So! Today I was observed by my university supervisor and she ripped my ego into tiny little pieces. I don’t like this woman at all. Then I went and talked to the VP and to one of the advisors (this cool old guy who has worked for schools for almost 40 years–very smart mouth and all) and they went over her criticism and helped me to see them in ways that do not just amount to “You suck and you shouldn’t ruin children’s lives by being a teacher.” Thank god they are both so supportive and wonderful.

Then I had back to school night. It went great! I didn’t have a huge turn-out, only the parents of six kids out of thirty… However, the ones that showed up are obviously the ones who are really into their kids and care a lot about what is going on at the school. They were all very thrilled as I went through my policies and class requirements and they have all vowed to ask their kids at least once a week what book they are reading. {insert little happy hearts here} I was nervous, but it was totally smooth and awesome. I got to meet the parents of two of my biggest talkers and that was a lot of fun. Both sets of parents were delighted that I actually like their sassy, smart-mouth, exhuberent boys. Of course I like them! They are so much fun. Of course they require a lot of reminding about what task they should be working on… but that’s no big deal. 🙂

All in all it was awesome. Now I need to finish my lesson plan for tomorrow (make the handout) and pack for Folsom Fringe. Dear God I am tired and the very long and busy con weekend is just about to start…. AHHHHHHHHHH (Thank God Monday is going to be a total slide day for me in class.)