Another long weekend

Maggie and I are home together today. No school. No snow either. Hamilton County REALLY jumped the gun on this decision to close for the day. They had the closing posted on the news by around 4pm yesterday! The weather man was calling for ice and freezing rain, but I had a feeling (as usual) that nothing much would happen. I haven't ventured out yet today, but I haven't seen any ice or freezing rain. It is, however, 40 degrees and a drizzly, yucky, stay in your pajamas kind of day. So, I am doing just that--so far. Thanks, Hamilton County, for the day off so that I might catch up on some student teaching paperwork, laundry, cleaning, and organizing my office (WE BOUGHT A NEW DESK SET! FINALLY!).

Maggie has been alternating between lying on the couch and laying her head on my leg while I sit at the dining room table working. I know she's not a fan of nasty, gloomy, wet weather like this either. Poor girl just wants to run and play, but has zero tolerance for cold, wet feet. Maybe tomorrow, Mags?

Yesterday at school, we had a great time learning about clouds. I taught my first lesson and we made clouds in a cup. The kids were fascinated! Here is what one of them looked like once the "cloud" became too full of water droplets and it began to "rain".

Last night was "Family Math Night" at school. I got to meet several parents of the kiddos that I have already formed great relationships with. I found out that I had class with one of their moms this past summer! SO COOL! Also, as I helped one of my boys out with a math activity, he asked if I would tell his mom and dad where I got "that blue stuff" so that he could make his own cloud at home. Adorable. His dad told me that he loves science. He said, "Mrs. Hansen, Santa must know that I love science because he brought me a science kit this Christmas!" LOVE it! I'm looking forward to meeting more parents in the future. It was great to see these kiddos interacting with their parents and siblings and where they come from. So, math night was a success in my book!