Week one is down and week two is rearing its' ugly head! The first week of "back to school" is always so exhausting and not just from getting up early. There are so many emotions and thoughts processed that first week of school that I think my body wears itself out! I am still in the really pumped phase where I wake up early and am super motivated to work :) I do believe it is starting to catch up with me though. My head is constantly hurting, my moods are all over the place, and I was in bed tonight before 8!
On the other hand, I really LOVE my group of kiddos! They all seem so sweet and very bright. I'm down 3 from last year which puts me at 31. So far, other than needing to learn Spanish for my non-English speaking student, my biggest challenge is going to be making things challenging for them. I'm loving our conversations and their ability to respond to higher level questions. Give me a week or so and I'll let you know if the "honeymoon" phase has worn off yet. I'm hoping not ;)
This week I'm praying for energy and patience with my own kiddos and husband as my stress and long days continue to take their toll on my body and mind. Do any of you other teacher mommies have some tips on getting back into the swing of school/home and managing the exhaustion? It's nights like tonight that I am super thankful for the past eight weeks of non-stress! I honestly don't know that I could go without a "break!"
Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Big Day for the Donovan's
Today was a very big day for the Donovan's! Not only was it my first day back to school, but it was also Ella's first day of first grade, and Grayson's third birthday! Shew... not sure we could pack much more excitement in there!
I was totally ready for today and the thirty bright faces that ended up in my classroom. It's funny how I felt like I already knew them after looking through the yearbook from last year and praying for them as the days drew near. I really think we will have a great year and I'm looking forward to seeing how much they grow. They seem like a fun bunch of kiddos with lots of personality. We definitely had a good time together today. As one of my kids said at the end of the day, "School's over already? That was fast!" Time flies when you're having fun!
Ella did exceptionally well today! I was a little nervous, but other than a few scared moments early this morning as we were getting dressed, she quickly got excited about her new adventure. She scarfed down an entire McDonald's biscuit which says a lot considering I couldn't have with my nervous stomach! She had no trouble with me leaving and said she can't wait to go back tomorrow! YAY! :) This is such a relief. I remember loving first grade so I am hoping Ella loves it just as much as I did! I'm not really sure there was a grade I didn't love!
I just can't believe my baby boy is three today! It seems just like yesterday I was heading to the hospital to have him! What an awesome experience that was! And, what a joy he is to our lives! I can't imagine our little family without him. I know he is super excited for his "Construction" party Sunday and so are we! Yay for Grayson and the happiness he brings to everyone he knows!
And, in order to wake up at 4:45 tomorrow morning, I better end it there! Good night and sweet dreams
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I was totally ready for today and the thirty bright faces that ended up in my classroom. It's funny how I felt like I already knew them after looking through the yearbook from last year and praying for them as the days drew near. I really think we will have a great year and I'm looking forward to seeing how much they grow. They seem like a fun bunch of kiddos with lots of personality. We definitely had a good time together today. As one of my kids said at the end of the day, "School's over already? That was fast!" Time flies when you're having fun!
Ella did exceptionally well today! I was a little nervous, but other than a few scared moments early this morning as we were getting dressed, she quickly got excited about her new adventure. She scarfed down an entire McDonald's biscuit which says a lot considering I couldn't have with my nervous stomach! She had no trouble with me leaving and said she can't wait to go back tomorrow! YAY! :) This is such a relief. I remember loving first grade so I am hoping Ella loves it just as much as I did! I'm not really sure there was a grade I didn't love!
I just can't believe my baby boy is three today! It seems just like yesterday I was heading to the hospital to have him! What an awesome experience that was! And, what a joy he is to our lives! I can't imagine our little family without him. I know he is super excited for his "Construction" party Sunday and so are we! Yay for Grayson and the happiness he brings to everyone he knows!
And, in order to wake up at 4:45 tomorrow morning, I better end it there! Good night and sweet dreams
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