Teacher's Gifts...

I was overwhelmed with the teacher gifts that I received last week from some of my students. Kids whose parents do not have much to spare in the way of finances brought me Starbucks cards, Barnes & Nobles cards, James Avery cards...yes, they grew to know me well.
So this week it was my turn to thank the teachers and therapists who help my children on a daily basis without much thanks in return. Since I have over ten teachers/aides/therapists alone for Sara I get creative on a budget.

For the teachers & Therapists: Mugs from World Market $4.90
Starbucks Card: $20.00
Crinkle paper, brown bag & bow: free

For the aides: Pencil bouquets and attached note of thanks. (I got this idea from My Sweet Savannah)

Bus drivers: Homemade blueberry muffins and chocolate chip cookies : )

Even if your budget does not allow for end of year teacher gifts, be sure to have your child draw a picture, or better yet write a letter to their teacher's students next year telling them what they enjoyed about being in his/her class.

Say thank you!

Crash...

OK. All of the hustle and bustle of ending the year and moving has finally hit me.

I'm out for the count...

Schools out for summer....

We are out. They are gone. Well, almost gone. One of my students is spending the weekend with us. Madalynn and Annie hit it off during the year, and Hunter is smitten with her as well. Funny thing is they look as if they could be brother and sister. So, this weekend finds us with five children in the house.

It hasn't hit me yet, but it probably will tomorrow when Travis shows up with the u-haul to move my things to the new school.

Wow.