Teacher Barbies, I have sad news.
I have a virus. It is called Spring Breakitis. That’s right people. It is almost SPRING BREAK!
This is a serious condition from which I might not recover.
This is the time of year when testing is king, children get mean, and I’m not looking so lean.
You know Spring Breakitis has struck when:
You eat Frosted Mini Wheats for dinner every night and tell the boyfriend, “I’ll go grocery shopping over spring break.”
You realize it is time to start taking home the 6 coffee cups that you’ve accumulated in your desk.
You text your friends only to say you are too tired to talk, and call me in two weeks.
You leave the laundry in a pile…you can wash it all over spring break.
You start shoving all that ungraded work in the recycling bin.
You say things like, “I know I have this horrible headache and my face is twitching, but I’ll go to the doctor over spring break.”
You answer ever child’s question with, “You do whatever you think you need to do.”
You start playing with silly putty to keep from going Abby Lee on someone!
As you can see, I’m in need of a Teacher Barbie Break
I’m thinking Spring Break Barbie…Cabo anyone?
or Spa Day Barbie…I’ve been thinking of ditching the Katy Perry hair and going blonde again!
Though I’ll probably just end up being Couch Potato Barbie
Time to watch The Trashlorette and catch up on Revenge ladies!!! (BTW is this Barbie wearing Crocs?!?)
Which means I should probably be a Trashlorette Barbie
“We have such a great connection, the couch and I.”
Do you have any spring break plans or spring break ideas!?
Other than desperately trying to catch up on my 5K training, I will probably spend at least two days playing with my blog layout after I learned so many tricks on Blogelina (a cool name!). That must make me Tech Barbie.
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This is great! I really agree with the Couch Potato part, hah! That’s probably where I will end up. Unless my girls are walking by then…then I’ll try to be outside.
OOO walking!? Exciting!!!
You crack me up! At least when I was a teacher we got spring break. Now I’m a homeschool mom and there’s not even spring break to look forward to. My kids never leave!!! (:
You could make a new holiday. How about Week of Silence, or Mommy’s Going on a Trip ALONE week!?
BTW-I’m subscribing. You have me hooked!
Sweet!
So creative, and soooooo funny! What a great read. As a SAHM of older kids, I DREAD breaks when we don’t have travel plans. When did I sign up to be Cruise Director Barbie??
Peace, good, and patience. It won’t be long now….
You can find a link to your very own cruise Barbie here! http://www.girl.com.au/competition-barbie-cruise-ship.htm I.AM,DYING!!! LOL
As a homeschool mom of six, I don’t get a Spring Break but I can live vicariously through those that do!
Thanks for making me laugh.
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With both work and school, my upcoming spring break cannot get here fast enough… I hope yours gives you the rest and relaxation that you deserve. Though I don’t think there’s anything wrong with: “You answer ever child’s question with, “You do whatever you think you need to do.””
That one made me giggle
YES- I’ve had to say this a lot when it comes to their composition writing…I’m tired of editing and revising right now! lol I LIked your FB page and I’m following you on Twitter!!
I don’t really do spring break, but next weekend is my anniversary trip to Idaho.
I had no idea that we were supposed to write… “Stopping by from the 100 Comments!” So, stopping by!
Loved your blog. Loved the whole Barbie thing. I never was a “Barbie” girl, but always had tons of Kens to play with.
Keep writing. I really believe you and Barbie should take your gig on the road. I’d buy a ticket!
Onward!
The Barbie talk started when I was shopping at Ann Taylor Loft and thought they looked like Teacher Barbie clothes. Cute, but not tooo cute.
Thank you!
I taught and went to grad school full time so I understand how lovely and important Spring Break is. And LOL at putting the work in the recycle bin. I do know teachers who tend to do just that. So glad I don’t have that stress anymore.
Thanks for the giggles but I agree with all you said. I really need a break from this minute.
I now have confirmation the world will end in 2012 because fashionista Barbie has been seen wearing crocs. The horror of it all!!!
I loved spring break when I worked in the schools. Now it means nothing to me until my kid goes to school. We do take several vacations during the year and I try to look at them as mini-breaks from changing diapers at home to changing diapers while at the beach.
Oooo I would volunteer to change some diapers for a trip to the beach!!!! Ok, so it wasn’t just me that thought they looked like crocs right?
When I was in school I never thought much about teachers needing the break as much as we did. Now that I have some friends who are teachers, I know how much you need it. being Coucj Potato Barbie sounds like the perfect way to rest. Enjoy!
LOL Maybe you will get a break from your teacher friends complaining!! lol I always feel guilty for getting extra grumpy this time of year!!!
