Dear Daughter,
What a day we had. I really do think that Rita and Harry enjoy the flea market as much as I do. Daddy got up and dressed before 8:00, and said he would wait a little while before he went, and he never did come. But he went last night, and, I think enjoyed their visit. Harry and I played checkers, I won one game, and Harry won two.
We bought everything. Daddy enjoyed the paring knives, twenty-five cents each. I got a lamp for $2.00, bought some pretty gowns, four pretty Christmas stockings, two for Buddy and two for Phil and Marla, or better still I could give two to Baby!
It really and truly was not an expensive flea market. I will put everything on your bed, and take what you want.
Thank you for telling us that Ole Miss plays at 6:00. UT and South Carolina play at Knoxville at 6:45. What a good evening we look forward to having. Daddy is asleep now, but he will get up when I want him to.
Hope you are not too tired. Happy that you and Stan can stay at home tonight.
Will look forward to talking to you at 4:00 tomorrow evening -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
All these trips back and forth--are they worth it? Probably not but I feel somewhat trapped into doing them. No, that's not fair. I enjoy my MAE jaunts and feel that I'm fulfilling a tiny duty that is worthwhile. It's just that I end up with very few weekends at home. Oh, well, at least I had yesterday morning at home, and I got home at a reasonable time this afternoon (3:30) so Stan and I can look forward to a nice evening at home. I think I'll even have time to cook!
The day in Jackson was fine except that I had to get up so early (6:45) in order to be at the registration table by 7:45. The next hour was very busy, but all the delegates were registered by 8:45 and my duties were officially over. The delegate assembly went quickly and amicably and was over by 10:00. Part of me said I should stay for the professional development sessions, but the other part of me wanted to go to Sam's Club to do a big shopping and then to drive home early--and that's the part that won!
So that was my day and now I'm going to relax, cook dinner, and go to bed early! Talk to you tomorrow....
Bye--Ruth
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
back in Jackson
Dear Daughter,
It certainly looks like rain. Obviously, I haven't had TV on. I don't plan to get out today. Isn't that nice?
The first thing that has happened this morning is that Harry made the coffee last night, and this morning, water is all over the floor. Rita has been mopping the floor, and so sorry that the water came out.
We went to Applebee's last night - Daddy and Harry had buttermilk shrimp, Rita and I had a cheap salad. It was very good.
Rita decorated the hall by making a wreath. It looks like Halloween. The four of us went down, took the pies. Daddy and harry bought large knives, twenty-five cents each. Daddy was fine, I think.
It's 6:55 AM, so we have an hour to get ready for the flea market. Daddy said he would go - he is still asleep.
Hope you get this before you leave. Have a safe trip home. Hope it doesn't rain on you.
Rita got the letter you sent her. She was thrilled!
Love you very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Thanks for your letter this morning. I didn't see it until this afternoon, but I did enjoy hearing about your morning with Rita and Harry. I will look forward to hearing all about the flea market!
Since I don't have much time before I have to leave for my meeting, I'll just tell you that I had a lovely morning at home. Although I washed clothes and straightened up the house, I also had time to have a lovely time just piddling around,and eating a relaxing lunch on the porch. I left at 2:00 and had an uneventful drive to Jackson. On the way I stopped at the Batesville outlet mall and bought someone a Christmas present. I wonder who????
Once I got to Jackson,I checked into the hotel which is where I am now. In just a couple of minutes I'll leave for my meeting which, as I told you, shouldn't last too long, and then I plan to come back to the hotel and eat at the restaurant next door. They have a special tonight on raw oysters--yum!!!
Tell me all about the flea market when you write, and have fun!
Bye--Ruth
It certainly looks like rain. Obviously, I haven't had TV on. I don't plan to get out today. Isn't that nice?
The first thing that has happened this morning is that Harry made the coffee last night, and this morning, water is all over the floor. Rita has been mopping the floor, and so sorry that the water came out.
