This and That

Well, the school year is officially over! The students' last day was June 1st, so we said our farewells for the summer. This year was a different year for me. I think being on maternity leave the first 1/4 of the year had a lot to do with that. I LOVED not having to start off the school year and getting an EXTRA long summer, but at the same time I don't feel like I was able to form the same type of relationships with as many of my students as I feel that I normally do. Trying to get these students motivated was a struggle for me almost every day. On the other hand, I had more students crying about leaving for the summer than any other year! It breaks my heart knowing that some of these kiddos would rather stay in school all year than face what is at home. I am hoping to have some of my students come hang out with me and kids this summer. :)

So, while the students have been out since the first, I will be working until the 17th!!! Teachers actually had their last day today, but I am part of the deconstruction team for the district and am working on that for the next week and a half. I have really enjoyed it so far and love the group of teachers that I am getting to work with. Doing this content work has gotten me very motivated about the upcoming year! I am excited to be getting to welcome three new teachers to my team as well!

Poor baby Grayson is having a hard time lately! Right before Bekah's wedding he was diagnosed with another ear infection. We started Ammoxicillin, but (winning the worst mother of the year award) I got off track while on our trip and wasn't sure how to get him caught up. About 2 weeks later, he started with a runny nose and cutting another tooth. Three or four days later he ran a low grade fever. Two days later his fever rose to 104. My mom took him to the doctor on Monday and they said that he had fluid on his ears again. We put him on a stronger antibiotic. When I picked him up today he was covered in a rash. My initial thought was that he was maybe allergic to the medicine, but the doctor said it may be Roseola which makes perfect sense. I don't remember Ella's case of Roseola being as bad, but Grayson's back is covered. So, the poor baby has a double ear infection, is cutting another tooth, and has Roseola all at the same time. None of it keeps him from smiling though. :(

As for the rest of the Donovan Clan, we are enjoying our time together! Kermie just got back from a work trip to Florence. Ella is enjoying summer to the fullest by going to bed with nothing but a pull-up, staying in her bathing suit 24/7, and getting quite filthy outside. And, we are all (me and the kids at least) looking forward to sleeping in come June 18th! I will post some fun summer pics soon! :)