My sweet girl Ro! :)

I feel that it is once again time for an update as it's been awhile since we posted anything new.  The school year ended, and it was a difficult year indeed.  It is hard to balance something you feel so passionate about (teaching) with the politics of the education system in which I currently find myself.  I know that I will never fit any 'mold' of what a teacher or classroom should look like- I am a unique individual presented with a unique perspective and situation in life.  Every aspect of my life has been difficult this year, and I was very fortunate to have Ro listen to all my cries and whines as I struggled to find the courage to continue to move forward and figure out what my next step is.  I do think the biggest thing Ro does for me is just being next to me...even when I run to the restroom! :)
So what has Ro been up to over the last few months?!  We've been to the movies, out for dinners, to a dance recital, to visit my grandma who has been very sick...and much more- again to far in between updates to remember them all.  Just the other day we went over to Barb's house so Ro could play with two of her half-sisters and her good buddy Chivay!  She ran around for two hours straight and was SOOO excited!  I guess she deserves some time off since I work her so hard (sarcasm...about the overwork part!).  As soon as we got home, she walked right to her bed and didn't get up until morning!
I have also learned a lot about taking care of a dog.  I try hard to make sure she is a clean, lean, hardworking machine!! I really strive to make sure she behaves well, and that her cute tail is always wagging.  I like to think that my dog is the cutest one around.  My students were upset when they realized that Ro would not be moving onto the third grade with them next year, I told them although she is smart-she needed to be held back...mostly because I needed her help again!  I know that this summer is going to give us some much needed relaxing time together to prepare for the upcoming year.  It is going to be great-it has to be!
Last thing, today we started a summer camp called 'Camp Invention'.  There isn't much for Ro to do since there is lots of magnets and things in our unit-and I don't want her to topple over the kids towers and such.  She was so sweet and good about sitting in the corner today.  I felt bad, but really appreciate that on days when I need her to sit quietly, she is able to.  Such a blessing! :)  Here is a cute picture of her being her sweet self!

 My favorite little face!! (Mom...can I eat it now?  How about now?  Now?)

Don't even think about taking her favorite toy!  She likes to guard it...