We went to Applebee's last night - Daddy and Harry had buttermilk shrimp, Rita and I had a cheap salad. It was very good.
Rita decorated the hall by making a wreath. It looks like Halloween. The four of us went down, took the pies. Daddy and harry bought large knives, twenty-five cents each. Daddy was fine, I think.
It's 6:55 AM, so we have an hour to get ready for the flea market. Daddy said he would go - he is still asleep.
Hope you get this before you leave. Have a safe trip home. Hope it doesn't rain on you.
Rita got the letter you sent her. She was thrilled!
Love you very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Thanks for your letter this morning. I didn't see it until this afternoon, but I did enjoy hearing about your morning with Rita and Harry. I will look forward to hearing all about the flea market!
Since I don't have much time before I have to leave for my meeting, I'll just tell you that I had a lovely morning at home. Although I washed clothes and straightened up the house, I also had time to have a lovely time just piddling around,and eating a relaxing lunch on the porch. I left at 2:00 and had an uneventful drive to Jackson. On the way I stopped at the Batesville outlet mall and bought someone a Christmas present. I wonder who????
Once I got to Jackson,I checked into the hotel which is where I am now. In just a couple of minutes I'll leave for my meeting which, as I told you, shouldn't last too long, and then I plan to come back to the hotel and eat at the restaurant next door. They have a special tonight on raw oysters--yum!!!
Tell me all about the flea market when you write, and have fun!
Bye--Ruth
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
staying home
Dear Daughter,
Hope your meeting at Jackson at 7:00 this evening and tomorrow will be good meetings. They usually don't have meetings on Friday because some people might not be able to attend. But I hope every thing goes well with you. I'm glad you are taking a day of sick leave because it would push you to be there if you had to be teaching all day.
Be sure and call us, either on my cellphone, or on the regular phone. We will be anxious to hear if every thing is all right.
I'm going to have Marie and Fannie to come up here and exchange birthday gifts. As I told you last evening, I have four pies baked, so I don't have to worry about food. But I do have to get the table fixed, which won't be too hard.
I have to get dressed for going to the Beauty Parlor. I imagine the low is in the 60's. It looks like it will be a pretty day today, but tomorrow it's supposed to rain. Oh, well, I won't be out in it.
I hope the weather is fine for you -
Enjoy shopping. I guess that is just about my favorite thing to do!
Be good!!
Much love, M & D
P. S. I won't write tonight, but I will write twice tomorrow.
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Dear Mother:
Good morning! My goodness but it’s nice to be home and relaxed! I am so glad that I decided to stay home today so that, if nothing else, I could get a good night’s sleep. So I’m in a very chirpy mood and looking forward both to my day at home and my leisurely trip to Jackson. It’s a beautiful day, also, so everything is hunkey-dorey!
Stan got home at 8:15 last night so, since I didn’t have to go to bed quite as early, we sat around and chatted a while. Still, I was in bed by 10:30 and fell asleep in about 30 seconds. I managed to wake up slightly before 8:30 so I could say goodbye to Stan before he went to work.
My plan is to stay home until about 1:00 and then have a slow and relaxed drive to Jackson, stopping in Batesville on the way. When I get to Jackson, I’ll have time to check into my hotel and then go shop or do whatever for an hour or so. My meeting is at 7:00 but it’s a small committee meeting. I’m on yet another MAE committee now called the Credentials Committee. We have the responsibility of signing in the delegates for the Representative Assembly tomorrow and verifying their credentials. Only delegates can vote and we have to make sure there is a quorum before the business meeting (where voting occurs). So we’re just having a meeting tonight to go over our duties and make sure we all understand procedures. Then tomorrow morning, we have to be there extra early (groan) because, obviously, we have to be there before delegates want to start registering. On the plus side, this only happens twice a year so it’s not a big deal.
