It's January and we're freezing in under 5 minutes in this part of the world.
My commute has days that make me question our choice of location to live. I love our beautiful house - I wish I could transport it to, I don't know, anywhere that is warmer then our current -30 degree weather.
Life is a busy blur. Expository essays, Beowulf, "y" and "en" and "futur proche" makes my head spin. Suspended students (oh the juicy reasons why) and needy smarty pants worrying about exams. I come home to supper, house chores, toddler snuggles, marking and TV. Currently, we're on the 2nd season of Homeland - it blows my mind.
I'm reading Gone and I have to admit, it's a little freaky. Much better the the Shiver series I just finished. Too angst-y for me - like Twilight but with just werewolves and no love triangle to annoy me.
I'm dreaming in French music. These three songs get stuck in my head regularly. I guess I'm brainwashing more then my students.
Enjoy rocking out en francais!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Work
Today, in church, I overheard a man complimenting a young woman for staying home with her kids because, he affirmed, that's what's best.
I work.
I felt a little offended at his remark.
I have stayed at home. I have worked full time and I have worked part-time. No matter what, I am still the best Momma for my kids. I have known stay-at-home Mommas who whine about their kids, their husbands and their homes. I have known full-time Mommas who have lamented missing their babies and not being 100% on-task at work.
Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I need to to work. I became a little too petty and me-focused when I was alone all day with little kids. Preferably, I'd like to work part-time. This way, I can give both my classes, my kids and my home all the attention they need.
So - yes, I work and that's what's best for my kids. Sorry, sir - I didn't appreciate the judgement call.
On that same note, holidays are over tomorrow. Wish me luck as I guide very sleepy teenagers into 2013.
I work.
I felt a little offended at his remark.
I have stayed at home. I have worked full time and I have worked part-time. No matter what, I am still the best Momma for my kids. I have known stay-at-home Mommas who whine about their kids, their husbands and their homes. I have known full-time Mommas who have lamented missing their babies and not being 100% on-task at work.
Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I need to to work. I became a little too petty and me-focused when I was alone all day with little kids. Preferably, I'd like to work part-time. This way, I can give both my classes, my kids and my home all the attention they need.
So - yes, I work and that's what's best for my kids. Sorry, sir - I didn't appreciate the judgement call.
On that same note, holidays are over tomorrow. Wish me luck as I guide very sleepy teenagers into 2013.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
