And a little bit of sewing then Something Pink is ready for her debut. Looks like I'll be finished a day ahead of schedule - look for an FO post tomorrow morning. :)
In the meantime, here's what I managed to finish during 3 showings of "The Outsiders" to gifted classes and one showing of "Aliens of the Deep" to an 8th grade science class. (I had a job for only 4th period yesterday - the science class - and was called in at the last minute for the 1st three periods. Sigh. I never get a break!) I just need to sew it up:
And I started this:
For those who missed it, the first pattern can be found here and the second can be found here.
I had another lovely mail day. Finally my poor socks made it here!
And they fit perfectly:
This is the second pair of socks that Andrea has crocheted for me & I really love them both. :) She made these in exchange for a book about crocheting socks - I obviously got the better end of the deal! Thanks, Andrea!!!
I also got a stack of Workbaskets from an eBay purchase:
I couldn't wait - I had to look through them all last night. ::Grin:: I've found several things to share - the interesting and the totally bizarre! LOL I'll do another nostalgia post real soon.
That's it for crafting in this post. I'm off today to 8th grade math classes that are reputed to be "difficult." That doesn't concern me much, but listen to this little gem:
Yesterday one of the students in a VERY difficult art class I subbed last week told me that their teacher was angry with them when they got a good grade for class behavior from me! The student said their teacher made the comment, "Why can you act so well for a substitute and treat me so badly?"
Honestly, people - that's pretty schizoid. In every class I've been in, the teacher has expected his or her students to behave better for a substitute than they do with them. Simply because the sub is in a hard position and needs all the support they can get!
Now I feel bad for the kids. I gave them a good report because they deserved it but I also thought the teacher would be pleased & reward them, not get angry and punish them! I know that the teacher is feeling like I showed her up in some way but that's her problem and her classroom management skills that are being tested - it's not the student's fault!
I will admit one thing, though. I had 3 different teachers PLUS the art teacher warn me about her 4th period class. "This is a VERY difficult class." "Mrs. ______ complains about her 4th period ALL the time." "If you need help in Mrs. _____ 's 4th period, just call." Etc., etc. Now - I take that as a personal challenge. When so many people tell me I'll have a hard time it just makes me want to prove them all wrong, both about my management skills and the capabilities of the class. In fact, a couple of times I've gone in there & flat out said, "OK, guys - no-one thinks you can do it. No-one believes you can be quiet and learn for an hour and twenty minutes. Let's prove 'em wrong, OK?"
You'd be amazed at how often that works.
And yeah - you challenge me like that and my big ole' ego definitely takes over! LOL
So - I've been duly warned by several about this teacher's classes (I have them today & Monday.) I'll let you know how it goes. ::wink:::
Cool dishcloths and lovely socks!
Yes, teachers can be schizoid and I don't understand why they are always so surprised when a class doesn't act up.
Posted by: Deneen | February 23, 2007 at 06:33 AM
I picked up a bunch of Workbaskets from my mom's not too long ago! Some cool things, some nostlagia-laden things! :)
Love the dishcloths, love the socks A made ya!
Posted by: jess | February 23, 2007 at 07:52 AM
I love those dishcloths, and Andrea makes the best crocheted socks.
Posted by: Vera | February 23, 2007 at 08:21 AM
You GO girl! Good for you!
Yep, that teacher needs an "attitude adjustment." She's taking that way too personally.
Love those Workbaskets. I have quite a number of them myself! Gosh, I even used to have a subscription... It's too bad that it quit being published mid 1990's.
Have a great day everyone!
Posted by: Margaret | February 23, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Those socks are awesome looking - Andrea did a wonderful job on them!
Love the dishcloths! I really need to start using up some of my cotton...thanks for the inspiration!
Good luck with the difficult class! Seems every school has them...my sisters is that lucky class....every sub (including the Principal who has filled in) has agreed!
Posted by: Kimberly | February 23, 2007 at 08:39 AM
I tossed a ton of workbaskets when I was in one of those..."I'm tired of all this junk" moods a few years back....now when I see one somewhere, I buy it...how crazy is that!!!
Posted by: Lucy | February 23, 2007 at 08:43 AM
I'm glad you like the socks! :) I'm sorry they took so long. :( Ahhh... another win-win situation. ;)
Posted by: Andrea | February 23, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Oh... and I'm stealing one of your photos! ;)
Posted by: Andrea | February 23, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Deneen - I just feel sorry for the kids. They don't know what to do or expect!
Margaret - That's so true. You really can't take anything personally in middle school. The teachers AND the kids are pretty squirrely! LOL
Kim - You're right - what would school be like without an obligatory "class from hell?" Of course, at our school there are at least a dozen of them! LOL
Lucy - I do the SAME thing! Then I get a hankering to look through a stack & it's back to eBay for me! We can be crazy together. ::grin:::
Andrea - Of course I like 'em - you're the sock-maker extraordinare! I'm happy you liked the book. You're right - it's a win-win!
Posted by: Bron | February 24, 2007 at 05:19 AM