Downtime?! Do you even have that in your life?! Well, let's talk about how we can improve the little downtime that we actually have as teachers...
I decided to start my linky for the day like Hope did! Teaching is just one of those jobs that is NEVER finished! Now, I'll be the first to admit that I do NOT stay at school late hardly ever. Often times, you will find me out the door right after the kids... that's just how I roll, haha ;) But, I work LOTS on my computer once I'm home. I would just rather lounge on the couch or in my bed while working :)
So, what are my resolutions for the New Year? Well it's hard to say because I'm hoping my downtime in the New Year will look completely different than years past. I'm hoping that I'll be spending ALL my free-time with my little 3 year old very soon!
Here's what I hope 2013 looks like for me...
Just for the record... my daughter does have a full face, BUT we are just trying to protect her until she is here. I LOVE the picture of her holding that cup. I remember when I first got it I would show it to my friends and say, "I bet your daughter doesn't hold her cup as cute as mine" hahaha {to the friends that don't even have children ;)}! Seriously though, look at that nose, those cheeks, and her lips. I die!
I know that people normally make resolutions to eat healthier and get fit, but I'll just be honest, y'all... I don't really care anymore, ha! Now, I'm sure once summer rolls around, I'll be hitting the gym, but for now, I just want to enjoy the finer things in life :)
I also hope to do the following things:
1. Spend LESS time on the computer
2. Work LESS at home
3. Make the most of my free-time at school {you know... stop gabbing as much ;)}
4. Cook more
5. Read!!!
So, now it's your turn to link up! Tell me what you hope to do with your free time in the New Year!
1. Spend LESS time on the computer
2. Work LESS at home
3. Make the most of my free-time at school {you know... stop gabbing as much ;)}
4. Cook more
5. Read!!!
So, now it's your turn to link up! Tell me what you hope to do with your free time in the New Year!
And, don't forget to enter for another chance to win this giveaway! Just leave ONE comment below ON THIS POST with your email address. A winner will be picked in 24 hours!
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Erica: Erica Bohrer's First Grade
Lindsey: The Teacher Wife
Michelle: Fab-u-lous in First
Hope: Second Grade Shenanigans
Amanda: One Extra Degree
Anna: Crazy for First Grade
Cheryl: Primary Graffiti
Deanna: Mrs. Jump's Class
Deedee: Mrs. Wills Kindergarten
Natalie and Rachelle: What the Teacher Wants
Sarah: First Grader At Last
Kim: Kinder Gals
Kathleen: Growing Kinders
Cara: The First Grade Parade
Abby: The Inspired Apple
Lindsey: The Teacher Wife
Michelle: Fab-u-lous in First
Hope: Second Grade Shenanigans
Amanda: One Extra Degree
Anna: Crazy for First Grade
Cheryl: Primary Graffiti
Deanna: Mrs. Jump's Class
Deedee: Mrs. Wills Kindergarten
Natalie and Rachelle: What the Teacher Wants
Sarah: First Grader At Last
Kim: Kinder Gals
Kathleen: Growing Kinders
Cara: The First Grade Parade
Abby: The Inspired Apple
199 comments:
Time with family is the best. Definitely need more of that!
Happy New Year
Jennifer
loularkin@comcast.net
I just want to stop staying so late at work. It's not odd to find me at work at 7pm. I need to stop doing that! (And make the most of the time I have when I'm there!)
butler . erica @ gmail . com
Lovely pictures! Great resolutions! I told my husband I would cook more too!
rmariemuniz@hotmail.com
Those are great goals for all of us! Your daughter is beautiful! So proud for you! Sped every minute you can with her. Happy new Year!
Jennifer
Jennifer.stephens@murray.k12.ga.us
I've gotta get on your program, Amy! I work late at school and then I work late at home, too--since the hubs works overnight! :/ Your baby's 'half face' is so precious...I don't know what we'll all do when we get to see all of it! :) I'm a total cheeks nut too! :) Her cheeks are pretty special! :) Enjoy your holiday! :)
Tamara
from Mrs. Russell's Room-First Grade
My resolution for the new year is to spend more time taking care of ME! As teachers, most of us are great nurturers....of others, but not so much of ourselves. Time for change! Have a great new year and thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us.
