My Brain: The Collander

I have brilliant ideas about what to post when I am no where near my computer. So sorry to anyone reading, you only get the immediate thoughts that are in my head. I decided today that this will be the journal I turn in for my portfolio. I always try to make that type of thing actually related to our reading or what I think they want to hear. That never works and it is not real life. This is real life, stream of consciousness journaling. You know, how journals should be. In that same vein, please don't tell me to read a book anymore. I love reading, but don't assign book reports. I am literally reading hundreds of books every year....many out loud, many of those multiple times. I don't have a lot of time to do these "book studies" that everyone loves to assign. No joke, I have at least 3 I know of....and it is the 4th week of school! I am sure more will show up.

Okay, enough belly-aching! I have a few moments that I should share and haven't.

First, the semi-sad moment.

A boy and girl were fighting back and forth, one would run to poke the other then vice versa. So sadly, another boy is punched on accident during this whole shindig. (I know you are thinking, where were you? Trust me, they are quick). Anyway, so the boy who was hurt and the culprit were taken into the hall. I get the story from both boys, and without saying anything The Culprit, looks at me and says, "let me stop you right there, I'm gonna have to flip a card, right?" I did everything I could to not laugh, and said, "yes you are, thank you for being honest." Please remember that my kids are 6. Also, the sad part, is that while he accepted his punishment like a champ he still cried because he didn't want to flip a card.

Now, the funny stuff...brought to you mostly by last year's students.

1. Something hysterical happened during science today, but I cannot remember what it was. Dang.

2. My mohawked/rattailed friend from last year comes up to me in the lunch line; the following ensued.

Student: Miss Wishon, I like your hair today.

Me: Thank you, ___.

S: Did you use a bump it?

Me: No, I didn't use a bump it.

S: Well it looks like you did, and I like it. Bye.

3. My two tiny teachers from last year, are in the lunch line and stop another teacher to tell her about how smart they are.

Teacher: Hi, Girls.

S 1: Hi, 2nd grade is sooo easy. We already know everything.

T: Well, read every night so you can be super smart.

s 2: We already are. (in her oh so knowledgeable voice).

I'll update with any news about that science hilarity.