The end of the tunnel

We're almost there.  I have to administer finals to the seniors next week and to everyone else in a few more.

Also, on Monday, this goes out:

Thank God.  It's all done after that.  There are six of these every year, and this is number six.  It goes out Monday, and after that, it's all test review and exams.  

This week has been pretty tough.  I had a lot of work to accomplish last weekend, but instead, we got engaged and had Mother's Day  No regrets.  I think we spent our time perfectly.  

That did make Monday night a busy time.  I had to get the paper ready enough for final edits to happen on Tuesday.  Cas had to spend the whole week catching up on everything he missed over the weekend.  

It was one of those weeks.  We each took totally unscheduled naps during the week out of sheer necessity.  Tonight is the prom for my students.  It was suggested that I attend, but that's not happening.  I am headed to a Rangers game instead.  These were the tickets we bought for Danny's birthday present, and by God, we're going.  I didn't really want to be a senior sponsor, but I was kind of volun-told.  I made a brochure for the assistant principal in charge of the class events, and he put my name on some list somewhere.  He called me on my classroom phone a week ago and asked me how tall I was.  He needed that information for my gown for graduation.  I didn't know I was going to be at graduation. Again, I was volun-told to be there.  But I am very happy to be avoiding prom.  I went to one prom the first year I was a teacher, and it was revolting.  The kids were far too close and friendly on the dance floor.  It was near pornographic.  

I am happy to go to graduation, but I am even happier that I don't have to watch them dance or listen to their music.  For now, I am off to watch some baseball with my brother, his wife and my fiancee.  Should be a good time.