I miss my babies

Today I had to go on campus to do more of the paperwork stuff involved in moving my graduation date and so forth.  While I was there I stopped by the CDC to say hello. Shundra thought I was there my W-2, and apologized for mailing it already. *lol* Thats fine, I assumed it had been mailed anyways to my parents.  When she found out I wasn't in school, she immediately asked me if I was available to come back and said that if I just want to schedule a few days a week there, so I can sub on the other days to just give her a call.  I have to admit thats a very attractive idea.  I loved that job and I was very happy there (Unless I was with Miracle Baby). It would also mean that I was guarunteed a paycheck every week.  The only thing wiggy about subbing is that it might not be steady. It it turns out that way, then I will call her back and see what she has for me.

The kids have all grown of course. Their language skills have grown incredibly, and so many of them are potty trained now. My Arch Nemesis (I call him that because he is a super hero and I'm the monstor that chases him) made sure I knew he was, by pulling down his pants in the middle of the classroom to show me his underpants. *LOL* They all had to take turns coming over to sit on my lap and get a special hug. Princess Troublemaker especially was difficult to pry out of my lap. I had to be pretty firm with her about it. Princess Bossy Bullfrog acted shy with me. Coy little minx.  The Warrior Princess made sure she came over to see me though. After TWP got her hug, she went and brought PBBF over by the hand to me. So cute!

Then how?

Last night I got an email from some newbie at Dragonmount asking for help with games. Not a terribly unusual thing, except for it being very non-specific as to WHAT game he needed help with. It was also slightly demanding in tone. So I shot him back an email asking what exactly he needed my help with. The reply back was MUCH more polite, almost groveling. Apparently he had no idea he was emailing the Amyrlin before.

Which begs the question....How exactly do you get my email address of DM without knowing I'm the Amyrlin Seat?  *shakes head* n00bs.

I am glad...

I took the time to dress up today and look professional. Not only did I say hi to Ingrid and have her sign my application, but I also said hello to Sabrina Bookman and met briefly with Kay Weber, the principal.  Not only did she remember me (which was nice, as I don't think I did more than say hello to her before) but she was impressed that I had all my ducks in a row with the substitute teaching thing.  She explained what the Dekalb orientation was like and it actually sounds like something thats worthwhile for me to do. I'm happy now.

State of the Union

Last night was definately a campaign speech.  The references especially to "staying the course" seemed to suggest that it would be fool hardy to vote for someone else. There were many statements that seemed designed merely to antagonize the Dems. Jimmy rightly pointed out that Bush has a habit of smirking at the Dem's side of the aisle right after saying something particularly incendiary.  I can see why this man has so divided the nation.

I also noticed last night that Bush has become more polished as a speaker, and seems to have grown into the presidency. He doesn't seem like he is wearing Daddy's boots anymore. His rhetoric, while still extremely emotional, is more smooth and less folksy. Its amazing how he can use imagery and symbolism to provoke your gut response to cheer, even when your head is saying "Hey wait a sec."

My boy Dean is scaring children, according to an article I read today analysing his Iowa concession speech.  This is another guy who seems to provoke an emotional response in public speaking, rather than a logical one.  Putting these two up against each other could be extremely fun. If he can settle down a bit, he'll be a viable candidate. But this "Mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!" routine has to stop.

I like that...

Even though I'm not teaching this semester, my cohort still treats me like part of the group. I got a dinner invite last week, which I am still debating accepting. If I go, it will have to be without Jimmy. And I've gotten two invites to attend conferences with people. I probably won't do the one this weekend, but I'll definately shoot for the NSTA conference in April. Its definately a change from when I left ECE and everyone acted like I had never existed.