Sunday, September 8, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Mrs. Curran's Big Announcement
Here is a glimpse at our typical morning routine in my classrom:
7:25
Kids start to arrive
7:25 - 7:45
Kids unpack; write in planners; and do morning work while quietly whispering,greeting each other, and helping one another with their morning work
7:45
Bell rings -- talking ends
7:45 - 7:55
Disney music playing, kids silently working on morning work
7:55
My "DJ" starts the morning meeting song and that's everyone's cue to come circle up on the carpet
7:55 - 8:05
Morning Meeting led by a student: Greeting / game, Reflection / question, Share time, and Mrs. Curran's announcements
Here is a glimpse at my classroom today:
7:25
"Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
7:26
Someone else, "Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
7:27
Someone else, "Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
You get the picture! Needless to say, my kiddos were very excited to find out about you two. In fact, two of my girls made this poster for me last night so that I could check off the two boxes when I shared the good news:
Finally, 8:00 arrived and it was time to make my big announcement. They were so excited that one girl even wanted to video my announcement:
Some of my favorite quotes from the video:
"Name them Lily." "You can't name boys Lily!"
"Yeah, they won't fight...over dollies."
"Is that inside your stomach?!"
"Is there any pizza in there?"
"Wait, so they were tasting french fries?" "No, they were in a little packet thing."
After the discussion of you two, the conversation shifted, as my kiddos began to realize this means I will not be their teacher for the entire school year. They quickly began buzzing with several questions: "How long will you be gone?" "Just like a month, maybe two, right?" "Well, how many school days is that?" "Are you sure you can't be our teacher the whole year?" "When are you due -- January? So that means we probably won't see you after Christmas, right?" "Hey, but you'll miss my birthday!" "You will be back for the end of the year, right? My last teacher never came back." "Will you bring the boys to school so we can meet them?" "Yeah! And can we hold them? I'm really good at holding babies."
Bless their hearts! Only three weeks into the school year, and already they are so attached and sad to see me go. I explained to them that with twins it's tricky for me to know exactly how long I'll be gone. I told them that it depends on how big and healthy you are -- if you come too early, I'll probably be gone longer. I explained that if you come earlier than you're supposed to, you will probably be very small and that you'll need your mommy for a little bit longer than normal. They quickly agreed that it was important that I stay with you and make sure you are healthy. Melt my heart! I was so proud of them for trying to be understanding of me needing to be home with you two. I know they'll still miss me, but they'll be in good hands, while I make sure you two are in the best hands!
And as if my day couldn't get any sweeter, one of my dear coworkers brought me an adorable blue box, filled with an even cuter surprise:
Too sweet and so tiny! I cannot wait until you are in these adorable onesies, in each of my arms. Love you already, my sweet little boys!
7:25
Kids start to arrive
7:25 - 7:45
Kids unpack; write in planners; and do morning work while quietly whispering,greeting each other, and helping one another with their morning work
7:45
Bell rings -- talking ends
7:45 - 7:55
Disney music playing, kids silently working on morning work
7:55
My "DJ" starts the morning meeting song and that's everyone's cue to come circle up on the carpet
7:55 - 8:05
Morning Meeting led by a student: Greeting / game, Reflection / question, Share time, and Mrs. Curran's announcements
Here is a glimpse at my classroom today:
7:25
"Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
7:26
Someone else, "Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
7:27
Someone else, "Mrs. Curran do you know what you're having??"
"Yes, but I'm going to wait until morning meeting during my daily announcements, so I can share with everyone all at once."
You get the picture! Needless to say, my kiddos were very excited to find out about you two. In fact, two of my girls made this poster for me last night so that I could check off the two boxes when I shared the good news:
"Name them Lily." "You can't name boys Lily!"
"Yeah, they won't fight...over dollies."
"Is that inside your stomach?!"
"Is there any pizza in there?"
"Wait, so they were tasting french fries?" "No, they were in a little packet thing."
