Yesterday kicked off the final stretch to the end of the year. My co-teacher and I have packed the last 2.5 weeks of school with tons of activities so as to prevent boredom and annoying behavior. Thus, yesterday was Career Day in the Primary class. We were visited by parents of some of our students -- a nurse, an actor, and a mail carrier. It was all very exciting. Today was a trip to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. There was a ridiculous number of people there. But our kids had fun and no one got lost. Between now and The Last Day are 4 more trips, field day, and a day full of cooking. I am already tired.