Whew!!!! Last week was finally over, and what a week it was. So thrilled the Federal Review is over! Not only was I interviewed for over 3 hours, I had to sit as they were going through files the review team had pulled. My only thought-gosh it is very stormy--windy and strong thunderstorms outside so if you need to leave early please feel free to do so. To my dismay the review team stayed. I did mention though a little food stop-the best dip dogs, onion rings, and milkshakes a person has ever tasted. Of course, my principal couldn't believe I mentioned the one and only Dip Dog Stand to the review team!
Anyway I was relieved when it was over.
Now that the review was over-why did it take me so long to unwind. I finished out the school day as usual-well a few more well-wishes than anticipated-but it was school as usual. Finally, I was HOME!Hub had went to get grandson-and I just needed a moment-no such luck though. "Come here, Mamow." and it was a little play time. Next came dinner and I couldn't eat!! Step-son kept wanting grandson to eat-which of course he wouldn't -and the conversation went something like this: "Come on Nate and eat. If you don't eat you won't come back to Mamow and Buddy-(he calls Charlie -Buddy and not Papaw)." Nate would then commence to cry and say "I don't want to eat. I want down." Then Todd -Charlie's son by his first marriage, would say-"I'm telling you Nate you better eat. Daddy is hungry and if you don't eat you aren't coming back." More crying from Nate-"I not hungry."
ENOUGH!!! My adrenaline was still on high from my day and just stop was what I wanted to say but instead I just got up from the table and went outside. Sometimes it is best to just not say anything. Late I cleaned up the dishes and was able to eat later. After a hard, long day, I just needed a few minutes to debrief. People who do not teach have a hard time understanding this, but it is so true. After being interviewed by the Federal Review Team and finish teaching 8th graders-I just need to debrief-not coming home to a three year old and then listen to arguing about dinner.
Saturday was much better. The Farmer's Market had opened and my aunt and I went early that morning. Just to go and walk through the market was so refreshing, even though it was a bit chilly.
Today was so nice. After church, I did nothing. Then it hit me--#2 daughter graduates from college in just 3 weeks-Yikes!! time to get planning on much graduation 'stuff.' Four years of college went by too fast.
Anyway I was relieved when it was over.
Now that the review was over-why did it take me so long to unwind. I finished out the school day as usual-well a few more well-wishes than anticipated-but it was school as usual. Finally, I was HOME!Hub had went to get grandson-and I just needed a moment-no such luck though. "Come here, Mamow." and it was a little play time. Next came dinner and I couldn't eat!! Step-son kept wanting grandson to eat-which of course he wouldn't -and the conversation went something like this: "Come on Nate and eat. If you don't eat you won't come back to Mamow and Buddy-(he calls Charlie -Buddy and not Papaw)." Nate would then commence to cry and say "I don't want to eat. I want down." Then Todd -Charlie's son by his first marriage, would say-"I'm telling you Nate you better eat. Daddy is hungry and if you don't eat you aren't coming back." More crying from Nate-"I not hungry."
ENOUGH!!! My adrenaline was still on high from my day and just stop was what I wanted to say but instead I just got up from the table and went outside. Sometimes it is best to just not say anything. Late I cleaned up the dishes and was able to eat later. After a hard, long day, I just needed a few minutes to debrief. People who do not teach have a hard time understanding this, but it is so true. After being interviewed by the Federal Review Team and finish teaching 8th graders-I just need to debrief-not coming home to a three year old and then listen to arguing about dinner.
Saturday was much better. The Farmer's Market had opened and my aunt and I went early that morning. Just to go and walk through the market was so refreshing, even though it was a bit chilly.
Today was so nice. After church, I did nothing. Then it hit me--#2 daughter graduates from college in just 3 weeks-Yikes!! time to get planning on much graduation 'stuff.' Four years of college went by too fast.
The college years have flown by! Congrats on having the review behind you!
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