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A Day in the Life

August 31, 2021

Welcome to my chaos! I love when other people do “a day in the life” posts or videos, so here is mine! My day starts between 4:00-5:30 in the morning, and usually this tired head hits the pillow at about 9:30pm. In between, I am wrangling a child with my husband, taking care of three dogs who all have very particular personalities and needs, teaching life skills courses to high school students, and trying to blog, exercise, and take care of all the adult responsibilities in between. At least I make tons of money as a teacher, right?!

Jokes aside, I’m so thankful for this life and I truly believe that the “best time of my life” is always happening right now. Come along with me while I navigate a “typical” weekday! I mentioned in this post that we are back to school, so my day is starting a lot earlier than it did over the summer! Here’s a look at a day in the life of a high school teacher, wife, and mom.

4:00am

My alarm goes off. I hurry to hit stop so it doesn’t bother Andrew too much or wake Davis up. While navigating our three dogs in the dark, I put on workout clothes as quietly as I can and brush my teeth. Then, I go downstairs to fill up my water bottle and work out in the garage. Treadmill, yoga, weights, HIIT – those are my go-tos! I like to listen to Pop Fitness Radio station on Pandora; I’ve honed it over the years. I’m usually exercising by 4:15am and finished by 4:45.

4:45am

I sit down to eat my overnight oats for breakfast, look at my planner for the day, and make a to-do list. Usually I scroll social media for a few minutes, too. I try to think of what I can wear to school that day, because that can be inconvenient an epic meltdown if I don’t plan it ahead. I hit the start button on the coffee maker and pour a cup of coffee when it’s done.

a day in the life
a day in the life

5:10am

If I’m washing my hair, I go upstairs and start showering and getting ready. Otherwise, I have about 10-15 minutes to do a small task, like put dinner in the crockpot for later, fold a load of laundry, or unload the dishwasher. Usually I just sit for a few more minutes to relax, breathe, and mentally prepare for the day. If I’m not washing my hair, I go upstairs about 5:30 to shower off and get ready for school. These days I’m just doing eye makeup because we have to wear masks, so that saves a few minutes!

a day in the life
a day in the life
a day in the life
a day in the life

6:00am

Either Andrew or I go to wake up Davis and change his diaper. Those morning snuggles are the best ones, so we both like to do it! This is true crunch time for us; it’s always super hectic from here on. Andrew is trying to get ready, the dogs have to be fed, Bruno gets his insulin, Davis has to eat breakfast, and all the bags and lunches have to be packed and ready to go. I get the car loaded so when it’s time to leave, all I need is Davis.

a day in the life
a day in the life
a day in the life

6:30am

GET OUT THE DOOR. I usually take Davis to day care, which is right by the school. He’ll be starting at a child care center 2 days a week soon, so we’ll have to figure that out when it gets here. I drop him off and head to school. We are supposed to be in our rooms ready to go at 6:55, and I usually get there right at that time. I take off my mask, turn on my desk fan, and get everything I need pulled up on my laptop. Before my students come, I like to update my Google Classroom for the day, check my emails, and make sure I feel prepared for my lessons.

a day in the life

7:15am

The bell rings for students to go to first period class, so they start trickling in. My first class is Teaching as a Profession, for students who are interested in teaching or know that’s what they plan to do. I only have 7 students in this class for this semester, which makes things a lot more close-knit. This is a college-level class that is new to North Carolina within the last couple of years. I have loved teaching it, and I’ve had fun thinking of creative opportunities for my students to gain more knowledge about the field of education. It’s hard out there for a teacher right now, so it’s nice to have that class as a reminder of why I chose this profession.

8:53am

The bell rings to end first period, and my second period students start arriving to class! I usually go fill up my water bottle or use the bathroom between classes. I have these students for 2nd and 3rd period for Early Childhood Education class. They learn about child development from birth to age 12, how to teach and observe young children, and the best part – they intern 3 days a week at local child care centers and elementary schools! Right now we are just holding regular class while I get them all placed and take care of all the paperwork. Once they start interning, they’ll be out on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and I will go pop in to check on them at their sites! I love the opportunity that this class gives students, and I love to see my students practicing what we’ve learned in class. They have a blast, and it can give them college credit if they take both levels of the course.

