I always think of this video clip as Caleb and I drive to school together each year.
First Day of School! I feel just like Nemo.
This year was definitely different too because I was not nervous or concerned about what I was doing. Year 3 is off to a running start! I had no qualms or butterflies...I was just ready. It felt nice not being overly anxious and I liked it.
I was welcomed to my classroom by balloons hanging in the hallways and a basket of apple/school bus cookies on my desk from Mary's Creative Cakery (Thanks PTL!). I also had a note on it from my principal, Eric. I love his notes. They are always one to make me smile and remind me that I have a great boss. Always a note of sincerity with a touch of whimsy.
I made a few last minute adjustments to my room, put up the SAME poster again that I have put up 5 times since August 15th, and waited til the chil'uns came! We really had a fantastic day minus the muggy-ness lingering in the school because of the rain we had this morning. My kids were amazingly docile, which I know won't last. :) We had a good day, played some games, made a few items for the classroom, and I talked A LOT. I drank lots of water to keep my throat hydrated! ;)
Routine will be a welcome thing.
EXTRA FUN NEWS: We got word that we MIGHT be closing on our house next week!! :) That means I can start shopping for paint and begin packing more again!
