Things have been really hectic here. Lots of reports to write and meetings to attend. Haven't had a moment to myself...until now. Still have alot more: students to assess, reports to write and meetings to attend... there just doesn't seem to be any end in site. Fortunately, I will have next week off from work to try to catch up on my report writing.
The scope of my job has changed in the past few years. Accountability seems to get in the way of providing services. This really pisses me off. I find that when I am able to work with my students that I get rejuvenated and renewed. When I am stuck with the paperwork aspect of my job, then I become drained. Last summer I was able to take off and not work. It was really good for me. This year, unless DH gets a job (please keep your fingers crossed), I will need to work summer school again. This makes Elle, Sport, and me...very sad:~(
In happy news...Elle got the part she wanted in the play that her Drama class will be putting on, in May. She is really excited about it, and it is nice to see her enthuastic about something. Sport is enjoying playing baseball, and his coach is playing him in a way that is helping Sport thrive...hopefully that will continue.
DH continues to look for a job. No luck yet, however I have been treated to some wonderful home cooked meals courtesy of DH:~) I am focusing and affirming that all will be well and am continue to remind myself to...breathe in...breathe out...
About Me
- Lynn
- I'm a mom, the primary care giver for my elderly mother, and I work 24 hours/week. I'm tired. I need to sleep. That about sums it up.
Someday...
...I'll make time to recharge my batteries
Why I am so tired...
I"d Like To Thank The Academy...
19 comments:
I'm sorry that your job has become less of a joy and more of a chore. (((Lynn))) I wonder if anyone would get too upset if you wrote "I hate writing these reports" on each one...hide it in the words. Then you might get even more mad when you find that no one is reading your hard work. Hummm perhaps not a good idea.
Glad the kids are doing well and still praying for that great job for your DH.
Ralph and I knew you had posted last night after we saw that you visited both of us...
sorry your job is getting you down. Yuck to paperwork! I can understand how rewarding it must be to work with the students, though.
Sending good thoughts your way that DH will get the right position.
Yay to home-cooked dinners!
P. S. I hope all is well with Sis. She hasn't posted in 10 days. (I keep checking)
Hi Lynn, things will get better. I will keep my fingers, toes and eyes crossed that your DH will find a job so you will not have to work the summer.
(Hugs)
I hope you have a great week off next week. I think I will drop by on the way home from work to visit while you are off. It will give you a chance to pick on me (I know it will make you feel better and Elle will love it) and DH can feed me one of his great meals.
I wish I lived closer. I'd stop by too.
I totally agree with your comments on my blog. These parents are just sending their kids because they need too...there isn't any faith to pass on.
But the parents who do have a strong faith, you can see it in their kids.
Faith is not Taught...it is Caught.
I just wish they wouldn't make my job so much harder by forcing their kids to be there.
I keep hoping to see good news about you DH. I found it in this post. In a different sort of way, of course. It sound's like you are enjoying the extra time with him. How neat! I'm sorry that it has to be under these circumstances. :( I hope you get some better news soon and that your job gets better. Keep breathing!
Fingers crossed for DH. It's hard work looking for a job.
The first two paragraphs of this post remind me of conversations I've had with my sister. The things you mention are the things that disgust me about education. Kind of opinionated for a woman with two cats and no kids....
You're coping well with your circumstances. It's evident by your perseverance. I will keep DH in mind when I sacrifice my next live chicken, uh I mean eggplant, okay maybe lawn furniture.
I'm commenting twice on the same post, sorry... It just occured to me that when my son attended summer school we did the happy dance because he had a certain teacher. It never occured to me WHY that teacher would work the summer.
From reading your blog, I can bet you are one of those teachers who make a difference in your students' lives. When you get to feeling down about teaching this summer, think of the students and/or parents who will be thrilled to hear you are teaching. I bet they will be doing their happy dance too. Elle and Spot may be bummed, but what a fantastic example you are setting for them.
Renee - My guess is that 95% of the time, no one reads my reports (I give a summary at the meetings). The problem would be the 5% who's lawyers and advocates go over my reports with a fine tooth comb. Then there would be trouble with a capital 'T'. It was a good idea though:~)
Patti - Good thoughts are always appreciated...and you know that I am sending them right back at you.
Sis is doing fine:~)
Michele - Thanks for keeping everything crossed, although you might want to uncross you eyes so that you can continue to take such beautiful photos.
The Moose Buyer - Just let me know when you want to drop on by:~)
Patti - You too (see Moose Buyer)
Renee - I think that all parents should have to experience the joys of teaching...then they might be less inclined to send their 'children with attitudes'.
Lynanne - It is really nice for all of us to have this time with DH. When he was working, he wouldn't get home until 7:30pm. He missed out on a lot of the kids activities. It would be nice if he had a starting date for a new job. (even if that date was months from now). Then he could sit back and relax and enjoy his time off. Since he hasn't gotten a job yet, he can't really enjoy this time off. But we as a family are definitely enjoying our time together:~)
Meno - I couldn't have said it any better...it really is!
Ms. Chica - The things I've mentioned are disgusting about education. It wouldn't matter if you had 5 chickens, a camel, and a pot bellied pig. It is, what it is. If you decide to sacrifice an eggplant, I like mine sliced thinly:~)
Lynanne - That is nice of you to say. It's hard to know if the students, or their parents really appreciate what I do. When students make progress...and their eyes light up...that's the thanks that I get. It is very rare that the parents that are happy, let me know. I usually only hear from advocates who don't always advocate in the students best interests.
Homecooked meals are a nice result of hubby still looking for work. I hope he finds something soon.
I hear you well on the hectic thing. Have a good weekend Lynn.
I'm sorry that you don't have the benefit of knowing how long the time off will be. I've been there before and know it's not fun.
I can only imagine the paperwork behind your job...and the mountains that it creates. Good luck to hubby...Congrats to daughter!
Egan - Home cooked meals rock!...especially when I am not the one making them:~)
Sari - Yep, the stress of 'not knowing' is really taking it's toll on both of us:~(
hrh- When the paperwork trumps therapy, it's a sad, sad, state of affairs. Somehow we are expected to do both, which for me means that I take the paperwork home. That's not exactly fair to my family.
Things will improve...really!
PS: You have been tagged, and I think you'll like it. (I used Paint Shop Pro)
Lynn, It's stressful but you will get through it as a team.
Ralph and I are used to the "not knowing" - just pull back a little on spending and don't go shopping - although I have the feeling that shopping isn't your hobby!
Ralph - From your mouth to G-ds ear! I'll check out the tag:~)
Patti - Shopping definitely isn't my hobby...but I have found at times it's a nice diversion. I have definitely cut back...boo hoo.
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