After the discussion of you two, the conversation shifted, as my kiddos began to realize this means I will not be their teacher for the entire school year. They quickly began buzzing with several questions: "How long will you be gone?" "Just like a month, maybe two, right?" "Well, how many school days is that?" "Are you sure you can't be our teacher the whole year?" "When are you due -- January? So that means we probably won't see you after Christmas, right?" "Hey, but you'll miss my birthday!" "You will be back for the end of the year, right? My last teacher never came back." "Will you bring the boys to school so we can meet them?" "Yeah! And can we hold them? I'm really good at holding babies."
Bless their hearts! Only three weeks into the school year, and already they are so attached and sad to see me go. I explained to them that with twins it's tricky for me to know exactly how long I'll be gone. I told them that it depends on how big and healthy you are -- if you come too early, I'll probably be gone longer. I explained that if you come earlier than you're supposed to, you will probably be very small and that you'll need your mommy for a little bit longer than normal. They quickly agreed that it was important that I stay with you and make sure you are healthy. Melt my heart! I was so proud of them for trying to be understanding of me needing to be home with you two. I know they'll still miss me, but they'll be in good hands, while I make sure you two are in the best hands!
And as if my day couldn't get any sweeter, one of my dear coworkers brought me an adorable blue box, filled with an even cuter surprise:
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Oh Boy!!!!
What an incredible day it has been. We arrived at the doctor's office around 12:45, anxiously ready for good news. I did not prepare myself for the exhaustion this day would entail. After over an hour long ultrasound, we had heard good news after good news. All of your organs are doing well. You are growing and each almost a pound big (Baby A = 13 oz, Baby B = 12 oz). I had been anxious to also hear how my body was holding up. So far so good, and I have the okay to continue with my normal day-to-day activities!
And now, for the big news....you are both precious little boys!! We were just so thrilled and can hardly stand to wait to meet you.
And now, for the big news....you are both precious little boys!! We were just so thrilled and can hardly stand to wait to meet you.
The Words I Would Say
I am a kid on Christmas morning. What time did I wake up? 4:12!!! I could not sleep. I could not turn my brain off. I am just too excited, and now a little anxious, about today. I know we will find out how you are both developing today and I hope and pray we continue to get nothing but wonderful news. On top of that, I feel like I am going to meet and know you just a little bit more today.
As I lay in bed, I tried to keep my brain occupied. I re-planned today's math lesson. I went over a mental checklist of the things we need to discuss during our planning meeting today. I thought about what I would do after 11:15 when my sub takes over (I decided Lowe's will be on the stop...I can grab some paint samples for your all's nursery! I also made the very critical decision to go to Chick-fil-A for lunch!).
And when all of that planning didn't work / ease my brain, I began to pray for you two. Why I didn't think of this earlier I don't know because I always find peace when talking to God. With one hand on my belly, the other on your sleeping daddy, and you two kicking away (I hope I woke you up this morning, and that this isn't a sign of things to come, you late nighters and early birds, but I think that's just wishful thinking!), I prayed so hard for you two. I prayed for you for today and your health, but I also prayed for you and your lives.
Just a few minutes later, my alarm finally went off, 5 AM, so I allowed myself to now get out of bed and get ready. While getting dressed, I heard a perfect song (one I had heard many times before). It was my prayer put into lyrics!
So, my precious Little Ones, "These are the words I would say..."
As I lay in bed, I tried to keep my brain occupied. I re-planned today's math lesson. I went over a mental checklist of the things we need to discuss during our planning meeting today. I thought about what I would do after 11:15 when my sub takes over (I decided Lowe's will be on the stop...I can grab some paint samples for your all's nursery! I also made the very critical decision to go to Chick-fil-A for lunch!).
And when all of that planning didn't work / ease my brain, I began to pray for you two. Why I didn't think of this earlier I don't know because I always find peace when talking to God. With one hand on my belly, the other on your sleeping daddy, and you two kicking away (I hope I woke you up this morning, and that this isn't a sign of things to come, you late nighters and early birds, but I think that's just wishful thinking!), I prayed so hard for you two. I prayed for you for today and your health, but I also prayed for you and your lives.
Just a few minutes later, my alarm finally went off, 5 AM, so I allowed myself to now get out of bed and get ready. While getting dressed, I heard a perfect song (one I had heard many times before). It was my prayer put into lyrics!
