I DID IT!!

I got through today! Hooray! It was exhausting. We did three stories: Chicken Licken, Stone Soup, and The Enormous Turnip. We did our performance three times this morning. First, for my dad to record it. Secondly, for our "6th Grade Buddies," and finally-- the BIG production for our parents. We had a good turnout- maybe about 40 people. The kids did really well. But, it's always a little nerve-wracking having all the parents of my students in the same room at the same time, looking to me to be in charge, or something. I had one little girl who didn't have anyone show up to see her, and it broke my heart. She was even one of the main stars. After the performance, I invited the parents to either take their child to lunch, or eat lunch with them in the cafeteria at school. Every single parent that came did end up eating with their child, and this poor little girl was just sitting in my room with me, trying not to cry (it was 20 minutes before we were supposed to go to lunch). So, I dropped her off with Mrs. Gonzalez's class, and ran to Wendy's and got us both a kid's meal. So, she and I had a lunch date in my room. It seemed to perk her up. I had tried calling her mom, but she didn't answer, so I don't know what happened. Anyway, this afternoon, we celebrated (and also because it was "Student Appreciation" week) by having banana splits. And, I let the kids play this Hullabaloo game that's kind of like Cranium, only it's on DVD, and it's a movement game. They had a blast. But, needless to say- my room was complete CHAOS! Holy cow. Then, we went and watched the 1st Grade program which was absolutely adorable. Those kids (especially the ones that are Leavitts and Sullivans) are adorable.  I am tired, and very glad that it's a long weekend!