Tomorrow, the assembly is supposed to be finished by 2:30. I’m pretty sure it will be because of football games. Not everyone will be heading back north for the Ole Miss game (which starts at 6:00) but there are all sorts of other games and everyone wants to go to their game of choice. So I am fairly sure I’ll be home in time to have dinner with Stan tomorrow evening by 6:00 or 6:30.
Hope you had a good experience at the hairdresser’s and that you both have a fun evening tonight and a wonderful day tomorrow. I’ll call when I get to Jackson. That will be anywhere from 4:30 to 6:30 depending on how much I shop on the way. And I’ll be careful!
Bye--Ruth
Hope your meeting at Jackson at 7:00 this evening and tomorrow will be good meetings. They usually don't have meetings on Friday because some people might not be able to attend. But I hope every thing goes well with you. I'm glad you are taking a day of sick leave because it would push you to be there if you had to be teaching all day.
Be sure and call us, either on my cellphone, or on the regular phone. We will be anxious to hear if every thing is all right.
I'm going to have Marie and Fannie to come up here and exchange birthday gifts. As I told you last evening, I have four pies baked, so I don't have to worry about food. But I do have to get the table fixed, which won't be too hard.
I have to get dressed for going to the Beauty Parlor. I imagine the low is in the 60's. It looks like it will be a pretty day today, but tomorrow it's supposed to rain. Oh, well, I won't be out in it.
I hope the weather is fine for you -
Enjoy shopping. I guess that is just about my favorite thing to do!
Be good!!
Much love, M & D
P. S. I won't write tonight, but I will write twice tomorrow.
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Dear Mother:
Good morning! My goodness but it’s nice to be home and relaxed! I am so glad that I decided to stay home today so that, if nothing else, I could get a good night’s sleep. So I’m in a very chirpy mood and looking forward both to my day at home and my leisurely trip to Jackson. It’s a beautiful day, also, so everything is hunkey-dorey!
Stan got home at 8:15 last night so, since I didn’t have to go to bed quite as early, we sat around and chatted a while. Still, I was in bed by 10:30 and fell asleep in about 30 seconds. I managed to wake up slightly before 8:30 so I could say goodbye to Stan before he went to work.
My plan is to stay home until about 1:00 and then have a slow and relaxed drive to Jackson, stopping in Batesville on the way. When I get to Jackson, I’ll have time to check into my hotel and then go shop or do whatever for an hour or so. My meeting is at 7:00 but it’s a small committee meeting. I’m on yet another MAE committee now called the Credentials Committee. We have the responsibility of signing in the delegates for the Representative Assembly tomorrow and verifying their credentials. Only delegates can vote and we have to make sure there is a quorum before the business meeting (where voting occurs). So we’re just having a meeting tonight to go over our duties and make sure we all understand procedures. Then tomorrow morning, we have to be there extra early (groan) because, obviously, we have to be there before delegates want to start registering. On the plus side, this only happens twice a year so it’s not a big deal.
Tomorrow, the assembly is supposed to be finished by 2:30. I’m pretty sure it will be because of football games. Not everyone will be heading back north for the Ole Miss game (which starts at 6:00) but there are all sorts of other games and everyone wants to go to their game of choice. So I am fairly sure I’ll be home in time to have dinner with Stan tomorrow evening by 6:00 or 6:30.
Hope you had a good experience at the hairdresser’s and that you both have a fun evening tonight and a wonderful day tomorrow. I’ll call when I get to Jackson. That will be anywhere from 4:30 to 6:30 depending on how much I shop on the way. And I’ll be careful!
Bye--Ruth
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
deciding to stay home
Dear Daughter,
This has certainly been a beautiful day. The high was 77, and I noticed that the high for Memphis was the same.
I have been to the Grocery today. I think I have everything I need for the weekend. Wish you and Stan would be here.
