Granny Moment

Today was an abnormally normal day. The two kiddos that I'm concerned about their futures were absent. One of them actually came this morning, but he had an odd rash around his mouth and I sent him to get it covered at the nurse's office. The nurse apparently didn't want to take any chances regarding what it was, so he was sent home. He truly needed to be in class because of all the work he's neglected over the past 9 weeks, but he doesn't turn in work when he is sitting at my desk working either. He asked me one day, "Can I just make a zero on this because I don't feel like doing it." I know my job as a teacher is to try and inspire those who are uninspired, but it makes it difficult when you try to care and spark enthusiasm in any way and its ignored. I feel the same about my other student. Well, and it is hard to inspire and make a difference when the child is absent at least once a week, sometimes twice, and tardy every day.

So, with this abnormally normal day came a time when I was actually able to talk about what we will do tomorrow. (Usually, the kids are so loud and active in the afternoon during Stack and Pack that it's impossible to get anything said. I'm just glad the bells rings and they can go home.) As I was talking, I was interrupted and completely forgot what I was going to say. While I was trying to think, all I could hear was, "That's called a granny moment. My grandma forgets like this all the time. HAHAHA! You're old and forgetful." Of course that made me remember within two seconds. It is also a good thing that my kids know I have a sense of humor and don't take comments like this seriously or personally. I really enjoy them when they know how to make a joke that doesn't offend me, makes me smile, and lightens the mood.