Checking In

Hello all!

Things here on the Orelove front have been a sweet routine as of late. The mornings are a quiet time spent making bottles for the day and walking the dog, although I picture early jogs once the weather warms and the light shines earlier.

My car rides to and from work are spent switching between ESPN, NPR, and Raffi tunes. It is a strange sensation hearing BBC, updates on Tiger Woods, and Baby Beluga within one minute. For the most part, Audrey coos at the beginning of the ride, and then zonks back out once we hit the highway. Same on the way home. Having a baby in the car has heightened my defensive driving skills to almost superhero levels.


Audrey attempting sweet potatoes!

Teaching seems to be my other focus in life these days. We now have a 4 1/2 foot ball python named Monty in our classroom! It is a very gentle, beautiful creature, and the students are absolutely fascinated by her. She was donated by a family that just didn't have time for her anymore. Today was the first feeding, and the entire class sat and observed as Monty gulped a medium-sized rat. Quite the way to end a week in school! I can just picture parents asking what their child did in school today....wrote an essay....did some math facts....fed a ball python....just awesome.

Here's a picture of my class library. You can spot Monty's tank built into the set-up!

This weekend involves a trip to South Bend. We haven't been for a few weeks, and it will be nice to let Phoebe run wild with the rest of the Indiana pack dogs! It is a treat to just relax and laugh with family. It is nice to just sit and talk and play with Audrey and take things as they come.



Outside of that, not too much else to report. Oh, I am waiting to hear back from Roosevelt University on whether or not they will accept me into their Educational Leadership Masters Program. Principal Orelove will one day be heard throughout the halls! :-)

OK, time for bed. I love you all so much. I miss you all. Stay warm and enjoy the transition from winter to spring!

-a