I’m taking an online class right now about being a positive educator. The class meets on a group chat platform once a week from 7-9 PM.
When I signed up for the class, my thought was, “Oh that’s perfect, the same night as my husband goes to play basketball so we won’t ever have plans anyway.” What I should have thought was “Oh, there’s no way that can work, I can’t be in a live class and entertain, then put to bed a loud, energetic toddler.” For some reason none of this occurred to me. So tonight, again, I virtually attended half of my class with a toddler in the background- yelling, playing, running, and wanting desperately to bang on my keyboard. Last week this stressed me out beyond belief. This week I was ready for it. I took out some toys he hasn’t seen in a while, set my computer higher up, out of reach, and was prepared to just roll with it. One of the things about being a teacher, and being a mom, is I’m never not multitasking.
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Teri Keys
3/6/2019 08:40:56 pm
You are spot on....being a mom you will forever be multitasking. I know that class you speak of, I almost signed up for it. But, with slice and yoga on the same day I just couldn't. Having a young child and no husband home at that time is big task, but I'm sure you'll handle it just fine. Good luck with the class!
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CKing
3/6/2019 09:30:50 pm
Yes yes yes. Forever multitasking. Somedays I feel like I'm a pro, other days like a novice. I am not really sure what it feels like not to multitask!!
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Shelly
3/6/2019 09:38:26 pm
Always multitasking! I would be at Ryan's practices and then drive home to finish the second have of the class at home. Hang in there! Pulling out toys he hasn't seen in a while was perfect!!
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