Rebecca
rstanley@rsu24.org
I want to eat healthier and spend more time with my husband!
mcreynolds.sarah@gmail.com
Love your resolutions. Not often do you find people vowing to eat more dessert.... I would like to get in in that!!!
Samantha
Samantha.divincenzo@gmail.com
I wish you all the best in 2013! Many blessings on your health and adoption are being sent. Thanks for all you do for us that aren't able to make such wonderful items! Happy New Year!
Susan dekatt@insightbb.com
I love your resolutions...can't wait to see those pics of you and your gorgeous daughter! So excited for you!
Erika.roper1@gmail.com
Spend more quality time with the hubby: that does not mean sitting on the same couch, me on my iPad, him watching tv. Instead, actual time with full conversations and mutual activities.
Jennifer
jenniferjsquires@gmail.com
Your resolutions for downtime are very inspirational! I can't wait to hear updates on how 2013 is panning out! All the best!
Jessica
Coveredinglitterandglue@gmail.com
J is precious! I work for the aftercare department at my school from 3 until 4:30 but usually don't leave until after 5:30. I need to try to be ready to leave as soon as I am done with my second job!
Christina :)
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Apples, Books, and Crayons
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Love your resolutions--realistic, and happy, and fulfilling! Happy New Year!
walker.allisonm@gmail.com
Great resolutions, Amy! I want to leave school earlier this year. Thanks for the post and for the giveaway. Happy New Year to you!
kagrant17@gmail.com
I am liking your resolutions! Congrats on your lil one!
ashley.e.thurston@gmail.com
Love those resolutions, Amy! I'm with ya on all of them!
And, your little one?? DEEEElish!!!
Have you seen or read Jen Hatmaker? She has an amazing blog and it's so great to see her fb posts. She makes you laugh out loud, think deeply and appreciate your blessings. She has three bio kids and adopted a five and eight(ish) year old from Ethiopia. Her stories are amazing.
Hugs - Lisa
Growing Firsties
Gah...growingfirsties@gmail.com
Great resolutions! I always love reading your posts, you have such great ideas that I'm sure your students love and learn with each day! Happy New Year!
smileysingingchik@yahoo.com
I hope to be able to exercise more and eat healthier. I love your blog and your products Amy! Happy New Year!
Love your resolutions!
Congrats on all the exciting things you have coming to you in 2013!
Amy- As always great post! I'm so impressed that most days you leave school when your kiddos do. How do you keep your classroom so organized leaving when they do? It takes me at least an hour to straighten up each night. Getting out of school earlier, is definitely on my New Year's Resolution list. Happy New Year & best wishes for you & your family in 2013!
brookebecker@cinci.rr.com
I would love to leave school earlier. I just know that I can't get work done with my 4 year old running around at home. And baby j is cuuuute!
Brinagale@yahoo.com
Love your resolution to eat more desserts! Your daughter is precious!
Keri
kahatos@mpsaz.org
Spending more time with my family!
chris17mike@yahoo.com
I want to start using free time I have at school better, too! Gabbing is much more fun than work...until the bell rings! You will have an exciting year with a new little blessing! So glad you are feeling better. Continued thoughts and prayers.
Tcher7741@aol.com
My New Year's resolution is to spend more individual time or .....dates with each of our 3 kiddos. They are getting older, busier, and it is harder to carve out that individual time!
Ozfamily@bendbroadband.com
Hi!
So happy to see you feeling better!
I want to be more productive at school as well, and use home to relax...great idea!
Robyn
robynsnewnest@gmail.com
My resolution is to spend more quality time with my family! Amy, you have already made this easier with your creative and time-saving products! Thank you so much for all that you do! Have a wonderful new year and enjoy your precious new addition to your family!
Teresa
Teresapearce@verizon.net
I love all your resolutions and can't wait for you to get your little one and hear all about her! Thanks for the great post and for the awesome giveaway!
frederickjennam@gmail.com
My number one resolution is to SLOW DOWN and just enjoy each moment as it comes. I am so blessed to have my daughter in my class this year. We both feel like the year is flying by! I want to slow down (both at school and at home), stop stressing the small things, take several deep breaths and just live in the moment!
Nicole
nicolemorris1024@gmail.com
Sweet pictures. I hope to spend less time on my computer and more taking pictures.
missnelsonattpt@yahoo.com
Can't wait to see pictures of your daughter! I hope that you are able to spend lots of time with her and work less!
