Primarily Math

It was that time of the summer that I dreaded once again...Primarily Math!  I was not ready to leave my two babies for two weeks and I wasn't ready for the 3-4 hours of homework each night. However, this summer was not as bad.  I think I was more prepared mentally, emotionally and physically.  Once Landon felt better (Had a fever the first 2 days of class) and I figured out where my kids were staying the first week the stress went down.  The 2nd week they stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Phillips in Lexington and had so much fun.  I appreciated all the pictures they sent me.  Made getting through the week a tad easier.  

Making Smores with Papa.

Landon practiced his dog training skills with Dozer.  

Got to hang out in the deer stands.  

Endless trips in the Argo and Polaris.  

Delicious mulberries straight from the tree.  

After a week and a half away from my babies I was so excited to see them!  

The cute poster my team made!  I was the artist of this one.  

I was in charge of treats on Willy Wonka Day.  I made a mix of candy and created this saying to go along with it.  

 Thursday night our math professor took us all out for drinks at Carlos O'Kelley's to celebrate our accomplishments.  We couldn't believe he bought them all.  Our professor was Jim Lewis who is the one that developed and created Primarily Math.  He is the one that also found all the money to fund the program.  We were lucky that we were able to experience him as a teacher.  What an amazing guy!  

As a class we decided to all chip in money to buy gifts for Jim, Cindy and Molly.  I was nominated treasurer so was in charge of collecting money and buying the gifts.  This picture is funny because I asked Cindy to lock the door as I didn't feel like getting fired for brining alcohol into the Admin building.  

We bought Jim two bottles of his favorite wine and Molly margarita mix.  

Cindy got the best gift of all as she has been with us from day 1.  We bought her three gift cards to her favorite places along with a hanging plant.  

Throughout the course of Primarily Math we all became very close.  I am blessed to have met some amazing teachers who I hope to keep in contact with.  In addition, some of us are taking one last leadership course together this upcoming year.  

We DID IT!!!  

Total of 40+ handwritten/typed pages in 2 weeks. 18 credits in 1 year. Primarily Math-you have consumed way too much time & took a huge chunk of my summer, but absolutely no regrets! 

I officially have a K-3 Math Specialist Certificate!  

Treat to myself a haircut and color in Lincoln!!