Thursday Chat

apies · Guru

RE: Thursday Chat

Supafly · Guru

Sonya wrote:

I really hate breastfeeding nazis. ridiculous! Who cares really how the baby is getting fed as long as it is being fed and loved.

I know!! I mean, would she rather her not use the shields, get frustrated and move on to formula? Not that formula is the devil, but she is supposed to be supporting breastfeeding, for crying out loud!

I think all moms who attempt nursing after giving birth in a hospital probably come across at least one nazi, don't you? Seems like most people I know have. (although around here, it is probably the same lady, lol)

Supafly · Guru

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

Supafly · Guru

Sonya, your posts were cracking me up this evening! And your dinner sounded delish.

I am going to go grab my laundry and head up to my room to fold and watch TV.

I am so glad tomorrow is Friday.

apies · Guru

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.

and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.

ugh.

and yes, tgif!!!!

Supafly · Guru

apies wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.
and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.
ugh.
and yes, tgif!!!!

Man-that is NOT much. You are really in it for the long haul!!!!!

Really, ITU-I think it would be hard not to be the way you are about the situation. But if it starts to get too much, I think you should take her up on her offers!!!! I am sure she doesn't want to feel like you are doing everything-it might make her feel badly about herself too, you know? IDK.

Tomorrow night can you get your drink on? Sounds like it might be necessary!!!

Juanita · Guru

apies wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.
and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.
ugh.
and yes, tgif!!!!

April, while I think you're incredible for feeling the way you do about your co-teacher, there also comes a point where you've got to let go some of the responsibility and let her help you.

Not only for your sake, but for hers too. Since I don't know her, I don't know if this is how she feels, but, what if she feels like you're not giving her a fair chance to help you because of her vision problems? You said she offers all the time, it might hurt her feelings when you don't let her help, kwim? It's a disability to her, and maybe she's hurt that you won't let her.

Plus, YOU need the help for your mental stability!

But

for you being you.

happylib · Guru

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.
and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.
ugh.
and yes, tgif!!!!

Man-that is NOT much. You are really in it for the long haul!!!!!
Really, ITU-I think it would be hard not to be the way you are about the situation. But if it starts to get too much, I think you should take her up on her offers!!!! I am sure she doesn't want to feel like you are doing everything-it might make her feel badly about herself too, you know? IDK.
Tomorrow night can you get your drink on? Sounds like it might be necessary!!!

Not that you are asking me, but I agree with Supa here. You could always give her something that is a little quicker in grading like multiple choice while you do the more in depth writing parts. It might not divide the load in half, but it would lessen it.

I feel for you though. Grading can be the pits and then having to enter it all in the computer and/or grade book is also time consuming. I hope your students start pulling their heads out of their orifices in their lower extremities to at least see a glimpse of the light of day.

RedHawk · Senior Member

Andrew had gym at Tumble America and then we ran over to the Dr for my appt.

No U/S, but heard the heart beat. Everything looks good. The NP told me no more picking up Andrew and trying to carry him. He's almost 60 lbs... Monday I was having a bit of pain, I called their office, but they were on their 2+ hour lunch hour. I laid on my left side, drank water, and if went away. She said that was the right thing to do. Now that I've passed 20 weeks, she said to go to the hospital if the pain doesn't go away... I think it was just from being so active on the weekend...Blood pressure was 108/78

She said that the high risk ob was sure on it being a girl, not a guess or feeling... So, I guess I've really gotta a daughter on the way!!! Wow!!!

Juanita · Guru

RedHawk wrote:

Andrew had gym at Tumble America and then we ran over to the Dr for my appt.

No U/S, but heard the heart beat. Everything looks good. The NP told me no more picking up Andrew and trying to carry him. He's almost 60 lbs... Monday I was having a bit of pain, I called their office, but they were on their 2+ hour lunch hour. I laid on my left side, drank water, and if went away. She said that was the right thing to do. Now that I've passed 20 weeks, she said to go to the hospital if the pain doesn't go away... I think it was just from being so active on the weekend...Blood pressure was 108/78

She said that the high risk ob was sure on it being a girl, not a guess or feeling... So, I guess I've really gotta a daughter on the way!!! Wow!!!

yay!!!

apies · Guru

Juanita wrote:

apies wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.
and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.
ugh.
and yes, tgif!!!!

April, while I think you're incredible for feeling the way you do about your co-teacher, there also comes a point where you've got to let go some of the responsibility and let her help you.

Not only for your sake, but for hers too. Since I don't know her, I don't know if this is how she feels, but, what if she feels like you're not giving her a fair chance to help you because of her vision problems? You said she offers all the time, it might hurt her feelings when you don't let her help, kwim? It's a disability to her, and maybe she's hurt that you won't let her.

Plus, YOU need the help for your mental stability!