12:04pm

The bell rings for lunch, and then I have 4th period planning! I love having planning at the end of the day because it’s a nice, quiet time to look forward to, and it helps me unwind and plan for the next day. During this time, I run any school errands, make copies, write lessons, create assignments, grade papers, go to meetings, etc. I also run 2 clubs, so there’s always something to do! A day in the life of a high school teacher is never slow, easy, or boring.

2:18pm

School is out! We are expected to stay 30 minutes past the bell, but I usually stay until about 3:30. If I have a club meeting, staff meeting, or PLT meeting with other teachers in my department, it’s during this time. Other than that, I get my work done and go out to my car to pick Davis up! It’s always so great to see him after a long day at school. We head home to let the dogs out.

4:00pm

Unpack all the bags and lunch boxes. Change into soft clothes. Check the mail. Play with Davis. Respond to texts. Check social media because I haven’t had a chance to at school all day. Davis and I listen to music, go outside in the yard, take a walk, watch Cocomelon sometimes, and Davis *helps* me make dinner. We just ordered a meal delivery service from EveryPlate, and I’m really excited to see how it goes! I needed something to help me with meal planning and recipe surfing – I was in a rut. So I’m hoping this will be fun, easy, and convenient! I’m also hoping that we will have leftovers for lunch, because that makes it so much easier to pack in the mornings!

a day in the life

6:30pm

This is usually around the time Andrew gets home from football practice. He helps me finish dinner, plays with Davis, and we try to eat together at the table most nights. After that, it’s a crazy train until Davis goes to bed. Feed the dogs, give Bruno his insulin, bath time, brush teeth, put on pajamas, read a book, etc.

a day in the life

7:30pm

Get Davis down for bed! We usually take turns doing this. Davis has just recently gotten really interested in books, and that has been fun! So we always read one a few times before bed (he loves to flip the pages and start over again once it’s finished). Once Davis is down for the night, we usually watch one or two shows downstairs before letting the dogs out and going up to bed.

9:00-9:30pm

Brush my teeth, wash my face, put on moisturizer, and get in bed! Since I’m waking up extra early this school year, I have to make it a priority to get enough sleep. I really should already be asleep by 9pm, but I’m doing what I can. I always like to put on lip balm and hand lotion before bed. Then, it’s lights out, goodnight to the doggies, and sweet dreams!

There you have it! That’s the typical rundown for my “day in the life!” Game days are different through football and baseball season, and of course weekends follow a totally different routine – but this is what works for us right now! I try to vacuum at least once a week, and I clean the kitchen counters often throughout the week to keep everything clean and in order. I do laundry a couple of times a week for us and Davis. It’s busy, but whose life isn’t? Like I said, the best time of my life is always happening right in front of me, and I know that as Davis gets older and if we add another child, it will just get more hectic. I’m so grateful to be able to make these memories and enjoy life with the ones I love.

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Back to School: Supplies

August 19, 2021

This week has been a WHIRLWIND. We are heading back to school for teacher work days this week, and the students come next week! We have been in a different school building for 2 years while they have totally rebuilt and renovated our old school. All week, the teachers at my school have been unpacking, settling in, and organizing between meetings. It looks absolutely amazing – it definitely made things feel more real to see it in person. I’m sharing back to school supplies in this post with all of the things I’m imagining for my new home at school!

Here’s my empty classroom with all of my boxes, and a picture of the building I’m in:

I am excited to see it all when it’s “finished,” but it’s really overwhelming at the moment!

