Well, I just finished up my first full week with new students (day #9 of school). Today I felt like I really had that first deeper connection with them. We shared different types of giggles and feelings and lessons, like we were really getting to know one another. I think that when I read aloud to them, after lunch, that's when I really connect.
I love reading to children because I can use voices and lots of drama and expression. I hold them in suspense and get louder, with hand movements galore...and then whisper. I love it. Yesterday and today it really caused quite a stir. Not one of us wanted this time on the rug with a good chapter book to end, but alas, there's math to do, too!
Anyway, after working 10 hour days, this teacher is ready for some good old fashioned pampering. Since my illness has forced me to give up coffee, tea, chocolate and wine, I indulge myself with my very favorite handmade goodness from Dancing Mooney. Yep, beautiful soaps and yummy exfoliating body polish (new!) are making my days a whole lot better! Here's my favorite (so far):
Himalayan Pink
I can't eat many fruits anymore, but I can enjoy the scents, and boy do I ever! Himalayan Pink, a DancingMooney original and a keeper (!) is like a piece of freshness and juicy grapefruit heaven with a surprise kick.And now I just discovered (an hour ago) that Janell Mooney has BASIL LIME:
and LAVENDER MINT soaps in her shop!! ♥
So, I am off to order again. I'm beyond excited: lime basil!
(Or should I use my Ginger Peach? Hmmmmm.)
Well, my car broke down after work again today and I was stranded, so...anything goes!
Body polish... pumpkin spice... ♥
I need some pampering!
Don't you? Janell has jewelry and sugar scrub cubes and art...AND she sends them wrapped all sweetly, right out to your friends and family for a perfect no-stress gift of love!
Can you tell I'm happy to have discovered DancingMooney.etsy two years ago?!!
~HAPPY FRIDAY NIGHT EVERYONE!~
