A 5 for Friday Catch-Up

I haven't blogged in a while! Life has been great, hectic & stressful all at once. Here is a mixed-mash-up catch-up of the last two weeks:

This term we are learning all about transport & road safety under the Inquiry topic "What things move?"
We started out by brainstorming. They are pretty insightful kidlets, even the poppet who drew "dancing clouds" because they move :)

Highlight of last week {I had major flu brain, I've had 3 days off in the last 2 weeks which I rarely do}- Poppet M comes in from lunch carrying two large sacks. Me, "Honey, what are those?" Cue rest of the class laughing hysterically in background. M's reply, "My socks. My brother helped me fill them up with sand at lunch."
It's about at this time that I realise he is barefoot and one of my girl's were carrying his shoes. I failed in keeping a straight face!

Master M with his socks full of sand/sock bags

We spent a fantastic 3 days in Melbourne last weekend for my friend's wedding. It was just gorgeous!

Cool street art in Collingwood 

Fantastic venue- Mountain Goat Brewery in Richmond.

 Wedding cuteness! The hubs & me.

Twilight in Port Melbourne

I also got a chance to get some nail art at i scream nails in Collingwood. If you're in Melbourne check them out! Or for nail inspiration follow them on instagram.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend! Love & jelly tots,

Currently May!

Yay to May! Even though it is cold & miserable here, this month will hopefully be awesomely epic. So to start May off the right way {clearly with a lot of rhyming}, it's time to link up with the gorgeous Farley over at Oh Boy 4th Grade.

Listening- we are living up to our winter Friday night tradition & are cuddled up on the couch, watching BH&G after having Chinese. Yummy!

Loving- I am having one of those weeks were I am breathing everything in & appreciating life. No matter what has been happening I am truly blessed & grateful for the amazing people in my life. 
The hubs turned the big 3-0 this week so we have been in Birthday Week central. He tried to turn May into birthday month but I don't have the energy for that! 30 presents for being 30 was enough trouble, plus all the birthday week presses. But I loved it!

Thinking- Life is short, suck it up, move on & enjoy the last drop of life & sunshine out of everyday.

Wanting- Autumn has really just kicked in & I miss Summer badly. I am not made for cold weather.

Needing- Reports are rearing their ugly head soon so I really have to get cracking with my assessments. My kiddos rule though, they have already learnt so much. One of my poppets knew one letter coming into school (yep) and now knows 29. The light is switching on!

Surprise- To two lovely ladies who have both helped me out school & blog wise this year. Thank you for making my life easier Lauren & Paula!

     

And check out Katie & Reuben at House of Humble for a great 'home/life' blog. I am obsessed with blog stalking them & their cuteness. Love it!
Thanks for stopping by! 


P.S. Was it noticeable that I can't stop saying & writing 'awesome'? :)

Currently March!

Oh, thank goodness March has rolled around! February did not finish on a good note & I am ready for March a.k.a. Birthday Month. Bring it on! Linking up with the gorgeous Farley for this month's currently.

Listening
Our fat kitty cat Axel wanting to get back inside the house, I should really get up & let him in!

Loving
It's officially Birthday Week! Yes, we celebrate for a whole week in our house. Yes, it's awesome. Yes, it's the best freakin' idea ever (mine). This is year 6 of Birthday week in the Perry household & mine started on Friday! My birthday is on the 7th & it's exactly what I needed this week. We started off on Friday by listening to the (delicious) Josh Pyke at the Zoo Twilights & a weekend enjoying Melbourne.


Thinking & Wanting
This week has just been one of those horrible ones that completely takes your breathe away. It gave me a good kick up the back side {again} in remembering to appreciate my incredible life because I am lucky enough to live it. 
The story isn't really one to share here at this time but I can say that it has been a huge shock for my ex-school community (where I taught up until the start of this year). The strength of the family involved is just incredible & incredibly unfair all at the same time. Deep breaths for the week ahead. 
Good thoughts & Prayers for strength and encouragement for this school community, teachers & families would be greatly appreciated.
On a good note- I have a incredible friend who rang me this week, who just knew I need the 2 hour and 13 minute chat about random things like what to do with a 25kg bag of carrots. I heart you big time Mr G!

Needing
I'm going to be out of my room a bit this week due to events mentioned above & a PD day so I need to plan a ton tonight so I can focus on the important people, happy memories & relationships this week.

And on that note, with my incredible knack of ending with the depressing, can you guess the question for my answer?

Love & jelly tots,