Join the Two Writing Teachers blog for March Slice of Life Challenge.
I am an adult, and sometimes I just plain take myself too seriously. The last few days have brought some heavy news: The loss of someone who was once an important mentor to me, the observation from my administrator in order to give me a score for my teaching expertise, and the necessary surgery for my dog on an infected mole. The list adds up and weighs on my shoulders. I start to feel stressed and worried and somewhat out of control.
Then a child, one who faces what comes each day with absolutely no control, comes to me for a hug. Another child realizes a gift that she has for music is being recognized. And this child, a first grader, writes a ditty on her blog. I discovered it when I came home and started checking my Kidblog site. It brought a smile to my face and lightened my load. I hope it does the same for you.
I look outside, It is flooded. It is not that bad, but it is still flooded. When my mother told me to go get the mail, I could not even get by the mailbox. That is bad! There was water all around the mailbox. It was terribly crazy. When I saw it from window view, I thought this song up.
It is raining,
It is pouring,
I wish I was snoring,
I wish I were in bed,
So I would not bump my head,
And I would be able to get up in the morning.
Macaroni and Cheeze,
Yes, please!
Goodbye, Popeye!
–Lynzee, 1st grade
Reading time
Goodbye Popeye is my favorite part! I love her personality in this. That’s why teaching first grade was so funny.
You can’t keep a first grader unhappy for long, can you? I am sad that you have these things weighing you down, but glad that you found some lightness from a student. There are those wonderful things in the world, and especially from children.
Sorry for all the heavy in your life. The kid slice sure brings a smile.
We are lucky to have the lightness of kids and fun writing in our lives. It lightens the load.
Lovely contrast!
Kids! They teach us so much about what’s important in the life we live, don’t they?
I love the bright pillows. From your classroom? “Macaroni and Cheeze. Yes, please!” Always a favorite at our house. I can just hear her humming this song. So glad it lightened your load.
Yep, it brought a smile to my face! So cute! I hope your dog is okay–surgery is tough on them, even for things like moles. Sending a hug, my friend.
This too shall pass. Sounds trite…but it has often helped me get through some difficult times. Hope the sun comes out for you tomorrow.
I’m sorry to hear it’s been such a difficult week. Thank goodness for kids who keep us smiling through our tears! Hugs to you.