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In Forty Minutes

I go from positive plus to in the basement negative in forty minutes.
I thought it was going to be okay when Cyrus hugged my legs.
He had a huge grin on his face, he acted like he loved me.

We went to recess. He was a train wreck but gave him many chances.
Easier than trying to corral him because if I tried that I would lose face.
No one can corral him.

I am practically carrying him back inside where he….
Throws scissors, spits in faces, yells and runs around the room.
I feel like I have trekked a mountain and ran a marathon.
It is truly taxing that one child can do this in a mere forty minutes!

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L Milton Hankins Date: 10/18/2022 8:35:00 AM Caren, you deserve a medal for heroism for what you go through every day. Most people, who never darkened the door of a classroom, simply do not understand! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/18/2022 10:26:00 PM They could not possibly.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/18/2022 4:35:00 AM Hello Caren, it sounds like the child was out of control. Giving you a hard time. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/19/2022 7:16:00 AM Hello Caren, wow! Heis only 5! wow! He has a lot of issuse to vent. Hugs. Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/18/2022 10:27:00 PM I saw the principal lugging him away from teachers all day long - six times at least she dragged him down the hallway. He even got kicked out of GYM class and he is five.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/17/2022 11:23:00 PM A challenging task you’ve taken on Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/18/2022 10:27:00 PM Challenging but super rewarding when you see a smile through a child's tears.