I honestly think that nap time needs to be part of the schedule in first grade. If not for the kids, for the teachers. I am so tired every morning and it's not from lack of sleep. Last night, I went to bed at nine thirty and got almost 8 hours of sleep.
I'm not the sleepiest though. I think I've mentioned my buddy TD before, but in case I haven't, poor mr. TD is just a mess. His mom that he shares a room with his sister who watches TV late into the night, but then he told someone that he wakes up in the middle of the night and just watches TV in the family room. Regardless of the answer, he has fallen asleep at the carpet for extended periods of time almost every day, missing important lessons. For example, he slept through blending today where they blend the different sounds to make a word. Not a big deal if you miss it once because you're absent, but when you miss it two or three times a week, then we've got a problem. He also has major ADD and isn't medicated, so that's just a whole other issue.
I work with TD every day on handwriting and math because the ADD already puts him behind. He also slept through K1 and K2, so while other kids were learning letter sounds and the basics of reading, he was asleep. It breaks my heart because he's such a sweet kid and I think is pretty smart, but there's but so much we can do. The mom also thinks that the school is telling her how to do her job, which maybe they are, but it's only because her kids are so far gone. When 19 other first graders manage to stay awake all day and your kid is falling asleep sitting up multiple days a week, obviously something needs to change.
Today was pretty normal. Nick left early because he was sick, which meant I went to the hip hop and rap enrichment to help out Ethan. I have been helping Sam with Frisbee every day and even though I don't know anything about Ultimate Frisbee, it's been fun getting to know the boys and watching them play. Hip Hop was completely different. The kids didn't want to be there and there wasn't really much of a plan. I felt bad for Ethan because I wasn't much help, but luckily it's only 45 minutes long. Holly (Ms. Moulton) was leaving as I was and gave me a ride home, which saved me an hour on the T. I ordered chinese food as a treat and am now laying in bed. hahahha. Tomorrow we're at the office, which I hope is interesting and a nice break from the sleepy heads of first grade.
In other news, I talked to Mark today which was so great. I miss him. It made me miss college and senior year, but at the same time, not. I feel the same stress of what to do next career wise so I completely understand the stress he's going through. I also remember feeling completely burnt out like he is right now. Senior year is great, but it's a lot to handle. Enjoy it you seniors because it doesn't last long. Graduation will be here before you know it!
Last, I've realized how lucky I am to have Holly as a teacher. We get along really well and work even better together. When I was riding home with her, I was thinking about how fortunate I am to have her as my teacher. I can't imagine being with a teacher I don't work well with because I am with them for 6 hours a day, four days a week. She also understands my frustration with the TD situation and (I think) sees how patient I try to be with him. She invited me to her house for a potluck on Sunday, but unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go because it would be considered fraternizing. I understand where City Year (and Danielle and Erica) are coming from because after the Gala, some people on our team couldn't really get over seeing teachers not acting as responsible as they should have been, but it's still a bummer. I don't even know if I would have gone because I think it would be awkward, but it's still nice to have the option.
I feel like this has turned into kind of a rant/complaining session, which I don't ever want this to be. Today was just one of those days. I'm excited for tomorrow and for this weekend. My friend Colleen is visiting. It's my third weekend with visitors, which is a little exhausting, but they've all been great and a ton of fun. I don't think this weekend will be as hectic as the past two. We don't really have any plans so we'll probably just hang out. Maybe do a few touristy things, but I'm not trying to overdo it. I'm excited!
I'll end on a positive note...."You're never fully dressed without a smile." -Annie
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