Well first of all let me say I am SO thankful that I don't have my freshman for two hours at any one time (like I do with my seniors and juniors). That means I have them every day, but I can handle that.
I am "attempting" to help them learn how to write a paper, but it is a hard journey for all of us. Because they are confused and overwhelmed they need constant reassurance that they are on the right track. That means I have 17 students clamoring for my attention (actually probably only 14, there are a few that either a, don't care or b, already know what they are doing). I just about went crazy yesterday at the mayhem. Thankfully today was better. They seemed to be getting a better idea of what they are doing, and I also explained to them that we cannot operate like we did yesterday.
Kimberly reminded me last night that freshman are the 3 year olds of pre-K. Amen. I just have to remind myself of that over, and over, and over again. If there is anything that might tempt me to lock myself in the bathroom with my hands over my ears, humming - This project would be it.
On the lighter side of things, I tried to fry a hamburger tonight and make some hashbrowns from scratch . . . Well, at least I had some watermelon still in the fridge. :) All I can say is this was not my greatest achivement in cooking. But maybe I will get better as I practice.
OK, I am off to work on some Joseph stuff. I just realized I hadn't shared here in awhile. Make sure you check my webpage for pics of Bolivia!
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Hi Em!
I'm so glad you are surviving freshmen, hamburgers, and drama! You are going to make it! Love, Momma
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