I need to cook more, too. We eat out wayyyy too much.
Lslouka@msn.com
Love all your resolutions! Mine are to get healthy and smile more in the new year! 2012 was a tough year!
My goal is spending more time with my boys and more time on myself....
ttonges@aol.com
I have been reading your blog for only a few days. I found out right before Christmas break that I will be moving from 5th grade (5 and a half years) to 2nd grade in mid-January! Mid-year, same school!
Anyway, I L-O-V-E your blog and ideas! I will definitely be a frequent customer at your TpT store.
I hope you heal quickly from your surgery, and that your little girl is with you soon!
~Jayna
jaynarie@yahoo.com
I like your idea of more date nights, and a trip to Hawaii sounds great! Love your blog, I've been following you for quite some time now :)
hlangley74@gmail.com
~Heather
I need to plan for better meals at school and home. Also, work smarter, not harder!
Melissa
Mandmyoung@chartermi.net
Great resolutions! Wish you the best of luck this upcoming new year(: angelicag1414@yahoo.com
I need to take better care of myself - less time at school, eat healthier, go to bed earlier - all that kinda stuff. Thanks to all who contributed to this giveaway - I LOVE ALL of your work!
tjhooyman@gmail.com
Your resolutions are well said and I agree whole heartedly agree. Thanks for the fun. Happy New Year!
ahenry4443ah@gmail.com
Great resolutions! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kate
dancinqueenks23@aol.com
Great goals - mine are to keep my desk tidier, and to use my after school time more efficiently so I can get home earlier.
cathy.d.grant@gmail.com
My resolution this new year is to spend less time engrossed in school & worrying, and more time with family and friends!
Happy New Year!!
Kiah
kiah.m.berg@gmail.com
I hope you get your daughter very soon! Time with your family is so important. I'm getting married in June so my resolution is to keep calm and plan on. With both wedding and school.
Marcy
marcy.fambro@gmail.com
My resolution is to be more efficient and leave work earlier. i get there an hour before I have to and am usually there 1-2 hours after. Of course if I would stop "networking" (talking) I would get more done. LOL!
My resolution would be to leave work on time as well.. its so hard!! LOL :) Love the cute photos!!
Kay
twinkletoez773@yahoo.com
Great resolutions! I agree, I need to work smarter during my free time at school. It's so hard right after school to get down to business when all I want to do is catch up with other teachers!
Aimee
aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks
Your baby's cheeks and mouth are so adorable! I'm sure you can't wait to just kiss them and hold her close! I think your resolutions are perfect (especially because they're much the same as mine! LOL!) Have a very Happy New Year, and I hope your baby arrives VERY SOON!
Kristy
kristyteach@gmail.com
I loved your post. Hmm... my goal, I learned a couple of years ago to take for granted my family. Time flies and you don't get it back. My goal goal, embrace each moment and treasure it.
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I am the same way; I would much rather work at home than at school!
asteidinger14@gmail.com
Can't wait to see more pictures of your daughter. One of my goal for this year - I do not want to stay at school till 5 or 6 every day.
Melody Stokesberry
melody.stokesberry@yahoo.com
Love your post! :) I can't wait to hear the news when you get your sweet baby home!
Blessings, Kelli Hartman
Khartman215@gmail.com
Check out my new blog: mrshartmansfirsties.blogspot.com
I love the New Year! It is so full of hope and promise. Great resolutions! I'm working on being more efficient with my time this year.
mgnreynolds@yahoo.com
Need to spend less time working on my computer.
Secondgradeperk@gmail.com
I'd like to make more free time by spending less time on the computer...good luck, right?
tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com
I would like to make more time by spending less time at school chit chatting :)
Lauren.chinchar@gmail.com
Lauren
She is a pretty cute holder of the cup!
Halle
Across the Hall in 2nd Grade
My resolution is to find more joy in the things that I can't change. In other words, I will work on making the most of things, and not getting frustrated when someone uses the word "alot" on a sign or writes, "there are lots of special's this week." I'm going to try to be happier and help others to be the same.
My goal is to be more organized and to put things away neatly.
Susan
Lelesu@aol.com
No little beauty queen can hold a cup like that! Best of luck to your adorable family in 2013. My goal is to start a blog and trying out TPT as a seller, after a working summer getting ready.
