some time to sit down

So it's been a while... like four months?

I started my new teaching job, and let me tell you, these fifth graders keep me on my toes. Literally. As in, I don't sit down at work. Ever.

I have 20 of them right now. I also have a co-teacher for 3 hours a day because I am the inclusion teacher.

I often question my teaching abilities, but just keep reminding myself that I have 8 students with IEPs, 2 ESOL students, and only 3 students reading on a fifth grade level.

I describe my classroom as teaching fifth grade material to sixth and seventh graders who read and write like third graders. Yes, I have four students who have been retained twice, and at least two others who have been retained once. Hell, I have a thirteen year old in my room and will have three more by the end of the year.

On top of that fun (and really, it is), we are preparing to move to NY.

Husband will move in January, and I will follow in either mid-April or at the end of May. I have been trying to find a place to live, but the area we are going to doesn't offer much in terms of choices. We are going up at the end of December to find a place, so I hope something falls into our laps.

The knowledge that we will be maintaining two households for 4-5 months is just so much fun to plan for. Our goal is to get through it without breaking into savings or running up a bunch of debt, but we will see how that goes.

I am off this week, and planning to grace you with more of my fantastic insight into teaching, moving, and avoiding boredom.

oh boy

Husband and I have reservations at two hotels for next weekend, one in FL on the gulf, and one in GA on the ocean. We planned to go to FL, but after the oil spill, we made a second reservation in case the oil reached Fort Walton Beach. We decided to go to Jekyll Island, GA so we know our trip will be oil free.

And now... argh. Husband tried to put in for leave from work. He got the forms all completed and turned them in to his boss. A clerk got them, and told Husband he's missing a signature, which is he wasn't really, but whatever. So he turned them back in on the last day possible, 2 weeks ahead of our vacation.

His boss said oh no, you don't have to take leave, just get a pass. So he told Husband to fill out the paperwork for a pass and bring it back Monday. Husband just wanted it taken care of, and tried to just turn in the leave paperwork so things were done. But the boss said no. Husband, of course, knew that the boss was leaving Monday.

When Husband went back Monday, the guy in charge wouldn't take his paperwork. This guy doesn't like Husband, for a reason that is seriously petty and stupid, and not even Husband's fault. So now Husband can't get leave or a pass. And his boss is gone for an undetermined amount of time.

He said we'll go anyway, since his real supervisors know he'll be gone and are fine with it. The only issue will be if for some reason there's a recall, and Husband can't get there in time.

Argh argh argh. Such a freakin' pain!

PX trip

I'm heading to the PX with a friend today. The PX is awesome. It's pretty much like Target, but with lower prices and no sales tax.

We're heading down there because I need new makeup. The PX has a Clinique and their prices are about 25% cheaper than in a department store. Score!

more Army

I went to post today and watched Husband skydive and then reenlist. His CPT, who has to do the swearing in, did a tandem skydive with another team member, then Husband and his friend reenlisted right there at the landing spot. It was pretty fun. I also watched the Airborne students at the 250 ft. tower. That was really neat. I have a video, I'll try to upload it later.

Husband re-upped for two years, and in cancels out his current contract, so it means he has two more years in. I'm glad to know we have two more years of security, especially with me making so little money at my job. And if I do end up pregnant any time soon, we'll have insurance at least through the babies first year.

And although it may set feminism back 57892 years, I kind of like knowing that my man supports me. I work half time, making very little money, and my man goes to work every day and pays all the bills and such. It's a very nice set up. However, I'm still totally trying to get a teaching job for next year. But I'm glad to know that if necessary, Husband can support us.