Today was a first for me.  We were let out of school for rain – seriously.  I guess flooding is the more accurate term and I am sure it’s pretty bad on the back country roads.  My first reaction to the news was, “Woo-hoo!!  Extra relaxation time!!  I get to have bonus time with my son, too!!”

Then reality sunk it.  It was crazy trying to get in touch with all the parents, make sure the kids were fed, get everything ready for an early dismissal, etc.   Calling parents is NOT easy when you only have two outgoing lines and little-to-no cell service.  I was telling my Spanish speaking students to tilt their heads at a 45 degree angle, sit on my desk and lean back to the window while they called their parents (my Spanish consists of uno, dos, tres, which would not do me much good).  Yeah, it was pretty durn hilarious!

Plus, I wanted to spend time with my son, but what did he do as soon as we walked in the door?  Went to sleep.

So here I sit.  So far, I have made a Quesadilla, ate a piece of cake, cried while watching Army Wives on the DVR, and am writing a little bit.  Next up?  A bubble bath.  Turns out to be a pretty good afternoon despite its challenges.