35 days and counting

35 days left in school. Yes, still counting down. School life in so far as being a teacher is composed of counting down to two things:

1) important due dates of reports, papers, grades, meetings, etc.

2) school vacations and closing date

The best part about all of this? Not sharing it with the kids. Like somehow I think that if I don't share this seemingly private information with them that the won't realize there's only 5 weeks left and will subsequently work harder. Ha, work, harder and my students in one sentence. The kids haven't worked harder since Feb. break. To be truthful, motivation after spring break is very, very difficult.

Another fun thing is trying to convince my children that the swine flu will turn them into a pig. At first they knew I was full of it, apparently adults need to say things 3 times to be the truth. It's the rule of adult 3s. First time? I don't believe you. Second time? Mmm... well, I'm still not sure. Third time? Well, you really wouldn't lie to me THAT many times. Knowing this information could become critical in your times of needs. It's all about persistence.

Of course, for those with little motivation there is a way to go from a to c (the first lie to the belief). All you must do is find another adult to agree with what you say. After using the simple mathematical equation that all children hold :

1 adult's opinion = not so convincing
1 adult's opinion squared = pretty damn convincing
1 adult's opinion cubed = the law
1 adult's opinion to the fourth power = o.m.g.

So what with 5 weeks left, what is that like... 20 school days? I'll be randomly posting my musings to the site, again. The winter seems to be a time for me to hibernate.