My Name Is NOT Broccoli!

[brookelizabeth]

I'll stop now, dry my tears, and get ready to drive ever so slowly to school on the icy roads. I'll be glad when this school day is over and I am back at home. Some days just loom large before us, and this is one of those. I'm sure it won't be bad once I get going, but the thinking of it is just depressing. We had a special faculty meeting yesterday where we were once again told that we better "light a fire" under ourselves and make these kids show their stuff on TCAP or the state would take us over. Always fun to hear stuff like that. We can teach our brains out, and we can put a thousand numbers in little boxes all years long, and believe me, we do, but until we have parents making sure kids have good food and good rest and good influences and homework help and..... Well, you get the point. The state can come right on in, but unless they plan to change those things at home, they will have no more success than we are having now.

Can you tell what kind of mood I am in?

Friday.

Friday afternoon at 3:15 I am officially going to let myself get Disney happy!

What a perfect way to spend your last night, hanging out with family and having a wonderful time.

Sorry to hear about the rough week. You are so very right about changing things at home for the children to reflect better scores at school. Yet, it all lands on YOUR shoulders. You are doing an excellent job, and I promise, you are making a HUGE impact on at least a few of your student's lives. I remember every single teacher I had from PreK - 6th Grade. A few were more in the "I give up" phase, but a few were outstanding - and they changed my life for the better! So, on behalf of them-thank you for all you do!!!! I hope today is a good one and puts a smile on your face!

 

[Tinkergurl20]

Hi MeMom!! Hope your day gets better and that the week improves!! I've heard my mom speak those words about home life and how the state keeps threatening to take over the school district many times...and they have yet to take them over, even though there is a $20 something deficit and the teachers are hoping to get paid from week to week. You teachers are underpaid, overworked and underappreciated...but hopefully one day that will all change!!!
Just keep that upcoming trip in your mind and it will make everything better!!!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Boy do I remember those feelings you just described of heading to school. I felt exactly the same way some days. It was that same feeling you have before a doctor visit where you know they are going to do something to you that you really don't want to happen. I had those days often. It really is sad that teachers feel that way. Teaching should be such a rewarding career and I think it used to be, but things have changed so much. I wish you could find a new career, Memom! There has to be something out there better for you that you could do. You are probably like most teachers though and don't want to give up what you've earned toward retirement and that is understandable. How much longer do you have? Saying a prayer for you that it will be a quick and uneventful day!

On a brighter note... the Boardwalk looks wonderful. I have never been over there even though I have wanted to on each trip. I WILL make it next time. I'd love to stay at the BW too, but I REALLY want to stay at the Beach Club! I would love to stay there just one night on our next trip. That whole area is so beautiful though, especially at night!

 

[SoonerGirl]

It snowed all the way home from school today. More coming Wednesday. I know it's nothing like up north, but I am wintered out. I am so ready for spring!

Me too! We're supposed to get another 10" tonight and tomorrow with high winds and very cold temps until Friday afternoon. Of course that means the kids will probably be out of school the rest of this week too. Which will put us at 8 snow days that we'll have to make up


I share Jill's dream of staying at the Boardwalk, hopefully someday we'll get to!

Looks like you had a lovely evening just hanging out with those you love

We can teach our brains out, and we can put a thousand numbers in little boxes all years long, and believe me, we do, but until we have parents making sure kids have good food and good rest and good influences and homework help and.....

It really surprises me how few parents actually take an active roll in their children's education. I feel for teachers too with all the pressure put on them for their students to hit some magical number on a standardized test. It seems as though teaching has become more and more focused on just what they will be tested on and to me that's sad.

 

[Stasieki]

3 weeks, 3 weeks!!!! The days are FLYING by for me. I am so excited! I can't wait to see you, Jill, Bella and Brooklynn again, meet all the other DISers on our Really Big Small World Meet and of course take in the beaaaaaaaaaaaautiful Flower & Garden Festival!! I've been itchin' to see that for years!! I like how they are going to have the Fairies in their Fairy Garden this year.

Very, very cute pics of all the kiddos hanging out together. How fun to meet up with family at the World! What do you all think of the Circle of Life film? We have yet to see it and I haven't really read many reviews about it. Does it capture the attention of the little ones enough that they sit through it well?

That berry waffle thing looked AMAZING.

"Very Big Small World Meet" - I love it Looking forward to meeting you and all the other Disers I haven't met.

 

[Stasieki]

Three weeks from tonight is Fantasmic night!
Am I totally nuts for not planning on seeing Fantasmic??? None of us have seen it, but Abby scares pretty easily so just not sure.




