School Started

So, yes I am blogging a week before my blogging is "due." I think that is progress. (I could have waited until Wed at 3:30) It was in the back of my mind. Every Saturday I had my computer ready to blog but didn't. One reason may be that I was intimidated by it, being a new blogger. A second reason may be that I am learning the art of prioritizing. Some days I fail, while other days, I go home feeling good. I had an emotional moment recently and the more experienced teachers on my staff listened with a great amount of empathy. They understood. They have been there. One teacher said it gets better in November after parent conferences. Another said it slows down in summer. All I know is that I still love teaching and am so grateful for an awesome class. I would have probably run away by now if it were not for the fact that I really enjoy teaching. And so now it's day by day for the rest of the "stuff' that goes along with it.