Favorite Back to School Supplies for Teachers

  1. Of course I love school & office supplies, and one of the most important supplies you can have is a great stash of pens. I’ve mentioned the Paper Mate InkJoy pens before, but I snagged a pack for the start of the school year so I can start fresh. My loyalty also lies with the OG Pilot G2 pens, and they have lots of great color choices (I’m interested in the neons!).
  2. I’ll use these pretty floral file folders with labels for any handouts students need a copy of. For stacks of paper that need to stay together, I love these folders with snaps in pink, blue, and green.
  3. This old school flip desk calendar is perfect so students always know what day it is…but they’ll still ask!
  4. Some little succulent magnets for the whiteboard. So cute!
  5. These jumbo paper clips are perfect for holding class records together. I always use them for my class sets of signed documents from the beginning of the semester.
  6. I’m loving these acrylic file boxes – I got 2 for my classroom! Target has a whole matching acrylic office set, but you gotta start small.
  7. Handheld printer for stickers, labels, lists, etc. There are so many ways you could use this – from organizing your classroom, to using for grouping students, posting QR codes, labeling items, etc.
  8. Touch control farmhouse lamp with 3 levels of brightness: The touch control on this lamp is easy and convenient. I love that there are 3 levels of brightness. It’s also convenient to have 2 USB ports and a regular outlet on the base. Makes it easy to charge your phone during the day if needed!
  9. Cute paper clip holder for your desk!
  10. A slim Keurig coffee maker: For those afternoon slumps!

Other back to school supplies I always like to stock up on for my room: Kleenex, feminine products, hand sanitizer, colorful dry erase markers, snacks, and composition notebooks. I always like to have whatever a student might need. What are your must-have items for your office or classroom? I hope all my teacher friends are doing okay out there!

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The FriYAY Series

August 6, 2021

Happy FriYAY! It has been a few weeks! In today’s edition of the FriYAY series, I’m just recapping the week and sharing some things I’m loving. As always, nothing too heavy as we head off to the weekend!

This Week’s Recap

This was a busy week! On Sunday, we relaxed at home and I rearranged/organized the playroom. I’m getting it ready for our cloffice project that I wrote about in my summer bucket list post. I’m really excited about that project! The picture on the bottom left is after Andrew took the doors off of the closet, so you can see the space we’ll be using. Of course, I’ll take pictures and do a before and after reveal once it’s all finished!

On Monday, I went to help Whitney get ready for a photo shoot she was doing with another photographer. I did her hair and makeup, and we just got to chat and hang out for a bit, which is always nice during this busy season of life!

Tuesday and Wednesday, Davis had playdates with friends in the mornings. I also got my hair done Tuesday and it had been a MINUTE. My usual stylist is out on maternity leave, and I had to cancel my last appointment with her at the last minute, so it needed to happen. I went to someone new, recommended by some friends. It was a great experience! It always feels good to get your hair done and feel a bit pampered.

Between those things, I did a lot of work for Max Out Happy, cleaned the house, did my daily routine stuff at home, and ran errands. It felt like it flew by! And now it’s my favorite day – FriYAY! No huge plans on the horizon today.

My brother is here for a couple of days visiting us and my sister. I’m the youngest of three, and so is Andrew. It’s weird and cool that Davis is spending time with his cousin Jackson (my sister’s baby) just like we did when we were growing up!

What I’m Loving

  1. I am absolutely enthralled by RV/camper renovation right now. I’ve started going down a rabbit hole on Instagram and Pinterest and even started a board for tiny living. If I was single, or if Andrew and I had only 1 dog and no children, this would be my dream. We hope to get a small camper someday, so for now, I’ll just daydream through these beautiful tiny spaces!
  2. I read The People we Meet on Vacation at the beach and it was SO GOOD. I couldn’t put it down. It was just so well-written. Sadly, that’s the only book I have read this summer and it has flown by. I have another couple of books I’d like to get through before school starts, but we’ll see what happens. What’s everyone else reading? Here’s my summer reading list in case you missed it!
  3. I got an email today that my new Billie razor refills are being shipped to me. You already know how I feel about this program. I don’t know why they haven’t sought me out to pay me yet for all the free advertising I’m doing for them, haha! Here’s their starter kit! Best shave I have ever had.
  4. Revel Nail’s new Bohemian Bouquet collection is live and the colors are so perfect for fall!
  5. I’m anxious and hesitant about the school year starting, but of course I’m excited to stock up on some cute school supplies. We have a brand new school building, and I’m excited to set up my classroom! I’m working on a post about some of my favorite items, but in the meantime, if you haven’t used the Paper Mate InkJoy pens, you’re missing out. These Zebra Pen Midliner highlighters are also a must. Y’all know I love good writing utensils and paper products.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys your FriYAY! We are expecting some rain where I am, but I’m thrilled to see the temperatures in the 80s instead of the 90s! It’s really the little things that make a difference.

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