A Late-Night Linky

Since taking the 5-Star Blogger Challenge from Charity at The Organized Classroom Blog, I've been much more cognizant of the types of posts I write.

Sometimes, though, you just need to have a little fun and do a little linking up!



Jena at Caught in the Middle is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Link-Up.  She's also giving away 3 gift cards as part of the fun 'cause she's awesome like that!  You still have time to link-up, too, but not long.  Head on over and check it out!

Well, after seeing and hearing what many teachers' week of appreciation was like, I'm feeling pretty bummed out!  Actually, really, really, REALLY bummed out, to be honest about it.

There was absolutely no mention of it at all on announcements which happen twice a day, every day...sometimes more.

We did get a $5 gift certificate to the local chicken joint, but the certificates didn't have our names written on them and were folded in a paper saying, "We make a fabulous team!", but there was no name or signature or even a rubber stamp name on it.  The paper was in an envelope that had been put through the printer to show our names...no hand-written niceness. I honestly think it was forgotten this year until the last minute since we just got the certificates yesterday. :(

Maybe next year...

But, you know what I decided?  I'm not going to dwell on that!  My students appreciate me everyday!  Not a day goes by that one of my girls fails to say, "I love you, Mrs. Lundy!"  My boys are always telling me about some awesome game they played or fish they caught.  They all want to start conversations about life in general and share their stories.  My students are huggers this year and they warm my heart!

That's all I need.

Enjoy :)

Making It {and smiling},