So glad you are feeling better. I have been blog stalking (not really) you for a couple of months because I love your units (I have too many to count). But most of all you have impressed me by your faith and positive attitude. My resolution is to deepen my faith and set aside some purposeful time for it. You have inspired me to do this more. I bet you are getting excited for your little girl to be home...being a mom is the best ever. You never realize how much you can love someone....especially little girls (I have two)...girls are the best! Good luck to you!
Stephanie Ann
Sparkling in Third Grade
s.ann.k1971@gmail.com
I love your baby girl's cheeks! So precious!
Bren P.
The Teacher Diaries
The.Teacher.Diaries.K4@gmail.com
My goal this year is to take more time to listen to all my kids' stories! I feel like I am so busy trying to fit in activities, lessons, and interventions that I don't take the time to enjoy my kiddos!
loveteachpink@gmail.com
loveteachpink@@blogspot.com
May all your dreams come true in 2013!
I would like to spend 2013 more focused on family than schoolwork by working smarter not harder.
I also want this quote to be my part of my daily prayers. ..,
The things we take for granted are the same things that someone is praying for. "
Karen.Strawser@sbcglobal.net
My goal for this year is to spend less time on the computer/working and to grow in my faith and relationship with the Lord. I teach in a Christian school and am blessed to be immersed in God's word all day! So glad that you are doing so well after surgery! Lauren teachermomof3@comcast.net
Love your post! I def have to take a few pointers from you on how to enjoy life more! :)
-Arisbeth Rossi
Sailing Into Second
arisbeth.rossi@gmail.com
Amy,
I really enjoy your blog! You are such an inspiration! I am so glad that you are feeling well and that God's hand was upon you during your surgery! Thanks Again for sharing your great ideas!
In Christ,
Bekah Powell
Bekahgpowell@gmail.com
I am so happy and excited for you to add your daughter to your family soon! We found out earlier this year that we cannot have children. I've given myself until midnight tomorrow to feel sorry for myself and then it's action time! I love your excitement and optimism about your new adventure and wish you only the best with your new addition!
:)
Christina
*Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge*
Amy, these sneak peeks of your daughter are adorable! Praying for your sweet J to come home soon!
Downtime... what's that? :) Hopefully, I'll find some this year to do some reading for pleasure, not for work!
Thanks,
cathy@missversteeg.com
www.missversteeg.com
My new TpT store!
I hope to relax more in the New Year. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Yvonnee
yvonneeyrg@gmail.com
Have a great student teaching experience, graduate with my degree in Elementary Education, and get a job! Go 2013!
Kara
karab@insightbb.com
My goal for this year is to finally post some things on TpT. I've been working on some projects but haven't felt that they were ready to publish. My downtime is spent hanging out with friends from church who have to listen to me talk about Blog stalking, Pinterest, and TpT. Would also love to spend more time learning about photography.
cmccain@ricecisd.org
My resolution is to stop taking on so many extra projects at school. I teach night classes, mentor level 1 teachers, serve on various committees at school, and work most nights til 8 pm. It needs to stop! I need to find more "me" time and have a life... Time to find a husband and focus on family! Missplott@gmail.com
I like all your resolutions....and I like that you included eating yummy desserts...good idea!! I'm happy to hear you are feeling well and your little one will be with you soon. 2013 will be a great year!
Christy
Crayons and Whimsy
crayonsandwhimsy@gmail.com
Congratulations on your precious little girl! I am one of those who needs to get back into working out and eating right AND spending less time working late at school, and on the computer at home. Happy New Year!
cbwirfs@gmail.com
I know those precious cheeks are going to get lots of squeezes and kisses. What a HUGE, little blessing from God.
Thank you for being such an inspiration. I pray for God to use my blog and myself to touch hearts too. My resolution is to have God keep my ears and eyes open to all He has in His plans for me.
Heather
Heather's Heart
hpboingboingbunny@gmail.com
Great resolutions! I love the pictures of your little one she will be such a sweet addition! My resolutions are to spend more time doing fun things as a family, workout at least once a week, try new recipes and do some RACKing( inspired from Cara @ the first grade parade). Thanks for sharing and glad you are on the mend:)
I want to get in shape! I spend a lot of time thinking about it but this year I'm doing it!
