I just wish some of those who think teaching is such a cushy job would try it for a little bit....
A few weeks ago, a parent came into my class to give a talk on geology-mind you this is 2nd grade. He happens to be a college Geology professor. I saw him about 1 1/2 hours later after he had visited all of the 2nd grade classes--he strode up to me, hand extended and said, "You have my utmost respect-I have no idea how you do this everyday!!" Of course, his first mistake was to tell these 7 year olds, "You don't need to raise your hand, just yell out the answer!" :)
Especially at the younger levels, on a rainy day when recess is out of the question!