Far and Away

We have some tricky kids but I have taught them before for Art so know them pretty well. There is one boy who is always in trouble and of course I love him so I think he is in the right class @Snowie I get nothing but smiles and help from him so I really don't see him being as big a 'problem' (I use that term very loosely) as he was last year. Connections and relationship building is more than half the key hey.

There are some really cute kids too and we have 2 I had last year so that will be fun ...I kept telling them I was going to send them to another class in the last week of last year - they took it as intended - a joke - and we had some fun with it. I am looking forward to seeing them again.

Tobes has had a bath so that means the laundry has been wiped down and the floor mopped too lol He is on his bed on the floor now - sulking because he is wet. He will no doubt be on the couch again soon once he has dried off a bit more and loves me again 🐶

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Thank you for your kind support @Zoe7 I was super anxious this morning and nearly didn't go but it turned out ok and I even managed to get a parking place under the building which meant I didn't have to walk in the rain.

I am now working for State govt not Federal which is better for this time. I had a return to work meeting and I'm happy with what I have to do in recruitment and staff training.

I just work for 5 hours Monday, Thursday and Friday this week and 6 hour days next week with Wednesdays off.

One person downloaded all her complaints to me but I just nodded and looked inyerested as I'm in no state to take on office politics.

How's your pain? Is it manageable? You did well to get through the ost 4 days.

I am sure Tobes will forgive you hon @Zoe7 😁 and that he will be back on the couch soon with you. Izzy had a groom last Thursday so smells nice too!

You are right hon, building those connections is so important, especially with those students labelled as 'problem' students. I always found that if you give them a chance and build those relationships then they thrive.

@Eve7 I am glad your first day of work went well and you have a few days off now.

Do you have ECT this week?

That sounds like it is a good fit for you then @Eve7 and 6 hour days is great with the Wed off - but that is ECT day so not really a day off I can imagine you are the kind of person who everyone would want to download things too - you did well getting through that on your first day back. Some people really do not think hey.

Pain is okay. Anaesthetic has worn off completely now and I no longer have pain in my ear and face. It is a bit tender around my mouth but have had pain meds to help with that so I can eat. I do not know how I have gotten through the last few days - plenty of tears, a few screams and bundled up in a heap on the couch mostly not being able to do anything. I feel like a new person tonight so I am really hoping the issue is now sorted. I have to go back to the dentist in a few weeks to get a proper filling - just temporary for now to make sure they have it all sorted.

I totally agree @Snowie All kids just want to know they are special and cared for and that is then most of the battle done - the academic learning comes secondary. I still cannot believe I am teaching a grade 1/2 ...I started off at College and just seem to keep going down in grades lol ...but I am also teaching my dream (Art) so that is pretty special. One of the teacher aides called my co-teacher and I this year 'the dream team' so that is really nice. I do think we will work well together - she is exceptional at teaching Literacy and my passions are HASS and Science ..I used to be the HASS co-ordinator at my old school. I also like Maths but do struggle with some of the Literacy stuff for the lower grades ...still learning 👍

I am so glad the pain is ok for now @Zoe7 . You are a real trooper! I also hope the issue is sorted and the new you goes onwards and upwards.

Yes, I have ECT for about 6 more weeks @Snowie so we are still buddies there. Together we are stronger.

Wednesdays will not be a day off with anaesthetic and pdoc appointments. Just see how I cope with being at the hospital by 7am now I'm back at work....as I'm definitely not a morning person!

OMG 7am - that is the time I feed the fur babies lol

You, @Snowie and me all in the 'not a morning person category' then @Eve7 I would be happy if school started at 11am ...but still finished at 3pm LOL

I couldn't agree more @Zoe7

I am glad you like your class this year and even better that you are teaching Art. It makes it so much easier when we enjoy what we are teaching. I am sure you and your co teacher will do amazing things for your class hon. Those kids are lucky to have you.

It makes it a bit easier going through ECT with someone else @Eve7 and I am glad you are my ECT buddy 💜Where I go the nurses and doctors are so nice so that makes things a little easier. And yes, being there early is definitely hard.

I am having ECT at a different hospital this time @Snowie which means I only travel 5 minutes to get there. S1 drops me off and S2 picks me up. I see my pdoc there afterwards and so far the nurses have been really good. It's much easier than travelling an hour to the other hospital although I miss seeing those that I know so well.

I just roll out of bed and get driven there to be put back to sleep again lol!

Hey @Zoe7 I agree those kids are super lucky to be in your class...I want to do art with you.

You two make me giggle @Snowie @Eve7 ...especially the rolling out of bed to just get put to sleep again ...that is my kind of day lol

I do have a lot of fun teaching Art @Eve7 The kids absolutely love it and I am a bit silly - a big kid myself - so we get on well hahaha