Not just a regular Wednesday
It was not just a regular Wednesday for a number of reasons. I left work early, because we had no staff meeting and I had to be at my son’s school for his...
Month: November 2024
Stewing in discontent
I’m in a foul mood this evening because the replacement battery that I ordered (after I cleaned out the filter and checked that nothing was obstructing an...
Weekend + Workout Recap
Weekend This weekend was nice. It was a good mixture of scheduled activities and down time, seeing people and being solo. I wish VERY much that Thanksgiving bre...
Belt Test
My son had his belt test today. I assisted. It was long. 40 kids tested! My son was the senior student. He did a great job. Im so thankful for our dojo. It’s a ...
Five on Friday: It finally feels like fall edition
September and October are our most beautiful months and sometimes that wonderful weather pushes into November. It did this year, and I feel like it’s only just ...
Trimester 1 Reflection
Tomorrow is the last day of the first trimester. My 8th graders have been struggling this year. I’m not sure if it’s because I have two classes, whi...
In the mix mew
I had some time to get work done at home today. And I also had a cat who was very much in the mix. She wanted to be on my papers, and on my lap, and attacking m...
Sub plans
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, not being at school is the hardest part of being a teacher. Writing sub plans sucks. Reading the sub notes when you...
Feeling Pretty Decent
I was able to check off all my biggest priorities this week. I even accomplished a few tasks on my hope-to list. I got the upstairs all cleaned up for my sister...