Sometimes the darndest things happen.
You see, I like never wear jeans to school. Like never! It is so once in a blue moon. I like to dress up and be professional so I'm always donning the skirts and tights and even high heels, oh my!
But today I didn't feel like it. I woke up utterly exhausted, and the day was cold and drizzly so I thought, "Screw it all. I'm wearing jeans!" It didn't help that I had just gotten an adorable new sweatshirt from Skip n Whistle and I thought, "By Golly! Today is the day to wear that bad boy!"
So I put on my comfy jeans and my ultra soft sweatshirt and was off to teach the youth of America. At school those teenagers really liked my sweatshirt! They said it was hip! And unique! And spunky! And I said Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, darlings!
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And then who should appear? But an administrator! To observe me! An administrator who has observed me teaching before and do you know what my report looked like?
+great classroom management!
+excellent rapport with students.
+Responds well to questions.
- Wearing jeans, doesn't look professional.
For whatever odd reason the last time I was observed I was also wearing jeans! I've probably worn jeans four times the whole year and two of those times I get observed?!? Oh, the agony!
As soon as the administrator left, I exploded to my students, "Guys! I'm wearing jeans! Last time I was wearing jeans too! That's what I got marked off and usually I'm dressed so nice!"
You wanna know what those kids said? "Oh Teacher we know you always look nice!" "But your jeans are so cute!" "But you had to wear jeans to show off the Indian chief sweater!" "We'll fight for you if they try to fire you for wearing jeans!" "You look better in jeans than most people do in a suit!"
And that's why I teach 17 year olds. Whoever says they're not the sweetest things is straight up lying to you.
Speaking of teaching, my girl Katie teaches third grade and I tell you those kids have got a fashion model teaching them multiplication. She's got the whole putting outfits together thing down. She would definitely never be marked down for wearing jeans! Also. Do you ever wonder how elementary teachers do it? I do. ALL THE TIME. The patience and love that job must require... I can't imagine. I figure they've got to be freaking saints. And Katie totally is. Last time Katie posted on this blog she told us about her struggles with infertility and miscarrying a baby. Today she is pregnant with a baby girl due in July. I could not be more excited for her. I adore this blogger and I know you will too!
Hi Life of Bon readers! My name is Katie and I blog at for Lauren and Lauren. I'm really excited to be here, and am a huge fan of Bonnie's blog. One of my favorite things about Bonnie is her honesty. You know she is going to share what is on her mind, which is something that I try to do on my blog.You see, I like never wear jeans to school. Like never! It is so once in a blue moon. I like to dress up and be professional so I'm always donning the skirts and tights and even high heels, oh my!
But today I didn't feel like it. I woke up utterly exhausted, and the day was cold and drizzly so I thought, "Screw it all. I'm wearing jeans!" It didn't help that I had just gotten an adorable new sweatshirt from Skip n Whistle and I thought, "By Golly! Today is the day to wear that bad boy!"
So I put on my comfy jeans and my ultra soft sweatshirt and was off to teach the youth of America. At school those teenagers really liked my sweatshirt! They said it was hip! And unique! And spunky! And I said Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, darlings!
And then who should appear? But an administrator! To observe me! An administrator who has observed me teaching before and do you know what my report looked like?
+great classroom management!
+excellent rapport with students.
+Responds well to questions.
- Wearing jeans, doesn't look professional.
For whatever odd reason the last time I was observed I was also wearing jeans! I've probably worn jeans four times the whole year and two of those times I get observed?!? Oh, the agony!
As soon as the administrator left, I exploded to my students, "Guys! I'm wearing jeans! Last time I was wearing jeans too! That's what I got marked off and usually I'm dressed so nice!"
You wanna know what those kids said? "Oh Teacher we know you always look nice!" "But your jeans are so cute!" "But you had to wear jeans to show off the Indian chief sweater!" "We'll fight for you if they try to fire you for wearing jeans!" "You look better in jeans than most people do in a suit!"
And that's why I teach 17 year olds. Whoever says they're not the sweetest things is straight up lying to you.
Speaking of teaching, my girl Katie teaches third grade and I tell you those kids have got a fashion model teaching them multiplication. She's got the whole putting outfits together thing down. She would definitely never be marked down for wearing jeans! Also. Do you ever wonder how elementary teachers do it? I do. ALL THE TIME. The patience and love that job must require... I can't imagine. I figure they've got to be freaking saints. And Katie totally is. Last time Katie posted on this blog she told us about her struggles with infertility and miscarrying a baby. Today she is pregnant with a baby girl due in July. I could not be more excited for her. I adore this blogger and I know you will too!
But my blog started with just slightly more shallow content, as I used it as mostly a way to share my outfits with my sister Lauren and sister in law Lauren (hence the name for Lauren and Lauren).
And we are unbelievably excited and still in disbelief that we will be having a baby girl this July!
Which means I am doing my best to still find cheap, cute outfits that I can wear with this growing bump of mine.
I also love sharing about different projects I've made like these infinity scarves or heart sweater, stories as a third grade teacher and then occasionally making fun of my husband with either his constant annoying noises, or his lack of knowledge about anything fashion related.
And then of course sharing my love for sweets, clearance racks, and my complete obsession with Target. (But is there any woman who is not addicted to Target?)
And as cheesy as it sounds my favorite thing about blogging has been meeting people and making friends. Something that I had no idea existed in the blogging world.
Thanks for having me Bonnie! I'm always excited to meet new bloggers so come visit me!
BONNIE HERE. KATIE! WHEN YOU HAVE A BIG OLD BABY BUMP YOU MUST SHARE ALL YOUR PICTURES WITH US. PRETTY PLEASE?!?!?
