sunday's "so they said"

let's just say this week almost took everything I had

just to get through

the chapter was extremely challenging

and seeing as it is after winter break

the calendar has quickly become my greatest enemy

with STAR testing right around the corner

so, now my days consist of teaching

the best I possibly can

and do it in record time

here are two of my favorite comments from this week

first, when talking about the War of 1812

and how it pretty much was the end of the Federalist party

groans and cheers instantly filled the room

now why do teenagers care that a political party, that mind you,  they hadn't heard of 

before that week

finally had met their demise?

well, because for the "Republicans" of our campaign they viewed it as a final victory

and the poor "Federalists" were feeling very defeated!

and really, my favorite conversation I just happened to hear 

when walking around on Friday before the bell rang

"So, how do you think you did on that test?"

response: "I'm pretty sure I just kicked the crap out of that test.  Oh, sorry Mrs. Lewis.  I didn't see you there."

I responded: "Don't apologize, I'm glad it wasn't the other way around!"

And truth be told

they did kick the crap out of that test

and if the word crap is my biggest problem - well, I'll take that