T.G.I.F.

      I never really understood how exciting Fridays could be, especially the Friday before a three-day weekend.  The thought that I only had a few more hours before I got three whole days off was the thought that got me through the day.  School was great! I've learned all the names for my first and third period classes and I'm about half way with the names in my second period class.  I found out today that I start teaching Algebra II in a week.  They're wrapping up Chapter 5 next week and taking a test on it at the end of the week.  Then, we start Chapter  6 and that's when I come in.  I'll be the big cheese before you know it!  While we are out here we have to do a lesson plan for a whole unit.  It's pretty much my entire grade.  It's not due until April but I'm doing it with Chapter 6.  I figure it's better to get it out of the way and enjoy the rest of DC.
      I came home from school, had my routine nap, got a package (Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa!), and did one of my mini-assignments (we have to write weekly reflections on what we learn about teaching).  We were thinking of going to that party tonight, but no one decided to go until after 9 and it was a 2 mile walk to the place.  I decided I would stay home and watch "Hello, Dolly" instead. I almost fell asleep during the climax that's how tired I am tonight.  Now that the movie is over, I'm headed to bed.  I've got a long day at Mount Vernon ahead of me and I need all the sleep I can get so I can take it all in. George Washington, here I come!