I just spent three hours with 21 first-graders. That's why I'm exhausted!
We made gingerbread houses, practiced the number grid, had two recesses, enjoyed snack, had a "family meeting", did "count-around", worked on "jobs", said the pledge of allegiance, did the weather, the calendar, and sang three songs. All in three hours. Annie cried again. The kids loved the cinnamon rolls - I even got a thank-you note already! It was really, really fun (especially to spend time with Emma) - but I am wiped. Seriously.
Oh, and just so you know, the present labeled "me" has been opened. Emma decided she just couldn't wait anymore - it was silly putty - for all of you that were proud of her for waiting, I don't know what to tell you!
lol...ah this bring back memories of when I was a parent helper for Christmas electives at Miss P's school when she was about the same age. I wasnt working in paeds then and I gained such an admiration for teachers .
ReplyDeleteIf she starts opening everyone else's presents then you have to worry!
Gee they pack a lot into 3 hours! Ths gingerbread house looks so cute as does Emma.
ReplyDeleteYikes 20 plus people, good luck!
I have just spent the last two and a half days, tidying, throwing junk out and cleaning. Making up for all the times in the last few months I was sewing and crocheting rather than doing housework.