Part 1 because I’m sure this won’t be the first of this series!
Woo, Monday.
It wasn’t bad, and it wasn’t good. I put off writing until I was so sleepy I either had to write or had to go to bed. But I made a promise to myself!
Today I found out one of my students has to go to a different class. It’s for the best, I guess, but it makes me so sad. This student is so sweet, and I hope the adjustment is smooth. It won’t be the same in my room, and I wish there was another option.
On the other hand, today I wore a scarf around my neck à la Mary Tyler Moore. About 20 minutes into the day, one of my girls came out of the backpack area with a red scarf tied around her neck, just like me! I don’t know where she even found a scarf! But it was so cute. She sorta gave me a sideways glance with a smile as if she was saying, “see what I did here?!” Nothing makes you feel better than an 8 year old imitating you!
Later at recess, another girl and I were chatting. “Miss, do you have any children?” “No,” I answered. “Do you have a boyfriend?” “No.” “Do you have a anything?!”
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I told her I have a cat. She laughed. I laughed. Still a little unclear how I feel about that interaction! Just kidding. I have come a long way in how I take things from others! Plus, kids are funny.
I worked late tonight. I do that a lot. I do that too much. Not really sure how not to do that. In an effort to streamline my work, I try to assign one official “stay late day” a week. Often times I don’t stay on track with that, but I’m getting better. And I’m finally back in a routine after some busy and stressful weeks. Even though I stayed late, I got a lot accomplished and felt productive. It almost kept me from having the gumption to write, but I persevered!
My whole body hurts tonight. I’m thinking it’s the cool, damp air. How old am I?!
I don’t get to bed easily or early; I’m a perpetual night owl. Tonight, however, I’m trying. I’m just waiting for my stubborn cat to come in…
To that darn cat!
And to Monday Musings!
Just Write, Jackie! 