{Brooklyn} Hot August Nights & Back to School

I'm on a roll and posting my 5th blog in 4 days! Yahoo! That really feels like a major accomplishment considering my track record lately. I'm feeling like I've let too many moments captured fall through the cracks lately....both personally & professionally. So I'm taking an extra 30 minutes a day to let you know what's been going on in my life, for today anyways (we'll see how long this lasts).

It's hot! It's mid September and I'm melting in my classroom and at home too. I kinda just feel like going for a coastal drive afterschool because it's the only place I have A/C, in my car. Not a bad idea...I just might do that! It's really unbearable in my classroom upstairs with no A/C and close to 40 bodies breathing and heating up the joint even more. It's so frustrating to think that these kids should be focused and on task in this heat. I feel bad for them. I feel bad for me. And I really hate all the teachers on campus that are privileged enough to have A/C in their classrooms (okay...so I don't hate you...but I'm jealous w/ envy). I could feel sweat dripping down my back today under my dress while my face was glistening with perspiration. I'm sure I looked like a hot mess. Finding an appropriate wardrobe in this heat is a challenge too. Okay, okay...you get the point. I'm miserable. And just a bit of a disclaimer...I love the sun & heat on most days (just not when I have to work in the conditions & dress accordingly).

So considering we don't have A/C in our home too, it's time to get creative on how to stay cool. I love Brookie and all her wonderful ideas. There was this one time she decided to bathe in our front yard and most recently she loves spraying herself with the hose. I love her imagination & creativity...and I'm always thinking...why didn't I think of that? So here are a few captures of a hot August night and how she copes...

Btw, did you notice her dress is on backwards? She is at that age where she must do everything for herself, including picking out her clothes and dressing herself. It's bittersweet for me. I love her independence. And I hate her independence. I try not to cringe at the mix-matching outfits & mishaps.

And then it was too hot to even wear a dress...or it was just too wet. Out came the bathing suit...

B's friend & idol Kruiz came over to hang out for a few too. These two are super sweet together. Kruiz often takes on the roll of the teacher and instructs Brooklyn in a lesson. It's awesome! They are little brainiacs together! 

Our upstairs neighbors have two young girls too and they installed this swing & ladder from the tree in our backyard. It's an instant HIT with the kiddos. And makes for some cute photos too.