Currently November

I think I might be the only Michigander who loves the coziness of it getting dark earlier.  I love a moon-lit walk with my family and doggy, a fire in the fireplace, and candles lit.  That extra hour today was such a gift!  I felt like I was able to "sleep in" but also got a TON done!

I'm linking up with Farley for her November Currently.  Nosy Nelly that I am, I love seeing what everybody is up to...just call me Agnes {hubby does}.

I love my husband bunches and bunches - but man, that guy loves his cereal...I try really hard not to fixate on it.  I mean, he's allowed to eat - right?  I swear I don't chomp and slurp like he does.  I can't, right?  Maybe I do.  I doubt it. 

I woke up this morning feeling really overwhelmed. I had a lot to accomplish and wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it all. That extra hour was a true gift.  I went into school and got a TON done!  My house presentable...not great, but at least the crumbs are off the floor.

Go vote!!!!

I really hate shopping.  A LOT.  I guess if I was rolling in the dough I would mind it less - but I really can't stand the mall, hate waiting in lines, bahumbug.  I just wish I could blink my holiday shopping done.  That's why I try to take care of it all early...before the crowds get so awful that I get all grouchy.

I have a few teachers coming in to observe reader's and writer's workshop on the 15th.  I'd like to knock the socks off their feet.  Okay, honestly - I'd just like to not look like a fool. At first they were going to video tape me - which, seemed like the better option.  Then I remembered the camera adds ten pounds and I opted to have the people actually come in.  That makes me sooooo nervous though.  Blah.

I play music all the time in my classroom.  We transition to music and often times we work to music.  My two current favorites are:

Hunk-ta, Bunk-ta Boo by Katherine Dines has a folk-y flair {which I'm not usually into - but I love it and so do the kids}.  It's fun and I use it mostly during transitions.  One of my favorites is "Read a Book" which I play before reader's workshop.

Lavender Skies by Gary Lamb is beautifully played piano music. We use this during quiet work time - usually during writer's workshop.  Soothing.

There ya be!

So what did you do with your extra hour?

Have a great week!