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Pratfalls: Musings
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Thursday, September 23, 2010. I'm posting this in my grad class because it's my fucking birthday, and I don't care about the cycle of assessment, I care about drinking Riesling in my pajamas and watching Mad Men. Here's a snapshot of my day:. Student: "Ms. Howison, I doo-doo'ed.". Me: "That's good, do you feel better? Student: "No Ms. Howison I doo-doo'ed in my pants.". Me: " you sure did.". And I'd already thought this was a shitty week. /rimshot/. Sorry it was shitty.
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Pratfalls: A huge thank-you
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. After a long, sweaty day at work downtown. After trying on bathing suits and overpaying for the only one that wasn't hideous. After waiting for the bus and sweating some more. Some good news - some really good, heartfelt, touching news. How did you all know that I needed a pick-me-up? You guys are amazing. Thank you. YOU are amazing Lisa:). Thank you, for everything. July 22, 2010 at 6:58 AM. Http:/ forlots.blogspot.com/. July 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM.
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Pratfalls: September 2010
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Thursday, September 23, 2010. I'm posting this in my grad class because it's my fucking birthday, and I don't care about the cycle of assessment, I care about drinking Riesling in my pajamas and watching Mad Men. Here's a snapshot of my day:. Student: "Ms. Howison, I doo-doo'ed.". Me: "That's good, do you feel better? Student: "No Ms. Howison I doo-doo'ed in my pants.". Me: " you sure did.". And I'd already thought this was a shitty week. /rimshot/. Last year - good news!
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Pratfalls: Some good news
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Wednesday, September 15, 2010. For anyone who remembers the student who went missing. Last year - good news! She's back at school and doing very well in her kindergarten class. I haven't had the chance to sit down with her and chat, but she waves and says "Hi Ms. Howison" whenever she sees me and it makes my day every time. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Bearing, Eating, Being. Between Living and Existing. Building Beauty Beyond Body.
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Pratfalls: Opposite Day
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Sunday, September 12, 2010. I feel the exact opposite of how I felt this past Monday. I'm grouchy, I'm irritable, I'm bitchy. Is this related to Aunt Flo's visit tomorrow and even though I'm living better chemically, sometimes it gets to me? Yes (she said, beating her inner feminist with its own army boots). Is this related to the busy week and equally busy weekend I've had? That too. Professional development from 9-5 really takes the mickey out of you. If this doesn't mak...
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Pratfalls: You're entitled to your opinion ...
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Wednesday, June 2, 2010. You're entitled to your opinion . But I feel that fat is definitely. A feeling, and it is entirely what I am feeling now. This wasn't the image I had for my 500th post, but that's the way it is. Fat is totally a feeling! Maybe not an emotion, but you can feel fat, just like you can feel tired or hungry. June 2, 2010 at 9:38 PM. June 3, 2010 at 5:30 AM. June 3, 2010 at 10:02 AM. June 4, 2010 at 9:00 AM. Like to give you the opportunity to. Pffft, fa...
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Pratfalls: What a teacher loves
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Monday, September 6, 2010. What a teacher loves. Preschool teachers love many things, among them:. Parents who are involved but not too. Parents who have realistic expectations (no, your daughter will not be writing full sentences by her fourth birthday). A reliable coffee-maker that is consistently refilled. Specials teachers - you librarians, you music teachers, you gym. The common ground provided by Dora, Diego and Spongebob. Students who say please and thank you. Btw l...
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Pratfalls: Last day of summer
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Sunday, August 22, 2010. Last day of summer. Tomorrow I go back to school - a classroom full of three-year-olds. I know I'm much more prepared than I was before. I know I have more skills. I know that when my kids don't do what I tell them, I don't need to freak out because I can get them back on task. I know I can't think about it too much. I've planned, I know the main parts of what the day will be. Obsessing about what can go wrong won't help me. I need. I Hate to Weight.
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Pratfalls: Three days
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Thursday, June 17, 2010. Dear Mrs. Palczinski: I know why you dumped out my second-grade classmate's desk and made her clean it up. It wasn't a stellar moment for you, but I know why you did it. Children do it to you. It's hard to believe how much has happened. A year ago I'd just graduated from college. I'd been engaged for three weeks, and I was about to move 800 miles from home to start a new life and a new job. I had no idea what I was getting into. PS: Its Palcz y.
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Pratfalls: Limits
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A mouse in a house of catcalls. Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Thanks for the support on the last post. School's been up and down this week - some parts of the day are awesome, but the block from about 11:00-2:00 can be tough. It's a lot of transitions: lunch, recess, read aloud and nap. Then there are the two little . sweethearts who do no. T enjoy naptime. One is still very much a toddler and enjoys saying no ad nauseum. He needs limits. Also, knowing your own limits and setting them is huge! Thirdly, y...
