You certainly have my permission. But more than that, you have my admiration for your grace under fire. And just think...it can only get better from here!
Jennifer | Homepage | 08.22.05 - 9:25 pm | #

Panic with some nice lemonade and dessert. If you're going to do it in well, do it in style.
Arethusa | Homepage | 08.22.05 - 10:09 pm | #

What joy! I would have succumbed to panic right away!
Theresa | Homepage | 08.22.05 - 10:35 pm | #

OK. First of all, I've been stalking you all summer (sorry!) (but I've tremendously enjoyed your blog, daily even!)
OK...
Why. Are. You. Back. To. Work. Already?
It's summer. Still.
So, in my books,no matter how much everybody else screwed up, it really shouldn't matter. Too much.
Because....IT'S STILL SUMMER!!!!!!!!

However...
If you really, truly, are back to school already?
My guess is, that your kids are going to thank their lucky stars that they have you. You've got it made, even if you've got the wrong book!
Have a great school year!
kross-eyed kitty | Homepage | 08.22.05 - 11:29 pm | #

Jeepers! Did you piss off the faculty gods or something. Maybe it was just a bad dream. That's it. It was all a dream. Like when Bobby died on Dallas, except he didn't. You really do have the right text book and the class rosters will be waiting for you when you wake up. It's aaaaaalllllll a dreeeeaaaaaammmm.
buffi | Homepage | 08.22.05 - 11:42 pm | #

I don't mean this sarcastically at all - great job. I don't think I could have remained that calm under pressure.
Diva | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 12:00 am | #

Go for it...you deserve the chance to panic for all it's worth!
Scott | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 12:14 am | #

Was this a hazing of sorts? Was it an early April Fools Day joke? Just curious
Hula Doula | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 1:29 am | #

Flip - what a day!
Grace under fire is exactly the right term (thanks for letting me steal tht, Jennifer) in fact in your shoes I would have told the students the truth. You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din. I hope there isnt too much difference between the books, so you can cut and paste most of your syllabus?
Cheryl | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 6:22 am | #

I'd say it's a perfect time to panic. They, hey, just breathe. It's only school!
nat | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 9:20 am | #

Did you scout out your class for today?

-G
Garrison Steelle | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 10:00 am | #

Lemonade and dessert? Naw, this situation calls for some serious alcohol!

I totally admire your ability to remain calm. I know I wouldn't have.
Goldie | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 10:07 am | #

Wow, what a day. Go ahead. Panic.
tommy | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 11:00 am | #

You have discovered my mantra:

"Some days are better than others."
Old Horsetail Snake | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 1:52 pm | #

I'd go ahead and skip the panic part. Head right to celebrating the fact that you made it through the class!
Bluegrass Mama | Homepage | 08.23.05 - 4:03 pm | #