the alarm clock and the polyphonic spree

so i was wondering what it would be like to get as excited about the morning as my dog does when he hears the alarm clock. just then a polyphonic spree song entered my head and forced me to be happy. now all i need is a colorful choir robe and some kind of percussion instrument you'd find in an elementary school music class. i think i want a set of bells... "follow the day, follow the day and reach for the sun!"

today is my last day of teaching my teacher work sample, though i'll continue to teach as much as my teachers will let me. i'm only required to teach 15 full days, but i'd much rather teach than sit back and watch. at least now i get the option of calling for the bullpen if i don't want to. i don't see that happening though... these next 2 weeks are going to be the hardest i've worked in my entire life, but i get to celebrate november 19th with brad paisley in asheville!


(one of my kids took this)