Been a bit swamped with work the past few weeks. Good thing I have a job I enjoy for the most part. Anyway, thought I’d jump on here for a quick Five on Friday tonight.
My pictures are from last week and may or may not be related to the categories. Ha, sometimes swamped, especially if one works at a preschool (any school) in late April/early May = losing one’s mind.
So, with the above title, the first category should be titled:
ONE: WORK
We had a teacher leave unexpectedly (but not, more effort should have been made to retain her but nobody asked me) mid-April and her replacement doesn’t start until the second week of May. Another sub and I are filling in until then. Add in our previously scheduled subbing commitments and it makes for some full work weeks.
Next week should be the end of the full weeks for most of May at least. (I do have Tuesday off but have to spend it waiting on a gas meter inspection…). Then, my June and most of July seem fairly full up as summer is typically my busy season
TWO: SICKNESS
My husband has been sick for the last week (took his first sick day in I don’t know how long last Tuesday). And now J is sick. SIGH. My husband keeps blaming me as I had some pretty strong allergy/sinus stuff happening when we returned from Arkansas but his symptoms are not the same. And his is lingering as he didn’t rest to start. Does it sound terribly lacking in compassion to say I’m so sick of the sick people around here? (Obviously, healthcare was never my calling, ha!) I did make him jello and soup to start.
THREE: OWL
The blurry blob is the owl that was in the far corner of our backyard one night, I was excited to actually see it! Even though the photo, obviously did not turn out well. It flew off further away when I tried to get a better photo.
FOUR: FLOWERS AND TREES
My irises are blooming despite flopping over. I was debating how to stake them but then, the tree guy was here to cut down a tree. I voted no but apparently the chance of a tree falling on the roof vetoes someone voting no just because they love the tall trees. SIGH. At least the front yard garden should get lots of sunlight.
This happened last weekend, I mostly hid in the house doing mountains of laundry. However, I did help my sick husband haul part of it (we’re not finished but work/weather/illness are not making this a speedy process) to his brother’s land.
FIVE: WALRUS SOUND
Today, I worked in two classrooms, first with the primary (3-6) before going to fill in with pre-primary (18 mo to 3) where I’ve been subbing. I’m mostly a primary teacher at heart but the younger ones never fail to amuse. They were listening to a “what animal makes that sound?” activity. And I think the animal sound was a lion but a kid guessed “A walrus!” And you know, I have no idea what sound a walrus made so I looked it up tonight. I’ll leave you with one of my search results for just that.
Have to laugh and learn something new every day.
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Have you learned anything new or laughed about anything lately? I sure hope so!
Isn’t it unpleasant, having sickness at home. But hey, I enjoyed your cheerful, fun blog. I’d like to see that owl too. I have the idea that walruses bark like dogs, so I’ll check through your video if that’s really the case.
Sorry you have illness in the house, I hope your husband and son get better soon. Lovely photos particularly of the Iris. The Walrus make some strange noises.
Thank you for joining in with the Five on Friday link party. Have a good week x
Hello my dear sweet Jean!
I hope that everyone is feeling better now. And that life slows down! I miss you at HHM each week. But best to take care of yourself and any time you need. Love seeing your backyard critter pics and beautiful flowers. Blessings to you always. xo
So sorry that you’re having a tough time at work and so much sickness at home! We’ve missed you on Mondays. But life does have a mind of it’s own many times and family comes first. LOVE your irises – mine just started blooming also. I hope May brings you a reprieve from your busy April.