More time off work

I cannot remember the last time I had SO much time off of work. Maybe because I don't remember actually loving my job as I do now. Yesterday was day 7 off for inclement weather. Today, I am off half of a day, because Emma began the day with a fever high enough to keep her home from school. Of course, she couldn't have done this yesterday or the day before when we were home anyway. lol Her last dose of meds was 6am. Seven hours later, she is fever free. Glad for that, now 'go to school little girl.' JK.

We are now into June for our last day of school for the 07-08 year. THis has not happened since I worked at Bayless. Unfortunately, NW does not schedule snow days into the calendar. One day off equals one day more at the end of the year.

None of this would be bad except that means that summer school is pushed further into July. They are talking about ending summer school on July 11. Again, normally NBD. I was hoping to make our trip to Chicago an annual trip (surprise, Joe). THe kids had a great time. And like I was telling my brother on the phone the other day, between summer school ending late and me volunteering for a girl scout camp the last week of July, it only gives me 2 weeks off this summer. I will have to get back right after GS week to interview my new students and parents for the new year.

Tomorrow is a teacher grading day. Next week we work with students for 3.5 days and have Parent/teacher conferences for 2 of those nights. THen Spring Break. Emma (and consequently, James) will have school for 4 days of my 5 SB days. This will be a nice reprieve. Spider Solitaire, bring it on. I like those days. It gives me a chance to meet up with my old Festus freinds and bring them lunch or just stop by for a chat.

Let's hope it warms up, stays that way for a while.