Tuesday, August 23rd, and today’s post would be more accurately titled “I survived…where’s my wine?!”

It is not like any one exceptional thing happened today, but the collection of things adds up to one really long day! I am sporting a couple new shin bruises; my ears are literally ringing from the verbal protests of my students (some would call them yells or screams, but I think verbal protest has a more positive twist to it); and, lastly, my brain hurts. Being a team leader means I have the adults to lead, direct, and (most days) think for. I promoted one of my students today to Student Teacher, because despite all his challenges, he follows directions much better (and the first time I might add) better than the other adults in my room!

I must sign off for tonight. This post was my mental break time from the academic assessment report I need to finish for my first Triennial Review IEP scheduled for Thursday, and with it the IEP I must write. Oh, the joys! But at least doing it from home means I can do it with in my pajamas with a glass of wine in hand. A job perk!