OMG! This past week was brutal. The kids in school were awful. I'm certain they were high on Halloween candy all week. They were hyper and difficult to settle. I called several parents, and I came very close to submitting a disciplinary referral. It would have been my first for the school year. But I decided I could deal with the infraction in a different way. I made a call home and the kid caught heat when he got home. . .or so he told me.
I also spoke with several students about respecting personal space. Some students think nothing about going right up to others (both minors and adults) and sitting so close they are practically on the lap of the other person. Other students persist in trying to grab items from others, perhaps not realizing that at some point, their hands or ON the other person's body. They needed to be sent the message that "no means no". I don't think they take "no" seriously when they hear it, erroneously always assuming that an acquaintance won't see their invasion of space as assault/attempted assault.
A few years ago, there was a similar incident with another student. Several teachers made excuses for the student, saying "___ is just like that. ___ means no harm." I considered not saying anything then, but what jarred me was the thought that if my own child had been the victim, would I want a teacher to turn away, rationalizing their inaction at attempting to curtail the inappropriate behavior? The answer was clear, and that is why I decided to make sure the perpetrator received consequences for his/her actions. I hope any teacher who has my child in class will apply the same principle.
What I find most bothersome is that some students see nothing wrong with their own behavior and say, "oh, dats my friend. They don't mind." That kind of delusion will bite them in the ass one day.
Speaking of biting, my jaw seems much better, but now a different pain has replaced the achy jaw. I think I have another cracked tooth. I don't know how it happened. Oh, never mind. I know how. I will need to wait until late November to see my dentist. Anyway, until I can get a dental appointment to repair my tooth, I'm trying to eat soft things (no Cape Cod potato chips for me)
With the weather getting cooler, I find the luscious custard texture of bread pudding very comforting. It's also soft enough that I'm not wincing when I chew. The rich sauce makes this an extra decadent dessert. Who would've thought stale bread could taste so good.
Now to prepare myself for another week of kids high on OLD Halloween candy. . .
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1 lb bread, cubed (about 10-12 cups of cubes)
1 qt milk
6 eggs, reserve 1 yolk for sauce
1/2 c sugar
1 c cranberries
1 tbsp vanilla
7 tbsp amaretto, divided
1/2 c butter
1 c powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish. In a large bowl, pour milk over bread cubes. Beat eggs (except for 1 yolk) and add to bread cubes. Add sugar, cranberries, vanilla, and 3 tbsp amaretto. Stir gently. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. Begin preparing sauce 5 minutes before bread pudding is done. Heat butter and powdered sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until butter is completely melted. Add 4 tbsp amaretto and reserved egg yolk. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. When bread pudding is done, poke holes all over bread pudding. Pour sauce over and let soak in.
OMG! This past week was brutal. The kids in school were awful. I'm certain they were high on Halloween candy all week. They were hyper and difficult to settle. I called several parents, and I came very close to submitting a disciplinary referral. It would have been my first for the school year. But I decided I could deal with the infraction in a different way. I made a call home and the kid caught heat when he got home. . .or so he told me.
I also spoke with several students about respecting personal space. Some students think nothing about going right up to others (both minors and adults) and sitting so close they are practically on the lap of the other person. Other students persist in trying to grab items from others, perhaps not realizing that at some point, their hands or ON the other person's body. They needed to be sent the message that "no means no". I don't think they take "no" seriously when they hear it, erroneously always assuming that an acquaintance won't see their invasion of space as assault/attempted assault.
A few years ago, there was a similar incident with another student. Several teachers made excuses for the student, saying "___ is just like that. ___ means no harm." I considered not saying anything then, but what jarred me was the thought that if my own child had been the victim, would I want a teacher to turn away, rationalizing their inaction at attempting to curtail the inappropriate behavior? The answer was clear, and that is why I decided to make sure the perpetrator received consequences for his/her actions. I hope any teacher who has my child in class will apply the same principle.
What I find most bothersome is that some students see nothing wrong with their own behavior and say, "oh, dats my friend. They don't mind." That kind of delusion will bite them in the ass one day.
Speaking of biting, my jaw seems much better, but now a different pain has replaced the achy jaw. I think I have another cracked tooth. I don't know how it happened. Oh, never mind. I know how. I will need to wait until late November to see my dentist. Anyway, until I can get a dental appointment to repair my tooth, I'm trying to eat soft things (no Cape Cod potato chips for me)
With the weather getting cooler, I find the luscious custard texture of bread pudding very comforting. It's also soft enough that I'm not wincing when I chew. The rich sauce makes this an extra decadent dessert. Who would've thought stale bread could taste so good.
Now to prepare myself for another week of kids high on OLD Halloween candy. . .
click on recipe title for printable recipe
1 lb bread, cubed (about 10-12 cups of cubes)
1 qt milk
6 eggs, reserve 1 yolk for sauce
1/2 c sugar
1 c cranberries
1 tbsp vanilla
7 tbsp amaretto, divided
1/2 c butter
1 c powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish. In a large bowl, pour milk over bread cubes. Beat eggs (except for 1 yolk) and add to bread cubes. Add sugar, cranberries, vanilla, and 3 tbsp amaretto. Stir gently. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. Begin preparing sauce 5 minutes before bread pudding is done. Heat butter and powdered sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until butter is completely melted. Add 4 tbsp amaretto and reserved egg yolk. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. When bread pudding is done, poke holes all over bread pudding. Pour sauce over and let soak in.
OMG! This past week was brutal. The kids in school were awful. I'm certain they were high on Halloween candy all week. They were hyper and difficult to settle. I called several parents, and I came very close to submitting a disciplinary referral. It would have been my first for the school year. But I decided I could deal with the infraction in a different way. I made a call home and the kid caught heat when he got home. . .or so he told me.
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