I spent 8 years teaching in a high needs school, and I would have to do exhausting similar things (but with about 25 other kids in the room.) You just stick with the short term pain because you see over and over again how it makes your life better in the long term.

You’re a dedicated sister! Wow

Ok, tying your kid to the bed isn’t sleep training. I also couldn’t lock my child in their room at night- I don’t think that’s safe. I’m sorry you went through that!

I want one!

Amen to that. Kids are odd little individuals.

He’s delicious and creepy.

I would definitely read your fan fic :)

It’s much the same here. Could be crisp and sunny, or could be wet and miserable. Just builds character! Do you also have sukkah suppliers? All the “luxury sukkah” signs are up, but I think that’s like buying a ready-made halloween costume- half the fun is gone!

For the teachers too! At my previous school, about a third of the students would be away for the high holidays, so it would be a relaxed week.

I will celebrate by not going to the gym because my JCC closes early on Erev Rosh Hashanah and won’t open again until Oct. 5. I used to break out the apples and honey with my students, but now I’ve changed schools, it’s more about Diwali and Eid. I think the holiday I miss most is Sukkot. I’m not Jewish, and I really…

This thread needed a rabbit! Luckily I have one available!

Lookit his little face! Awwwwwww.

One year I was Snoopy on top of his dog house. I so proud of that costume. I haven’t thought about this year yet. I guess Kylo Ren is taken?

Your day sounds awesome.

Are you someone who will look at that wall and know that it needs sanding, or are you able to paint it and forget about it? If it’s the former, take a break from the project, but schedule when you’re going to get back to it. Otherwise, move on with your life. Or maybe just walk away from it for a bit and get back to…

Thanks Obama!

There have been brag threads, but you’ve definitely been missed! Isn’t nice when work doesn’t make you want to stab yourself in the eye with fork? How long will your project last?

I’m sorry, I’m compelled to do this... It’s “tout le monde” because “monde” is masculine. It would be “toutes les personnes” because “personne” is feminine. There. I feel better now.

Look to his right. The guy holding the flag is a Syrian refugee who was privately sponsored by an LGBT organization. He was sooo excited he got to march next to Trudeau.