I am ready for Spring to be here too! I’m a stay at home mom and my girls have been cooped up in the house too much this winter! I can’t wait to get out and garden and be out in the sunlight all day! Hope you have a wonderful Spring Break!
Yes! Kids need some play time:)
Yup, everyone wants to be Barbie! Humorous post. I was wondering what the name of my ‘itis’ was! It’s been really bad this year.
I want to be Alone at a Spa Barbie!
Funny lady! Love your sense of humor and the time it took you to post all the pics. It didn’t take long to load either. Wish I had your talent, Ladybug. Happy day! Deb
I am a teacher too and I know exactly how you feel. Our spring break is the last week in March and wow I’m not sure if I’ll make it
. It’s been an interesting year. And this year we have our testing after Spring Break for the first time ever. Not sure how that’s going to work since kids usually feel like the school year is over after the break. Hang in there!
We all need some play time but throughout the year it is important to try to relax a bit and just have some fun
Too funny!!! I’m a teacher and I am soooo looking forward to spring break! Thanks for the cute post!
ah yes, but after spring break, time flies and it’ll be the summer!
I am such a tech Barbie!!
LOL Thanks for sharing this! xoxo- Rachel
I am too at heart!
This post is so funny. I am a stay at home mom and my three boys are too young for school yet so I don’t really get a spring break. But my mom is a school librarian and she does so she will come visit during that week so maybe that will provide a little break for me. It will be here before you know it.
Three young boys!? You deserve a break:) That is nice she is coming to visit.
My son’s daycare has 3 days off for Spring Break. We’re planning to take turns taking vacation and I want to bring him down to DC for an event at the aquarium.
How strange that they take those days!? Don’t they like making $$$? I like the idea of taking turns. I hope he LOVES the aquarium.
PS I like photography too!
YEAH! At least you have a model. My dog is the only thing I have to take pictures of, and really he is not into posing. I’m a Canon girl.
Spring break for me means my college kids coming home! yay!
I bet as a Teacher, you really do look forward to Spring Break! Maybe even more then the kids do! I know one thing, you guys are hard working! I so appreciate all you do for our kids. You don’t get paid enough! Love your blog!
Yay for spring breaks! I’m sure you deserve it.
Thanks for the humor!
When I was teaching, I spent lots of time reading, some hanging out with friends, and as far away from anything that needs to be graded as possible! Do something fun!
This blog post is too cute! LOL! I’m also a teacher and I cannot wait for Spring Break! My birthday is a week before spring break. During the actual break, I plan on going to Jamaica or Puerto Rico! It’s time for me to get away!
haha! Oh I wish I got a Spring Break these days! Can’t wait till Spring though! Daylight Savings is coming up soon!
Is somebody ready for Spring Break?
We are taking vacation leave from work to spend the week with our kiddos. However, we don’t have any concrete plans – maybe some basketball at the local park, etc.
haha teacher barbie – that is a riot! is this something you feature on your blog regularly? (I am new to your blog). I think it’s hilarious!
I was a teacher before becoming a stay at home mom and I remember this pre-spring break feeling WELL!
Hang in there and before you know it, you’ll have that week off!!!
Great post – very funny! I am probably couch potato Barbie and that is how we spent much of our last school break (winter I think it was) just relaxing at home! Hope you enjoy your Spring Break … I always looked forward to it when I was in school.
I’m in definite need of spring break myself. I’m do looking forward to it. I think I’m a cross between Spa and Tech Barbie by the way. Love those!
Tech Barbies UNITE!
You have a fun sense of humor! I’m sure you’re students love you
Thanks for sharing the smiles.
Lately they love me so much they sneeze on me! ick!
Thanks for stopping by!
I love this post. It made me smile and start my day off with a laugh.
Thanks Lorena
Have a wonderful day!!!
I dont get spring break. But I hope you enjoy yours. I will be planning a Vacation though in the summer when the kids are out of School to Georgia or North Carolina haven’t decided yet.
OOOooo a Waterfall themed trip to North Carolina would be awesome!!!
After being home with my sick little one I feel like Nurse Barbie.
Hysterical post! I’m happy spring break is in April for us this year. The weather will certainly be warmer than having it in March. Can’t complain though, the winter has been mild here in NY this year!
awww Springtime in NY
Cute! I love spring break. I love summer even more! I hope you enjoy your break.
Thank you!!! I fully support any holiday!
That laundry pile looks just like mine! Very humorous post!
I am glad I’m not the only one. Seriously, your blog title is awesome. Don’t have babies if you don’t plan to travel…babies need to see the world too!!!
Cute post
I need a spring break!!
