I Love my Third Graders!

There is nothing better than going to work each day and hanging out with 18 of the most precious third graders. I love teaching 3rd grade because the students are at the age where they know how to read and write (for the most part), they can tie their own shoes, they rarely or not at all have accidents in their pants, yet they are still young enough to do everything to please you, get very attached to you, and overall, are incredibly sweet and loving.

Last week I came down with strep throat. My tonsils were big, red, and covered with puss pockets (gross, I know). I ended up staying home for two days that week taking antibiotics and resting. I hate missing work because I'm a little OCD about teaching. It seems I always come back and have to reteach everything. Luckily, I had a wonderful sub who I believe was previously a teacher. Needless to say, finding a good sub is almost like finding a good hair dresser in my opinion. By Friday I was ready to come back to work. My throat was feeling better, however the antibiotic I was on gave me horrible side effects. I walked into my portable and on the board was written "Welcome Back Miss Baggett" followed by each student's signature. It sure made me feel special, but it even more so because I knew I was special to the children who are incredibly special to me!