hello, friends
there are days in teaching (and in life, i suppose) that simply do not go as planned. today was one of those days. your dog acts like your students and your students act like your dog. people fall down and get hurt. you forget your lunch. the children drive you so crazy you contemplate throwing them out the window. (kidding...kind of) the internet crashes. you go home at lunch to find that your dog has gotten into not one but two garbage cans and you have coffee grounds from here to timbuktu. you go back to find that your children have darn-near killed the substitute music teacher with instruments. you force children to reflect on negative behavior and then write a letter of apology to said music teacher. etc, etc... but then. you stop. you take a breath. you grab a diet coke from mcdonald's and pay for the mini van behind you because maybe, just maybe, the person in that mini van needs a diet coke as much as you. and suddenly, things aren't so bad. you say you're sorry. you read the story, "olivia," a book that reminds us that even though certain people "wear us out..." we love them anyway. the day ends. you stay after school to get a little work done. you come home to a dog who loves you. and you realize again that maybe things aren't so bad at all. in fact, things are actually pretty grand. there's a lot to be thankful for each day. i forget sometimes because i'm tired or grumpy. i get hangry and children do annoying things sometimes. but i wouldn't want to do anything else. i wouldn't want to be anyone else. i'd still choose this job. this life. everyday. wishing you great days and happy hump days, ld
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today in first and second grade:
-we tried yoga (woof.) -we learned how students around the world travel many miles to get to school each morning. after discussing their struggles, we talked about why we are thankful for our school and the things we learn there -i was asked when i plan on getting a new car because mine looks a little "outdated" -a peanut went home sick but before she was picked up by her dad she fell asleep in the rocking chair that belonged to my great great grandma. it was a precious sight -we learned about rhythm in music -we were authors during writing time -one nugget brought me the cutest pink mum for fall which is now sitting on a table in my house -we danced -we laughed -we rocked out one heck of a wednesday overall, i'd say it was nothing short of a great day. later skaters, ld dearest teawithmissd enthusiasts (aka dad and nana),
i apologize for my inexcusable delay in posting but i promise i have good reasons. i write to you this evening from my bed in my new apartment while eating leftover spaghetti...because, i am an adult and i'll eat spaghetti in my bed if i please. first thing to note, i have a classroom full of eager and hilarious first and second graders. as i enter into my third week of teaching here are a few of my favorite moments thus far. -while in mass: tiny peanut asks 100 percent seriously as she rests her head on my shoulder, "miss d, is there a baby in your tummy?" no. but thanks for the confidence boost. -while discussing what we would do over the weekend if we could do anything: "i think i would buy a dolphin and name him herald." cool. -during writing time i complimented a nugget on his diligence and he responded by telling me, "you know me, i just do what i can. working with what i got." respect man, respect. in other news, i have a dog. and not just any dog. a purebred, weighs more than me, snores like a hound, total diva bloodhound. her name is daisy and she is perfection. my apartment is a lovely three bedroom space with hardwood floors and french doors. it sits over the local hardware store and everyday when i return from school a pack of happy old men greet me and ask me, "how are the young today?" it's fantastic, it really is. my weekends are spent mainly in cincinnati exploring exquisite places like IKEA and community dog parks. overall, i'd say i'm adjusting to small town life rather well. i have a wonderful group of family and friends to thank for that. i feel so lucky to be where i am. to know these great people. to live this life. i am so fortunate and grateful. i'll write again soon, ld |
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