First Day

Every child is unique; we all know this, but I believe there is no better medium for this fact to flourish in than the classroom. With 25 different attitudes and personalities making up a classroom you get to see every type of "unique" that there is. Parenthood definitely keeps you on your toes, but I think it's safe to say that teaching also keeps you on your toes. The differences in each grade, or the uniqueness of each stage of a child's development is also evident in the classroom. The kindergarten, first, second and even third graders were quick to surprise me with their obedience. The fourth, and for sure the fifth graders were quick to show my their, well, let's say "wit" and sometimes despondency when asked to do something. I was cool with the little guys and more like a nuisance they wanted to get rid of with the older ones; too bad for them it didn't work. Anyway, Cody went down to the post office to get the mail, than to go check on the restaurant and than off to pick up Sam; he should be home in all of about 20 minutes doing all those chores...so different from the city. Sam was disappointed that the half day that I worked today did not include his class, but maybe next time. ~