Can I just say how nice it was to sleep in this morning? Although I don't think it's considered sleeping in when you're awake by 6AM. However, I didn't get out of bed until 6:30 - an hour and a half later than I usually arise. Regardless, I didn't wake up from a blaring alarm clock and THAT was nice! I am very sneezy, however, and that's annoying me. I think it's because I finally caved and turned on the heat this morning. It was 56 degrees in my house and perfect for sleeping but not hanging on the couch with my babies. I think the stagnant air that blew out of the vents may have tickled my sinuses and now I'm a sneezy mess. I'll walk Sami in a bit and hopefully the cool, crisp air will nip my effed up nose in the bud.
So, I've mentioned before about my crazy parent, right? Which one, you ask? Well, it's probably been awhile since I mentioned her because her son is a senior and I haven't had to talk with her in over a year. I send her emails every week on grade updates but until a couple weeks ago, I hadn't spoken to her since I last did her sons IEP. Anyway, she is my Jewish mother (I know that sounds bad and I'm not being rude but alas, she is my only Jewish parent and she is your stereotypical Jewish mother. She is also a maniac!). Anyway - I called her a couple weeks ago to set up the annual IEP meeting for her son. When I called - I made sure I had a good 1/2 hour to waste on the phone while she ranted and raved about completely irrelevant things. To my surprise, however, she told me she didn't want to meet - that she would prefer to just "do this over the phone". I was thrilled. I ended up completing the IEP and sending it home yesterday.
One thing she did bring up on the phone, was getting accommodations for her son to take the ACT. Her son has completely illegible writing and has on his IEP the use of a computer for essays etc. I told her I would look into what kind of accommodations were available and get back with her - which I did. For the ACT. Well, after emailing her the information, she tells me last week that her son is registered to take the SAT on Nov. 6 and what could I do for him. (November 6th...this Saturday). So I emailed her and told her that the regular deadline for that test date was Oct. 8th and the late registration was Oct. 22. Because those dates had passed and requests for accommodations/special paperwork had to be filled out and wasn't, there would not be a possibility for accommodations. She emailed me back on Friday after the school day and said, "Would you please submit it anyway?" I wanted to email back and say, "No...that would be a waste of my time." Instead, I just forwarded it to the guidance counselor and said, "Can you explain it to her because she doesn't seem to be understanding it from me."
So yesterday, I go the whole day doing my Monday stuff: Paperwork (emailed parents grade updates), teaching etc. and when the day ended at 2:30, I was out the door excited for a day off. I get home, do one last check of my school email before forgetting about school for 24 hours and what do I have but an email and phone call from the above mother. Phone call left at 3:11 PM and email at 3:15. All that she said was "please call me". Well, lady - you left those for me after my school day had ended and I won't be back in the building until 7AM Wednesday so I will call you at my convenience then. WHAT THE EFF, though!? I can't wait until this kid graduates!
Okay - well, I'm going to go eat breakfast and then start sewing, sewing, sewing. I'll take pictures of my finished quilt when I'm done. Later!
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