Back to work.

I went back to work on Monday. Man, those children have a lot of energy! It was wonderful to be back though. I felt much more human doing my daily duties (even those I don't like so much).

The students were glad to see me back, but not too bad. On my 1st day back they had a test to take. They were also testing for the MCT this week. Three days of tests and each one took an hour and a half - two hours. Poor children! On Friday we had awards day in the morning and one of my students cleaned up the awards - she was an outstanding math student, my history winner for the year, honor role, etc. Also, one of my students received the citizenship award for the school. I love my kids - they're such great people. We reviewed for exams and took all our kids to the library that afternoon to watch a movie. I voted we watch Cool Runnings. None of the kids had ever seen it and many of them were unfamiliar with bobsledding. I think that was a cultural experience they couldn't miss. :) They had a great time. Monday begins exam week and their last day is Thursday. Our last day is Friday and then it's time for summer! Sort of excited, but genuinely nervous about what next year holds.

Josephine's grandmothers (and great-grandmother) came to babysit this week. They'll be here next week too. Sorry I have no pictures - my camera died and I've got to charge the battery. I will get pictures next week and post them.

Jo is growing so much! She's really awake and interacting a lot more. She's able to see so much more and is really enjoying her play mats (thanks Tracy and Winnie). Now, if we can just get here to sleep from 2-3 until we wake up at 6 or 6:30, we'll be set! She (for whatever reason) thinks that 4 am is a perfect time to rise and shine. Um, no. I probably wouldn't mind that wake time if I slept all day too.