What I have learned so far this school year...

I learned that I can go all day, and sometimes all night, with no computer access, but I don't like it.

I learned that when I am not able to e-mail Laughs-a-Lot throughout the day, he is even more affectionate and doting when he sees me the next time.

I learned that the day you have the worst headache is the day the quiet kid will surprise you and throw a temper tantrum in class.

I learned that the day you have a killer headache and the quiet kid throws a tantrum, the squirrelly kids will behave perfectly -- at least this time.

I learned that when health of a loved one fails, that is when the true colors of family comes out.

I learned that when you miss your exit on the way to my new school, I have to drive 12 miles to the next exit, in the next county.

I learned that my picture is no longer showing up on my blog.

I learned that the girl who had about 80 sick days at her previous school, is fated to get a bad cold her first week at her new school.

I learned that while I hate the $100 a week in gas, and my drive is killing me, and the parents I deal with are idiots, I still love to teach.