Spring is amazing. Vitamin D, sunscreen, planting flowers, buying sandals
I am in a profession where things happen with seasons. With spring, there's that feeling of excitement and anticipation for the last day of school. As I become more of a seasoned teacher, I notice things much easier. For example, that moment when things go from academically-focused to summer-focused. I like to call it "the shift."
A couple Fridays ago, as I was walking to lunch (I have to walk between buildings) there was a group of Kindergartners in line getting ready for their recess release. It was like watching bulls waiting for the gate to open - in other words, pure insanity. They were screaming. And it was then that I noticed "the shift." Right before my eyes, things went from good to bad. Calm to chaotic, instantly. It has something to do with the sunshine - it just gives them this tangible energy that (I have to admit) is so strong it even rubs off on me a little.
With this weekend being Memorial Day weekend (3rd fave holiday), I'm feeling ultra patriotic. Target's dollar section did me in this time. It's typical for me to walk on by without noticing, but the red white & blue caught my eye. I hate you Target. I ended up loading up on pendant banners and table toppers all for the sake of the USA. We do have a cookout planned with some friends so it'll get put to use, but still. That crap adds up.
On the subject of red white & blue, mine and Patrick's Memorial Day parade outfits have already been purchased from Old Navy and are ready to go for the big day. Yes, it's a big day. With my growing bump I didn't have too much of a choice but to pick up an ugly $5.00 tank top but whatever. And even the toddler selections sucked so we're going simple this year with a white tee and baby shades. Last year it was scorching hot but it looks like it will be much milder this year in Ohio.
Spring also gets me thinking about summer. Summer as in being off work. Summer as in spending three months with my little guy who isn't going to be my only little guy in not that much longer. Because there's another one on the way it's making this summer look that much more bittersweet. So in a way I'm not quite ready for school to end because I know how special this summer will be, in a good way and in a bad way.
So how will we spend it?
Probably in the dollar section of Target.
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