Today my appetite for both writing and dinner have waned since I woke up with a cough and no minor body ache, so this is sure to be a small slice. Of course, I headed to school anyway to help my student-teacher work with students on improvised skits to illustrate plot with props, such as a bolt of tacky fabric and a fake foot.
My kids this year are full of spunk, and although they're not the most focused group when it comes to writing workshop, they're endlessly creative, funny, and energetic. So even as I stood there, taking deep breaths and occasionally massaging my sore temples, I couldn't help to smile back at these cuties with huge grins on their faces. I just don't remember being that happy at school when I was their age, which is probably why I take pleasure out of every day I teach, even the ones where I would be better off in bed.
And THAT is exactly where I'm headed right now.
You have just described my past two days! I've taken a sick day tomorrow, but only after much preparation for the sub after school today. Feel better soon!
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