Nothing like being threatened by a 10-year old

Yes, I had a 10 year old in my class who thought he was a tough guy. He actually faked a punch at me---I've had kids give me the evil eye, I've had kids hit me accidentally when they were swinging at another kid. But this was the first time that I can recall having an elementary student who actually tried to intimidate me. Was I intimidated? No, but I did flinch. I'm still kicking myself for flinching, but it was so unexpected.

Then to top things off, after I had called the office so they could deal with this kid, he actually said this to me, "Shut up, old man!" Can you believe that old man? I'm 36 years old. I'm definitely not old---there were lots of kids at this school who were in their 60's, so even comparatively I'm not old. I've been called lots of things by students, they usually like to say something about my fatness, but never have I been called old. The whole incident was surreal.

Other than that, it was a pretty good day. I have decided that I like subbing for the special education classes. The classes are small, I had 5 to 8 students at a time. I actually get to work with and teach students. You don't know what a big deal that is to me. I love teaching, but I absolutely despise all the other bullshit that goes with the job as a teacher.

Happy Turkey Day to all. Gobble gobble!