Monday Mumblings, Linky Party, and Freebie!!!

Hey yall! Is it just me, or was Monday extra sneaky this week? I mean, here I am, just going about my weekend business when...BAM! It's Monday! Total bummer.

Also, I am super jealous about all these folks in bloggyland talking about their upcoming Spring breaks. We don't get our Spring break until the first week of April! Usually, I am okay with that, because it just happens to be the week that some little old golf tournament is playing around Augusta, my hometown.

{I'm talking about the Masters here, people! Only the most prestigious golf tournament in the world!}

But this year, I am getting a little ansy to go on Spring break because I am going to Japan to visit my sister...yayay {double yay = super excited}!

Okay, anyways, onto tonight's post. We are getting right into our SPD {St. Patty's Day} activities this week, and are reading this cute little book tomorrow.



And I just happened to find the cutest clipart from Scrappin Doodles for this book, so I had to whip up something for my teamies and I tomorrow. I am actually working on a whole unit, but this is what I came up with for tomorrow.

Since the whole unit is obviously not ready yet, I decided to give this away! I know, I know...I'm too giving :) Click on the picture to get your copy. 

I am also linking up with Farley at Oh, Boy Fourth Grade for her Currently series. Here is my March currently.

The meaning behind the 3 words? You have to write 1 word {in this order} that your students, friends, and family would say about you. Yes, my students think I'm lavish, because every time I come in with new goodies or fun activities, they think I spent sooo much money. Ha! Although, it is sometimes true :)

And lasty, I have to tell you something that happened today that has been nagging me all day.

Okay, so this morning, one of my fave littles {yes, we ALL have favorites, don't lie} came to chat with me as always in the morning. This is the convo we had.

Me: Good Morning, B! How was your weekend?

B: Mrs. Lemacks, I have to tell you something. My mother does not like you.

Me: What??? Why???

B: She said it was a secret. She called you a not nice name.

Me {silently freaking out about what's coming next}: Well, you can tell me, if you want to.

B: Okay. She called you bossy and a word I can't ever say.

Me: Does it start with a b? {see where I was going here?}

B: No, it starts with an ST....it's stupid! She said you were bossy and stupid!

Me: Well....why???

B: I don't know. I was so embarrassed by her!

Me: Well, tell her that wasn't nice....and that I have 2 college degrees!

Yes, I went there. I couldn't help it! I have never heard a negative word about me from any parent, so I was in shock! And this is not a parent I have had any trouble with at all. I can't even remember the last time we spoke/emailed!

Now, I am not a parent, but how could a parent think it appropriate to disparage their child's teacher in front of said child? I mean, really?!?!

So, please...leave me some kind words. They are much needed tonight :)