They call me Mrs. T

As usual I do not have anything very interesting to write about, but I did want to write about the events of the week.

Monday I was off and so was Jonathan. Instead of sulking that we should be working instead of sitting at home, we made it a positive day of togetherness. We ran some errands together, got our taxes done (we are getting a good amount back yay!), and had a wonderful dinner with friends. With the economy the way it is, it scares me that something could happen at any moment and Jonathan wouldn't have a job. I try not to let it bother me, but it is always there in the back of my mind.

Tuesday through Thursday I subbed for a school district other than Norris. The first day was Pre-K and I decided that I would NEVER do that again. Don't get me wrong, I love kids! They have a way off putting me in a good mood and I love to hear what they have to say. I only had seven kids and there was an aide, but I felt like I was going to pull out my hair. I like structure and lessons, but they just aren't at the right age for that. I couldn't even get them to sit down long enough to listen to a story! Oye.
I also subbed for somebody named Mrs. Melton. I have to tell you, that was really bizarre. I don't believe that we are related in any way, but I had the students call me Mrs. Tyson or Mrs. T because that's who I am now! =) I've noticed that the students of all grades prefer Mrs. T to Mrs. Tyson. I think it is funny.

Speaking of funny, I've noticed that every single class I teach asks me how old I am and it is always a boy asking. The other day, when I said I was 24, a student told me that I didn't look "that old". How could I not smile at that? Kids are so honest, its hard not to appreciate it, even if it hurts haha.

I had today off, which was a relief. I don't usually get called until 7:30 or sometimes even 8:30 (yesterday), so I have learned to get up, shower, and get ready before 7:30

just in case

. But I got to go back to sleep and I woke up feeling happy and refreshed.

I'm looking forward to the weekend when I get to spend some quality time with family and the hubby.

Okay this post is boring and has no point, so I'm going to end it.
Bye. =)

Kids say the cutest and amazing things!

Today I subbed for a first/second grade combo. As fun as it was (it wasn't really), I don't think I could ever do something like that. I would gladly teach them seperately, but never together. During my subbing, I took the kids out for PE and saw the kids that I had subbed for the previous week. They remembered me (even my name!) and seemed very excited to see me. Which made me feel amazing!

After I subbed, I went by Norris to get on their "high priority" sub list and to maybe visit some teachers, especially the teacher I long-termed subbed for last year. The second I walked in the door I was greeted by smiling faces from the ladies in the office and it made me realize how much I've missed working there. I got on their list (Yay!) and made my way to my old classroom. On my way there I heard some kids yelling "Miss Melton! Miss Melton!" and I was extremely happy to see some of my old students. I have to admit this first, I get really attached to things, especially kids I saw 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for four whole months! I won't use names, but A and C were some of my favorite students and I was thrilled to see them. I haven't seen any of that class since I was there the last day of school last year! The told me they missed me, asked me if I got married and what my new name was, how they didn't like their new teacher, and then C said....

"There is something missing from my classroom. (I asked her what?) Well... one your personality and two your stuff"

She also said, "Give my teacher your phone number so that you can teach us again! I want you to be my teacher again!"

My heart completely melted. How is that not one of the sweetest things? It was then that I realized that maybe I actually am a good teacher and this is what I was meant to do. Obviously I have made some sort of impact with these students. They remembered my name after all!

Kids say the darnest things, but they can also say the most amazing things that can touch your heart.