Anticipation

Do you remember that feeling that you used to get when school was about to start? For some it was a dreaded event, but for others, the days before were filled with excited anticipation.

I have both of these feelings right now! I am about to start student teaching and while I am very excited and filled with great anticipation of the changes that are coming, I can't help the bittersweet thoughts that are filling my mind.

I have not had to actually work (minus some subbing days last fall) since October, 2006! I might have forgotten what it feels like to wake up at 5:30am and actually have to get ready for the day. I enjoy working around the house or on homework and getting to stay in my PJs! I have been away from Mya once for an 8 hour time period and now I will have to do it on a daily basis. I like talking to Ally throughout the day to learn more about her and her beautiful personality. I like to talk to my husband when he calls randomly. I like the flexibility of doing things at my own pace.

On the other hand, I will enjoy more adult conversations that will occur with co-workers. I will enjoy getting to know my new students and watching them learn things that I am teaching! I will love the excitement that my daughters will show when I come home from work! I will enjoy getting to share the highlights of my day with my husband.

I am definitely filled with anticipation!

Lost in the Chaos

I have neglected my blog for the last month or so. I have found myself lost in the chaos. The chaos that is the holiday season. I love this time of year for many reasons but I welcome the new year with open arms and sleepy eyes! Although I am sure that I could have found some time to write, I filled it with many miscellaneous tasks; baking cookies, shopping, wrapping presents, visiting with friends and family, wrestling two sleepy little girls and the list can go on and on! This new year is going to bring on new changes but I hope to keep up with my blog more frequently, even among the chaos!