*Sigh*

My middle schoolers pushed me over the top today.  The wild behavior, the back talking, the disrespect.

I've had them for almost an entire school year now.  Is it possible that they have not gotten any better?  Or that they have gained no respect for me??

Anyway, I broke down crying as I walked out of the room to escort one of them to the principal's office, and returned with a wet face and red eyes to teach the rest.

I think I'll go for a nice, long run now.