Brrrr....it's cold outside!

A cold front came through today. It wasn't supposed to come through until mid-today, but it had already come through when I woke up this morning. It wouldn't be much of a concern except that my classroom is in a portable building.

I bundled up to walk my dog this morning and realized that I wasn't bundled up enough. I knew that I was definitely not bundled up enough for recess if a little walk outside was freezing. In Texas, it usually warms up by 10-11 am and then only a light jacket is needed. Today was different. Every time I left my portable, I had to put on my gloves, scarf, first jacket, and coat. The problem with this is that I cover up my lanyard that holds my room key and access card to the building. It's all a hassle to go into the building on a cold day.

Of course, recess was indoors today. My class is used to using the bathroom after recess, but I refused to go back outside when the nice warm heater was blowing inside. I sent them inside a few at a time so that I could avoid the arctic blast outside. It worked for me and only the kids who REALLY REALLY had to use the bathroom went. It wasn't worth wasting class time to go to the bathroom in the cold.

I do realize this blog doesn't meet the usual standard, but I know that I have some loyal readers who expect something every day. You're lucky I wrote anything today, considering that I'm very congested and was miserable throughout most of the day. I hope you all stay warm tonight and tomorrow!