Poop and Love

Well folks, I suppose I should've learned by now to take the good with the bad. It's just all so confusing though. Who knew that the life of a second grade teacher could be so filled with internal conflict and contrary dialogue?! In any one moment I can go from completely hating small children, to…

5 Stages of Grief

On a daily basis I go through all five stages of grief while dealing with my second graders. No joke, folks, it's a regular roller coaster, and it repeats itself every single day. 1. Denial: Nah, I don't have to go to school. It's not that important. I don't need this job. These kids would do…