Nieces and Kittens

The last few nights, Jon has been asking me if I am ever going to blog again.  I have been so caught in planning for the new school year that blogging was kind of pushed aside.  I have found some amazing teacher blogs with great ideas, pictures, and lots of free stuff too.  I have also become obsessed with an online store where teachers are able to sell things they have created (worksheets, teacher resources and the like.)  I've been sorting through things trying to figure everything out - I think I'm getting there!

I was told as of last Wednesday that my classroom was clean and I could get in.  I went last Wednesday and Thursday afternoon after getting off work at 2 (schools are closed during the summer on Fridays, or believe me, I would have been there on Friday, too!) to get started on the room.  I've also gone both days so far this week as well.  I am making progress, but moving to a new school is a lot of work.  I hope I don't have to do it again for awhile!  I have forgotten to take pictures of the room every time I have been there, but it's a mess and I'd rather show it off when it actually resembles a classroom.  

Other than working and setting up my room by day and planning by night, not much as been going on.  Last week, we had Kathryn and Anna over for an afternoon at the pool and a dinner of hot dogs, mac and cheese, canned green beans, and ice cream cones.  What fun we had!

Ready to swim!

Anna's favorite part of the whole day!

I love being an aunt to those two!  I am so blessed.

We also have a new addition to our little family.  This new addition is not necessarily permanent, but we are enjoying every moment of being Mom and Dad to an adorable little...

kitten.

This is Nala.  Yesterday evening, we were standing by our front door and Jon heard meowing.  He opened the door and stuck his head out, saw a kitten wandering around outside, then came back in to get some food to try to get her to come to him.  When he was in the kitchen, in ran this little kitten.  She just ran on in like she owned the place!  We think she's about 2 or 3 months old - just a little thing.  We walked around our complex and asked a few people if they knew someone with a cat, and no one did.  So off Jon went to pick up a litter box, food, flea collar, and of course, some Clariten (we are both allergic to cats) while I stayed home and made sure this adorable creature didn't attack our bird or poop on our couch.  She didn't.  In fact, she is the sweetest kitten I have ever met.  She is so quiet and snuggly, and will just sit on my lap and let me cuddle her for the longest time.  She purrs constantly and loves to lick my face.  I am so in love.  

She is intrigued by Bailee.  One of her favorite activities is to hang by all fours on the poor bird's cage.  

We made flyers and hung them around our complex this evening.  Half of me hopes we find her owners, and half of me doesn't.  I tell you, this kitten has captured my heart. ♥