I was a counselor for rising fifth and sixth graders this past week. They are not as funny as first and second graders, but sometimes they are amusing. First, goal updates.
- Goal 1: Naught new except food and gas
- Yes
- Goal 2: Grow okra
- My first sprout is getting bigger and I planted another seed as well.
- Goal 3: Eat a pescatarian diet
- Seafood 4/7 days, vegetarian 3/7 days. I’m also slowly incorporating vegan versions of what I eat, so I’m avoiding milk, eggs, honey, etc.
- Goal 4: No chains/fast food restaurants
- Yes
- Goal 5: Computer off by 10pm
- I definitely did better this past week because I was so tired from losing sleep.
- Goal 6: Avoid disposable plastic
- Yes, recycling and working on reducing plastic packaging from food by buying in bulk.
- Goal 7: Continue to attempt to compost
- I’ll give it some more time.
- Goal 8: Track taking the train
- I took the train all five days this week.
- Additional goals: work on my college thesis for publishing, look into new jobs, climate action
Since I again do not have much to report on the sustainability front, I will share some quotes I wrote down from my older kids.
“We’re watching Tangled? But there are boys here!” -fifth grade boy
“When I’m at school, I want to go home, but now with too much home, I want to go to school.”
“I don’t like the coronavirus. It’s going to ruin my birthday.” -child complaining to me on my birthday
“I’m gonna need a therapist after this.” -fifth grade boy to whom all of the adults can relate
“Hey, that’s my thing. I climb under tables.” -fifth grade boy commenting about something neither of them should be doing
“Nobody touch the girl rock.” -one of three girls lying on a large rock in a boulder garden outside during recess
“I know I’m a crazy kid.” -crazy kid
“You should pray for me. I have to put together all of the heads.” -child while putting the heads on robot toys, which was apparently difficult
First child: “How did you know I needed more paint?” Second child: “She’s a psychic.” Me: “I’m a teacher.” First child: “Teachers always know.”
Don’t forget to laugh and may thee use naught new.
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