So today presented that challenging task of deciding if I can be both Mother and Teacher. One must always take priority over another. I am alas, not able to truly multitask though I swear I have come quite close.
To all my students, I encourage you to live a full life of love and creative work. Just know, you will have to work at the balance. But you need that, don't you? At least I do. It has been said, "all work makes Jack (or Jill) a very dull boy (or girl)." Yes, my edits. So you get it. Work Hard but Have some fun and know when to let it all go. Just do your best.
Today, was a day when I had to forgo my Teacher Duties (stop laughing, that is not the word I said. Duty is a task or job. Geez.). When I was asked to put together my Substitute Plans for Today, it forced me to really think about the things I do in class. I am amazed at what we are able to accomplish in a day. I am also amazed at how tough it can be to put your thoughts into organized words. I do some things a bit unconsciously. It was a nice task to articulate my ideas. I saw on paper just how my ideas form and the possibilities that are a lesson plan.
And then my students started emailing me during class. Some were pertinent questions. Some were merely, "where are you?" It is nice to feel needed, but WHY AREN'T YOU WORKING??? Or why are you emailing me feline/bovine onomatopoeia?
Most of all, I hope that learning happened and that they missed me and... maybe for a snow day tomorrow. My 4 year old is really sick. If no snow day, I have some plans... so be ready TO WORK!
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