Mmm...Dinner

Is it completely loser-like that I'm excited about the dinner I'm making tonight?  I'll answer that question with a "NO!" as I believe it's the little things in life that count. I haven't had to "cook" in 2 nights (since Jim was taking his training) so I'm very excited not only to cook but about my Salisbury Steak Meatballs from the Pioneer Woman.  I've never made this recipe so it better be good.  It looks good, that's for sure!

Have I mentioned that one of the most annoying students I've ever had came back this past week from the career center? We all knew he wouldn't make it there because he's a total spaz and doesn't do shit but we were all hoping. He's now in two of my classes, which has completely changed the dynamics. (And the guidance counselor who made his schedule tried to put him in one of my study halls next semester but I called and said, "OH HELL NO!!! THREE PERIODS IN A DAY!? WHEN THERE'S ANOTHER STUDY HALL THAT PERIOD?! I CALL BULLSHIT!"  Especially when that other SH is FW's and she's never had to experience him and she has two planning periods a day and she can go suck it...give her a difficult student for once!") There isn't a seat far enough in the corner to put this kid. It doesn't matter where I put him, he f&%ks around no matter where he it. 

Yesterday I had him in LA and the kids were doing reading comprehensions.  You know, reading and then answering questions.  Not difficult...or so I thought.  I took this kid aside and explained EXACTLY how to do the assignment. He said he had it so off he went. He then tried to turn it in, unfinished.  I said, "Hey!  You need to take this to study hall and finish it."  He then said he didn't understand how to do this one part.  So I take the papers and show him AGAIN!  And then I remind him that he hadn't answered question #1.  So he takes it to study hall, I email Erving to tell him to make sure it gets done as Spaz likes to hem, haw and generally f&%k around.  10 minutes later, Spaz comes in with the papers...done WRONG and #1 is still not answered.  So I explain AGAIN!!!  And he takes it back and "ding" I get an email from Erving: "He's on his way to turn in his reading comp."  Me: "He's coming back to you now with said reading comp because HE DIDN'T FINISH IT!!!" (BTW - Erving is still being a total dumb ass PITA!)

So fast forward to 7th period when I have Spaz in Government.  The kids are taking a test and since he hasn't been here, he doesn't have to do it.  So I ask him for the reading comp.  He hands it in and NOTHING HAS CHANGED on it from before AND #1 is STILL NOT ANSWERED!  I wanted to leave work right then and head to Viva Tequila (local cantina) for a stiff margarita! I'm not kidding you I almost lost my f&%king mind!  This kid is going to be the death of me.  BUT!  I remained somewhat cool.  After reprimanding him sternly (I may have raised my voice a little) I sat him down and did the f%&king reading comp with him so he could see.

Oh, and apparently they recently upped this kids ADHD medicine.  I'm thinking...I don't know, I'm not an expert nor a doctor...but...I THINK they may need to up the dosage again.  Or give him some lithium...a bottle of Nyquil...a ruffie?  I'd rather him knocked out than completely nuts like he is...annoying me and making my life hell! ARG! 

Have I mentioned lately that I need to win the lottery? Reminder: Buy a ticket

Okay well, that's all I've got. Best mosey.  I'll let you know how dinner was.  Safe travels back to TN today Mom and Richard.  Later!