WOW!
How fun!
I am kinking up with Stephanie @ Falling into First
for …
WOW!
Ok…spill your beans…
My name is Wendy. I’m a 50+ year old wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and blogger lady.
This is my 24th year teaching 1st graders.The past 18 years I have been at the same school. ( Never leaving…too much stuff to pack up!) I have been in the same ROOM for 10+ years! Again..never leaving…TOO MUCH STUFF TO PACK UP! When I retire ( 10+ years) ..open the door & FREE>>>TAKE IT ALL!!!!! ( Except MY good books…save for grandkids!) 🙂
I married my high school sweetheart ( actually started “dating”..he would come over to watch TV with me & MY PARENTS… when we were 15! I know..15! ( NOT MY DAUGHTER..NO WAY!)
Our families grew up together..I know sounds kinda weird! No really acquaintances…
We have 4 kids ( grown adults now )..
Twin boys (29)…son #3 ( 26)…and daughter ( 23)
and
3 granddaughters…5yrs old, 2 1/2 yrs old, and 16 months..AND
GRANDSON # 1 due in 32 days! 🙂
Yes…we are continuing the family tree!
A few things that I’ve been joyfully tackling all summer long.
Playing with kiddos…my classroom (always )…gardening
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS…
Coffee…Dark & fresh roasted. I LOVE to roast my own.
Polka Dots! LOVE them!
Bright colorful flowers…BIG! Gerber Daisies, Sunflowers, Zinnias, BIG!
Polka Dots! LOVE them!
Bright colorful flowers…BIG! Gerber Daisies, Sunflowers, Zinnias, BIG!
IF YOU WEREN’T A TEACHER, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?
Always thought I’d work near the ocean.
Now…when I hit the lottery…coffee/book/art studio near the beach
where young & old could come & sit and read, paint, play with clay,drink good coffee
in a RELAXING, joyful atmosphere!
Now…when I hit the lottery…coffee/book/art studio near the beach
where young & old could come & sit and read, paint, play with clay,drink good coffee
in a RELAXING, joyful atmosphere!
THREE LITTLE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU.
Social. Family first. Loyal.
FINISH THE SENTENCE, “________, SAID NO TEACHER EVER!!”
“I want to have more students, and less help…said no teacher EVER!!”
Q: IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY AND YOU CAN INVITE ANYONE {DEAD OR ALIVE} TO THE PARTY. WHO ARE YOU INVITING?
The RAT Pack….Blake Shelton & Miranda….Garth Brooks…..ALL my family!
Q: IF SOMEONE WROTE A BOOK ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TITLE?
Family First
Laughter, Travel & Wine!
Laughter, Travel & Wine!
Q:YOU GET TO PICK ONE SUPERPOWER. WHAT IS IT?
To fly!
I could be in LOTS of places QUICKLY!
I could be in LOTS of places QUICKLY!
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?
“I am loved for who I am, not who others want me to be”
Q: IF YOU HAD TO SING ONE SONG ON AMERICAN IDOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I’ve got friends in LOW places….
HAHA
HAHA
Q: ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT OWL?
Morning! 4-5AM I am ON! My best thoughts in the shower!
In bed ASLEEP by 9:00PM , most nights…
In bed ASLEEP by 9:00PM , most nights…
Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCE THAT YOU’VE CREATED IN YOUR TPT SHOP?
Q: SHARE SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU!
I love to draw! I sketch things in nature. Love to go to the mountains & draw things I see!
Trees, flowers…nothing that moves! HAHA
Trees, flowers…nothing that moves! HAHA
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I live in the mountains, and it is a perfect place to just observe. Wish I could draw, but my stick people are even atrocious! Enjoy your big family!! It is so much fun!
Andrea
Reading Toward the Stars
Love your vegetable garden. Wish I had time for one.
Cheryl
(KinderIrick)
I love your cute blog design! Can't believe you get up at 4-5am! Bless 🙂 Nice to find you through the linky!
~Kourtney
kourtneypayton83@gmail.com
Mrs. Payton's Precious Kindergarteners