Parent Night

Well, its over.

Parent night usually goes fairly well for me. The worst I get back is that I am quirky........ I am quirky. So I guess that's ok. After nine of these now, I think I have zeroed in on what drives me crazy. Its the talk to people without them talking back to you thing. To simply present without feedback, while they sit there observing and judging. I know that is what I do when I go to parent night for my kids.

I know what I am looking for.
1. Does the teacher seem like they know what they are talking about. Are they competent?
2. (this one in my book is actually #1 in importance) Are they respecting and treating my kids nicely........are they going to be mean in any way.
3. no three.... thats it.
The rest is wash. This is truly all I care about.

I get really nervous on parent night. I tend to talk way to fast and do odd things. I picture myself like one of those guys that get all hyped up on a game show.... what was that one with all the girls with brief cases.... not remembering.... at any rate, have you seen those guys? Bouncing around like lunatics? This is my self image after parent night. I can only pray to God that I am exaggerating how I acted in my head.

I don't bounce well.
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