That's how much more time I am required to spend at school before summer break!!! The end of this school year is drawing mixed emotions from me. On one hand, I am very much ready for a break, but on the other hand, I am going to miss all of the excitement that middle schoolers bring into my life. I enjoy coming home with stories of how completely wacky the kids are. Now what am I supposed to do all day? Play with paper dolls and pretend that they're my students? I can just see how that evening conversation would go...
Philosopher King: So how was your day today?
Me: It was unbelievable. You wouldn't believe all the trouble those kids got into today!
Philosopher King: What kids?
Me: My imaginary students.
Philosopher King: Oh, right...
Me: I was trying to teach them how to swing their eighth notes, and they just couldn't get it. I was trying to be patient, but they lost interest and started talking to each other instead of even trying to do it right. They started laughing and dancing around.
Philosopher King: So what did you do?
Me: I gave them all detentions.
Philosopher King: Really?
Me: No, they're just imaginary. So how was your day?
Exactly. Oh, don't feel too bad for me. I suppose I can stretch out in the sun all summer and read some good books. I suppose that wouldn't be too bad.