Christmas Eve Eve Sunday Social

Today was truly a day of rest day...as in I barely made it off the couch! It was a busy/stressful/yet special week for teachers. The week began with a lot of fear, a lot of questions, and a lot of hugs from my babies. Yesterday culminated in one of the best days I've ever had. My students, co-workers and I spent the day serving in our inner city, meeting the children we had adopted for Christmas and giving them their Christmas presents. So much love, so much joy. The BEST start to the break ever!  I was so proud of my students, many of whom are recipients in similar programs, to make this dream a reality. Ms. Wright loves you so much!

On to a Christmas Eve Eve Sunday Social with Neely

1. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Michigan Black Bear, Peppermint Stick, Cookie Dough

2. What is your favorite smell? Chocolate Chip Cookies Baking, Allure by Chanel, New Babies

3. What is your favorite TV commercial? Ummm since owning a DVR...I'm not sure :-)

4. What is your favorite day of the week? Friday!

5. What is your favorite way to waste time? Netflix, Blogging

6. What is your favorite article of clothing? My grey zip up jacket, Sweaters, Yoga Pants, Skinny Jeans, Scarves, Knee Socks, Boots....Layers

Merry Christmas All!
 

Sandy Hook School

Along with most of the nation, I've had a hard time dealing with the news of the Sandy Hook School Shooting. Friday's events shook the image of school as a safe haven for students, teachers, and parents alike.  I am so sorry for the loss of those 20 beautiful first graders and their 6 heroic educators.  My love and prayers go out to the Newtown Community and will continue to do so in the coming days.

Several of my teacher friends and I have been posting this quote on facebook, and I believe I will use it in my classroom on Monday to help my students deal with this news. In the midst of this dark time the stories are coming out of heroism, our nation is coming together to support our brothers and sisters, prayers are being said, love is being shared. Will our country begin to heal?

Kathleen

Sunday Social- Christmas Traditions

I'm sorry for my lack of posting- I've been working 70-80 hour weeks lately. Can you say Christmas performances, Grades due, Parent Teacher Conferences, December Craziness? I'm thinking in list form currently so the Sunday Social Link Up fits the bill.


1. Favorite Holiday Movies/TV Specials? 
Old School: White Christmas
Christmas Comedies: Christmas Vacation, Elf, Christmas Story (I want this box set)
Sappy TV Specials: The Christmas Shoes trio

2. Do you do any volunteering during the holidays if so what? If not what would you do? 
I volunteer year round as a Youth Group Leader, but at Thanksgiving I served in Inner City Detroit dropping off Thanksgiving Baskets at various homes and serving in a Soup Kitchen. For Christmas I am adopting a child in Foster Care. How I wish that it was more that buying them necessities and a gift or two. I can't wait to adopt to grow my family!
 

3. Favorite toy received as a Child for the Holidays? Definitely an American Girl Doll- Molly!

4. What was your must have item in high school for the Holidays? Pointe Shoes!!! I attended a boarding school to train professionally for dance my last two years of high school. I'd sometimes be in my Pointe Shoes 8 straight hours a day so Christmas was stock up time. Oh...and I definitely needed a few bottles of Jet Super Glue to make my shoes last longer!

5. Item you begged for the most and never got? Power Wheels Barbie Jeep. The parents thought it was too dangerous....and too expensive I'm sure.


6. What do you do on Christmas Eve? We always go to Christmas Eve Mass as a family, and have dinner/movie together at home. When we were younger we each opened 1 present: always new PJs and a stuffed animal. Last year we started a tradition of a Christmas Eve Party at my Godsister's home. So thankful we got to spend her last Christmas with her. 


What are your Christmas Traditions? Link up with Neely at Some Days are a Complete Waste of Make-up. 

Ladies and Gentleman

We've been practicing being ladies and gentleman in 5th grade. 

It's time for the latest edition of "funny childisms!" This year's class is full of them :-)

"Ms. W. if that shirt were white, you'd look just like an angel." "Yeah, you're beautiful!"- my boys

"I'm NOT a lady, I'm a YOUNG lady....oh. Well I'm a lady in training."

"Dude, just admit you crashed into her to get to the pillows first and apologize. She's a lady."

"Guys, we have (table) points right now. Let's be men and not lose them by doing...well you know."

"Be like Bridget everyone, we can be Saints now, DUH....I mean, why of course!"
(I'm going to be telling Bridget's story soon- she's my Godsister who earned her wings in October. You may have seen her mentioned in the news with the "Manti Te'o Letter" article.)

"That was NOT me, that was a girl, gentleman don't let it rip."

Morrow's Nuts

Morrow's Nuts is Back and Better than Ever!

Recently my dad became partners with the owner of the Morrow's Nuts Franchise. Morrow's has been around since 1866, at one point with stores across the US. Maybe you or a relative remember the delicious smells of Freshly Roasted Nuts and Hand Made Chocolates? If that makes your mouth water as much as mine, you're in luck! Morrow's has just opened a brand new online store at www.morrowsnuts.com! Find them on Facebook here.

Check.it.out. Seriously, you'll thank me. Morrow's has amazing specials and gifts for the upcoming Holiday Season. I love that almost everything you purchase can be customized directly to your tastes. You can build your own gift baskets, tins, boxes, and more and have them wrapped and shipped anywhere. The website is easy-to-navigate, with software to "drag and drop" whatever treat you want into your box, basket, or tin. They have awesome retro tins and candies as well.





Hungry yet?

Morrows is offering a special discount code to the readers of Grace Falls Like Rain. Enter the code "Grace12" at checkout for 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER. Hurry and check it out fast, this code is good through December 3rd. Enjoy your treats,


Kathleen