I'm not going to lie last week was a little rough. I don't know if I just can't remember the first week of school from last year or what. I decided this week that teaching is like exercise, you lose your endurance and stamina if you take a break and you have to build it back up. Wednesday was only a half day and by 12:00 when it was over I was exhausted. The next day was a marathon day because of the back-to-school night until 7:00. I haven't adjusted mentally or physically to the demands of working full time and running a household. I went to bed early this weekend, slept in, and had naps. I was also struggling because I feel like I suck at classroom management and having a set unit plan. It's hard for me to not compare myself to my colleagues. I feel like I'm a middle-aged baby just starting out and I have a lot of room to grow. I am entering my 5th year of teaching but I would be entering my 18th year if I would have continued to teach after graduation. It's okay, I'll take deep breaths and get perspective but sometimes you just have to feel the feelings. I was thinking that even though I suck at least I'm making $11,000 more dollars this year. Hola!
Scott celebrated his 4 year anniversary and his last day in the branch on Friday. He will still be working at MACU but he will be working from home. I think he is a little nervous to start his new job tomorrow, especially since none of the equipment arrived in the mail and he can't really do work without it.
The kids start school on Tuesday. Finally! I am ready for those rag a muffins to go back to school. Corbin and Gabby are on separate buses since they will be going to different schools. They changed the bus routes and now they both have to walk about a half a mile to get to the bus stop. I do not like that at all.
Well, that's all. Wish us all good luck as we are entering new jobs, schools, and grades.
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| Scott's many gifts from Friday. |
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| Charly! |
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| First day! Phew, that's done. |
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