m taking on 5th and 6th grade bands. I wasn’t too happy with the idea of going between buildings and being the only band person. BUT now I get to buy all the cute band room decor that my junior high/high school students would make fun of me for 💁🏼‍♀️

Wrinkles and Sprinkles. And elderly ice cream parlor. James here with the big ideas 😂

Kids have a meeting about dress code. Shoulders can’t be shown. I walk in wearing a tunic tank top with 1 inch straps. I’m a rebel 😂 But really I had no idea that was part of the dress code 😂

When it rains, it pours.

Today’s the day that I’ve been waiting for. A parent sent me a strongly worded email. New achievement unlocked.

I had a kid pronounce pianissimo as pissimo 😂 day was made.

I did a clinic with the woodwinds from the Iowa Central Community College Marching Band. Man, I miss college.

Student: I didn’t know if J was being cat called or teased.

Setting: Watching Ms. Rachel with Violet. Herbie: I’ve been working on my ant farm. Guy: You have an ant farm?? Herbie: Yeah I also have an uncle farm. *I chuckle* James: Ah, human trafficking. Can’t watch anything with him around.

Came back to this app just because I need somewhere to post my inner thoughts as James is getting tired of me talking to him 😂

Student: I’m not shenanigans, I have never shenaned.

Principals should spend far more energy catching their teachers doing the right thing than doing the wrong thing.

Went to Large Group contest. Received a II. I’m so god damn proud of my kids.