A New Attitude and P/T Conferences

Tonight we had parent-teacher conferences at school. I met with about 19 students' parents. I always enjoy meeting the parents because it gives me such a back-story about their lives. I have heard horror stories of parents coming in drunk or coming in and screaming at the teachers. Fortunately, that has never happened to me and the few times that they have come in upset, they usually walk out understanding where I am coming from. I do get frustrated by parents that say, "I just don't know what to do with ____." I know I will probably eat these words later but to me, if you're a parent - you have to lay the law down. My friend whose baby is only 7 months old, disciplines her child now. I think that's awesome. I grew up in a very strict household and while I do think that my parents were a little harsh with their rules sometimes (no more than 10 minutes on the phone a night - remember that, J?), I also think that if I didn't have that discipline, I probably wouldn't be where I am now. Some of these parents just let their kids make all the decisions and get frustrated with them when they don't make the right ones. Ummmm, they are 15! Of course they would rather hang out with their friends than do their homwork. They are going to sit online all night before they study for their test. Ok, not all kids need their parents guidance. But it is the kids whose parents are guiding them gently that are the ones making the good decisions. I know. I am going to end up with some hellacious child that never listens to me and all parents everywhere will point and tell me what a bad parent I am.

Speaking of the pregnancy . . . update time.
Week: 18
Weight: 118
Belly: no measurement but I feel LARGE
Next appointment: March 3

Great news! I feel GREAT! I almost don't even feel pregnant anymore. I am still tired and have the appetite of my young, male students but I don't feel sick all the time. The headaches have subsided. For the most part, the round ligament pain is gone also. So THIS is what second trimester is supposed to feel like!