I'm supposed to be at the gym.

But I thought I'd share this story really fast. It happened a few days ago, but I'm pretty sure it was worth the wait.
The other day in my 4A class, which is a 9th grade Language Arts class, I had my students get in their literature circle groups to get to know each other better. They will be discussing their books as they read so I wanted to break the ice for some of them, even though it was almost the end of the first quarter.
One group was struggling and just sitting there with two friends talking to each other. I told Fred* that he should share his hunting story because he had been gone recently and gotten a deer. Hunters always like to tell their stories. Sometimes for hours. And over and over and over. . .I don't know any hunters. Anyway. Fred said, "I went hunting. I shot a deer. It was cool." Thanks, Fred.
I thought I'd help some more. I'm really good at that. So I start asking about the gun (it was a muzzle loader) and just using random terms I have heard my brother and Dad use. One of the kids was just dying because he thought I was being serious about what I was saying. "No, Miss Paul, a muzzle loader and a rifle are not the same thing." "No, you cannot shoot a deer with a .22." "No, that would be illegal." At that point, it was a pretty loud discussion and other groups were listening in and one student called out, "What's illegal?" and I quickly said, "You are." It got a big laugh. And then I realized what I said. And turned around, "Wait, who said that?" I have several Hispanic students in my class. Glad it was one of the white boys.
Oh, and hey, Happy Halloween!
PS I will change all of my students names because I like my job and don't want to get fired.

What blog?

Oh, hey y'all. It's been a while, I suppose. I have probably noted this before, but I think it's funny that I post more about the babies than I do about my own life. What does that mean? I guess I just love my babies.
But, guys, but.
I need to write more about my life. I have funny things that happen in my day. I should probably share them. I have funny thoughts sometimes that I wish I could share on Twitter but I would be the only person to follow me and I don't know how to, so maybe I'll put them in a draft on my phone and share them here. Because other people need the laughter, too.
So I'm vowing to be better. And not just for the five of you that read my blog, but for me, too, because it's a good time.
Like that one time that I pimped "wear pink on Thursday" all week and then I forgot to wear pink. I wore red, which is sort of in the family, but not close enough. After too many comments between the warning and the final bells before Advisory, I decided to make a "flower" for my hair out of paper. It was a success. I was glad I had some random bobby pins. And a hot glue gun. And flower making skills.
Or how I love running into my students out in the real world, like The Rio. I have really great students.
One of my students stopped me on the way up to my classroom and asked if he could get some singing tips from me. He came in and sang a piece of "Someone Like You" during Advisory, accompanying himself on the Ukelele. It was amazing. He is singing a song at a fireside and didn't want to sing a church song at school, but he still wanted some feedback. I'm glad that my students trust me enough to do that.
And I went to the gym today, I didn't just dress for it. Winning!

Laura will love this, but I bet YOU will too!

I know you'll like this because I like this and I have really great taste. So does this girl who just launched this website. I'm pretty sure Laura will start stalking her. Don't worry, I already did. I'm totally excited to check this blog all the time. And I really love the Anthro vase in her giveaway. Really. Check it out. You're welcome.