So excited for your new year with your new daughter! What a blessing (and thanks for being such an awesome teacher!) (:
Lauren
LaurenScotta@gmail.com
I will be working on my dissertation! I am so excited about the new year with my limitless guys!
Sfleming@richland2.org
Sharon Fleming
I've gotten so much inspiration from your site and I love reading about your adoption! We have three boys and adopted our daughter almost two years ago. Praying for your complete recovery and that your little girl gets home soon!! Danielle at dlaryn@mac.com
I am planning to spend more time with family this year and to not let things that I have no control over stress me out (we shall see how that last one goes!).
laura_schumacher@yahoo.
I hope your recovery is going smoothly and I pray your little girl arrives quickly and safely! I am still contemplating my resolutions...but I do think a big one for me will be to cook more at home and need eat out as much!
Lindsey - lmburto@gmail.com
My new year's resolution is to start leaving school at a decent hour! As a first year teacher, I feel pretty overwhelmed and want to make sure I am doing everything right! My hubby's dinners have been so neglected, so next semester I am going to work on "letting it go"....we'll see how it works out. Your family is still in our prayers and hope for a speedy recovery! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashlie anreader@gmail.com
I am SOOOOOO excited for you!!!
and I love your resolutions :)
Jen
The Teacher’s Cauldron
jenross1018@yahoo.com
Wonderful resolutions! Happy New Year everyone.
Heather
foxesden@sbcglobal.net
Fabulous resolutions! Enjoy your little family!
Megan
strunk_megan@yahoo.com
Happy New Year, Amy!
Leanne
mrsprinceandco@gmail.com
What fantastic resolutions :) I especially love the one about your fur babies!! Happy New Year!
Khrys
Kool.in.Kinderland@gmail.com
Great resolutions! And your daughter is ADORABLE!
sn.nguyen19@gmail.com
I just love your pictures and your resolutions :) Hope you are recovering quickly.
Faith :)
PRESRoom116@gmail.com
Your resolution about working less at home really resonated with me; with the advent of Common Core, I feel like I am working more from home than ever! I hope that changes in 2013!
Happy New Year!
Susie
shafersshenanigans@gmail.com
Happy New Year all!!
stpeter2ndgrade@sbcglobal.net
I definitely want to leave more work at school and keep my home time devoted to family/self. Right now, I work all day. Come home exhausted and stay up late just trying to keep up. Enough with that. I will do my best to get done the most important things at school and honor my family at home.
cryazzienj@yahoo.com
Your daughter is precious! I can't wait to see more pics of her with her new family! God Bless you!
~Karen Rowland
adventureswithfirsties.blogspot.com
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
Great resolutions!
Kelly
Thirsty Firsties
knpate2011@gmail.com
Iwould love to spend more time with my family. I too stay late at school and work until all hours at home looking for ideas to make 1st grade more fun and challenging at the same time. Thanks for sharing and making it easier for us teachers that are not as creative!
Amy you are amazing! I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading your blogs and using your wonderful resources. Wishing you an amazing New Year with many blessings and a beautiful baby girl.
riddzie@mymts.net
I was 100-I forgot to put my email on-SORRY!
vmiller@glynn.k12.ga.us
I also have a goal to spend more time with by hubby and furry friends! I would also like to get out of the door before 6 pm... balance is key!
Happy New Year! What a precious little girl and a gift from God!
I want to spend more time with my husband and son.
lyons.cori@gmail.com
I love your post and I too spend quite a bit of my time at night working on things for school. It never seems to end! Hope you have a great new year with your little one!
Carla
bcc_carla@yahoo.com
My downtime...read more for pleasure! I love to read but during the school year don't take the time to do it. I spend all my time grading papers or writing lesson plans. I'm retiring in June so I'm planning on reading more starting now!
I just started teaching Pre-K this year and I am in love! Found your blog and it has been so helpful. Thank you for all you do!
Happy New Year! :0)
- Jennifer
I love reading your blog! You will have such a great time being with your little girl! I know my baby girl has changed my life! I thank God everyday for sending her to me! Jenb1874@hotmail.com
To a happy and healthy new year!
emelie.larson7@hotmail.com
Love your resolutions! Your daughter is absolutely adorable! Happy (almost) New Year, Amy!
Mary
Mrs. Lirette's Learning Detectives
mary.lirette@yahoo.com
Love your resolutions! I need to leave school earlier and quit working at home so much.
