Well, this morning I got to work and (as I have first period as a prep) I was just preparing the day's lessons when my mom called. She never calls during the school day so you can imagine all the horrifying news that played through my mind as I answered.
My dad was in a car accident early this morning but is fine. He hit black ice and went into a ravine, but we don't think he rolled. Miraculously he was able to climb out of his Expedition and up the 50 foot incline where a plow (laying sand) and pulled over. We, of course, had no knowledge of his condition when we got the call so my mom left Bemidji (a 10 hour drive to Pierre) and I left Bismarck (only 4 hours) to get to my dad. Dad moved to Pierre a few months ago and has been enjoying his retirement and patiently awaiting the end of the school year when my mom will be able to retire as well.
Needless to say, I unexpectedly am out of school for today and tomorrow. I did grab my laptop (and my few final research papers) but I figured as I have a few hours tonight, all day tomorrow, and part of Saturday until Dan is able to come for the holidays — I might as well read!
So when I stopped by Katie's Book Blog and saw that there is a readathon going on — I decided to join! I haven't heard about it in the blogosphere, but with research papers and the holiday busy-ness — I have been a bit preoccupied. I do have about 12 papers left to grade (each one takes me about 30-45 minutes) so I'm think in between every chapter (or three but no more than five) I'll grade one paper. Kind of like a reward system.
I'm going to start off with "Cinder" (a book I haven't been able to give any time to) and then "Ditched" and "Darlings in Love." I didn't have time to pack anything but my Nook, so I'm hoping I can get Dan to bring down "A Million Suns" as well!
Again, thank you for your patience these past two weeks — I know the majority of my posts have been Pinterest-Holiday related, but really — these papers are kicking my butt.
Anyone else joining the readathon last minute?