Just another Manic Monday

My Dot Moms column is up today.

Today was a tough day for me. I had my spring observation from the assistant principal, and of all the days to observe, she chose today. When I’m teaching the Holocaust. Lovely. Yes, let’s take the most depressing history lesson on the planet (and it’s hard for me to teach emotionally–having to repeat the lesson 4 times in succession). Now let’s throw an observation on top of it. Sigh. Thankfully I only had one child cry today and it was after class. It’s such a gut-wrenching lesson that it’s hard for me to keep it together. Let’s just say tonight warranted a steak dinner with a nice glass of Merlot. Oh, and chocolate-chip cookies for dessert.

Another random observation. My daughter’s favorite work of the month is: naked. Yes, she will strip herself down and run around yelling, “Naked, Mommy! Naked!”

I swear, the child is destined to become a stripper. She frightens me.

Also, I have a correction to make. My mother was the one who won the Wheel of Fortune contest, not my brother. She is taking him along with her, however, since it’s his dream come true. So, it’s all good.

Last random observation: Can I just say I love the Military Channel’s shows on Navy Seal training? I’ve been droolingwatching these amazingly-toned men attempt to be some of the military’s finest. What’s not to like? It’s Survivor without all the backstabbing and lying.

Finally, I’m very stoked because I have come up with the COOLEST concept for romantic historicals. No, I’m not telling. But it’s high-concept, and if I can pull this off, I have a good feeling about the ideas.