what are you doing here?

are you still a teacher?
one of my new shorties asked me
during our first gathering.
because you had a baby and left...i just wondered.

i am back.
i explained that our group would
focus on taking the extra time to wrap our brains around
how we think about numbers.
i reminded them that we each have a beautiful, thoughtful brain.
we talked about the importance of sharing our thinking,
and respectful listening.
well...my brain is made of gold.
one said as her peers giggled.

i smiled.
yes, it is, sweet girl.
yes, it is.


she lost her tooth mid-lesson. nothing has changed at my old school. lol



note: the email came from my old principal.
"i've been trying to think of a way to get you back here," it read.
the school got a grant to have someone come in and
tutor elementary-level math. it is an after-school program.
she offered me the job and i accepted!
babychop will stay home with paul for the few hours i am gone each time.
for now, it is 2-3 times a week.
perfect: i get shortie-time while liam has papa-time.


life is good. i am very grateful.