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Teacher by day, Mommy by night
Juggling the demands (and insanity) of being a high school teacher, a wife, and a mother to a toddler
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Just a shred of dignity please
I am back in the class room tomorrow. And back with a vengeance, if I may say.
Today, I spent a good part of my day getting prepared. I don't mean lesson planning or reading my materials. I'm not a first-year teacher. No, today was all about preparing myself for what's about to come. I ironed all my work clothes. I painted my nails. I finally unpacked my shoes (yes, we've lived here over a month...shut it.) Em had a really good time trying on every single pair. I'm not kidding. The girl likes her shoes. She was very clear about what was "yucky" and what was "wonderful." Today's preparations were in line with many of my activities of the last couple weeks. I took care of health stuff, cut my hair, bought some new clothes, and tossed a whole lot of old "yucky" stuff, to use Em's phrase of late. And I feel good. I feel ready to go. Well, mostly. I just caught a gander in the mirror and found a new friend: a nice, big red pimple. Right smack on my chin. Lovely. Now, many of you may note that I don't have much to worry about. It is only a pimple. And I teach 15 year olds. They barely notice the people seating next to them, let alone their teachers. Still, it's just rude. I teach 15 year olds; I don't need to look like them. Well, I'm off to assess the situation. Hopefully it'll clear up by tomorrow. Though this is the one day a year I wear make-up, so that's not such a bad thing. 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
creatress
on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:30 AM
posted by
MiaMama
on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I hope your day went well today! Can't wait to hear about it!
posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:53 PM
oh that is so not fair! did you put a band aid on it?
posted by
hmoeckli
on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:01 PM
It actually has almost totally disappeared, luckily. Besides, my former student were freaking out about my hair so much that they didn't even notice my zit. Happy day. :)
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You sound very well prepared my dear! I like to do the same kind of "organization" before starting something like that. I think you're smart. Good luck on your first day!
Did you put a little Windex on the piple? (A-la' my Big Fat Greek Wedding)