I am feeling much better today. I will have kids in the classroom starting tomorrow, and I got to be with old friends and colleagues who talk about things other than R/M. I got back into all of the exciting things that make my job such a joy--talking about teaching and theories, research, how to make a difference in these littles lives...I LOVE what I do, and feel so blessed to be doing what I dreamed of since I was in 4th grade. I also got my iBook back, so we have the 2 computers in the house again.
I got home in time to get D off the bus. CW was in her drive with her smallest girl. I said hi to the girl and walked up to the bbus stop. CW has arranged to have her D dropped off at the house. Good. I thanked the bus driver for making the special double stops--we have known her for 8 years. I asked that she not let my D get off the bus with CW if I am ever late. You could see the lightbulb go off in her head, and she said she would call me later.
I was only home about 10 minutes before H came to get the kids. He brought the tv for them :0) I'll hook it up tonight. D was actually not even all the way home from the bus, but got right into his truck. CW was out in her driveway with her brood, and he ignored her. Good. He seemed pissed off or tired, but I actually spoke to him for a second--said thanks for switching the tvs, gave him the clicker for the other one and his back brace. I told him that I am still collecting his things as I find them. He said that he was glad it came with a clicker--he only gets basic cable with 6 channels (poor baby), and no remote. I also said that the 4pm time wasn't working--he was 10 minutes late, and D didn't even get a chance to go to the bathroom, can we make it 4:30? He agreed, and asked if I was picking them up tonight. I said I could, and he looked relieved and said thanks. Told the kids bye and have a good time, then went inside. No drama. No emotion. And I wasn't even faking--yay, me :0)
I know that I am going to be ok, so will the kids and the family. He flushed his life down the toilet. I don't know if he will ever find his happiness, but I know that I will
