Well everyone, it's official. I'm subbing now. I've worked every day this week and it's so tiring...you have to constantly be on top of things or you will be owned by 16 third graders at once. I've done 3rd grade a few times, 6th grade, and today I was in a resource class for K-2. I just have to say, I have so much respect for teachers. It takes a lot of TRUE GRIT (Awards assembly, 2005). I just hope I have what it takes to be a good teacher. I'm still figuring that out.

Last Thursday was my first day to sub. The class was sooo good. Then I was at that school again yesterday and they saw me walking down the hall and said "Ms. Bryant! Ms. Bryant!" and lined up to give me hugs. I just love how loving kids are. It's the best ever.

My other favorite moment was today when I was in a special ed classroom. This adorable black boy with big blurry glasses, Miles, was supposed to go with a teacher to a different classroom. He was throwing a fit, not wanting to go with her, so he ran to me and hugged my legs and said in the most pathetic voice ever, "Ms. Bryant, I luh you!!" I know he wasn't exactly behaving, but I had to hide my laugh...and at another point he ran around the room for about 10 minutes laughing hysterically and holding about 12 toothbrushes in his hands. It was really frustrating, but again, it was hilarious and just plain ridiculous.

Today, there was also a second grader named Simon. When any student walked into the room, he brought them over to me and said "I don't think you've met Ms. Bryant yet. Shake her hand and tell her it's nice to meet her." I know it doesn't sound that exciting as I type it, but it was really cute.

Of course, there are other times where I just want to leave and go home in the middle of the day. Subbing is definitely sucky at times. But overall, I'm liking it a lot. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to take a 4 hour nap to recover from the day.