So, it's been three weeks since I left my hubby in Kansas, and to say the least I miss him.  I'm a mess -- literally.  I can't seem to get my classroom in order and I'm striving to have piles of things on my desk, instead -- it's just a cluttered sadness.

My students though make me feel happy most days.  Today we completed our drug free door decor...and I'm proud of the hodge-podge that was created.  We smushed a bunch of ideas together and came up with "Drugs darken our world... Be the light, be drug-free."  Each student wrote WHY they are choosing to be drug free on a star.  Here are a few of my faves:

-- "I want to be drug-free because I want to go to Duke University and be a Blue Devil." ~ Danaiziah

-- "I am staying drug-free so my career of a surgeon won't be ruined." ~ Luis

-- "I am going to be drug-free so I can go to colige and get my education." ~ David

BUT...my all time favorite reason ever...and three of my boys wrote similar to this but:

-- "I am staying drug free because I have a goal to play football for the San Francisco 49ers so I can get Mrs. Harriger tickets so she can watch me play." ~ Jason

Love my class -- how blessed am I to be their teacher!!