NEWvember!!!

Friday, I got home from working with kids all day and who knocks on my door but my nine year-old neighbor and her friend.  I have no idea why they decided to come over and for awhile it seemed as though they would never leave.  I gave them a tour of the house, discussed Halloween, teachers, Christmas, cats, and they continued to not leave.  So, I gave them soda and the game Sorry! to play. I literally started this blog as they were sitting behind me playing the game.  What is going on here?! And why could I not have just kicked them out? And not only did I not kick them out, I provided them with beverages and a game to play?! I'm taking non-confrontational to another level here, folks!

How was the hurricane for all of you people?! My parents didn't lose power, much to their disappointment.  My dad had gotten a new generator and was really excited to use it.  Thankfully for him, some trees did fall over so he was able to whip out the chainsaw and cut them up.  This made him happy. In all seriousness, Sandy had, as my six year-old student would say, "a tantrum" and it's not good. Figure out how you can help http://newyork.cbslocal.com/guide/where-to-donate-or-volunteer-to-sandy-relief-effort/ . And of course, positive vibes are always important!!


My friend came over Saturday and we broke out the champagne (ok, ok, it was sparkling wine). The cork pop flew across the room Happy New Year style! But, it hit me, there is no need to wait to the new year, it's NEWvember! Shiz is getting done! This is IT!! Get it done!!!! Just do it, Nike style! And when people ask you how you are, don't be like "fine" aka "blah".  Instead, be like, "I'm amazing, duh! Because I'm amazing!" What! Live the dream, love the life!

Election-wise...Well, I walked into the kindergarten class as they were voting and I wasn't thinking. Ya know when you just say things you shouldn't? Like, I always ask kids what they're eating for snack.  Ugh, so I said, "Who are you voting for?" I know, I know. It's a personal thing and everyone has their own right to choose. I agree with this. I just had a brain lapse. It happens! But! The whole class shamed me for asking! Literally shamed me! Thankfully, they told me they forgave me....Anyhoo, the kindergartners have Obama winning 21-5. Smart kids, maybe we should lower the voting age to 5??