Who knew?!!

Welp, CNA is the job I've waited for all my life, and I've finally nailed it.  Well........really I would LOVE to be an LPN or RN but don't think that will happen in this lifetime....just too expensive.  Who knew that I would be so happy wiping butts, dressing folks, feeding folks, cleaning and scooping up puke, making the same beds 2 or 3 times a day, walking 20 miles in a weekend up and down the same 3 halls, giving folks showers, emptying catheter bags, putting medicine on bed sores, etc.  This job is certainly not for just the average "Joe".  Example........I don't think everyone could handle my situation on Monday!  I actually got poop in my hair!  (Don't ask!)  Just part of the job.  I'm now known as "shit head" to the RNs on my halls.  Some people go to work and get ink, chalk or drymarker on their hands.  NOT ME!  I get poop in my hair.  Now that's an adventure of a lifetime.  No day is ever the same, and I LOVE IT!  Another funny....caught a resident that can have nothing by mouth trying to get a drink of water out of the water fountain using his ball cap.  Such a sweet old guy who got a big grin on his face when he was caught!  How many people can say that they actually look forward to going to work everyday?  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!  I have such great support from my sweet husband too!  Life is so good..........

My nomination for Teacher of the Year

I am married to a future Teacher of the Year winner.  I've told him very few times (I know I should do much better with that),  but I think he is a terrific teacher.  Our kids think he is "one of THOSE kind of teachers", but our schools could use many, many more like him.  His dedication and desire for these kids to learn is unbelievable.  He takes it personally that the kids don't care, and he takes it personally when a kid wants to learn but isn't the brightest sparkler on the 4th.  He goes in early to meet with a student (when I say early, I mean EARLY.....he leaves at 5:30), he stays late to help students, he will call a student and help with work over the phone.  He makes phone calls to parents/grandparents/custodians of the kids that struggle, have an attitude, don't do their homework, etc.  He has even been known to call a parent right there in class with the student........ he has ruined a few days for some kids!  An example of "one of THOSE kind of teachers"......if the kid doesn't do their homework, they have to stand up in class (homework is rental payment on their desk).  No homework, no desk.  He does take cell phones away, he doesn't let kids go to the bathroom (unless REALLY needing to go), etc.  He has TONS of kids that love him and a handful that don't.  The handful that don't are losers anyway.  He uses humor to teach and to get/maintain their attention.  He could teach some teachers a few things!  Some of the things that he tells me he says/does.......well, let's just say he does have an active imagination and sense of humor.  Good thing he didn't teach back when a teacher could put their hands on the kids.  There would be a lot of kids going home with sore butts!  However, it would certainly get their attention! 

I'm very proud of him.........what else can I say?