We had our work Christmas party after school yesterday and we watched Wicked for Good. Matt buys out the entire theater plus gives everyone a $5 gift card for concessions.
It was a good time. Third grade made a plan (and yes, that is the name of our group chat. We are insufferable).
Holly isn't at Bonneville this year, but I was so happy that she crashed the party. She hugged me and said, "How dare you have something happen to you when I'm not around to love on you?!?"
She got a health update: it's been a little wild, but I'm doing it.
We got our sodas and popcorn and settled into the recliners and yes, I did fall asleep for part of it. My body is greedy about sleep these days and it will take any opportunity.
I did enjoy the rest of the movie though.
The movie is rated PG, but after Elphaba and Fiyero kissed, Matt, in his loud voice said, "My apologies! That got a little steamy!" Everyone laughed. It's fun to laugh in a movie theater full of people you know and love.
When Elphaba and Glinda were singing, "Changed for Good," my thoughts turned to the friends who surrounded me.
They make me want to be better. They love our students and work so hard. They decorate for holidays and bring fun and stew over progress and troubleshoot how to reach certain students and how to best present lessons. They cry over the heartbreaking stories and give all of the enthusiasm imaginable for the triumphs.
So much of meIs made of what I learned from youYou'll be with meLike a handprint on my heartAnd now whatever way our stories endI know you have re-written mineBy being my friend
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I love this post, Thelma. I'm so glad you work with such great people.
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