Hetbry@Yahoo.com
Love the sweet pics of your little girl! I hope to enjoy lots of snuggle time with my little girl in the new year!
Hayleyyarbrough@hotmail.com
Congrats on your new daughter! Spending time with family is a must!! :o)
Cindy
ccfirstteacher@gmail.com
Your daughter looks so sweet :) congrats on the new family :)
Sara
Misselementary@gmail.com
Your little girl is beautiful!
treb21@comcast.net
I love this post! So honest!! I do not stay late at work either. I try to make the most of my planning time. Actually this year we (hubby and I) stay about 45 minutes late because our son is in middle school and gets dismissed later. You baby is super precious!! I can't wait to read more about her! I do not make resolutions to eat right! I eat ok now and I'm not going to fool myself into exercise! LOL! Thanks for sharing!
Gina
Beach Sand and Lesson Plans
I hope you accomplish all your 2013 resolutions. Spending quality time with the family is a must!!!
you leave shortly after the students? seriously?! i'm like someone else who posted... it's not unusual to find me me at school until 6 and on fridays i will take my own kids home for dinner, leave 'em with the hubs, and go back until 9. it's crazy! but... i don't work much from home. so i guess it evens out? i don't know!
honeybuckit@hotmail.com
I hope you get to spend more time with your family. I know that leaving your work in the classroom is hard to do but that is my resolution this year. My three kids need to come first:)
lievanosl@yahoo.com
Spend quality time with my family while not trying to do a million other things! Your daughter is beautiful. I will be praying for you to continue to heal from your surgery and while you begin your new family with your daughter!
Abby
aetuckner@gmail.com
Eat more yummy desserts? That sounds like a resolution I can keep!
I also leave early, about 45 mins after the kids so I can pick up my boy. I'm going to try and do more planning from school so that I don't have to take as much home with me - a resolution worth keeping!
Kylie
downunderteacherblog@gmail.com
Down Under Teacher
Great resolutions! I leave shortly after school is done... but then I work on the couch all night. UGH!! Need more balance this year for sure.
Colleen :-)
colleendembs@yahoo.com
<a href="http://fun-and-fearless-in-first.blogspot.com>Fun and Fearless in First</a>
My resolution is to leave school earlier so I can spend more time with my family and house! Which means I'm going to have to make my "school time" more productive!
Melissa
kemenielsen@yahoo.com
My resolution is to keep things more organized at home and at school. ashley.schuetz@yahoo.com
Great ideas! I spend a lot of time late at work but most of the time it is just talking with my Second Grade Team! :) My Resolution this year is to stop procrastinating on all the things I want to do: for school, home decorating, cooking etc. Let's hope I can do it, I am off to a good start!
tiff31ellis@yahoo.com
Happy almost 2013!
ddelano8@gmail.com
What a sweet baby girl! My resolution is to get a new teaching job in my new city and new state! I'm a little nervous about leaving my first job after 4 wonderful years!
emilybeththompson@gmail.com
I must go back thru your blog and read about your sweetie. I have a little guy in my class who was adopted from Rawanda (along w/his brother) and he is just a ball of happiness and joy!! Good luck to you! My goal is to spend less time at school AND less time doing school work at home.
~Kathy
This year I am going to work on getting my classroom completely organized and have more fun teaching! I want all the cute stuff I see on the blogs! Happy New Year.
Becky Lewis
gafireman@bellsouth.net
I love all of your resolutions!! One of mine is to hike the Grand Canyon this year and start a side business for fund raisers. Wishing you all the best!!!
From a fellow Texan
Carrie
Selkirk5@msn.com
This year I am going to enjoy the moment.
My downtime resolution is to have Saturday night family time.
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
I wish my resolution could be to eat more sweets :)
kkish1110@gmail.com
My resolution is to spend quality "unplugged" time with my family. I hope you will get to spend time with your sweet little girl soon.
Tammy
primaryparadise@gmail.com
Primary Paradise
Love, love, love this idea! So great to be able to come together and hold each other accountable.
God Bless!
-Cait
cspurr1@gmail.com
I HOPE to spend more time with my family instead of working! I also hope to spend more time focusing on JESUS and less on me. One last HOPE is to take better care of myself by eating healthier and getting more exercise! I want to be around a long time for future grandkids!!!
