Oh god, rodents are the worst, and no wonder that caused a cascade overflow.

An advantage of new shiny teachers is they haven't had the optimism kicked out of 'em yet? If they can survive the burnout of the first few years, they'll be fine, but at least year one usually still has energy because you haven't actually figured out what it's like? :P

I one hundred percent feel you on the house cleaning thing, and wish I could come and join you and help you clean.

~Sor