This week we finished the first full week of school. About Wednesday I told my students about my issues with getting used to my schedule. When I taught at the university, my typical schedule was M,W,F - in the office by 6:00. Teach from 8:00 - 9:20, then 9:30 - 10:50. Then in the office until 3. T,R - in the office about 9:30, there until 3. Sometime I'd have to teach a class on Tuesdays. Now? In the office about 7:30 (no actual office, no classroom to call my own). Class from 8:50-9:40, 9:40-10:30, break and prep from 10:30 - 11:35, class from 11:35 - 12:25, lunch until 1:00, class from 1:00 - 1:50, 1:50 - 2:40, 2:40 - 3:30, various duties and meetings after classes, leave to come home about 5:00. Lots more doing, lots less thinking time.
So, Thursday was open house, so we stayed at school until 9 p.m. Friday came home and collapsed (tired and still all dealing with tummy issues). Saturday was Joshua's birthday! So, to celebrate, we loaded up at 9:00 and went to school. They have a Saturday soccer time from 7-11 year olds, so the boys played from 10-11. Heather and I were in first aid training from 10 - 3:30. The boys played on the computer while we were in the training. At 5:00 we then went over to the school director's house for a big barbeque that was a thank you party to the custodial and maintenance staff for everything they've done to get the faculty homes and the school ready for the year.
Since Joshua didn't have much of a birthday, we spent today (Sunday) doing some things with him. We went to church for the first time here in Baku. After that, Miss Kelly, Joshua's teacher came with us to downtown Baku. We walked around quite a bit, ate at Sunset Cafe (a very American diner), bought a half dozen pirated DVDs for Joshua (they sell for about $3 each at stores all over the place - they're the only English DVDs that can be purchased), took a carriage ride, checked out rug stores, etc. Then we went to a Mexican restaurant here that we were told was really good. (Joshua really likes Mexican) It turned out that there really wasn't much on the menu that I would call Mexican (or even Tex-Mex). The "chips" were more like the spiced cracker bread that you get at Indian restaurant and the salsa was some kind of curry. Joshua seemed to like it, though (he got pizza).
Now we're home, ready to collapse, and in about 7 hours we'll get up to start another week.
Thanks to all who sent ecards, etc. for Joshua. He really enjoyed them.
5 comments:
We have been praying for you and missing you tons! Scott got in his appeal for an extension to finish his classes for his credential--we can do nothing but wait now. He is working and going to the university full time. He is back on Luvox and hopefully that will get his OCD back in control (we had a rough couple of weeks). Stasia started 6th grade and is loving her spanish class. I'm am just trying to keep everything moving along. I hope to get a box out to you in the next few weeks. Funny thing--I grew up with a clothes washer in the kitchen--I'm not kidding--I have pictures to prove it.
We miss you soooooo much!!
Love,
Autumn (and Scott and Stasia)
I knew Saturday wouldn't give you a chance to celebrate much with Josh. Glad you got to spend the day with him doing fun things on Sunday. How was church? I remember Heather saying you would do church at home for a while. Miss you all. It is great being able to see what you are all doing.
Love you
Mom/Grandma
Hello Cuzins,
Hey its Hannah!!! I miss you guys sooooo much I wish you would have just moved to Joplin. I love getting on blogspot and seeing if you guys have posted anything new!!!! I wish I could be there to see it all!! Well I guess now I should fill you in what’s knew going on in my life. I am sooo lovin 7th grade. There isn’t a lot of time to talk though. Right now my elective it shop and im kinda scared to use the saws. L. There soo big I feel if I turn one on im goin get sucked up lose all my fingers. I have a lot more boy teachers than last year!!! (Probably becuz I didn’t have any last year!!) Things are definitely slowing down. My mom still works crazy hours but I know January will be here before I know it. I just got over having strep throat and a 103 fever for like 2 days straight!!! I hate getting sick. I had soo much homework I couldn’t carry my backpack and now theres a rip in the handle! Arrrrrrgh it makes me soo mad. I hope you guys are happy!!! Heather I still wish my mom was as cool as you. Jonathan I REALLY miss spending time with you. Joshua sometimes I miss watching you beat up your brother I mean you really beat HIM up!!! And Tim I miss how sarcastically mean you are to me cuz I just love being mean right back. I am counting down the days till next summer and I can see you all again. By the way that Nebraska shirt attracts guys!!! Just Kidding but a guy did say he liked it so I told him about our trip and what do you know he used to live in Lincoln!!!!!
I wish you would have moved to Joplin,
Hannah Booher
I'm sorry it's taking so long to get used to the new schedule. I looked at the slideshows. Is that an easement behind your house, or will there be construction there? Hope your week is going well and it's almost the weekend (maybe this one will be less busy).
Hi Jonathon;
I just want to see how you are getting along? Has your school year started? How is your new school? We got that new play toy at school, it is pretty coo!! I started my soccer season again, and joined the chess club this year. The weather has been very nice, 75dregress today. I look forward to hearing from you. Chow, Mike Rothaus
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