Thanksgivng.
Sadly, left mom's under duress. Argument.
Yes, I can be very negative about Trey, but I really don't have anyone to bitch to, so she gets an earful. The reality is, not every day is going to be Disney Land and he is not always on his best behavior. Recently, he go into some trouble at school, which turns out to be more than what we've been told (at least, from Trey).
Nevertheless, she can be very critical and mean.
Now, how long will this play out.... who knows. I have not called her.
Of course, this experience begs the bigger questions, rather realizations....not happy in many aspects.
Getting that "disappear here" feeling, which is not good.
29.11.13
9.11.13
Few months
Been a crazy road...
David's dad died. Been off work a few days. Sad. Bringing out the best and worst of family relationships. Unless asked, I'm staying out of it. Didn't cry at the service, but did at the burial (cremated). David has a lot to do.
It will be a year the day after Thanksgiving. Adoption process still going slow, with his mother appealing her termination of rights. Slow is good..... First grade for Trey is going well. Doing very good academically, but turning downward with some behavior. Have not been called in yet, but might happen. Issues at home, with Betsey saying that he is testing us. What is going to happen is a big swat.... Swimming and tumbling still.
Some family issues have popped up, particularly at work- an aunt has contacted me and a cousin stopped Trey at a FB game. Hate bringing him around, but I think seeing the HS activities is good for him.
Work is OK. Love teaching, but not sure of the fit. Big districts are different, not that Orangeville was a cake walk either, and I feel that (1) there are too many cooks in the kitchen and (2) decisions are made without talking to those involved/ affected. Freeport was almost too transparent, whereas Rockford has a small group of decision makers that leaves many interested parties out of the loop..... Full plate otherwise. Not used to having so many students and have one class that is mostly dreadful. Not getting much assistance on the latter.
Being out of the loop.... that describes my practicum for Concordia. Not going well at all and actually considering dropping. Not getting the time and opportunities- really no help at all. I've described it to my supervisor as "bird searching for crumbs". He has been as accommodating as he can, once he realized that I'm a rather good student. I have a project due that is garbage and flubbed. I am very torn with what to do: this is the last year and it will be over when this school year is over, so I should just push through it and figure it out; should drop and restart next year, although the State certification process will be different.
Weather is very fall- cool. Hoping to get out in the yard today, as it is probably the last decent weekend, but does not look like it is going to happen (too much to do). Plays tricks with my mood, but probably more than the weather- very fight or flight.
David's dad died. Been off work a few days. Sad. Bringing out the best and worst of family relationships. Unless asked, I'm staying out of it. Didn't cry at the service, but did at the burial (cremated). David has a lot to do.
It will be a year the day after Thanksgiving. Adoption process still going slow, with his mother appealing her termination of rights. Slow is good..... First grade for Trey is going well. Doing very good academically, but turning downward with some behavior. Have not been called in yet, but might happen. Issues at home, with Betsey saying that he is testing us. What is going to happen is a big swat.... Swimming and tumbling still.
Some family issues have popped up, particularly at work- an aunt has contacted me and a cousin stopped Trey at a FB game. Hate bringing him around, but I think seeing the HS activities is good for him.
Work is OK. Love teaching, but not sure of the fit. Big districts are different, not that Orangeville was a cake walk either, and I feel that (1) there are too many cooks in the kitchen and (2) decisions are made without talking to those involved/ affected. Freeport was almost too transparent, whereas Rockford has a small group of decision makers that leaves many interested parties out of the loop..... Full plate otherwise. Not used to having so many students and have one class that is mostly dreadful. Not getting much assistance on the latter.
Being out of the loop.... that describes my practicum for Concordia. Not going well at all and actually considering dropping. Not getting the time and opportunities- really no help at all. I've described it to my supervisor as "bird searching for crumbs". He has been as accommodating as he can, once he realized that I'm a rather good student. I have a project due that is garbage and flubbed. I am very torn with what to do: this is the last year and it will be over when this school year is over, so I should just push through it and figure it out; should drop and restart next year, although the State certification process will be different.
Weather is very fall- cool. Hoping to get out in the yard today, as it is probably the last decent weekend, but does not look like it is going to happen (too much to do). Plays tricks with my mood, but probably more than the weather- very fight or flight.
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