What I learned in November

• It is certainly very difficult, but not impossible for me to ask for help...even if it means making a phone call.

• Every month seems to go faster than the last.

• Thankfully third graders don't eat substitute teachers, or even give them a really hard time.

• My kid is not the only kid who gets invisible and momentarily severe injuries and then are fine following two minutes of sympathy and pretending like you care.  

• It is easier to be patient in a classroom than in your own home. 

• Even after ten years of celebrating, I'm still getting used to the whole Thanksgiving holiday.

• It seems we are just going to be just our little family for Christmas this year - first time ever.  Ideas for how to make the most of this are welcome!