Spring Break - March 24, 2008

Okay, I skipped several whiny entries about union stuff and my decision not to run for president again.  The entries are sort of sad.  I was upset over some back biting and the collapse of all the work I was doing to bring parents and teachers together. The last sentences in the entry before the one I am about to share reads: 

I must take a break.  I am sick of my self.

I remember separating my and self with intention.  I was sick of my ego.  I was sick of living in my head.  I needed to find some joy, right meow (as Dana C. would say).  It seems like our school breaks always come right at the very brink of the maddness capacity a teacher's sanity will allow.  Anyway, the following was my plan for that necessary break from my self...

Theme for 2008 Spring Break:

Reconnecting with the little ones I love...yesterday was China Town with Maggie, the Fuzz, Emily, Logan, Sheryl, & Laura.


Before we went, I gave the little girls rolling book bags filled with Usborne craft books and all the supplies to make the crafts possible: paper, paints, tissue paper, sponges, foam, glitter, glue, ribbon, pipe cleaners, scissors, etc.  I had so much fun putting those packs together, and I am excited about crafting alongside those unburdened creative little beings. :-) I also want art created by them.  I gave Logan the two Diary of a Whimpy Kid books and an Amazon gift card.  He really liked that. Score.  I told Sheryl that Bob and I plan to get Em a laptop for her birthday/graduation gift.  And just like that, I was caught up with missed birthdays.

We ate at The Evergreen and the Chow Fun was some fun chow! Wow!

It was a beautiful day.

Today was Max and Kody's day.  We ate at Baker's Square and talked about feeling safe expressing ourselves.  Then we painted ceramics at Art 4 Soul.  Max picked a plate and painted a huge smiley face on it for his mom.  Kody picked a Budda and painted him pure blue.  I made a SPRING FARMS tile for Jen.  After, we played at Lan Oak park.  I was free.  No more self.  Just them and me.