I Could Write About That

When I sit down to slice in the evening, I usually have something in mind to write about. I take notice all day of various things that I think would make a good story.

But today is different. 

I am tired. 

Really tired. 

Had conferences last night just can't really think and concentrate kind of tired. 

So tonight, I have a lot of ideas but can't muster enough energy to develop them. 

Here is what I could write about....

I could write about the book I read in college by Alfie Kohn called Punished by Rewards. This is a sore spot with me when teaching our students behavior expectations. 

I could write about the student in my classroom who took a new student under her wing to help her get through missing work because this is the last day of the marking period. 

I could write about the collaboration between the fourth grade writing teacher and myself. I can't wait to have those kids next year. 

I could write about the read aloud I just finished with my writing students, The Wild Robot. And finding out there is a sequel. One of my students came in and told me it was so good he couldn't stop reading it. 

I could write about going to the bookstore this evening to buy the sequel, The Wild Robot Escapes, because I really need to know what happens. 

I could write about how disappointed I am that my son was graded down for making a fragment in his realistic fiction story. It was a beautifully written fragment and fit perfect in his story. 

I could write about how I wish more teachers would teach and allow students to break rules in their writing. This allows for strong voice. 

I could write about the blog post I just read, end of the road, because a friend shared it on Facebook. It was eye opening and a little sad. 

I could.

I could.

I could.

But I won't. 

Because as you know, I am tired.