yikes – It's Not All Flowers and Sausages

Have You Ever Thought About What Makes You Crazy?

Posted on October 23, 2012

in administrative madness, general inappropriateness, I need a hug, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds, yikes

by Mimi

Here's a fun list for you: Mrs. Mimi's Top Five List of Events That Make Me Want To Poke Myself In The Eye and Run Screaming From the Building 5. When "special" teachers (phys ed, art, music, etc) are absent yet, despite the fact that said...

Facey Face

Posted on August 24, 2011

in Mrs. Mimi, technology, yikes

by Mimi

A few years ago, I became the ultimate Me Monster and started a Facey Face page for Mrs. Mimi.(That's Facebook for most of you...

It Was Only A Matter Of Time…

Posted on August 2, 2010

in education news, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

I'll admit it. "My name is Mrs. Mimi and I enjoy watching bad reality TV." "Hi Mrs. Mimi!"There. That feels so much better. I know I've admitted my obsession for all things Golden Girls to you in the past, but this...

Puke and Stuff

Posted on February 26, 2009

in I heart my kids, I need a hug, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

After my fabulous week off (spent in sunny fabulous places- I love you frequent flier miles!), I came back to work ready to be more patient and amazing than ever. My friends and I have had a great week. We jumped right back...

Literally Bursting With Excitement

Posted on December 22, 2008

in I heart my kids, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

My friends are jazzed. It is almost vacation and it is all they can do to hold it together. I am also barely holding it together as I alternate between panicking over how much I have left to do before the holidays and...

Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby, Let’s Talk About You And Me…

Posted on May 8, 2008

in general inappropriateness, Mrs. Mimi, parents, yikes

by Mimi

Yes, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Although I'd rather not. Why?Because talking about sex, lesbianism and rape with eight year old children just seems wrong. I mean, make your own parenting decisions, but...

A Rookie Mistake

Posted on January 2, 2008

in general inappropriateness, Mrs. Mimi, parents, yikes

by Mimi

Happy Holidays everyone!! As you may have noticed, I took a bit of a blogging hiatus over the vacation. But it was worth it because after my first full day back (sigh), I am actually (dare I say it?), feeling happy and re-energized?!?!?...

A Toasty Story to Warm Your Heart?

Posted on November 26, 2007

in I hate rodents, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

I've taken a bit of a break from the blogging and I'm sorry if anyone has felt disappointed. I know I am always sad when my regular blogs do not post regularly (in all honesty, sometimes, I'm just downright P.O.ed when it's been awhile)...

Why Do I Have To Be The Adult?

Posted on October 23, 2007

in I heart my kids, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

Alternative Title – Farts Still Make Me LaughI think that all of us who work in the public school system are familiar with the phenomenon of post-lunch gas. Particularly from those friends who eat the free and reduced “lunch”. In my situation, that...

Liar, liar, pants on fire…

Posted on October 17, 2007

in general inappropriateness, Mrs. Mimi, yikes

by Mimi

So someone is lying to me. I’m not entirely sure who it is yet, but I have my suspicions. And believe me, you are NOT going to be happy when I find you…and the longer it takes and the more time I waste…the...