But for you being you.

i know, i know.

and i do sometimes give her stuff to grade.

but research papers are the WORST of the entire year and there's no way she can do them. that's a month's worth of work for me right there.

i am going to pass some easy stuff her way over the next few weeks while i work on getting those graded. that will definitely help some.

thanks jenn.

apies · Guru

happylib wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

Supafly wrote:

apies wrote:

i'm dbp'ing to vent about how stressed i am about work.

i am DROWNING in grading.

i have a PHENOMENAL co-teacher, but she has an eye disease and has very limited vision. as a result, i feel horrible guilt if i don't do all the grading. she can do most of it with a magnifier she uses but it probably takes her 5 times longer to do it than it does me. that just seems wrong. as a result i am NEVER caught up with grades. or lesson plans. or anything else. blech.

my students are stressing me out. even the ones i adore and am very close to are making bad choices and being idiots. i'm having horrible dreams about them doing stupid things and it's really stressing me out.

i need a freaking break but there isn't one. not til june 22nd.

:ahh:

I'm sorry you are stressed. This time of year was always tough for me because it is such a long haul until the end of the year!!!

Don't you all have any break for Easter?

Have you talked to your co-teacher about this stuff? I mean, ITU and I would probably feel the same way, but maybe she doesn't expect you to take all of that on for her, you know? IDK-like I said, I would feel the same way, I am sure, but I am not sure it is your responsibility to do all of that! Maybe there are other things she could take on if you are taking on more of the grading?

I miss the :ahh guy-he was my fave. And he sounds very appropriate for you right now.

Tomorrow is Friday!!!!!

we get off on good friday. and memorial day. that's it til the end of the year.
and yeah, staci (my coteacher) offers all the time, but i just can't do it. it's stupid, i know but it is what it is.
ugh.
and yes, tgif!!!!

Man-that is NOT much. You are really in it for the long haul!!!!!
Really, ITU-I think it would be hard not to be the way you are about the situation. But if it starts to get too much, I think you should take her up on her offers!!!! I am sure she doesn't want to feel like you are doing everything-it might make her feel badly about herself too, you know? IDK.
Tomorrow night can you get your drink on? Sounds like it might be necessary!!!

Not that you are asking me, but I agree with Supa here. You could always give her something that is a little quicker in grading like multiple choice while you do the more in depth writing parts. It might not divide the load in half, but it would lessen it.

I feel for you though. Grading can be the pits and then having to enter it all in the computer and/or grade book is also time consuming. I hope your students start pulling their heads out of their orifices in their lower extremities to at least see a glimpse of the light of day.

thanks libby.

last year, i think she was able to handle more of the grading b/c her former co-teacher did a lot more multiple choice assessments. i'm not a big believer in those (except for major tests and then only a portion of the test is MC), so pretty much everything is open ended.

even entering grades is really hard for her. i can do it in just a minute or 2, but it probably takes her 10 minutes to enter a class worth of grades.

apies · Guru

RedHawk wrote:

Andrew had gym at Tumble America and then we ran over to the Dr for my appt.

No U/S, but heard the heart beat. Everything looks good. The NP told me no more picking up Andrew and trying to carry him. He's almost 60 lbs... Monday I was having a bit of pain, I called their office, but they were on their 2+ hour lunch hour. I laid on my left side, drank water, and if went away. She said that was the right thing to do. Now that I've passed 20 weeks, she said to go to the hospital if the pain doesn't go away... I think it was just from being so active on the weekend...Blood pressure was 108/78

She said that the high risk ob was sure on it being a girl, not a guess or feeling... So, I guess I've really gotta a daughter on the way!!! Wow!!!

congrats on a baby girl on the way!!!

sbucking · Guru

RedHawk wrote:

Andrew had gym at Tumble America and then we ran over to the Dr for my appt.

No U/S, but heard the heart beat. Everything looks good. The NP told me no more picking up Andrew and trying to carry him. He's almost 60 lbs... Monday I was having a bit of pain, I called their office, but they were on their 2+ hour lunch hour. I laid on my left side, drank water, and if went away. She said that was the right thing to do. Now that I've passed 20 weeks, she said to go to the hospital if the pain doesn't go away... I think it was just from being so active on the weekend...Blood pressure was 108/78

She said that the high risk ob was sure on it being a girl, not a guess or feeling... So, I guess I've really gotta a daughter on the way!!! Wow!!!

Yay for pretty in pink!!

3s_a_crowd · Guru

good evening everyone.

i am counting down to bedtime only an hour left for scott and then when he falls asleep for the other two.

i dont have any shows tonight so i hope to just get a lot of projects/cleaning done.

3s_a_crowd · Guru

tommorrow raymond has therapy so im hoping dh will take scott for his vaccines now that his fever is gone.

I am sooo glad tomorrow is friday. But I have a ton to do this weekend and Kaylen has a birthday party on Saturday.

RedHawk · Senior Member

Thanks...

Seems like veryone is totally busy today. Lots going on here tonight. Fun.