I made four pecan pies today - two to give to the bakery downstairs and two to keep here. I talked with Fannie this morning, and she said she would come, so I'm going to have them to eat pecan pie at some time Saturday morning. I remember I did the same thing last year, and it didn't bother me, so I guess it will go off all right Saturday.
I'm planning to go to have my hair fixed tomorrow morning. I will be glad when I get that done.
Daddy has just returned from going downstairs to take out the garbage and get the mail. That is such a help to me.
Well, I hope you had a good day -
Enjoy the evening -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Happy Thursday afternoon to you! I’m really in a good mood because I made the decision this afternoon to take a sick day tomorrow. As I left school, I left a note for the bookkeeper to tell her that I would be staying home on Friday. I feel so relieved! I can sleep late tomorrow and catch up on my rest before leaving for Jackson tomorrow afternoon. While my students will doubtless be disappointed, I will make it up to them next Monday so maybe they will survive.
Again today, things went quite well with the second graders. They are quite entranced with the computer program that they have learned to use which enables them to write some silly stories. So, despite all the bad things I’ve said about them, they did well both yesterday and today. Actually, there is one second grade group that usually does pretty well. Another second grade group is getting better and there is hope that they will eventually mature and settle down. The last second grade group seems pretty hopeless. There are two delightful little girls in this group, two flighty but manageable little girls, one flighty but manageable little boy, and three AWFUL little boys who require constant reprimands and discipline. I feel sorry for the two nice little girls in what I shall henceforth call the AWFUL Second Grade Class. These two little girls are bright and serious and hard-working and I wish I could put them with nicer children but, for scheduling reasons, I can’t. They are stuck with the flighty and the AWFUL children. But to be positive, two of the second grade classes are totally bearable, the third graders are delightful, which leaves only this one class that drives me crazy. Maybe I’ll be able eventually to instill some good manners and self-control in them as the year progresses.
Stan had to stay at school for his student computer group this evening so he won’t be home until about 8:30 p.m. Fortunately, since I’ve decided to stay home tomorrow, I can stay up until he gets home and have time to talk to him. I will plan to sleep late and have a nice morning at home tomorrow morning. I plan to leave here right after lunch so that I can get to Jackson before rush hour. That will also give me time to do a little shopping before my meeting at 7:00 p.m. Obviously the fact that I had a meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Jackson was an influential factor in my deciding to take a sick day but I really am very tired and very much felt that I would benefit from some quality rest. So anyway, it should be a nicer day than I had thought it would be since I will have much more time and be able to have a more leisurely drive.
It sounds as if you all are doing pretty well which, of course, is "music to my ear." I know you will have a great day on Saturday so you be sure and get plenty of rest tomorrow so you’ll have plenty of energy on Saturday. As for wishing we could be there, let me assure you that we will NEVER attend the flea market. We absolutely, positively don’t need one single other item of "stuff" in our lives!! But you go and enjoy and have fun with your visitors.
Hope you have a good evening. I’ll write you later than usual tomorrow morning since I will be sleeping LATE!!
Bye--Ruth
This has certainly been a beautiful day. The high was 77, and I noticed that the high for Memphis was the same.
I have been to the Grocery today. I think I have everything I need for the weekend. Wish you and Stan would be here.
I made four pecan pies today - two to give to the bakery downstairs and two to keep here. I talked with Fannie this morning, and she said she would come, so I'm going to have them to eat pecan pie at some time Saturday morning. I remember I did the same thing last year, and it didn't bother me, so I guess it will go off all right Saturday.
I'm planning to go to have my hair fixed tomorrow morning. I will be glad when I get that done.
Daddy has just returned from going downstairs to take out the garbage and get the mail. That is such a help to me.
Well, I hope you had a good day -
Enjoy the evening -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Happy Thursday afternoon to you! I’m really in a good mood because I made the decision this afternoon to take a sick day tomorrow. As I left school, I left a note for the bookkeeper to tell her that I would be staying home on Friday. I feel so relieved! I can sleep late tomorrow and catch up on my rest before leaving for Jackson tomorrow afternoon. While my students will doubtless be disappointed, I will make it up to them next Monday so maybe they will survive.
