School Days

Well, I decided teaching school is a lot like riding bike. Once you're back in it, it just comes naturally. I now finished the second week and I'm feeling a true sense of deja vu. I'm sitting here at night with my laptop on my lap, writing lesson plans, creating quizzes, and grading papers while Ken is watching the Giants and taking naps between rallies. This scene could be a picture of us five years ago.
The kids in my classes are very nice kids, which helps a lot. They whine a little about the work, but at least they are doing it. There is a very pleasant perk about going to school every morning. I pick up Dylan and take him with me; he entertains me all the way to school! Oh to be seven and have such a love for life! Yesterday he recited his memory verse several times for me and then we figured out he could say it 34 times in the time it takes us to get to school. Fortunately, he decided to talk about recess for part of the trip instead.
We had extremely hot weather this past week, which is proof (at least in my mind) that sane people start school after Labor Day. The fact that the air conditioner in my classroom didn't work, emphasized this point. Fortunately I could come home at noon and float around the swimming pool. I was able to see all the local grand kids twice this week, so it was a great week.
Next week, we get the trailer ready for our camping trip to Carp. I can hardly wait!

Back to a Schedule

School was just out in June when I received a call to "long-term" sub at Ripon Christian for the months of October, November & December for a lady who is having a baby. At the time, this seemed like a nice little gig - half a day and English! Who can't use a little bit of money at that time of the year, right? But man only makes plans... he can't control what happens.

Yesterday, I was out in the back of the place walking my route with dear old George, when my cell phone rings. It was the girl I am subbing for. She asks me if I can be there at school on Wednesday already, because she is in the hospital where they will try to stop a premature birth. Wednesday is opening day, YIKES!

My initial thought was "I can't possibly do this". But then I thought of the stress she is under, and I could only say "No problem". (However, I did get a promise that I can have off for our annual Carpinteria Beach vacation next month.) So, this morning I am off to school to try to figure out what I will be teaching Sophomores next week. Pray for me (calmness of spirit) and Darla (safe arrival of her little one!)