Hello! Happy Tuesday to you. Yes, you.
My day went quickly, which is always a good thing. It started with a fantastic speedy workout as the sun was rising. I ran 100yd sprints in the wee morning hours, leaving me energized and enthusiastic about the day. I re-fueled with a green(ish) monster.
1 banana, ½ cup POM juice, 1 cup frozen spinach, ½ tsp. chia seeds, 2 cups water
During lunchtime, I had recess duty in 25mph winds. It was pretty miserable. I got a group of kiddos to exercise with me to stay warm – we skipped, hopped, ran, and grape-vined across the playground for 20minutes – we started calling ourselves the Terrific Tuesday Exercisers. Unfortunately, when I had my 10 minutes to actually eat lunch – my stomach was churning and revolting, so I ate a measly little snack instead.
½ cup cottage cheese, 2 celery ribs, ranch seasoning
My stomach started feeling better around 2pm, whereupon I had tea and a delicious bar.
I guess I’m on a carrot cake kick this week. This bar was so good! For dinner, I had leftover chili with some polenta that a co-worker gave me today (thanks Beth!)
I cooked the polenta in 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk. So stinkin’ yummy – I am way excited that there are leftovers.
In the 3rd grade world…
Today, my kiddos started obsessively playing a game that they call Cheese Touch. It’s basically an on-going game of tag. If someone has the cheese touch, he or she must pass the touch on to another student be poking the victim. However, the cheese touch doesn’t transfer if the recipient’s fingers are crossed. Thus, I had a classroom full of finger-crossed kids running around poking each other all day. Also worth mentioning, my ex-chinese student calls this game The Plague.
Did you play any weird games as a kid?
ooo whats polenta like?? grits? tuesday exercisers–thats so adorable!
Yes, like grits! A little…more savory?? I don’t know the word for it. More flavorful, perhaps.
ooooh ive yet to do CC + celery. im on it.
Hahah the cheese touch? How cute! I just remember red rover and games like that.
I was mostly strange in that I wanted to wear 8 different polka dot items a day. However, (y)our friend Lana used to give boys something she called “lack of experiences.” I.e. a strong kick in the you-know-where!
I LOVE polenta!
I also love that you post the stories about your kids. They are SO funny!!
I wish i was connected or at least knew a producer/director in Hollywood so i could persuade someone to film a movie about you and your class. Each kid sounds like he/she has such a unique personality and your classroom just sounds like such a joy to be in! I have never tried polenta before… I guess i will have to pick some up on my WF run tomorrow… I plan on emptying my wallet so why not buy something i have never tried as well
How is Punky doing after the Cactus incident the other day? What is with the Colorado winds lately? My dad has lost 14 evergreens in the past week!
I’ve yet to try polenta but it sounds yummy so I shall have to try it!!
Haha, I love that they call it the “cheese touch”….don’t kids love cheese?
Carrot Cake Clif is one of the best flavors…I love the white chocolate bits!! Hope you have a great hump day
I have never heard of “cheese touch” but I do remember that my all time favorite classroom game as a kid was Heads Up 7Up…so fun!!
Hahahahah – the cheese touch?!
Your kiddos are too funny
Amazing cottage cheese mess, btw!
Have a great day!
Brazilian XOXO’s,
Gabriela
We used to play tag where to unfreeze them you had to crawl between their legs. That was actually a fun one
Can you believe I’ve never had polenta? I’m sure I would like it!
I love that you worked out with the kiddos! That’s a positive example to set.
Hmm I don’t remember any weird games, but then again, I probably didn’t think that anything was weird at the time! I loved red rover… I also loved spelling games in 5th grade b/c if you spelled the word right, then you got to pick a jolly rancher.
Creamy polenta=Love!
Well, happy Tuesday to YOU!
And thank you SO MUCH for posting the chili/polenta. I used to eat polenta and then kind of fell out of the habit. I remember having chili and polenta at a restaurant once, and it was sooo good. Making it this weekend!
I can’t help but think that being around such spirited kids with such imagination makes your job very fulfilling!
I’m sure my friends and I played some pretty funny games when we were little, too.
Saw you on food buzz. Glad I checked out your blog. Look forward to following your interesting blog here. Have a great day.
love the addition of celery to the CC/ranch combo for some CRUNCH! carrot cake.. mmm..
xoxo
HAHAHAHA. The Cheese Touch!? I’m crying…that was so funny. You gotta love kids.
And I know, I’m so fully in love with Madeleine it’s not even funny. She’s just the cutest thing ever. But she has to stop growing up so fast! I want her to stay a baby for a little longer…
My mom is hanging in there. The medications are seeming to help (thank GOD) and I know, thank GOODNESS we were there when it happened and she wasn’t home by herself! That would’ve been awful.
I’m on Day 6 of Jillian and getting nervous when Day 10 hits and I have to jump up to level 2! AHHH. :O I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes
I hope you’re well friend!
i have that carrot cake clif bar in my cabinet just waiiiiting for my next super hungry day!
Love Polenta!!! I just have to try it with chili now…….=)
haha what a fun game!! i’ve never heard of cheese touch!
also, i had polenta on my grocery list this week but FORGOT to buy it! gahhh!
do kids still play red rover? i hated that game..it hurt so bad!
and you are the coolest teacher! exercising with the kiddos–love iet!
Haha reminds me of when I made up games like that as I little kid. I would HATE cheese touch though! It would drive me crazy having to cross my fingers all day.
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We have a 6th grader, 3rd grader & 1st grader. I am constantly walking around w/ my fingers crossed so I don’t get the cheese touch (I find myself doing it when I am home alone – habit).
The cheese touch started from the book series turned movie “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid”.
Kids are so funny…..and cute!
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yummy that looks good
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