Again today, things went quite well with the second graders. They are quite entranced with the computer program that they have learned to use which enables them to write some silly stories. So, despite all the bad things I’ve said about them, they did well both yesterday and today. Actually, there is one second grade group that usually does pretty well. Another second grade group is getting better and there is hope that they will eventually mature and settle down. The last second grade group seems pretty hopeless. There are two delightful little girls in this group, two flighty but manageable little girls, one flighty but manageable little boy, and three AWFUL little boys who require constant reprimands and discipline. I feel sorry for the two nice little girls in what I shall henceforth call the AWFUL Second Grade Class. These two little girls are bright and serious and hard-working and I wish I could put them with nicer children but, for scheduling reasons, I can’t. They are stuck with the flighty and the AWFUL children. But to be positive, two of the second grade classes are totally bearable, the third graders are delightful, which leaves only this one class that drives me crazy. Maybe I’ll be able eventually to instill some good manners and self-control in them as the year progresses.
Stan had to stay at school for his student computer group this evening so he won’t be home until about 8:30 p.m. Fortunately, since I’ve decided to stay home tomorrow, I can stay up until he gets home and have time to talk to him. I will plan to sleep late and have a nice morning at home tomorrow morning. I plan to leave here right after lunch so that I can get to Jackson before rush hour. That will also give me time to do a little shopping before my meeting at 7:00 p.m. Obviously the fact that I had a meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Jackson was an influential factor in my deciding to take a sick day but I really am very tired and very much felt that I would benefit from some quality rest. So anyway, it should be a nicer day than I had thought it would be since I will have much more time and be able to have a more leisurely drive.
It sounds as if you all are doing pretty well which, of course, is "music to my ear." I know you will have a great day on Saturday so you be sure and get plenty of rest tomorrow so you’ll have plenty of energy on Saturday. As for wishing we could be there, let me assure you that we will NEVER attend the flea market. We absolutely, positively don’t need one single other item of "stuff" in our lives!! But you go and enjoy and have fun with your visitors.
Hope you have a good evening. I’ll write you later than usual tomorrow morning since I will be sleeping LATE!!
Bye--Ruth
Monday, November 28, 2011
red sky at morning....
Dear Daughter,
It's cloudy this morning, and the sun is red, so I think we will have rain before the weekend. They used to say "red sky at morning is a sailor's warning, red sky at night is a sailor's delight"
Thank you for writing me last night about the fact that we couldn't talk Saturday. I did not know were you were going Saturday, so of course we couldn't talk Saturday afternoon. I simply wanted to tell you the pretty things I got at the flea market. But Sunday will be fine to talk to you. We will watch the Titans play someone on Sunday, beginning at Noon. I have forgotten the name of the team they play.
Church went fair, I guess. Everyone was whispering, but the news about the two Elders who resigned is still utmost in everyone's mind. I hope it doesn't cause the Church to split. I told Annie I was staying at this church, because they have been good to me. I don't know how I would go to Church if the bus didn't come.
I have to go to the Pharmacy to get Daddy's Tambocor, which costs $170 for one month. I hope they have it - they were supposed to have on Thursday morning.
Daddy's come in for the paper, so I think he is feeling okay.
Hope you have a good day with the children -
You are a good, sweet Girl to Daddy and me - the sweetest one that has ever been born!!!
