Christmas break is near. My students are getting wilder by the day and I'm ready to take a break from them and them from me. This last week we assessed how they were doing with some inequalities. I have one student, in particular, that struggles constantly and not because he isn't smart enough. He struggles because he just can't seem to sit still long enough to know what is going on. Unfortunately, this is his second year in my Algebra I class and this year is not looking much better than last. He is, however, a crack up when he's not pouting. My aide and I got quite a laugh when we came across his test. Here is the answer he gave for one of the problems. Now, granted, this is a challenge problem and not required for all students to master at this point but... well, take a look.
WOW! This looks a little like a 1960's batman TV series exclamation. "KA-POW! That math problem just kicked me in the face!" Aaahahaha... I do love my job.

As for other kids...

Annaka is hilarious when it comes to vegetables. She isn't afraid of much and loves bell peppers of any color. Last night, while we were hanging out around the fire watching some TV, she got into the refrigerator crisper and found a snack. This is the after snack picture.

This is a fairly common occurrence around this place. A couple weeks ago we caught her with a zucchini in her hand, a mouthful and a pretty disgusted look on her face. Sadly, the acquired morsel was not the intended cucumber she was looking for. However, I shouldn't mislead. Annaka has a weakness for candy as well. Just after Thankgiving dinner was finished I went into the pantry and grabbed the bag of chocolate truffles we bought at Costco for the occasion. No sooner had I come around the corner and held the bag up did Annaka leap from the couch and squeal. This kid has a serious love of chocolate. Caleb and I worked pretty hard to keep her to ONE truffle that night and left the bag on the counter top. The next morning we woke up and found this.

All those little wrappers are truffle wrappers. And, there were a few more on the counter! "Holy chocolate demolition, Batman!"

Toys, remotes, and the matching sock

I'm breaking all rules right now and posting a little late into the evening because I just don't feel ready for bed. Adelyn spent the weekend working on cutting a tooth and last night was pretty frustrating for Mom. I'm tired. She is now well fed and sleeping like a rock. I turned her over tonight to see if I could get her to nurse a little more (you know, top off the tank) but she was out cold. I even tried moving her lips like people will do with their dogs in an attempt to make their pet look like it is talking. I narrated as well. She didn't budge and I don't think I've had her sleep this hard in a while. So, I'm throwing caution into the wind and taking a moment to write a quick post. Plus, Annaka lost the remote to our TV so, here I am.

Life is pretty interesting with a nearly three year old in the house. There never seems to be a dull moment, as much as we try. Right next to where I'm sitting I have a portrait of Adelyn done by Annaka, a juice cup, a toothbrush, and two of Annaka's stuffed bears carefully wrapped in my exfoliating cloth and put to bed just under my computer desk. Yeah, she's an absolute handful but, a blessing in so many ways.

Ok, it's time to hit the hay. This momma is tired and blessed. A perfect combination to go to bed with. :)