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Currently: August {That's right, it's already August!}

8/2/2014

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I'm linking up with Farley over at Oh Boy, 4th Grade for the August edition of "Currently" {my first ever!}.  Yes, you heard me correcty...the AUGUST "Currently." I know as teachers we get a little time-warped, and I'm no exception! My jaw dropped when I realized it was August first.  Where has the time gone? {Blog post coming soon detailing EXACTLY where our time has gone, as I reflect on our amazing summer.} For now, I'm going to savor every last remaining day and soak up the final days/weeks of summer...right after I give you the run-through on my "Currently!"
  • LISTENING: My son, Grayson, loves stories and we recently introduced him to the Netflix cache of Clifford episodes. Being a Scholastic blogger I have brought back stuffed Cliffords on multiple occasions, so he's a house favorite. Gray LOVES the little episodes, as they are recounts of stories we've read together. Today, he burst our chuckling, followed by muttering something to himself during one of the episodes. #priceless
  • LOVING: Saturdays in the summertime mean swimming lessons, followed by family brunch. Today, we were lucky enough for Gray's grandma to come watch him swim & join us for brunch. It's fantastic to see grandparents swooning over their little ones and enjoying every moment with them. We're so lucky that our already special Saturday was made even better with "Grams" there!
  • THINKING: Once August hits, I know I have to shift into school prep mode.  This, coupled with upcoming blog post ideas & new product designs means my to-do list is longer than Santa's naughty/nice roster!
  • WANTING: Have you ever tasted a Culver's Oreo concrete mixer {with copious amounts of fluffy whipped cream, of course!}??  If you haven't, get over to the nearest Culver's & order the largest size they have immediately.  I'm craving that sweet treat for some reason....and a few extra hours in the day {per my growing to-do list above}.
  • NEEDING: I have a special Chicago blogger brunch tomorrow and want to bring printed stationery goodies, but my computer & printer seem to be thwarting my efforts.  #iwillfiguresomethingout  In an effort not to waste any precious time, I'll shift over to finishing new digital designs!
  • FIRST DAY: I still have some time, but I'd better put the "pedal to the metal" for back-to-school prep, starting this week. I'm meeting up with my #teachingtwin, Jenna, to plan for our after school STEM club on Monday, and my team meets on Wednesday {super excited for both} to start planning curriculum. August 20th will be here before I know it!
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tara link
8/2/2014 02:20:51 pm

I don't have a Culver's.... but oreos and ice cream sound amazing! I love that you call your son Gray! Good luck crossing some things off your to-do list and at your blogger brunch! :)

<a href="http://t11w.blogspot.com">…andtheyallfalldown...</a>

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Lindsey Petlak link
8/2/2014 02:49:40 pm

Thanks, Tara! I loved reading your Currently and can verify 100% that Oreos + ice cream = fan-tab-u-lous....especially when it's made with Culver's custard. That's right, custard. Not ice cream, richer, thicker custard. YUM! Thanks for reading and commenting!

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Sara link
8/2/2014 02:29:45 pm

What is Culvers? Oreo sounds good!

Y'all go back the day before the students? That's crazy! We have a week...

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Lindsey Petlak link
8/2/2014 02:52:23 pm

Sara,
Culver's is a Wisconsin/Illinois burger joint that is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. (http://www.culvers.com/) They make "butter burgers"--yes, your arteries are clogging just reading that, and serve custard {richer, thicker, and even more delicious than ice cream}. YUM-O. I'm always in our school at the earliest possible date {obsessing over my room and B2S prep}, but technically, we only have to be there for our institute day! Enjoy every moment of your maternity leave, and good luck on your return!

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Carol Davis link
8/2/2014 02:40:15 pm

Hi Lindsey! I don't think I have ever seen your blog before! I love that Currently helps us connect! You r descriptions of time spent with your child and Grams made me smile. Little kids and grandmoms are the best! Enjoy your remaining summer days!
Carol
<a href="http://teachersareterrific.blogspot.com/">Teachers Are Terrific!</a>

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Lindsey Petlak link
8/2/2014 02:54:47 pm

Hey, Carol! My blog is new and this was my first "Currently." {happy dance} I enjoyed reading your post, and am glad reading about my son and his grams put a smile on your face. Good luck next week up on your return, and thanks for reading/commenting!

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Ashley link
8/2/2014 03:03:08 pm

You guys go back the day before your students?! Holy cow!! That would be incredibly nerveracking!! Have you been by your class yet?

Ashley
<a href="http://coffeeandlessonplans.blogspot.com/">Coffee and Lesson Plans</a>

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Lindsey Petlak link
8/2/2014 03:05:41 pm

I'm planning on going into school next week, but we have summer camp through next week (IN OUR ROOMS--AHHHHHHHHHH!), followed by 1-2 weeks of school cleaning, so we can't really fully get into our rooms. I, personally, cannot say away from school once August hits. I want to do my room, make copies, plan, prep, etc. etc. If I waited until the day before...I'd be in a COMA when the kids returned!!! HAHAHA!

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Caitlyn link
8/3/2014 07:47:47 am

Hey Lindsey, thanks for commenting on my currently, that's how I found your blog and I am super excited to be your newest follower!

My nephew also loves Clifford! I remember watching it as a kid. Is it still the same?!

Good luck shifting into back-to-school mode and hope you had fun at your blogger brunch!

-Caitlyn
<a href="http://fourthgradelemonade.blogspot.com">Fourth Grade Lemonade</a>

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Lindsey Petlak link
8/11/2014 05:08:31 am

Thanks for following, Caitlyn! I really appreciate it!
Yes, Clifford is still pretty much the same, and right now, Gray is loving it. He's now taken to sleeping with his little stuffed Clifford toy. So cute. I LOVE finding other 4th grade teachers to follow and learn from and am excited to follow your blog! Good luck with B2S!!
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