Rainy Days and Wednesdays
Today is another day of Tutoring the Minions after school. 
I hateitIhateitIhateitIhateit… They have exam week next week and so that’s what I’ll be reviewing. Still, an hour and twenty minutes is TOO LONG. We’re all ready to shoot ourselves after that point. Plus, I have the behavior problem children to deal with (I did tell you about the boy who threw staples at the other kids and when caught yelled, “You’re all a bunch of dumb-*ss liars!”, didn’t I?). Yes, that will be my afternoon. I am looking forward to this about as much as a root canal.
It was fun listening to everyone’s favorite tv shows. I’m having to discipline myself with my writing on the days of good tv. I use my kitchen timer and try to make sure I get at least an hour of writing done. I tried for more, but my children keep crawling into my lap. It’s just not that easy with toddlers.
Speaking of which, my daughter is continuing her skills in stripping. Yesterday in Circle Time, she stood up and dropped her pants in front of the class. 
She had to go to the bathroom and thought she’d notify the teachers. Lovely. So subtle.
I made a major change to one of my proposals yesterday and it was the necessary element to draw it all together. I love it when that happens. It’s nice to be excited about a story again, and this really did the trick.
Last, a friend of mine recommended a website called Wordsmith. It e-mails you a daily vocabulary word, which is great for my New Year’s Resolution.
Okay, I have to head off to work, but please pray that I don’t go off the deep end this afternoon. Hopefully only the nice, sweet students will show up. 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:58 am | Viewed 1300 times
MaryF Says:
Ugh, I have to start tutoring again next week. You’re right, hate it. Also hate duty. Ugh, ugh, ugh.
Kelly Says:
Your daughter cracks me up! The tutoring however sounds positively hideous. I don’t envy you.
Stacy Says:
LOL, good luck today!:mallet:
Peggy Says:
I hate loosing the excitement for a story. Then it just feels like, oh I don’t know, a job!! I often wonder if published writers feel that way.
What a cutie, your daughter!
beth Says:
Oh wow, Michelle. Tutoring was my most hated thing when I was teaching, so I feel your pain. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a sweet student!
Too funny about your daughter - but hey, at least she let them know!
Rene Says:
I have two suggestions for your afternoon: duct tape and bungie cords.
Stephanie Says:
SO glad your proposal gelled for you. And as for your daughter, well, you know she’ll be the type of woman (in later life) who won’t be shy to ask for what she wants/needs.
Good luck with the tutoring.
Stephanie
Tori Lennox Says:
I’m not sure but that a root canal might be more enjoyable.
Melissa Says:
I still don’t know how you do it. I just wouldn’t have the patience.:crazyjumping:
Crystal* Says:
Hopefully only the nice, sweet students will show up.
LMAO!
Let me know how THAT works out for you. I swear. Kids nowadays and their mouths are horrible!
There are some fourth grade girls I know who are terrible.
I hope the time flew by!
Grins*
kacey Says:
um, the nice sweet students are NEVER the ones to show up for tutoring, are they???
Mary Says:
Well, let us know how it went. I used to hate teaching jr. high. I was a maniac doing it.
Steph T. Says:
*shudders at tutoring memories*
You’re a brave woman. This is the time of year when I began to dream about getting all new students…like, I’ve done all I can with them and it’s time to start fresh
Teresa Says:
I hope the after school tutoring went well. And thanks for that link. I’ve been prowling lately for good links.:thumbsup: