FRIDAY FUNDAY...

my instructions for a friday funday:

*sleep a few minutes later knowing your hair should be worn in a ponytail. slip into your favorite pair of jeans and softest (because it's been washed 100 times) school shirt, because everyone knows "casual friday" is the way to go. make sure to add a splash of polka dots somewhere to your outfit.
*blow your baby a kiss (instead of smothering her in them like you think about doing) so she might keep sleeping a little longer for your husband.

*squeal with delight when "eye of the tiger" comes on the radio the instant you start your drive to work. begin pumping fists in the air like you were trained by rocky himself to do so. drum the beat of the song on your steering wheel. belt out the words (when they finally start after the forever long intro). when you realize your an "eye of the tiger" poser since you only know the real words to the chorus continue making up your own lyrics for the verses anyway, and of course continue your best air boxing moves while driving.

*greet each student at the door with a big "GOOD MORNING!" and pass along the friday funday spirit.

*sing the school song with gusto and take a moment to smile at the way every 6 year old in your presence knows the words as if it's a song as easy to sing as "happy birthday."

*play fun tunes while students are working and learning. i highly recommend dr. jean or any kid playlist made by evan.

*eat lunch with sweet co-workers who thankfully don't turn every conversation into gossip and you truly enjoy chatting with.

*be able to laugh at yourself when a students calls you on a mistake. take the opportunity to apply your own lesson- "we all make mistakes, the important part is to try our best to fix it."
*come home to the best smiles and giggles of all time. feed, play, and bond with small munchkin.

*listen to the tales of a wonderful friday stay-at-home dad. smile from ear-to-ear as you can imagine each situation perfectly.

*check the mail and try your best to only jump for joy two or three times, when you realize a new catalog and new real simple came on the same day.

*load up the car with the family and turn up the static for baby to fall asleep for a late afternoon nap.

*drive to local cafe and order yummy tomato soup and tasty panini. sit at a table for 2 and a 1/2. chat with husband about anything and everything while baby snoozes in her carrier.

*don't forget to get a coffee drink (souped up with sugar and cream) on the way home.

*if a back rub is offered, accept. snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie you've already seen a million times so it won't matter when you fall asleep before the end.
*and above all remember it's okay that your fridays now start in the early 5 o'clock hour and end well before midnight. you wouldn't have it any other way.