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Thursdays, as I have said in the past, are very nice days. From my point of view, this is the last teaching day of the week so I can look forward to a definite downhill slope as the day progresses. Another interesting facet to my Thursdays this year is that I don’t have the third graders on Thursday. It’s not that I like the second graders all that much (although yesterday helped), but at least I can concentrate on one lesson for the second grade and not get diverted with other things for the third grade—if that makes any sense. On the other hand, to ramble on, I’m thinking of totally revamping my schedule so maybe everything will change. Who knows what I’ll do??? But if I do change my schedule, it will be when the second nine-weeks grading period begins. More on this in the next week or two…
Since Phil had not called me, I called him last night and we had a pleasant 30-minute conversation. I was trying to be on my best behavior and not be bossy and I believed I succeeded. We talked a lot about our visit up there in November and about baby care. I still say that I find it hard to imagine Phil as a father but I don’t think he appreciates my humor in that regard so I didn’t make anymore cracks about his still being just a kid, himself. It does sound as if Marla is keeping them on a very austere budget which is a real change for Phil. They will have to live austerely, however, since they now have a substantial mortgage in their future.
Not to whine, but I really didn’t sleep at all well last night so I’m feeling sort of run-down this morning. I don’t know why I couldn’t sleep but I started thinking about things and I just couldn’t turn my brain off. So let me go drink some more coffee and see if I can see straight! Hope you all have a good day and that everything goes well.
Bye--Ruth
It's cloudy this morning, and the sun is red, so I think we will have rain before the weekend. They used to say "red sky at morning is a sailor's warning, red sky at night is a sailor's delight"
Thank you for writing me last night about the fact that we couldn't talk Saturday. I did not know were you were going Saturday, so of course we couldn't talk Saturday afternoon. I simply wanted to tell you the pretty things I got at the flea market. But Sunday will be fine to talk to you. We will watch the Titans play someone on Sunday, beginning at Noon. I have forgotten the name of the team they play.
Church went fair, I guess. Everyone was whispering, but the news about the two Elders who resigned is still utmost in everyone's mind. I hope it doesn't cause the Church to split. I told Annie I was staying at this church, because they have been good to me. I don't know how I would go to Church if the bus didn't come.
I have to go to the Pharmacy to get Daddy's Tambocor, which costs $170 for one month. I hope they have it - they were supposed to have on Thursday morning.
Daddy's come in for the paper, so I think he is feeling okay.
Hope you have a good day with the children -
You are a good, sweet Girl to Daddy and me - the sweetest one that has ever been born!!!
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Thursdays, as I have said in the past, are very nice days. From my point of view, this is the last teaching day of the week so I can look forward to a definite downhill slope as the day progresses. Another interesting facet to my Thursdays this year is that I don’t have the third graders on Thursday. It’s not that I like the second graders all that much (although yesterday helped), but at least I can concentrate on one lesson for the second grade and not get diverted with other things for the third grade—if that makes any sense. On the other hand, to ramble on, I’m thinking of totally revamping my schedule so maybe everything will change. Who knows what I’ll do??? But if I do change my schedule, it will be when the second nine-weeks grading period begins. More on this in the next week or two…
Since Phil had not called me, I called him last night and we had a pleasant 30-minute conversation. I was trying to be on my best behavior and not be bossy and I believed I succeeded. We talked a lot about our visit up there in November and about baby care. I still say that I find it hard to imagine Phil as a father but I don’t think he appreciates my humor in that regard so I didn’t make anymore cracks about his still being just a kid, himself. It does sound as if Marla is keeping them on a very austere budget which is a real change for Phil. They will have to live austerely, however, since they now have a substantial mortgage in their future.
Not to whine, but I really didn’t sleep at all well last night so I’m feeling sort of run-down this morning. I don’t know why I couldn’t sleep but I started thinking about things and I just couldn’t turn my brain off. So let me go drink some more coffee and see if I can see straight! Hope you all have a good day and that everything goes well.
Bye--Ruth
Sunday, November 27, 2011
calling conundrum
Dear Daughter,
I had thought if you called us on Saturday afternoon, then we wouldn't have to talk on Sunday afternoon. What do you think about that?
