Substituting and such

This past week the first grade English teacher's mother has been in the hospital, and just got home a couple of days ago. So, I got to substitute in the class. Sometimes I think that the whole class is easier to teach than the small group. I really enjoyed knowing that I was going to teach ahead of time, so I could plan the lesson (and not have it changed on me last minute). The kids giggled as they put on my clothes to dress in warm clothes for winter and flip flops and umbrella for rain. Waterproof is another fun word to teach. I bet they've never seen a teacher spill water on her gloves (on purpose) and then on the floor (not on purpose) to demonstrate that it's not waterproof (but my plastic folder is). One of my fourth graders came down with something for me to write for the fourth grade English teacher, and while I did that, I had him lead the class in a "Simon Says" type game. It was fun to see him interact with the kids. He's one of the good ones (of which there are many).

Tonight some friends and I went out in downtown Madrid to celebrate Kristen's birthday. We ended the night with some of the best ice cream that I have eaten. Mmmm. You know, I really enjoyed the time with friends, relaxing and talking and eating tapas. I just wish that my body and brain didn't shut off before we were done, telling me, in a robotic annoying voice...it's bedtime...sleep now...need sleep...no funciono...powering down...zzzzz. But, tonight is Friday, so I can spend a little more time in my bed tomorrow morning before waking up to make pancakes and raspberry syrup for a late breakfast. And that is a comforting thought.