WOW! Where has the time gone?!?

I cannot believe that it has been almost two months since I last wrote a post. This year seems to be flying by...I mean it is almost December! It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year with the CATS win over East Carolina. The school year is also going by way to fast. I feel very unprepared to leave my students for almost two months, but the time is getting near.
Speaking of school if you have heard already I received my scores for National Boards Certification. I PASSED!!! I knew I had put in a lot of work on the portfolio, but I also did well on the six essay tests which is a feat because I am not a good test taker. I am very proud and excited that I have accomplished such a hard task. It has been worthwhile.
The baby is growing well. I have to have blood work done on Wednesday morning (standard) to check my glucose levels. We have not completely decided on a name, but have a couple options narrowed down. I am getting to the point where I am tired again. I find myself out of breath at times and tying my shoes is becoming a chore. Stad will love having to get up at 6AM to tie them for me in the next couple of weeks. ;0) Over fall break we got the baby room painted and the crib put together. There is still a lot to do between now and the end of January, but I am anxious to meet my baby. The new questions are: "Wonder what he will look like?" "Will he be healthy?" "Will I be strong enough to make it through delivery?" (or better yet..."Will Stad stay upright or pass out?")
I hope all of you are doing well. I can't wait for the holidays to see everyone. I will try to post more often in the next few weeks. Until next time...I wish you well!

It's a boy!

Stad and I went to the doctor last week for my ultrasound. The doctor said everything looks great and my growing baby is 14 ozs. I can't believe that in four short months I will have a baby boy in my house. Boy is Copper in for a rude awakening. I have great friends at school who have offered to paint our guest room so we can use it as the nursery. We are now on the hunt for a small computer desk so we can move the other bed into our office. Suddenly my house feels very small. I will keep you updated on the progression of Baby Smith. No we don't have a name picked out. We thought we did, but now that we know for sure, we are not positive we are set on the name.

As far as school goes it has been a great year. How can it not be with a class who actually listens and likes to learn. :o) I am actually sad that I am going to miss out on 7 weeks with them this winter because they are a lot of fun. This may be my favorite year yet! I also have a principal now who knows that school should be fun for all involved (including the hard working teachers)! He does everything he can to keep things light even though we have Central Office breathing down our necks. Anyway here are some ultrasound pictures of the baby's profile and fist. Until next time....I wish you well!

New Beginnings

I know it has been a long time since I posted a blog. It seems like just yesterday I was getting out of school for the summer and now all of the sudden I have two weeks of it behind me. I can't tell you how many days, but our new principal has the count (I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.)! :0) Things are going really well this year. The staff seems much less stressed and we actually are back to having fun conversations after school and not the gripe-fests we were having last year. I have heard that we have been volunteered to work with an assist team because our numbers are so low, but I can deal with a volunteer basis.
On a positive note my new class is great. There are a couple in there that make me ready to pull my hair out at times, but nothing like the aggressiveness that I had last year. It almost makes me sad that I will be out six weeks....almost.
If you haven't heard our big news...where have you been? Stad and I are expecting a new baby to join our family in February. It is all still very surreal at the moment. Yes we are going to find out boy or girl at our next doctor's visit (Sept. 20). I am an avid planner and not knowing would not help my planning of rooms, clothes, etc. We are both very excited and nervous all at the same time which I am sure is totally normal for new parents.
I took Stad to Babies 'r' Us the other day. I thought Mr. I don't like to spend money was going to have a stroke. He told me to buy and not tell him the prices when I go back with mom. :0) I think I overwhelmed him more than anything. Now that I have written a lot more than I intended I will sign off. I hope everyone is doing well and until next time....I wish you well!