The brillant Jerry Seinfeld put it perfectly:
Jerry (Beginning of show): I really feel as human beings, we need more training in our basic social skills.
Conversational Distance, don't you hate these people that talk into your mouth like you're a clown at a drive-through?
SO I have a student who doesn't understand the meaning of Personal Space. When he asks me a question he gets out of his chair and gets about an inch and a half from my face and asks me in a creepy whisper ( with HORRIBLE breath) what the homework is. I know as a teacher I'm supposed to love and treat all students equally, but I can't with this kid. He creeps me out. So this a cry for help. Mothers, teach your children about personal space. I'm begging you.
In other news; E rolled off the couch. I failed. I felt guilty for the next two days. He survived without any bumps or cuts but I still failed. He let out a cry that I will forever remember. A cry that said, "Mom, where were you when I needed you? Why did you let this happen to me?" He stopped crying seconds after I picked him up and I don't think he'll ever remember it, but for now I do. Sad little E....
1 year ago
at least hes 7 months and just took his first spill!!! your nephews new thing is pulling the pillows off the couch and free falling face first!!! i promise i will try my hardest to not let t teach e these things!!! sheesh!
ReplyDeleteSometimes there are just those students that rub you the wrong way. I think that's pretty normal. One of my least favorite students was a very stinky first grader who lied all of the time, stole things and ripped up and hid notes I sent to his mom. What a twerp.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that Ellis fell off the couch-it really does just kill ya that first time.
Sorry about stinky students. There are still some smells I remember from my years working in the hospital. Can you say gangrene?!
ReplyDeleteMolly rolled off my bed a few weeks ago. The look on her face was exactly that. "Where were you? Why did you let me do that?" I still feel badly. But she's ok and now I know not to do that. We have to learn as we go.
I nearly called 911 when Jonah fell off the bed for the first time (even though he stopped crying in like 10 seconds and showed no signs of trauma whatsoever)... I swear, this is one of those mom initiation things that we all go through at some point. I'm not kidding, EVERY MOM I KNOW has had at least one kid fall off the bed or couch or whatever. It sucks and makes you feel horrible, but like my grandma always said, these kids come durable for a reason! haha!
ReplyDeleteLet's talk in person sometime soon! I'm dying to hear your voice.
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a blog until I was stalking Jen's list on the side. I wanted to tell you first thanks for including us by sending us a baby announcement for Ellis and Christmas card. I apologize for not getting one out to you guys, I lost your address from the announcement and then I got your card after our vacation and was a slacker and didn't send you one. So I'm sorry, I'll be better and I'm excited to KIT via your blog!