woe

is me.

the dr will see you

We had ltm yesterday and principal also used that time to do student reviews and discuss retention. Althoug all my children are on or passed grade level, I have one who I worry will crumble in 1st grade b/c he can barely keep up in kinder. Yes, he's reading on grade level but there's so much more to it even though her ass bases it solely on reading levels (yet when I wanted to retain a child who didn't even know all his letters, let alone words on a page, it was a big deal. This is what I'm talking about.)

We do student reviews and then she hits me with the "how do you feel abt another grade?"
"Hmm, I'll do 1st or 2nd"
"No, intermediate."
"Ew, no thanks. I won't be comfortable there"
"Why, cause of your size?"
*FACE* followed by the most piercing look I've ever delivered
"Um, we are BOTH petite women. Size has nothing to do with ANYTHING."
"Then what's the problem?"
"I'm a primary teacher. It's what I've done and I love."
"Well, what did you teach at the school you wanted to get back to?"
"The one you wouldn't release me to? 2nd grade, 3rd grade for 11 days."
"Ok, just throwing it out there."

Mind you, we're having a staring contest and neither one of us has blinked or looked away. Icy italian blue, meet African Pride black. (Yeah, that was a bit corny but it sounded good in my head)

While holding my glare, I get up and say, "well reviews are done. Thank you." and I walk out.

Then I go to my classroom and throw anyything I can get my hands on.

thoughts

i don 't think i'm the marrying type.



i'm the "beautiful dress, fabulous cocktail party, glamorous pics, and lots of gifts to open" type person. (GHoGH)

i think i will end up being a serial monogamist and I am okay with that.

i think i will go half on a baby, not purposefully but if it happens, no worries.

i think there are two of my friends who are on board with me on this path.



if it's just not right, i don't think i can do it.

timing
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