Dessert should always be eaten first ;)
Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees
ventrellasara@gmail.com
I am going to replace stress with joy and frustration with fun. This will make me a better teacher, wife, mom, and grandma.
Spending more time with my family will definitely be on top of my list.
cheriemae@gmail.com
Hope your Christmas was wonderful and your New Year is filled with love and laughter. Just stopping by to check-up...that's what I love about break..time to just relax with the kids and I enjoy having time to read some fave blogs. :)
Rhonda :)
I need to start spending more quality time with my future hubby! :)
Sarah
scoatoam@gmail.com
Liking how your downtime is shaping up!
Looks fun!
kellymchaffie@hotmail.com
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter! Yes I would love to spend less time working on school stuff! I love your blog! Sage321lss@hotmail.com
Always lots to do as a teacher! Sometimes I need to just stop & make do with what I already have. Instead, I always want to do more!!!!
rjkime@juno.com
I love all your resources. Thanks for all your hard work
cebarris@cox.net
Love your resolutions.... I plan to not to have resolutions...too hard to keep up
Carrie sidquince@aol.com
I am resolving to spend more time with my husband at home!
Thanks!
Alex
rtwigg@g.clemson.edu
My resolution is to make each the best that I can make it for my students and myself.
Laura
purosalylimon@yahoo.com
I need to spend less time on the computer and more time with the hubby too!! And I love your adorable pictures!
Molly
Lessons with Laughter
lessonswithlaughter@yahoo.com
Seems like 2013 is going to be a wonderful year for you and the Mr.
Wishing you a wonderful and HEALTHY new year. I enjoy following your blog.
Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com
I have pledged to spend more time with my husband. I have planned a year of dates with my husband! Great units!
Thanks,
Angela
anouryeh@summergrove.net
I want to spend more time at home NOT working! Love you girl! I am so glad you are feeling better. God is bringing that sweet baby girl closer to you everyday!
pattonkf@troup.org
I missed the chance to buy a mug that would surely become one of my favorites, I have never forgotten its saying....Three reason why I teach, June, July, August.
I love being outside in the summer.
Terri Izatt
KinderKapers
Your daughter has sweet cheeks! Congratulations and I hope your wait is about over. I will keep working on my resolution to leave work earlier, I haven't done a very good job of that so far this year but I will keep trying!
Lori
Lvanhove@comcast.net
Forgot my email address...
tizatt@ecsdnv.net
Your daughter is beautiful! Sending prayers your way :)
Kate
katewintuska@insightbb.com
I can agree with you on everything! I'm in for MORE dessert too!!!! :) Your baby is beautiful. I will pray that God safely delivers her into your loving arms.
Maria
eshman.m@norwoodschools.org
http://curiousfirsties.blogspot.com
What a cutie! I prefer to work at home as well. I think better when I am relaxed and away from school. Happy New Year!
cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com
Your blog has inspired me and has blessed my class more than you will ever know! I am so happy for you and your husband to be welcoming such a beautiful healthy girl.
Mandi
mandicanter@gmail.com
If I could find an inch of down time I would love to have a blog but I just don't know how...bless you and your talents but honestly I don't know how you do it! :)
Nice resolutions! Praying for your growing family!
Leslie
lilikoilekili@gmail.com
Great resolutions! I wish I could resolve to leave work earlier, but with two kids, I actually get more done at school where it is relatively quiet at the end of the day. Once I pick up my girls, it's a whirlwind of activities, homework, dinner, etc! =) Happy New Year!
Julie
The Learning Lodge
mylearninglodge@gmail.com
I have lots of goals for this new year but I trying to keep them realistic. I want to blog more regularly and find time to create more. And of course I need to work on wedding plans! Only 10 months to go!
So excited for you that you are even closer to having your beautiful baby girl in your arms!
Karyn
Kideducator@comcast.net
You are such an inspiration to me. I am a first year teacher and you are helping me so much! Have a great new year!!
i am truly excited for you and hubby as you wait for your little girl. she is so blessed.
have a happy new year!
grace
ggrace_y@hotmail.com
I love not only your resolutions, but your outlook on life. You continually inspire me. My resolution is to find the time to learn how to interact with blogs and linky parties. This is all new to me and I can never seem to find the time to fumble through and figure out even the simple things.