I meant to tell you that Jane called a day or so ago, and told me that they still can't think what is wrong with Margaret Ann. But the latest doctor that she wen to thought it might be her appendix that is hurting her. Can you believe that? But Jane will continue to call me when there is any change in Margaret Ann's condition.
I called Rita this morning to see if they are coming to the Flea Market. Harry answered the phone, and I asked him if they were coming, and he said they were if I thought I could stand them on Friday night and about one-half day on Saturday. Of course we could. I asked Rita to bring some Halloween things to do the wreath that is by the elevator, and she said she had some things she could bring. It seems that they expect the captain of the floor to do things like that.
I hope you had a good day with the children -
Don't ever forget the love that I have for you, and you are Number one in every thing that I do.
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
First, Mother, let me address your question about when to call. I'm going to have to say that I would want to think about it. I wouldn't be able to call you this Saturday at 4:00 because I will be somewhere on the highway and I don't know if I would be in phone range at that time, plus I really don't like to spend a long time on the phone while I'm driving. So, if you don't mind, let me call at 4:00 on Sunday and we'll discuss it. Is that okay?
For the very first time ever, I had a good day with my second graders. It was so unexpected that I hardly knew how to react but I have to say that it was a pleasant feeling. Things went well, they stayed "on task" and I really enjoyed my time with them. It was truly astounding! Even though I know they will probably be little pills again tomorrow, it's heartening to know that they can be charming (however rare that circumstance may be). The third graders were, as usual, charming and cooperative. If I didn't have them to be so dependably cheerful and industrious, I think I would have despaired by now. But who knows, maybe the second graders will grow up and be nice someday, too!
I stayed at school until after 4:00 working on paperwork. After a quick trip to Big Star, I came home and fixed dinner which we have now eaten. The kitchen has been cleaned and now I'm going to indulge in a little free time, reading my newest novel.
Hope you had a good time at church and that all goes well for the rest of the evening.
Bye--Ruth
I had thought if you called us on Saturday afternoon, then we wouldn't have to talk on Sunday afternoon. What do you think about that?
I meant to tell you that Jane called a day or so ago, and told me that they still can't think what is wrong with Margaret Ann. But the latest doctor that she wen to thought it might be her appendix that is hurting her. Can you believe that? But Jane will continue to call me when there is any change in Margaret Ann's condition.
I called Rita this morning to see if they are coming to the Flea Market. Harry answered the phone, and I asked him if they were coming, and he said they were if I thought I could stand them on Friday night and about one-half day on Saturday. Of course we could. I asked Rita to bring some Halloween things to do the wreath that is by the elevator, and she said she had some things she could bring. It seems that they expect the captain of the floor to do things like that.
I hope you had a good day with the children -
Don't ever forget the love that I have for you, and you are Number one in every thing that I do.
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
First, Mother, let me address your question about when to call. I'm going to have to say that I would want to think about it. I wouldn't be able to call you this Saturday at 4:00 because I will be somewhere on the highway and I don't know if I would be in phone range at that time, plus I really don't like to spend a long time on the phone while I'm driving. So, if you don't mind, let me call at 4:00 on Sunday and we'll discuss it. Is that okay?
For the very first time ever, I had a good day with my second graders. It was so unexpected that I hardly knew how to react but I have to say that it was a pleasant feeling. Things went well, they stayed "on task" and I really enjoyed my time with them. It was truly astounding! Even though I know they will probably be little pills again tomorrow, it's heartening to know that they can be charming (however rare that circumstance may be). The third graders were, as usual, charming and cooperative. If I didn't have them to be so dependably cheerful and industrious, I think I would have despaired by now. But who knows, maybe the second graders will grow up and be nice someday, too!
I stayed at school until after 4:00 working on paperwork. After a quick trip to Big Star, I came home and fixed dinner which we have now eaten. The kitchen has been cleaned and now I'm going to indulge in a little free time, reading my newest novel.
Hope you had a good time at church and that all goes well for the rest of the evening.
Bye--Ruth
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