Yes, I vote for a national holiWEEK
Too cute! Your post has me wanting spring and the warmer temps and lighter days even more after our recent return to winter.
oh no! More cold? Where are you?
haha! Love this! I’m probably a couch potato barbie for this spring break… while my laundry looks close to that picture and while I go “Abby Lee” on my husband… because I will not be participating in spring break festivities this year. Then I’ll go back to being a couch potato…
Don’t go Abby Lee! We must save you from the dark side!!!!
Love your post! It was a fun way to start my day. As a homeschool momma, I don’t have a spring break, but I can still relate. In fact, I am very familiar with the laundry pile of which you speak. In our house, we call it Mt. Washmore!
I officially dub my laundry Mt. Washmore Jr. or W2
I love this. Laughed all the way through! I’m sharing it with some of my teacher friends!
By the way, we homeschool mom’s get spring breakitis as well!
Yes, share with other Teacher Barbies…we need all the laughs we can get! Homeschool moms rock! Do you co-op?
Ha Ha! Too funny! I actually plan on trying to do some artsy things with my girls and maybe plan a fun day trip somewhere. We are close to Dollywood, but then everyone will be there so maybe I ought to rethink this… Have a great Spring Break!!
Dollywood!!! That is too fun.
I love arts and crafts. Makes me SOOO happy. Maybe that is what I need.
So cute! My hubby is a teacher, and I know how this time of year is! Tough, tough, tough!!! Good luck making it to Spring Break.
We’ve started a new tradition of heading somewhere (anywhere we can get enough condos) with all our neighbors. Last year, 19 of us (half were kids) went to Myrtle Beach. This year, it’s Branson (see doesn’t matter where we go – we have fun regardless!).
That is a great idea! I’ve never been to Myrtle Beach, but I love the Carolinas.
This was hilarious. Love your wicked humor.
Thank you!!!
Thanks Susan! Have a great day
You mentioning spring break makes me sad because now I am not going to Las Vegas. They decided to have MTV spring break there and raise the flight prices, so I get to stay home and do those piles of laundry! BOoooO LOL.
MTV- The Root of all Evil! lol Sorry
You could have a casino night with your girlfriends!?
I hope you enjoy your break. We have a college student here who is also looking forward to Spring Break. I still have to work though…
What is this spring break you speak of?? We home school, so no spring break…we actually just got back from a trip to FL. Maybe that was spring break?
What a fun post. Hope you really, really enjoy spring break. Sounds like you need it.
I have to show this post to my teacher friend when she has her spring break during the first week of April. I’m certain she’ll get a kick out of it. I know I did.
Ha ha, I think I will join you as nerd barbie and work on my blog as well! Can’t wait for spring break!
I need to be millionaire Barbie and pay someone to make the changes I want! lol
LOL! This is funny yet so true! Spring Breakitis! My nieces definitely have them! Or maybe I do too! LOL
Yes, it is airborne apparently! lol
Wish I got a spring break! Well, I guess I am going on vacation in May, that can be my spring break I guess! I am looking forward to it – I need I nice break!! My one year old keeps me busy 24/7!
Where is your vacation?
Very cute!!! I feel ya on needing a break! We are taking our 2 girls to Sea World over Spring Break. I am 34 weeks pregnant and it’s several ahours away so I’m just hoping this baby doesn’t try and come early after all the walking around! I thought it would be fun for them though before the baby comes and their worlds are turned upside down!!
Hope you have a happy & wonderful Spring Break! And a relaxing one!!!
Misspelled my own name, oops!!
OH wow! You are BRAVE
I am a stay at home mom and I am a Sleep in every Day and not get the kids ready for School Spring Break Barbie! I cannot wait! I am counting down the days!
That is a fun barbie idea! She could have a little sleeping mask to keep out the daylight! lol
I love the photos! Such a good sense of humor in this post;)
Thank YOu
We homeschool and don’t take spring break as we would rather take our time off when the weather is nice, not just a preset date.
Well, in South Texas, March and April are the only nice months until October and November…so this is as good as it gets for vacation.
You are too funny! I hope you enjoy your spring break, I am quite sure you deserve it. I’m a SAHM and homeschooler to 4 kids, and temporary “single” mom while my hubby is 1100 miles away for his new job, so yeah, no spring break for me. Definitely taken a break from sanity though. I guess moving to Florida next month will be like a permanent spring break so I can’t really complain!
Florida! WOW!!! You can enjoy the beach a lot more often!
Only 19 days until spring break!
Whoohooo!!! That is awesome
Love it! Great post! I think my kids are ready too!
Yes! The kids need it the most!