Sometimes You Just Gotta...

It is a very challenging time of year
trying to teach when summer is near

Testing is over and the kids are just done
they are busy daydreaming of beachside fun

Apathy sets in and the kids just don't care
they'd rather draw or braid their hair

Or play with make-up or hang out and talk
to take a nap or go for a walk

It is a very challenging time of year
trying to teach when summer is near

Teachers are tired and trying to hold on
still showing up each morning at dawn

Refusing to give up the precious last days
teaching and re-teaching in so many ways

Getting creative and digging deep
keeping the all night socialites from falling asleep

It is a very challenging time of year
trying to teach when summer is near

Paperwork and grades, lessons and meetings
two minute bathroom breaks and ten minute feedings.

And there's no end in sight for few of our best
they're working year-round unlike the rest

Their efforts are futile for much of the day
All the students want to do is play

And who could blame them we feel the same way
So I decided to surprise the teachers today

Instead of our regular faculty meeting
I decided we'd do some drinking and eating

The bus pulled away and we said our goodbyes
piled in our cars and went for a ride

We arrived at the Ale House and I called the meeting to order...
and we did.

Because some days you just gotta.

This is my team, not today but in January at the All About Girls Summit. Man they work REALLY hard!