August 21, 2012

A new school year is upon us!  We have a fourth grader and a second grader in the house now.  They started school the same day I headed back to work--and I was sad about that.  I've never missed the first day pick up!  God knew the worries of my heart--and Ernie's job was cancelled, which meant he was home for drop off and pick up both days I had to work this week.

The kids woke up eager to head off to their new classes.  They were thrilled with their teachers, as was I!  They became even more thrilled when they saw who their classmates were.  I was thrilled with the mix of kids they are surrounded by.  Most are familiar to me and I know the parents of.  I have a feeling that it is going to be a great year for them!

I was sad not to hear the happenings of the day when they were dismissed--but dad was there. They didn't even call me. . .and I was sad about that. Not gonna lie.  But I'm happy they had daddy to share their excitement with. As usual, the first day homework was more for me than them with a ton of papers to fill out. . .and then I met my new sixth graders today.  It was a minimum day and I am beat and so thankful for this job share opportunity but not used to not being a step ahead of the game as far as my planning is concerned.  Eventually, I will get there, but this transition is rough!!

In other good news, Ernie's job was cancelled again so day three we are off together.  What a treat!  Another treat?  He worked on math homework with the fourth grader today.  Grimace.  We have very different methods. . .but it was nice to come home and not have to do it!! 

I am seriously beat and I need some time to sit down and plan, revamp some lessons, and just relax.  Working one day a week is a blessing but it also means letting go of some of the ownership and being flexible and going with the flow--I'm not the best at that sometimes.  This year will be an adventure; a gift; an opportunity to be more involved in my own kid's schooling; a stretching of my own teaching ability as I work with special ed students who are fully included in the regular ed classroom setting. 

Hoping and praying for a successful school year for all of us.  And feeling blessed by my husband's presence the past two days.  Looking forward to hanging out and relaxing together tomorrow!