My Heart Flops in Despair

Happy Wednesday!

Don't forget, if you want to get in the running for a copy of Just Between You and Me, just follow the directions from Monday's post. Winner announced Friday. As in my third day of school Friday. I'm enjoying your “must have” products.  A reader's response reminded me that I, too, must always have a Pilot extra fine pen on hand. Always.  And a classical novel like War and Peace. The Russian translation of course. For a little light reading at stop lights. Okay, not really. But I do usually have aspartame-free gum.

Our first day back was great. The parents were great! The kids couldn't have been any better had they stayed home (which my “Welcome Back” postcards specifically asked them to do…).  We have a lot of changes this year though. A lot that are pro-academics, a lot that are pro-student. But one of the changes? Are you sitting down? Teachers can no longer wear. . .flip flops. I KNOW!!!! I'm pretty distraught. We all are. It's a devastating blow, and I'm reeling, guys. I'm just reeling. In fact, I'm so hurt I've decided to write some Flip Flop haikus to  minister to my fellow colleagues.

Flip Flops

Shoes of comfyness
You are cushy to my feet
And to my very soul.

Flip Flops II

My anger burns hot
As hot as flops are not hot
Cuz they are too nice

That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? You know who else wouldn't like this new dress code restriction? Dogs. Like this one. Be sure and watch through the minute marker. It's the funniest.

Have you seen this amazing dog?

Here's a cat that's not nearly as talented.

That is so my cat. Like “I know I'm supposed to do something here, but dang if I know what it is.”

Okay, I have to cut this short. I actually have today off, but we are moving my grandmother with Alzheimers to an assisted living home today. It is not gonna be a fun day. Say a prayer for us. We  are hoping she can stay in this awesome facility for a while vs. going straight to a nursing home. Alzheimers is yucky business. It does not make me want to write Pulitzer-worthy haikus.

This is the official first day back to school for most of Arkansas, so have a great day at school if that includes you! I will be dedicating my day to moving…and shoe shopping.

JEN