Plans changed today. I couldn't go to the USM campus because I had a sick little one at home, so I went to plan B........ Parent Teacher conferences!! I printed out five of the invitation cards, added my own personal touch on the back, and went out in the driving rain with my husband to the school. First, I stopped by the book fair, and talked with a very kind Mom at the cash box, who was genuinely interested. She was easy to approach because she had to sit there, I knew she couldn't get up and run away from me!!
Then I walked down the hall, peering into each classroom. A teacher I didn't recognize (which is odd when you have five kids) caught me looking in and asked if she could help me. I panicked and said "No". Of course, my husband said, "Go in there and talk with her!" So I walked in and said " Actually, I do want to talk with you, I was just chicken!" That broke the ice and our conversation went very well. I told her about the bootcamp and how I was working to take 10 or more people and the Buxton Food Pantry to $2000/month by January 24, 2009 with My PowerMall.
My daughter's teacher has been a favorite for years. After she told us how the pumpkin whoopie cushions I sent in for the class at Halloween were a big hit (what second grader doesn't love that noise??), I wrapped up the conference by telling her all about My PowerMall and the bootcamp. That one was easy, and a nice way to end the day!
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Andrea, First of all tell your husband thanks for supporting you AND pushing you when you needed it. You sound like you are going to make this a fun adventure. Keep up the great work! - Jacki
ReplyDeletePumpkin whoopee cushions?! Thanks for the morning laugh! I also loved your very honest, "I was just being chicken." Who of us hasn't felt that way? :) Great work - and I wish everyone had their husband behind them pushing them in the door. Tell him thanks!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day meeting new people and following up with those you have been brave enough to connect with!
Ginny