Silver Lining

Today was what I like to lovingly call a "molten chocolate cake" kind of day.  Otherwise translated as: 

Let's substitute the Alexander name for mine and you have it!  However, I never let a day like that go by without finding the silver lining behind it all.  

We are about to hit test week.  Here in Texas, test week is a huge deal!  A lot rides on the outcome of results of the tests.  What you also must know is that this is the first year of a new standardized assessment.  So, everyone has been working really hard to prepare for a test that we only have touched the surface.  We've learned a lot this year, but without knowing exactly what the test looks like you just don't know what to expect.  

As I was driving home, I thought about all the students and teachers as well as all those that helped prepare for test week.  (Let me add...this is only week 1 of testing.  We'll have another week at the end of April.)  I was able to do a little something for just about everyone until I thought about the specialists on campus.  I wanted them to know they were thought of and appreciated!  They work so hard behind the scenes to make things happen.  So, I visited one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby and ideas started coming to me.  I am not the most creative bug.  It takes some time to get my creative juices going and then there I go!  I decided to create these cute little "sundaes" as a treat to thank them for being such Sweethearts!  

Sundae cups, colorful candies, cellophane bags, and umbrella straws

I placed the cellophane bags in the sundae cups.

I added the candies into the bag. 

I thought the umbrella straw was a nice touch!

Voila! 

Sundae treats!

I hope they like them!  I will place them on their desk earlier in the morning with a note of appreciation.  :)  

So, my silver lining today was doing something thoughtful and creative for a group of people that do so much!  

I hope you found the silver lining in your day! :)