Weekend Projects

     I have been back at work now for 3 weeks and things are going better every day.  The more I sub, the less anxiety I feel about it.  I am finding that I like elementary much more than middle school or high school.  I'll continue to do all grades because a job is a job, but I have much better days at elementary.  They are sweet, eager to participate, and they don't have cellphones!
     This weekend I worked on a few projects for the nursery.  It might seem like I'm getting the room ready too early, but Daniel works weekends and I need to entertain myself somehow.  So I'm putting the nursery together a little at a time.
     The first project I did was a paper pennant banner to go above the crib.  Just this morning we felt an earthquake so there's no way anything heavier than paper is going above that crib!  I got some scrapbook paper, cut it into triangles and strung it along.  It was super easy and I think it turned out cute.  I added a little teal to the color scheme, which I think works these days as a gender neutral color.

     The second project I copied almost exactly from a watercolor I saw on Pinterest.  I just fell in love with it and knew I could duplicate it.  Here's the inspiration:

     Here is my process:

     And here is the finished product!

     I'm more than a little proud of it.  I think it turned out awesome!  Since I already had the frame, canvas, string and tools, both of these projects cost me a total of $2.98 at Michael's.  So far this nursery is far from breaking the bank.

     Tonight we are starting our two night stay at Daniel's work.  They are celebrating the opening of a new building and pool at the resort and letting the managers' families check it out first.  Stay tune for pictures! :)

Origami Obsession

     My sub job ended abruptly this week when the teacher who was on jury duty walked into class yesterday afternoon.  There's nothing more unpredictable than a jury duty assignment.  Today I was unable to pick up a job but I have two elementary jobs later this week.  I have only taught elementary once and it can be kind of a tough position to sub for so I know I need some bribes up my sleeve.  I've found a few games and some easy origami activities that I can reward them with at the end of the day if they behave.
     I was practicing the origami this morning and the dog, cat, and fish are really easy for kids to do.  Here's the website if anyone feels a little origami-ish. :)

First Week Down and an Origami Fox

     I made it through the first week of school and I'm ready to start week 2.  I'm in the same classroom again this week because the teacher has jury duty.  I LOVE long-term assignments.  I am a creature of habit most of the time and I like to know what I'm getting into each day.  This week I have had the pleasure of teaching some great 9th graders including a bunch that I taught for three months last year in middle school.
     This is the first "start" (if you can call it that) to the nursery.  The chest has blankets in it.  I want to cover it with something soft like the faux sheepskin rug from Ikea, and put stuffed animals on it.  This bear has been mine so long that I don't remember when I got it.  I carried it onto the plane from SLC to Portland to make sure I wouldn't lose track of it.  It's going to belong to this lucky baby now.  Don't you just love that plaid bowtie?!

And this....is the first piece of diy artwork.  I stumbled across this origami fox on pinterest and decided it needed to be folded and framed.  It's the first of many nods to the adorable fox in this space.

     If you want to make an origami fox (and you should), the instructions are here.

Ticking Time Bomb

     Tomorrow I am going back to work and I am feeling a little nervous.  Lately I have been only throwing up before bed but I still can't shake the feeling that I'm a vomit-ticking-time-bomb.  I am teaching HS English this week and I'm taking with me an arsenal of crackers, plenty of food since its unpredictable what will sound good, and a just-in-case plastic bag.  Haha, I'm sure I'll be fine!  I've just been so spoiled to spend most of the first trimester at home that going out into the real world is a little daunting.
     Today we are 11 weeks pregnant so I should come out of this morning sickness thing this month.  I can't wait to be done with it!!