OK...I feel a load of sarcasm coming on and a little bit of sassiness that could result in getting my mouth washed out with soap. If you don't like offensive words, comments, or topics...turn away. (This is my disclaimer...so read at your own risk.)
Lately I am feeling much like Debbie Downer off of SNL. If one thing is positive, I have 5 negatives for that one positive. Usually I try to keep Debbie Downer at bay, but every once and awhile she rears her ugly head. If you don't know Debbie Downer...go visit Hulu for some SNL clips and you'll know what I mean.
I am frickin' tired of sick people. Sick kids, sick adults, sick everywhere. If you are sick I really want to put you in a decontamination suit for a massive killing of all scummy bacteria that is festering in your body. Many times I wish I could do it to myself and I would be cured of the stupid MS; too bad Obama hasn't come up with that tool yet. My kids are sick....really sick. Fevers are spiking to 103. Whining prevails all the time. We have been housebound for days....and there isn't really a whole lot I can do to make them feel better. Please don't tell me, "enjoy being the parent" or "you signed up for this." Nobody signs up to be sick, NO ONE!
I am extremely bitter about everything PUBLIC schools. I love what I do...most of the time I really do enjoy teaching. I enjoy the little ones, their spirits, their independence and their curiosity. I don't' enjoy parents who SLACK when it comes to parenting, being responsible and sending their kids to school with SPIKING fevers and really sick kids. Come on people...common sense! We all make mistakes, maybe we aren't sure about just how well they are, but when a teacher (who is NOT their parent) can spot sick kids within the first 15 minutes of being in the classroom...no excuses. I am now resorting to taking off days with no pay and Daddy JB has resorted to dwindling down his vacation days in order to stay home with our kids.
I am pist about poor practices in our schools in which people don't effectively communicate or justify their actions. As a PUBLIC teacher I have to go through major hoops to explain, justify and rationalize my actions as a teacher. Why I do what I do? What am I doing? I do understand...I am a Public Employee of the State and Federal government. I snag all people's tax money and spend it frivolously on extraneous items that only beautify my classroom and "prettify" my teaching. ::did you catch the sarcasm?:: Every person in the education system has a heavy load...I will not argue with that at all. Educators work miracles, we truly do. ...then why can't their be equal communication and actions from all people involved in education? Morale is LOW where I am at, people are not happy, everything is just plain depressing. Luckily my students still bring a smile to my face everyday.
This photo kind of sums up my feelings right now. Its all in the shitter!
Buddy JB is working hard on the potty training; well actually only for the photo shoot. Waa Waaaaaa
All the downer blah blah was just lifted as my little girl held my hand tonight, while she frets through the 102.5 fever, toots and grins at me, and reminds me that "I have to buy her Trix yogurt from Fred Meyer" tomorrow.
Ohhh sis. I am so sorry your all going through this. I know Buddy was getting sick last week when we saw you. (By the way, I still have the picture in my head of him waving at me when we left. OMG adorable). you work your ass off. I cannot imagine what you put up with in the classroom, and mostly........it being the parents. You ARE to be recognized. Being a PUBLIC "Servant" as they say.......is not easy. And i admire you for it.
You and the kids have really had a rough time this past year with the "Bugs". I can only pray they leave you alone now. Hope for a warm, dry summer......and lots of outdoor fun. Love you and see you soon. Hugs to all. And Miss Jb.........and her Trix yogurt. HOW CUTE! :-) Love ya!
Posted by: Di | June 07, 2009 at 02:23 AM