So, my precious Little Ones, "These are the words I would say..."
It's Three in the morning
and I'm still awake
so I picked up a pen and a page.
And I started writing
just what I'd say
if we were face to face
I'd tell you just what you mean to me
Tell you these simple truths
Be strong in the Lord and
never give up hope.
You're gonna do great things
I already know
God's got his hand on you so
don't live life in fear
forgive and forget
but don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say
From one simple life to another
I will say
Come find peace in the Father
and I'm still awake
so I picked up a pen and a page.
And I started writing
just what I'd say
if we were face to face
I'd tell you just what you mean to me
Tell you these simple truths
Be strong in the Lord and
never give up hope.
You're gonna do great things
I already know
God's got his hand on you so
don't live life in fear
forgive and forget
but don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say
From one simple life to another
I will say
Come find peace in the Father
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, You're Only a Day Away!
Last night, as I lay in bed, I was absolutely giddy with excitement knowing our appointment is less than two days away. I don't know how in the world I'll ever fall asleep tonight! Since you can hear now, I did whisper a quiet prayer for you two last night, "tickled" you to sleep (by rubbing my belly), and sang you a soft lullaby. And as much as I loved that perfect little moment between the three of us, I cannot wait until you are in my arms and we share even more sweet moments like those!
Then, this morning I was awakened by something much better than an alarm clock. Today, I was awakened (right on time at 5:00...you must be learning your momma's schedule!) by some strong kicks from one of you precious babies. And for the first time ever, I even felt your kicks on the outside of my belly! I was so excited, I almost woke your daddy up (but I decided against it, no one wants a grumpy daddy!). So, no pressure, but we're hoping for good, strong kicks this evening too, Little Ones.
It seems like just yesterday, I was on the phone in the middle of July setting up my next four appointments. And while September 4th didn't seem unbearably far away, it did seem like we'd be waiting for awhile. It was then we were counting weeks down. And then the days, then the single digit days! And now, here I am counting down the HOURS until I know whether you are boys, girls, or both. And while I already love you more than I ever thought possible (oh dear, cue the hormonal pregnancy tears as I type this!), I know finding out what you are will make it that much more real. No matter what you are sweet miracles, know that you are loved. Your daddy and I have no real hopes or wishes for what we hear tomorrow, except that you are both healthy and doing well. We love you too much already to be hoping for boys, girls, or both. We just hope that you continue growing. We pray that you are perfect and healthy. And we pray that when you join us in this world you will learn to live life fully and love every moment of it -- the good and the bad
Then, this morning I was awakened by something much better than an alarm clock. Today, I was awakened (right on time at 5:00...you must be learning your momma's schedule!) by some strong kicks from one of you precious babies. And for the first time ever, I even felt your kicks on the outside of my belly! I was so excited, I almost woke your daddy up (but I decided against it, no one wants a grumpy daddy!). So, no pressure, but we're hoping for good, strong kicks this evening too, Little Ones.
It seems like just yesterday, I was on the phone in the middle of July setting up my next four appointments. And while September 4th didn't seem unbearably far away, it did seem like we'd be waiting for awhile. It was then we were counting weeks down. And then the days, then the single digit days! And now, here I am counting down the HOURS until I know whether you are boys, girls, or both. And while I already love you more than I ever thought possible (oh dear, cue the hormonal pregnancy tears as I type this!), I know finding out what you are will make it that much more real. No matter what you are sweet miracles, know that you are loved. Your daddy and I have no real hopes or wishes for what we hear tomorrow, except that you are both healthy and doing well. We love you too much already to be hoping for boys, girls, or both. We just hope that you continue growing. We pray that you are perfect and healthy. And we pray that when you join us in this world you will learn to live life fully and love every moment of it -- the good and the bad
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| after school routine: reading you some of my favorites, in your room, on our reading bench! |
Monday, September 2, 2013
Curran Twinkies Pool
Go vote!! Boys? Girls? Both? How much will they weigh? Length? Hair color? Eye color? Birthday and time?
Baby Miracle A
Baby Miracle B
Baby Miracle A
Baby Miracle B
Sunday, September 1, 2013
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