Now I know we signed up to teach this wintersession, but that is not keeping me from at times having a lot of ill will toward this session. On one hand, I only have 12 students (as opposed to 80), we are able to actually have conversations, and I'm getting paid extra which will help tremendously as Graham and I save for a house downpayment. For these things I am grateful.
On the other hand, I despise having to leave the house between 7 and 7:30, especially on mornings where Eden isn't even awake yet. And, I hate starting to feel sick and feeling exhausted from the continuous cycle of teaching for 3.5 hours, grading, preparing, etc. {I know it really isn't anything to complain about}. But most of all I dislike the wintersession because it meant that my baby needed to go have some fun on her own while we taught class this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. And, I really, really hated the wintersession last night when I found out the Eden had a 104 degree fever as she was on her way to stay with her grandparents in Mobile ... and I wasn't with her!! Oooh, wintersession you have made me so sad.
I'll admit that I broke down last night and cried as I was supposed to be grading exams, but thankfully Eden and I are both doing better today. The report was that Eden had fun all day playing with her Aunt Ashley, Nona, and Big Daddy. I will get to see her in less than 48 hours, and I know between now and then she will have a grand time. I just selfishly wanted her with me.
So, dear wintersession, just wanted to let you know that I do not like you. Please don't get your feelings hurt. You are a good thing; you're just not at the top of my list these days.
- Ashley
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