19 Days And Already Sick?!?!?

How is it possible that on day 19 I was already home sick???  I know every teacher is guaranteed to get sick at some point throughout the year and I seem to have a non-existent immune system, so it should come as no surprise with how sniffly nosed my kiddos have been, but really?  I couldn't even make it to day 20?  And not only sick, but in bed for 2 days and on the couch for the 3rd and missed a day of school sick.  Luckily it hit me on a Friday so I didn't actually miss that much time with my kids.  Remember that 3rd teacher I told you about?  Totally a life saver since she already knows what happens in my room so I didn't feel the need to write down every last detail on my sub plans before leaving to go home for some R&R.  Yes, I drove all the way to school on Friday with determination to make it through the day.  I was 5 minutes into my 35 minute drive when I realized there was no way that was happening

Big thanks to my loving fiance who made multiple trips to the store to get supplies for every last home remedy cure I could think of and yet another trip for orange juice and candy pumpkins.  Nothing will make you feel better faster than candy pumpkins!  And in case you're wondering, the only thing putting garlic and olive oil on your feet will do is make your mouth taste like garlic and make your house smell so bad you want to throw up.  I don't recommend it.

The good news is I was finally able to upload a couple more things to Teachers Pay Teachers!  One is a reading log.  I'm trying something new this year and giving my kiddos a bingo board each week.  Each square has a different fun choice on it for a way to read.  Completing a bingo will earn them a prize.  There are also boxes at the bottom for those who don't want to participate but still need to read.  They can check off the boxes instead.  The other item is a different list of ways to practice spelling words for each month.  The best news of the weekend?  I already made 60 cents!  WOOO HOO.  Ok, I laughed too BUT it's 60 more cents than I had on Thursday!