We have an ADR for Garden Grill on July 3rd. It'll be our first visit.
We had a great time at Garden Grill when Abby was 2! One of our favorites. The picture in my Avatar was from it. Chip spent about 10 min's with Abby looking at the ride and letting Abby tell him all about it. There was practically no one there that day

 

[lovegrumpy]

Your broadwalk pictures are lovley. I think were going to try the hot dog stand out when we stay at the beach club r last night.

 

[CreightonsMomma]

Love, Love, Love all your TR!

Those are two very precious little girls. They are beautiful!

 

[reelmom]

Hurry up, Friday! I hope you are having a good day and that this LOOOOOONG week goes by fast.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm glad you, Jill and the girlies got to enjoy some downtime with Trent before you had to say goodbye. Just think, you're going to be seeing him again SOON!! That for sure will put a smile on your face.

Did your day get better? I sure hope so! Mine started off very yucky too. It felt more like a Monday to me. Blah. Hurry up Friday!

 

[Tink9721]

Hooray for DIS meets!

You are not far away from being a 'real' grown up. Not too much senior year left ahead, huh?

Nope I can't believe it. I handed in the final draft of my senior project paper last week, I'm almost done with the field work, my college applications are in...But I'm very happy because I got my report card yesterday. It was the best one I've gotten since 6th grade. I got all A's and B's There's always that one C, usually in math. Not this time!

It seems like I always have periods of time right before a trip when there is just so much going on at school that I can't allow myself to think about the trip.

Me too! Every time! Maybe because the last couple weeks before vacations are always crazy. I won't even be able to relax when vacation starts next Friday. The whole weekend my mom and I will be running around getting everything done that we haven't had time to get done before the trip, Monday I'm finishing up my senior project field work and then I have plans with my dad. I'm staying at his house overnight, and I have no idea when I'm getting home Tuesday, so I need to get my packing done over the weekend so I'm ready to leave on Wednesday morning And I'll be stressed until we're actually in the air because I'm so worried about the snow. I'll finally relax when we're in the air

 

[Charleston Princess]

Is your day over yet, MeMom? I only have two and a half hours left.

Just remember that you are not alone -- so many of us feel just the way you do about the state's threats.

Dinner on the Boardwalk would be so wonderful right now! Oh my! I can't even begin to tell you just how magical that sounds to me.

 

[kschafer]

The end of a MeMom and Jill TR must mean another trip is right around the corner Sounds like you had a nice relaxing last evening with your kids

Oh I hate those meetings! We got placed on the state's persistently low achieving list this year and have to come up with our "plan". If the state knows the secret...bring it on!! Because frankly, I'm not sure how our administrations ideas to be more vigilant about teachers taking attendance on time and being the halls between classes is going to help student achievement Like you said...way too much is out of our control!

Here's hoping countdown Friday gets here soon!!

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

for the rough road all of you teachers have each day!

for missing Trent!
You will see him soon!

I've never seen the Boardwalk either...it looks so pretty at night.

Hope you can get safely to work and home. It is just crazy how bad your weather has been this year.

 

[MeMom]

Hoping to have a snow day to catch up here tomorrow.
I spent a little time catching up on some of your reports this morning, but it's time to roll on out of here. We're getting out two hours early, so that's pretty exciting!
Have a good and SAFE winter day, all!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

All caught up. Thanks for bringing pictures of Food & Wine goodies! I'm not usually a very adventurous eater so I like to be able to use F&W to try some things I might not order in a restaurant for much less. Can't say I'd try the escargot, however.

What a lovely last evening on the Boardwalk. I've walked the Boardwalk many times but somehow I didn't know there was fast food fare available other than the bakery and popcorn/other snacks. I'll have to keep that in mind. Such a great atmosphere over there!!

Enjoy your early dismissal!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Hoping to have a snow day to catch up here tomorrow.
I spent a little time catching up on some of your reports this morning, but it's time to roll on out of here. We're getting out two hours early, so that's pretty exciting!
Have a good and SAFE winter day, all!

My goodness! More bad weather??? Here it has been nice, but it's chilly again for the rest of the week, and very windy. This weekend is should warm up some again though.

Glad you get a two hour break and a possible snow day.

 

[DWGal210]

Stay safe, MeMom! I hope you get that snow day tomorrow. You're so close with your trip!! The date is on the horizon & closing in fast.

We leave in 10 days & I feel like I have lots to do before we head out.

Have a great day!

 

[MagicShell]

I'm glad you are getting out early today. I hope to leave work around lunch time myself. I know how much Brooklynn loves her Uncle Bubby and it looks like she really likes Tanya as well. I know you are all ready to see Trent again. It won't be long now!

 

[tinkgurl]

Hooray for a snow day! We definitely got enough of that last week to last us awhile! Just adding to your excitement of being so close to leaving!

I loved your Boardwalk pics. Your family always looks like they're having a great time, no matter what you're at. I definitely have to say I miss you, Jill, and the girls!!