Of course we should have expected that one of us, if not both of us, would catch a cold in that first week being at preschool, but we both got it, and at the same time.
It seemed Emmalee was worse than me last night. It was pitiful, she would cry but not really have the energy to put into crying... it was just sad. We're both congested, her voice is hoarse so her throat must be messed up and her nose is very runny and last night her eyes were watering all over her face. She also had a fever last night ( 102.5).
I figured I shouldn't take her into the school today. But last night the owner called ME to see if I could work a LOOONG shift because there were 3 teachers out. Sounds like this cold is going around and it's not just us. I explained that I was actually going to call THEM in the morning because we're both sick. Anyway, shortly after that call my ear started aching horribly, throbbing sharp pain, it was awful, so I just went to bed and knew I'd need to go to the dr. in the morning because the pain was ridiculous.
This morning we went to urgent care and the doctor said I have one of the worst ear infections he's seen in an adult, so he prescribed me vicodin to go with the amoxil. Interesting. So I guess Emmalee's doing a little better than me today. She still has a runny nose and congestion and hoarse voice, but hasn't had a fever since last night, and has a bit more energy today. But we're staying home for the day, cleaning up, resting, taking meds and getting ready for a FULL day tomorrow at the school (9-6).
: ) Didi
Monday, January 29, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
here we go. (deep breath...)
I feel like life is about to be thrown upside down. I found a school one mile away (4 minute drive) that was looking for a preschool teacher. Their biggest perk? Teachers get to enroll their children in the center for free. I guess that's why I never did go back to teaching after Emmalee arrived. It didn't make sense to pay someone to care for Emmalee while I was paid to care for someone else's children. Nor was it affordable.
So I looked into it, and sure enough, one thing leads to another, and I start tomorrow. Emmalee and I spent some time in the toddler class (2-3 year olds) this morning. She had fun exploring and having 'staring contests' with a few other toddlers. She also did a couple of art projects with them.
But me? I'm nervous, to say the least. Is it wrong for me to think Emmalee deserves more than being one child in a sea of a dozen other snot-faced toddlers? (Literally. There were 2 or 3 kids with snot running down their faces). It's not that they were over-ratio or anything, there were 3 teachers in the room most of the time. but I am still afraid that Emmalee will be 'overlooked' in a way, and not get the attention she might need if she was to feel scared or get hurt. So I guess, in a perfect world, she'd be in a class with 5 other kids. I have a couple of other concerns, but basically I think i'll feel better if she doesn't have to spend LONG hours there at a time. Of course we'll be under the same roof, but not together most of the day.
Though it seems that they need me 40 hours/wk, we'll probably be doing 3-6 hour days Monday through Friday and more hours when (and IF) we get used to this new change. I think it's a great opportunity for ME to get back into teaching and it COULD even be good for her as well, but it's a big change and it's been two years since i've been 'in the business', so i'm nervous. Going to give it a shot though! The staff seems nice! Cross your fingers for us, and PRAY that naptime goes smoothly for Emmalee there ~ i'm definitely scared of how that's going to go!
...And so this isn't a total photoless blog, here's one of Emmalee napping:
... and her new cup:
So I looked into it, and sure enough, one thing leads to another, and I start tomorrow. Emmalee and I spent some time in the toddler class (2-3 year olds) this morning. She had fun exploring and having 'staring contests' with a few other toddlers. She also did a couple of art projects with them.
But me? I'm nervous, to say the least. Is it wrong for me to think Emmalee deserves more than being one child in a sea of a dozen other snot-faced toddlers? (Literally. There were 2 or 3 kids with snot running down their faces). It's not that they were over-ratio or anything, there were 3 teachers in the room most of the time. but I am still afraid that Emmalee will be 'overlooked' in a way, and not get the attention she might need if she was to feel scared or get hurt. So I guess, in a perfect world, she'd be in a class with 5 other kids. I have a couple of other concerns, but basically I think i'll feel better if she doesn't have to spend LONG hours there at a time. Of course we'll be under the same roof, but not together most of the day.
Though it seems that they need me 40 hours/wk, we'll probably be doing 3-6 hour days Monday through Friday and more hours when (and IF) we get used to this new change. I think it's a great opportunity for ME to get back into teaching and it COULD even be good for her as well, but it's a big change and it's been two years since i've been 'in the business', so i'm nervous. Going to give it a shot though! The staff seems nice! Cross your fingers for us, and PRAY that naptime goes smoothly for Emmalee there ~ i'm definitely scared of how that's going to go!
...And so this isn't a total photoless blog, here's one of Emmalee napping:
... and her new cup:
Sunday, January 14, 2007
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