tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post219770139174030959..comments2023-06-29T07:42:33.071-04:00Comments on The Lone Woman Diaries: Our New World OrderMegan Coakleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-50217889476700809302011-02-07T23:46:37.620-05:002011-02-07T23:46:37.620-05:00I'm a teacher and a mom, and last year when th...I'm a teacher and a mom, and last year when the Report Card monsters came after my son, I hired a tutor. Sometimes it is hard to parent and to teach - the lines get blurred and everyone gets exhausted. We made a check list and hung it on the fridge - kiddo checks it everyday (brought home all books, completed homework, did required reading, etc...) and then once a week when signed papers come home, he gets a reward if his grades are acceptable. Missing homework, evidence of not studying, etc.... all those things cost him. He either earns the reward, or he loses it. This has been very effective. I also explained that the money needed to pay the tutor came out of the "fun" budget and cut back on movies, toys, arcades... his grades came up after just three months, and now I nag much less.<br /><br />You have my admiration for managing to keep 5 kids fed and clothed... I don't know how you do it. But I really hope you are able to keep writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-225451672139389882011-02-07T23:03:44.793-05:002011-02-07T23:03:44.793-05:00Thank you all for the encouragement! I'm not g...Thank you all for the encouragement! I'm not giving up on the writing. The boys and I are all in a better place, and I hope we all keep moving forward. The NWO has been implemented, and everyone is adapting. It's only been two days, so I'll keep you posted. Let me add, if any of you need a crash course in graphing inequalities using rise over run, Janet's your go-to girl!Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-29494074400713820262011-02-07T22:33:14.997-05:002011-02-07T22:33:14.997-05:00@ Janet: Amen.
@ Megan: Listen to Janet and all of...@ Janet: Amen.<br />@ Megan: Listen to Janet and all of the others regarding your writing.<br /><br />I say this with admiration for what you do and how you do it, and with trepidation because our report cards will likely arrive tomorrow and I fear I will also need to implement some kind of NWO! We will soon be getting Dear Warden letters slipped under the door...chrysanthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038321359020710440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-45669310774276661142011-02-07T13:09:11.349-05:002011-02-07T13:09:11.349-05:00This one is making me cry a bit. I think I'm ...This one is making me cry a bit. I think I'm just in that kind of mood this morning. Feeling as if some of the life's battles never, ever end. <br /><br />I've recently had the opportunity to attend a homework evening at the House of Male Appendages. And Megan, I was overwhelmed by your job - and I was only observing! There are so many moving pieces. Moving bodies, moving arms, moving MOUTHS! Lost papers, lost books, lost backpacks. And you, presiding over all of it as principal, teacher and drill sargeant. So impressive! But so much frakking work!! <br /><br />But the new world order will certainly help. The big boys care about this stuff and they want to do a good job. They will respond. I just wish that it didn't require so much hard work from their mother! <br /><br />At all costs, keep your writing high up on your list of priorities. You may have to shuffle some things around, but don't put your own growth and interests at the bottom. Your writing isn't an indulgence; it's your future. <br /><br />And think about where you can import a little extra help. Maybe an after school tutoring program for one of the older guys? Or a hand with one of your other responsibilities? You are absurdly good at your job, but that doesn't mean that you are required to do every last drop by yourself before you are allowed to attend to your own dreams. Those dreams are just as important in their way to your Pack as those report cards!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12464208061753089593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-18210360012241154712011-02-07T12:42:02.981-05:002011-02-07T12:42:02.981-05:00You have every ounce of sympathy, respect, and adm...You have every ounce of sympathy, respect, and admiration I have to give today. It's not easy, but we'll be here to listen when you need to vent. Good luck.Delia Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957513773943040065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-89502900146999369562011-02-07T11:57:58.565-05:002011-02-07T11:57:58.565-05:00Argh. Let me say from the teacher's viewpoint,...Argh. Let me say from the teacher's viewpoint, I want to huddle behind an upturned table to shield myself when I post grades and send midterm reports. I get a lot of "You stupid lazy bitch teacher, why didn't you call me every time my kid missed one on a worksheet so I could yell at you about being incompetant!"<br /><br />SO, hurrah to you for your genuine concern and your plan to make your sons accountable for doing their best work. <br /><br />And please keep writing. Maybe the NWO will become a self-policing entity soon.lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-55470585339836205052011-02-07T10:09:26.543-05:002011-02-07T10:09:26.543-05:00This makes me a little sad, too. You are doing so...This makes me a little sad, too. You are doing so great. I hate to contemplate anything that might derail your progress. Still, I can't help but feel that 2011 is Your Year. (or maybe second half 2011 and first 2012.) Perhaps the New World Order will become more commonplace soon.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666435444428274884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-76134211505270689942011-02-07T09:08:55.729-05:002011-02-07T09:08:55.729-05:00Welcome London Mabel! I haven't figured out th...Welcome London Mabel! I haven't figured out the Feeder, so hats off to you! I do think of you, often, because of the Betty Blogs. When a comment posts to my Blackberry, it shows up as [The Lon...] on my screen, and my brain persists in only recognizing that as London. So, a half-dozen times a day, I think, "Oh, I wonder how London Mabel is doing?" It must have REALLY wanted you to stop by. So thanks for that!Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-5789947221324508932011-02-07T02:30:46.849-05:002011-02-07T02:30:46.849-05:00Ohhh the strength and bravery of motherhood. This ...Ohhh the strength and bravery of motherhood. This is why I have... cats. I was just reading a few of your posts and I admire what you are up to there, ma'am. Good luck with the homework. I've finally hooked myself up to the Master Betty RSS Feeder, and shall be watching your future with great interest. :-)London Mabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344685160375710889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-59747385238261814322011-02-07T02:00:40.352-05:002011-02-07T02:00:40.352-05:00Oh hell I remember those days like they just happe...Oh hell I remember those days like they just happened. Um, wait, they did. I too have one that will never be completely independent. It is a complicated feeling when you realize it. On the plus side, many times they do better than we ever imagined that they would.<br />We shall be with you in spirit. Know that many of us have stood there, where you are. And we didn't die from it. I promise.<br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com