I tried, I changed, but still am getting divorced!

[awest1217]

You should try teaching lower level high school science students. I have plenty of stories.

Good job on the pregnancy weight. I had about 4 pounds to go with S at 18 months when H left so then I lost way too much. Everyone would ask me what I did to lose the weight. I said stress and I don't recommend it. Now I have gained back 10 lbs so I am at a healthy body weight (although I will lose some when I go back to work). I just have the infamous baby belly. If only I could find time to do pilates I know it would help a lot, but between S and work and church...not much time for me. Keep it up!

I also enjoy the rush of being a teacher. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. My best memory so far is watching a "dance off" happen in the cafeteria commons when I was on duty and 9 months pregnant (honestly about to blow). The principal came out and asked what was happening. I said a dance off and he said we should break it up, but man it was funny because it was a kid who couldn't dance at all against this awesome dancer. So much fun! Then there was the senior who would come to class every day late and have the best excuses like "the train stopped me in the hallway". Man I love my job!