Friday emotions

My emotions are mixed today, and my head is stuffed up. So, if I babble, or whine, we can blame it on mental confusion. My husband can hardly "survive" a cold; how can I be rational when I've barely made it through the week? (and now have a rather insubstantial voice) I am delighted that one child took the day off practice today to go to a high school football game. The week has been frustrating, thus a break will probably be a positive thing. (except for the slings and arrows from angry coaches who want the athletes there every day) College daughter called me last night to ask my advice about her volunteer tutoring, and potential jobs, which was really a thrill. Naturally, I am never at a loss for words when telling everyone what to do. Blame 26 years in education, and 20 years as a mom for that! Today a counselor came into my huge 5th period class to convince the group of sophomores to transfer to the new independent section 2nd period. It is a perfect, and creative idea from the administration; I appreciate so much my dear friend D. for agreeing to take the group on during her planning period. A couple of my wonderful sophomores decided to do so, and that was hard. It HAS to be done, for my sanity, and for the good of the class. But it was very hard to say "au revoir" to those kids; they didn't really want to move, but were mature enough to realize that someone has to. The hard part is that some of the other students were utter jerks about these kids leaving. They were gloating, excited, and demeaning. It wasn't to their faces, and the perpetrators probably don't think I realize it--but I will need to address the issue Monday. Otherwise, the anger will eat me up inside. I don't know quite what to say yet. I want to express how important and valued all my students are. I would like to stress to them how other people should be treated, and accepted, whether they are popular or not. I would like to tell them how vital it is to try to see the best in people, and not always be so quick to criticize and condemn. I really want to bash a few heads...but I won't do that. I may just have a quiet cry because after all, I have a cold, too many trying teenagers, and a blog that isn't quite what I want it to be.