Party days will take years off a teacher's life. The anticipation of a party, no matter what the party might celebrate - Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Vincent Price's Birthday, whatever - the behavior of a 10-year-old transforms. It takes a lot of energy and focus to harness that transformation, and after harnessing it all day, by the time the actual party rolls around, it's ready to burst forth into the cold sunshine and frolic like it's nobody's business. That last hour of the school day can be the worst hour of one's entire career.
Thankfully, we always have parents who show up to conduct the party proper. Hey, if it were up to me, this party thing wouldn't last more than 20 minutes, so be thankful for your parents, kids!
Thankfully, we always have parents who show up to conduct the party proper. Hey, if it were up to me, this party thing wouldn't last more than 20 minutes, so be thankful for your parents, kids!
