Classroom duty. Ergh....

Hi all! It's Tuesday, and you know what that means... The dread classroom helper duty!!! My little big man is in second grade, and of course, I think he's perfect. Well, mostly. LOL. I do know that his clothes, nose, hair and teeth are clean, however. I love kids, even other people's, don't get me wrong, but I tell you what! I have noticed this year, that either my patience (and/ or grossness tolerance level) has hit the skids, or people are now taking less care of their beloveds. I volunteered for my eldest son- now in high school, and I swear I do not remember the dirty fingernails, and three week old green nail polish. What's that about?  The things I help with are one on one reading and practicing of spelling words. We do this in the classroom where there is a lot of other stuff going on, so we have to "huddle" and get up close and personal. This is first thing in the morning so I know who has and hasn't brushed their teeth, if you get my drift... *grits teeth, tries to smile and not to gag* I know, I know! Mornings are a pain in the ass with the flurry of flying clothes and cheesy breakfast cereal. Stuff being thrown in backpacks, and the "What did you make me for lunch? EWWW!!!! I hate that!" Unfortunately, my kids don't dig hot lunch. I would rather pay, trust me. Also, I have dropped the ball on the timing of everything, and we have missed the occasional tooth brushing, but it is the same kids that I notice week after week. I see their mom's on facebook constantly posting things like, If you love your kids more than anything, you'll repost this... Or, Like if being a mom is the greatest job in the world... blah, blah, blah, and I think, Pffftttt.... Who are you kidding? It's not the kids fault, to be sure! I don't really have a point, other than venting, I guess. Just remember y'all, others can see how much attention we as parents pay to the little things, I know I now think of it! I am not the only Mom who volunteers after all, and I too shall be judged. LOL Shit, maybe better work on getting up a few minutes earlier, and attack the damn sock box for a change. Nah............ Come on summer, but that's a whole other story. *sigh*   ~Heather