School started this week. There is no A/C. I work on the second floor and there is no elevator. I am 35 and a half weeks pregnant. Am I insane?
Russell, Katie, and her boyfriend Rick helped me get my classroom ready. I mostly sat right in front of the fan and directed them on where to put things.
Things are off to a pretty good start. I don't know whether it's my three years of experience or my suddenly short fuse that is making me so good at nipping discipline problems in the bud. I have no problem laying down the law for my students - and they really don't want to mess with an enormous sweaty emotional woman that looks like she may have a breakdown at any moment (or go into early labor - that's what I have been threatening them with).
I have three fans in my room and there is a swamp cooler in the hallway. I keep the lights off, point one fan directly on me, and remind my poor students that it will start to cool down in a few weeks.
I teach part-time, which means that I don't start classes until 10 or 11 every day. Even though I am only been doing half of what I did last school year, it feels like a full load for me. I have no idea what I'd do with a full-time schedule. I come home every day at 3:30 and read and nap. I realize that this precious time to myself has an expiration date, so I am determined not to waste it.
Baby is due September 29, and I plan to work up until my due date. I will have six weeks of maternity leave, and I want to be able to spend as many of those with baby as possible.
I have all my lesson plans ready for the long-term substitute who will take my place. We have a crib, a carseat, a changing table, and curtains. Up next on my to-do list: get a pedicure, stop treating baby's room as a place to throw junk into and shut the door when people come over, and read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.
5 comments:
You are SO CLOSE!! Although those last few weeks are hard...and NO AC!! Killer. Hang in there!
You've got the SYSTEM down....fans....my favorite....I'm not pregnant but for some strange reason I need one blowing on ME while I'm blow drying my hair....what a way to start every morning eh? Good luck and call me...seriously...I am always better at helping someone clean out a room than cleaning my own!!
Um pretty sure I would die without A/C! Its 75 in my office right now and I'm dying haha. You are looking good girl! Can't wait to see your little bundle of joy!
You've got it figured out! I can't believe you don't have AC, I would die. You are brave. I love your classroom, can I come to one of your classes? :) And you live it up with the naps girlfriend! And i already told you this, but you really should sleep when the baby sleeps. I didn't with Evie and I was dumb. Sleep makes a world of difference. Anyways, I meant to just comment on your blog. Nice!
I love Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. It made all the difference with my little guys! I love the way you decorated your classroom! It makes me miss teaching. :)
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