Quote of the Week #15

Our quote this week is of the “awwwww” variety. The counselor was playing the Ungame with a small group.  J. (of the Mr. Sketch Marker) was in the group, as was R.   It is important to note that R.’s first day of school EVER was this August.  The short version is this: he has not…

Quote of the Week #14

This week’s quote falls In the category of things I never thought I’d need to say. The scene earlier today… A. is quite concerned.  He has stuck his head through the back opening in a chair and cannot get it out.   I watched him try to remove it for quite awhile (probably way longer than…

Quote of the Week #13

In a discussion about “texture” in photography.  We* were listing common items and describing the texture. Us: How about a waterbed? J: Uh… pushily! I’d say that’s pretty much a perfect description.  In fact, I just did say it.  Just now.  I said it. *Note–I am using the royal “we” here.  I was not, actually,…

Quote of the Week #11

Today J. was sent to my room with the direction to show me evidence of his most recent misbehavior. Had he used profanity?  No.  Had he harmed someone?  Nope.  Did he have an illegal substance?  Nein.  He had… Wait for it…. …drawn with Mr.Sketch smelly markers all over his face.  ALL over.  What did he say…

Quote of the Week #10

Two boys are doing what middle school boys do–slapping at each other and running about.  One of the boys is the instigator and has been doing this quite a bit for a few days.  I call him over… Me: This whole hitty-mchitterton and punchy-mcpuncherton thing you’ve got going is very typical for your age, but…