May 25th- Still my birthday?

FREE PRETZEL #25

May 25th Day 25- As I said in my previous post, my birthday usually does continue for a few days.  Friday was no different.  I took in lunch with some of my former grade level partners and former colleagues. It was a very nice and enjoyable lunch at Pizza Fresca.  Joining me were Linda Stimeck, Rachel Morgan, Shirley Perkins and Janet Kolodzey.  Together they form a group that I miss dearly.  Linda retired last year and is living the good life, traveling, hanging in Brigantine, doing whatever she wants, including learning how to play golf.   Shirley and Rachel are my former 5th grade partners who always have a special place in my professional and personal life.  I don't know how you still do it?  You are stronger than me. The three of them are the recipients of the FREE PRETZEL today.  (Janet was honored earlier this month)

They were all very honored.  I learned a lot from all of them and would not be the teacher I am today with out their guidance, creativity and wisdom that they would share with me over the past 10 years. It as great to spend time with them and just chat about how they all were doing.  They really were some of the best coworkers I have ever had.

 Linda has the best deal going now though.  How long do I have until then?  I thanked them very much for taking me out for my birthday.  Rachel and Shirley even brought birthday cards from my former students.  That was awesome.  Thank you ladies so much for just keeping in touch.  I hope you enjoyed your FREE PRETZEL and if not, then shared it with someone who would. 

The trio about to enjoy their special treat for the day.

My Happy Birthday balloon that my class gave to me



More birthday decorations from my class

When I went to the Pretzel Factory this morning, I noticed there was a sign on the front door.  It said "We will be closed on Monday May 28th for Memorial Day."  I gasped at the thought, but was reassured by Anthony that he thought I would still be compensated for the missed day.  Let's hope they get it figured out.


Tonight was both exhilarating and exhausting.  Right after the Devils beat the Rangers in OT to win game 6, clinch the series and a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals, Miss Tabitha decided she was awake.  As I went to rock her down, Declan woke up, sat with me for a minute and then wanted a drink of water.  As I got him a drink of water, and then put him back down, Tabitha woke up again or maybe never actually went down. So I picked her up and we watched the highlights and analysis of the Devils game together until after three yawns it was a good time to put her down.  I finally plopped back down on the couch, fearful that she might wake up again.  Then I fell asleep.  I was awakened by a loud "thump" and then crying.  Declan had fallen out of bed.  So I ran in and snatched him up and put him in our bed.  Needless to say, the blog did not get done and it is a tad late today. 
That didn't stop me from still soaking in Martin Brodeur's 5th trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in the last 17 years.  Wednesday will be fun.

Let's Go Devils!!!

Tomorrow promised to be steamy and I have an interesting idea for the FREE PRETZEL.  Let's hope it all works out.

Until tomorrow....or later today