Thanks!
Wow! This is an awesome giveaway! I love the idea of setting some new goals for the year. Congrats on the adoption! Your little girl is beautiful!
Maribel
maribel dot sheehan at gmail dot com
Congratulations on your adoptions! The little ones are so much fun. It is my goal to take time to just play with my son. I see many hot wheel races and knight battles in my future ;)
owlshookup@yahoo.com
Hi Amy ,
Love your blog. I've been a follower for yonks right after I discovered the teaching world in blog land .
I am a teacher in Australia and I look forward to reading your posts. I have used a lot of your activities in my classroom.
My down time is going to involve reading and discovering new teaching blogs.
All the best for 2013.
Xx
Young_ba@hotmail.com
Love your resolutions. I want to do more reading this year and get better organized.
lraines78@gmail.com
Love your resolutions! Mine are to spend more time with my family and to get better organized. amandalawson4@gmail.com
I LOVE all your resolutions!! My favorite- Sweet tea and desserts!! :) My resolutions: I want to get better organized. (Get rid of things I no longer use, etc.) I need to exercise more and eat less. Less time at school in the evenings and more time at home with my family.
Your resolutions are great....and inspired mine. I hope to focus less of the "getting it done" and focus more on the process and making it into a memory.
I'm new to this. (Sorry-I forgot to leave my email.)
Maybe I should add technology to my list of resolutions too!
sgrisham@white.k12.ga.us
Happy new year!
Katie.neustadter@gmail.com
Happy new year! Love reading your posts. My plan for 2013 is to also become a blogger.
eileen30582@yahoo.com
All the best in 2013! Your daughter is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your ideas...you are amazing! Julie
chappellteach@gmail.com
I will leave work by 4 and go walking.
kmyers@etusd.org
Kasey
What sweet pictures! I need to resolve to spend more time with my own babies! Time goes by too fast!
Cheryl
crayonsandcurls@gmail.com
Crayons & Curls
To spend more quality time with my family and be more active!
rykrbr@yahoo.com
Spend more time with family and friends ! Get out of work sooner and get active ! :)
Wendy
wendydarcy@k12.waltham.ma.us
It's so true! Making family priority is the best way to go! My resolution is to keep working hard but to be home way more. Wishing you a wonderful new year and praying your little one arrives soon!
Erin
cpieterman@rogers.com
I love to work at home but need to make sure I make room for my kids and some fun time for me. i.e. reading and going on dates with "my guy."
Love,
C
cyndiklum@yahoo.com
I find you very inspiring Amy! I always look forward to the email that says you've posted to your blog. I'm going to try and spend less time at school this next term. Let's see how that goes!
alyssamacisaac@gmail.com
Read my bible every day. Play with my kids more. Laundry- not sure what about laundry but I hate being behind - but with all 5 of us I don't know that I ever will!
Love your blog Amy! I plan to read more, including a daily devotional each morning for my "me time" and becoming more organized which hopefully = less stress! May you be blessed beyond measure in the coming year.
rachlw79@yahoo.com
I hope to be more productive this year as I can hardly work when the students are in the class this year. Makes for very long days at school as I cannot prepare anything during school time!
Your resolutions are great!!
Have a great New Year!! :)
jennyalarson@gmail.com
I need to spend more time with God by reading my Bible every day, and then everything else I want will fall into place.
Ditto on so many of your resolutions! The best to you for the new year!
my email: nahmfam@comcast.net
More time with the family and friends is definitely a must for 2013! :o)
Happy new year!
Ashlynn
aewipf@gmail.com
Amy, I wish you and your hubby the best with your daughter! We adopted too and he is the love if my life!!!!
My resolution is to go walking EVERY day and get my blood sugar under control!
Conchy
Conchy.Marcano@gmail.com
Time with your family is so important....something I wish I could do if I lived closer.
Happy New Year!!
Ali
alischepis(at)gmail.com
Happy New Year!
Deb
luv2teach77@yahoo.com
Congrats on all your exciting changes for 2013! Happy New Years and thanks for the giveaway!!
Kristin :)
kristinbrehm@gmail.com
I agree... I need more date nights with my Mr. Wonderful and more snuggle time with my fur baby. Can't wait to see full pictures of your precious little sweetie... she looks gorgeous!
Mary
adventures.in.k.blog@gmail.com
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