Our New Roommate...

Well, after much decision making, Graham and I have decided to get a new roommate.  Let me clear the air first and foremost, we're NOT having a baby, although at least one student per day asks me, "Mrs. Musgrove, when are you gonna have a baby?"  I assure them, not any time soon!  So, as I was saying, our new roommate...we've conducted interviews, discussed leases, completed the application process, and have officially acquired a new roommate starting this weekend!  We're excited to announce that Kelli (my sister) is moving in!  First of all, Congratulations are in order, as she graduates TOMORROW!  I'm so proud of her and her huge accomplishment.  In addition, she got a job at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, on the Med/Surg floor (please don't ask me what this means...I'm just a high school teacher).  Anyway, this means, she's moving to Waco and needs somewhere to live, so she'll be crashing with us for a while til she can get on her feet in this new town.  Graham and I are so excited to be seeing her more often than once every 2 or 3 months, and we can't wait for all the silly comments and goofy stories.  Don't get me wrong, that's not the only thing Kelli is good at, but it certainly is a perk.


In other sisterly news, my sister in law, Mel, got a new puppy!  Her name is Maggie and she is a weimaraner, and she's precious.  We're so excited for Mel.  As soon as we get pictures we'll post them!  Or perhaps we'll take a video of her with our new video camera!  That's right, we got a video camera!  So stay tuned for footage from Kelli's graduation, Mel's puppy, Robinson High School, and Summer Cheer Camp!  Until next time, Blessings!

Happy Mother's Day!

I thought I'd dedicate this post to my momma, the most wonderful mother in the world.  She is caring and loving, and I wish I could spend this day with her today!  I wouldn't have made it this far if it weren't for my mom, and I'm so grateful for her!  I love you Bahama Mama!  I hope your day is wonderful!

I've made it through TAKS!

At the beginning of the year, I wasn't sure I would make it this far, but I've officially made it through the first  year of TAKS standardized testing!  (For my family in Illinois, TAKS stands for Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills...a very important test to students and school districts in Texas.)  Anyway, the last few weeks leading up to this point have been challenging.  Mainly because the material is incredibly boring for a teacher to teach, but also because the students HATE it!  I mean HATE it!  They would rather all rather study Calculus III than to ever have to work a  TAKS problem.  Everyone is so grateful it is all over!
Also, I've officially found out what next school year is going to look like for me...there are several changes.  I'm very pleased to say that I will be teaching Geometry again (I've loved it this year) but I will also be picking up an additional class called AMDM (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making).  This new class is an upper level course designed to teach applied statistics, finance, and economics from a mathematical perspective.  Don't worry...I've already been called a math nerd for being excited about teaching this, but it doesn't deter me at all.  I'm thrilled to be teaching something upper level!  (Not to mention, I already know some of the student's I'll have next year, and they're wonderful!)
Finally, the last addition to my next school, and perhaps the most surprising for some of you is that I am one of the two new Varsity Cheerleader Sponsors for RHS next year.  While most of you know, I'm far too clumsy to be a cheerleader myself, I am however very organized...a trait that is critical for a Cheer Sponsor to possess.  Needless to say, I'm excited. The girls are wonderful, and my co-sponsor is equally as wonderful!  It's going to be fun.  Also, some of you may be asking, "What does Graham think about this?" Well, he's thrilled too!  He's excited about football and basketball games, and seeing me get involved.  It's sooooo nice to have such a supportive husband.
Anyway, that's all for now.  I know some of you have been waiting for this post, and I'm sorry it's taken so long!  I hope all is well with each of you!