I’m at school more than I’m not.
How do kindergarteners know how to cuss?
“SHUT THE FUCK UP!” when no one is even speaking.
Incident report because first grader beat me up.
Bite marks and bruising, but no broken skin – right forearm. Bruising from heel kicks – right shin. Redness from backhand punches – nose and left cheek.
School. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
It’s too much.
SPED class teachers and TAs are heroic.
Or crazy.
Am I a glutton for punishment?
I just wanted to help.
So tired.
Got sick.
Haven’t actually been sick in four or five years.
Worn slap out.
Sub job canceled today.
Sweet relief.
Can nurse this cold in peace.
No creative energy.
Literally just putting one foot in front of the other.
Fortunately it’s over now.
Rest.
Linger in steamy shower.
Write.
Rest.
Tomorrow brings something new.
Am hopeful.
therobynbirdsnest 
Oh, friend. Thinking of you. Hang in there!
Thank you, friend ❤️
That sounds exhausting. So glad you cancelled.
It was indeed. I have never been so happy to be told my job canceled!