Okay, okay... my 2nd graders aren't so bad

On January 31 (my 27th bday), my 2nd grade students and moms threw me a surprise baby shower. It was SO very sweet and thoughtful. I walked into my classroom, all the lights were out, and they yelled "Surprise!" as they all took pictures of me. Embarrassing for sure.

They had decorated my classroom with baby decor and served yummy snacks. They had all gone in on purchasing Baby Hake's high chair and diapers. Then, some of my students gave me individual gifts too!
The students made me a scrapbook where they wrote "My parenting advice for Mrs. Hake is..." For example, Cody wrote, "My parenting advice for Mrs. Hake is to not buy the cheap diapers." Haha. These kids are priceless.

Although I do complain every now and then about how tired these kids make me and how stressed I am, I truly am blessed by my students and moms! :)

FINALLY!!!

Well I finally graduated! I have spent the past 2 years working all day and going to class at night. It has been rough, to say the least. But now I am finished and officially have my Masters of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education. Looking back on the past 2 years of school, it seems like it flew by! But being in the moment each of those grueling nights in class, it seemed to creep by slowly. I couldn't have completed this program without the support of my sweet hubby. He was SO supportive and helpful every step of the way. He would cook dinners for me on the nights I had class and sit with me while I ate when I got home. He took over the grocery shopping and cleaning of the house on the days/nights when I had a huge project or paper. Brian listened to my many stories of complaint and always had sweet words of encouragement for me. To sum it up, if I didn't have Brian in my life, I truly do not think I could have endured the past 2 years of school. Thanks babe!

my school friends - Jill, Lisa, Reese, me, Lauren

my love

my fam - also SUPER supportive (helping me with projects & ideas)

my school bff & twin... we met on day 1 and were instant bffs