I'm hosting my very own award ceremony here. Just me, my blog and a red napkin! (a used one at that:P). It is in recognition of the most memorable moments of my second take at a Parents-Teacher conference. Below are a list of the categories and the winners:
Most Frightening Moment
Definitely the first parent that walked in. She had her kid along with her (he didn't look particularly thrilled to be there). She had a look that plainly said: SOMEBODY is gonna be beaten up today. Seeing that there was only me and her kid in the room, I stood a 50% chance of paying the ER a visit. I must say, I did not like the odds. It was a close call, but I think at the end she settled on her kid. Won't deny I was extremely relieved!
Most touching moment
Homoud's mom: You know the other week when one of the teachers passed away and the boys' Sports Day was cancelled? Homoud was pretty disappointed, but I sat him down and explained what happened. I told him to imagine how hard it must be for the teachers to cope and imagine if it were one of his own teachers that passed away. Next morning he comes to me and says: "mom, I prayed so hard yesterday that nothing ever happens to my Science and Arabic teachers because I like them so much".
Me: awwwwwwwwww. Are you sure he said science??
(Background info: I love Homoud but he also drives me insane and only yesterday I made him stay in class during recess writing "I will pay attention in class" like 40 times or something:P now I feel guilty! Darn!)
Most "WHAT THE?" moment
I have twins. They are in different classes. Their mom is not exactly the most amiable creature you'll meet. Yeah. She kinda intimidates me. A lot.
She: So how did they do in the quiz they took 2 days ago?
Me: Oh I didn't have a chance to check it yet.
She: NOT YET? NOT YET???
I dunno how she does that but I almost started apologizing, then I realised: WHAT THE??? Woman go home:P
Most Ridiculous Moment
Me: Oh and he needs to do his own work. I gave him only 5 on his project cuz it wasn't his handwriting. Next time he won't get any marks.
Mom: Oh but it is his work. He told me what to write and I wrote it.
Me: Huh? Why?
Mom: Oh I dunno what to do with him. He can't be bothered to write. He says: Yalla mom I tell you what to write and you write.
And what's worse is that she actually does. I love kids and all that, but I still think you should be allowed to toss kids out of windows when it's obviously the only logical solution :P
Most adorable Moment
BamBam Soud: previously mentioned.
Most Happy Ending
*on our way out of school*
Mrs. Darci: You know I could just kick you now (will refrain from mentioning what I did to deserve that threat:P)
Me: hehehehehe
Mrs D: But I'll forgive you cuz you're Ahmad's favorite teacher.
Me: I AM???? *widest silliest grin ever*
This week has been one of my best since the start of the year. Somehow, I never seemed to run out of little joys that sparkled my day and made sure my smile would not fade. My morale, which took a dip a while back, seemed to make a strong comeback. I was myself again. Can't describe how great that felt.
Yet again the search for something to be thankful for yields innumerable results. Continue search?
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4 comments:
I'm so happy for you khayya. Lovely post, I'm glad you're feeling the joy of making a mark on these little kids' lives.
May Allah reward you for your love, dedication and good humor :)
Okay, you simply can't not mention what you did to deserve to be threatened with a kick. You're completely robbing me, the reader, from information that could be regarded as funny, or better yet, funny at your expense. I urge you to amend this inequity with haste. Do I realize that I deserve a flying shibshib aimed at my head? Yes, I do. But that's besides the point.
Thank you reader Nasser. You make a compelling argument here.
Although I realize I shouldn't be saying this having been campaigning very recently to "abolish fadaye7" on this blog.
So maybe I shouldn't be cheering you on here.
I guess that means you will have to take that flying thing like a man, while I stand here and raise my eyebrows at your request "bi istinkar" :)
Innocence personified.
LOL
Maaan, who would've thought my negligence in mentioning "irrelevant":P details would ilicit such a outcry of injustice!
Thank you Nasser for making what would've otherwise been an uneventful comment box so interesting to me. Never has withholding information been so interesting and rewarding:P
Keep wonderin;P
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