Only 3 more!!!

That's 3 more student days anyway.

We had our Living History Day today at school.  I spent the day in costume as a Civil War surgeon.  Because I was so busy all day, I didn't have a single chance to snap a photo.  I'm really bummed out by that.

This morning I went outside to set up my field hospital.  I got help from a few colleagues to set up an easy-up tent to use for my cover from the terrible weather that was forecast for today.  (I don't think it got much over 50).  The wind was blowing pretty strong and I was concerned that the tent may not stay where I wanted.  Well, I should have listened to that thought and feeling.  I went back to my classroom to get the day started with my first period class and I then saw the most terrifying thing out my window.  My easy-up tent was on the football field.  It blew down the hill, past the grandstand and was on it's way off school property.  At that point I had 20 kids in my room (3 minutes before first period started) and there wasn't much I could do.  Other, than ask a trusted student to run out there and rescue it.  Which is what I did.  All that to say, my field hospital was not all I wanted it to be and it was cold and windy ALL day.  Luckily, the torrential downpours never came and I had some company.  Gabe reluctantly agreed to come and help me out this afternoon.  He was a great help even though he claims he's terrified of middle school students.

We are both spending the evening relaxing with a much needed hops filled beverage.

-h