Spring Fever

You can tell that Spring is in the air. My students are acting crazy, my children are acting crazy, and I think I am going crazy. LOL!!!

I had to spend 4 hours with my students, while being locked in my classroom today. We were on lock down. That means that the school is closed (locked) to everyone. No one is allowed to leave or enter the school campus. Apparently there was a police situation in the neighborhood near our school. Luckily we had eaten lunch and were coming in after recess. There were four other first grade classes that had not eaten lunch yet. Those student ate lunch at 1:45 pm. We usually go home at 2:30 pm. My students we going stir crazy in the classroom. We were not allowed to leave, not even to use the restroom. Luckily they (administration), came and escorted the entire class to the restroom. I had some who had been doing the "potty" dance for a few minutes. everyone was fine and safe the whole time. We had been put on lock down just as a precaution. At the end of the day, I was glad to send them all home. They could drive their parents crazy now. Tomorrow will be a new day. I am sure they will drive me crazy tomorrow as well.

It has been a very busy week. Richard's sister Leslie and her family have been in town visiting. They arrived late Saturday, April 3rd. We spent all day Sunday the 4th of April. They came from Chevy Chase, Maryland. It was their spring break this week.

I hate how spring breaks rarely match with multiple family members. Richard had his break in early March. My children's' and my break was the week after. Then Mike and Cori's (Richard's brother and wife) family had their break the week after us, which was two weeks ago. And now Leslie has hers.

It was nice to spend time with them. We had not seen them for over five years. The last time we saw them was when Jonathan was three weeks old. He is now 5 years old. We had fun spending time together.

My children truly enjoyed the time they spent with their cousins. Peter was great with the boys. He is now in high school. I don't think he minded, that my boys were so much younger than him. He enjoys video games and electronic things. Exactly what my children like. Christina and Sarah were wonderful as well. Christina is now in eighth grade, and Sarah is in fourth grade (I think). They loved playing with and taking care of Anne-Marie. I had free babysitters for a week! It was all volunteered time, even better.

It was nice to get to socialize with adults for more than 5 minutes. We had a good time this past week. I have more to write, but I will save that for another post.