Help! It's only Thursday!!

I resorted to using something in my classroom that I never thought I would use--a whistle. Let me tell you--the kids stopped talking when I blew the whistle. I guess because it is annoying to hear. Oh well. I guess if it works for coaches, it can work for me. There's nothing more aggravating that a talkative teenager. I had a talk with one class today. I told them that every time they talk when I am trying to talk, I lose respect for them. If they want respect, they have to give respect. That worked for about 10 minutes. Oh well, I guess a teacher of teenagers should try many things before finding something that works. Hmmm. What ever happened to the paddle and the ruler on the hand? Just kidding...

Freedom. Well, a mother only hears that word every once in a while. I just happen to get freedom once a week during football season. Thankfully, I have two boys who love football and a husband who takes them to games. I am not required to attend--thank goodness. Freedom. Oh yah, gotta grade papers and fold those clothes and cook dinner. What happened to laying around and being lazy??? That's right...all women are like Wonder Woman--all work and no play.