Retraction

My friend Erin commented on yesterday's post that I was "an inspirational teacher."

While that was kind, I am in no way trying to toot my own horn with these posts about the travails and delights of third grade.

Not at all.

Because that would make me a big fraud.

Some days I barely hold it together.

Yesterday I woke up with a headache which cuts my patience in about half.  I struggle to be consistent with all the behavior charts and situations.

I would really love it if one of my students would just be absent.  Often.

Also, I am not sure the mealworms are still alive.