Peaking out

I am poking my head out to say that I am here, burying my head in work, restarting Weight Watchers, and ignoring my infertility for now. I miss writing on my blog but don't want to talk about infertility.

Quotes from the Classroom 2

Social Studies teacher: (during a lesson on Inuits) Eskimos' lives were all about survival. So desperate to survive that when the first born child was a girl, she was left outside to die because she would not help with hunting.

Female student A: How can they tell?

silent, confusion...scattered giggles

Student B: They hold it up and LOOK!

Student C: I'll tell you at lunch.

Honestly, it is amazing how much kids learn from other kids! Parents, talk to your kids about the awkward stuff or another middle schooler will. and any Eskimos, please call me if you need me to take a baby girl off your hands.

Quotes from the Classroom

During an etymology study in a 6th grade gifted class...

Teacher: What is an introvert?

Student A: Someone who is shy or reserved.

Teacher: What would the antonym extrovert mean?

Student B: Someone who is vocal and social.

Student C (raising his hand, serious as anything): I have heard the word pervert. Is that the same?

Awkward pause with scattered class giggles.

Teacher (after a brief pause to gain composure): They do all have the stem vert. Let's move onto the reading.

Student D (whispers): Don't worry, I'll tell you in gym.

Break

Yeah so I took a blogging break. and a TTC break. and a stressing out, trying to control everything break. We are saving for another cycle of injectables, but I just can't right now. The overwhelming sense of failure really did a number on me. I am still reading (lurking). I hope to be back soon.