I teach 6th Grade science and social studies in Peoria, Arizona and I just love this grade level. The kids understand wit and humor, but let's face it, are still babies. I know some people are horrified of teaching middle school, but the students are really just tall kindergarteners. To be perfectly honest, I admire lower grade teachers SO much because I could never do that! I always picture cat herding in my head; you all are so patient to teach the wee ones.
I have two chihuahua mixes that we rescued from the animal shelter. It's funny because I am actually not that fond of the chihuahua breed, but there are so many unwanted little chihuahuas here in Phoenix we just had to do it. They are our little sugar plums! :)
I watch way more TV than I would like. Please don't picture me as this couch potato that sits and watches TV all day with bits of Cheetos stuck in my greasy hair. It's not that bad, just more than I would like. Half the time it's just background noise for me, but I am going to try this summer to cut it down.
We purchased a record player a year ago and we have absolutely love having it. I like to play records when we are cooking, eating dinner, or just hanging around at home. My husband and I also love to have day dates where we go record hunting in antique/thrift stores so it's become our "thing".
The others are pretty self explanatory. :) I can't wait to meet some of you via this linky party!
I love your little puppy dogs! They are too cute! I think it's so cool that you and your husband have an actual record player, I'm a little jealous :)
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Learnin' Books
Thanks Christa! :)
DeleteThat's awesome that you have a record player...I don't even think we have a CD player in this apartment! Amazing how times change. Today was my first official day off and I've watched more TV than necessary already...
ReplyDeleteJessica
Literacy Spark
Congratulations on your summer break officially starting! I think that the first week of summer shouldn't count and everyone should be as lazy as possible. I fully support you in this endeavor. :)
DeleteWe have a record player!!! :) We listen to it while we make dinner and eat...how funny!! We "thrift" as our thing, too!!! I've become YOUR newest follower back! :)
ReplyDeleteLori
Mixing it up in Middle
Yay!! I just love thrifting! We are cyber twins. :)
DeleteThat No Doubt album used to be my favorite! I'm totally going to have to see if that was left at my parent's house somewhere!
ReplyDeleteBethany
FabandFunin4th!
Mine too! I was so excited to buy it as a record. Still know all the words to all the songs - just like riding a bike! I hope it's still at your parents house. :)
DeleteDrooling over your record player!! I love mine. And I need to make dinner. Maybe you will inspire me!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHannah
Cute in the Classroom
Haha! I think you are the only one who I have ever inspired to make dinner before! I love your blog - it's so cute! Congratulations on finishing your first year of teaching. :)
DeleteI think I could teach 6th grade. I always tease my 5th graders that I'm going to move up to middle school with them. I wish I would've never gotten rid of records that I owned. I think back to owning Elton John, Michael Jackson, Olivia Newton John and Air Supply and I kick myself. Lol!
ReplyDeleteAlison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
You owned some great records!! We have a very random cornucopia of records that we have collected from various places. Your students would be lucky to have you move up to 6th with them! :)
DeleteI used to play "Knock Three Times" on a 45 all the time when I was growing up! I loved the feel of the vinyl and the fun of turning it on! That is an awesome activity to do together as a couple! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog earlier and I am now your newest follower as well! See you around Blogland! :)
Steph
Simple Insights
I love that you played "Knock Three Times" over and over again! I just started singing that when I read your comment, haha! Thanks for following. :)
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