It just takes a few months…

It is the start of a new month and a new week, so that means the phone will probably ring at 6. And it did. I was asked to go out to Hmong school that I had really enjoyed in the past. It was to teach first grade. When I got there, I was told it was for Sue’s class. She had always been so sweet to me whenever I had taught in the building. Her co-teacher came over and said Sue wanted me to call her. She had foot surgery on Friday and thought she would be able to come right back to work. The doctor told her she needed to take two weeks off. Sue said that there was no way she could take that much time, but was excited that I was there for her and asked if I could teach for her until at least Thursday and then she would see how she was feeling. “I would love to!” She told me where she kept her emergency plans and what she had been teaching them. I used some of her plans and also incorporated some of the new things she wanted taught.

It took a few months, but I was getting to know teachers and schools I felt I fit into. I was so excited to know what my schedule was for the next four days! Plus, I was getting to make some of the lesson plans which I enjoy doing! The students were darling! It was such a great experience. We read a lot of stories and did many activities. They loved to listen to me read, so I brought a lot of my children’s books from home. The girls would rub my legs and feet as I read to them! At first I was taken aback because I wasn’t sure what she was doing, but she looked up at me and said, “Your skin is so soft!” It was adorable.

We also made their teacher ‘Get Well’ cards. The students are so creative, thoughtful, and caring.

We played word BINGO one day. I said, “Pretty. P-R-E-T-T-Y. The horse is pretty.” Ginseng, (I love his name!) said to me after I said that, “You are pretty. I want to marry you!” They melt your heart!

I went back to the same school on Friday, but it was for another teacher. I went down to talk to Sue to see how she was doing and of course to see her class! They are all so sweet. They make me think of simplicity and sweets. Rice Krispie bars are simple and sweet. If you want to make them even sweeter, mix in Fruity Pebbles and you have Fruity Pebble Krispies!

Fruity Pebble Krispies:

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Makes: 6 to 15 bars depending on size of the pan and the size you want!

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 bags marshmallows (small or large marshmallows work)

3 cups Fruity Pebbles

4 to 5 cups Rice Krispies

I measure out the cereal first, so it is ready to be poured into the marshmallowy goodness once it is mixed. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a microwavable bowl between 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds. Mix it really well with a spatula. Add the cereal. Stir until all the cereal is coated with marshmallow. Put into a greased 9 X 9 or 13 X 9 pan. Cut into squares and enjoy!

*Note: I only use 3 cups of Fruity Pebbles and it adds a lot of extra sweetness. You can use more or less! I also start with 4 cups of Rice Krispies and usually add a little more because I like the extra cereal so it isn’t overly marshmallowy. If you prefer a more marshmallowy taste, only add a total of 7 cups of cereal!

*I put mine into a smaller pan if it is only to serve a few people. When I am serving more, I put them in a larger pan. They just aren’t as thick.