After 6 blissful weeks home with my sweet, adorable Tylie, I have to return to work tomorrow. There are parts of my job that I have really, really missed over the past few weeks, and other parts that I dread returning to!
First of all, my dreads...
-I dread doing lunch duty and walking in the halls surrounded by a bunch of "the world owes me something because I was born into it" teenagers who have no respect for rules, the campus, teachers/administrators, or themselves.
-I dread all the paperwork that comes with being a teacher...particularly the kind of paperwork that ends up in a file cabinet that nobody ever opens for years and years, and serves only one purpose---to tear down trees and add to the economic crisis that the school district seems to be in.
-I dread looking at my classroom all day, every day, which happens to be in the oldest, dirtiest building on campus and which only has nicely painted walls and cabinets because I took the liberty to apply a fresh coat before I was willing to work in there.
-Mostly, I just dread being away from my daughter, because I love her so much and could spend all day watching her facial expressions, listening to her new sounds, and snuggling with her!
What I'm looking forward to...
-I am looking forward to getting back into a routine.
-I am looking forward to feeling like I have a productive life, and am actually contributing to the general well-being of our small, southern family.
-I am looking forward to hanging out with my totally cool co-workers again! I love Rhonda and Debbie, and I love having girl time (even when it's only during 7 minute in-between-classes breaks, and lunch duty)!
-I am looking forward to working with my 6 wonderful students who keep me on my toes, teach me something new, and make me laugh out loud every single day!
-I am looking forward to having a paycheck again... :)
WISH ME LUCK!
3 comments:
We love you--and if anyone can handle juggling work and family, it is you. You are one of the most capable people I have ever known. And you do it with infectious enthusiasm and love. Tylie may not know it yet, but she has the best mama in the world. Go get 'em baby girl!!
Good luck friend! I hope it's not too dreadful being away from cute little Tylie. Your mom left such a sweet note--what a great mom you have :)
yeah! i found your blog. now i can add you to mine and keep up with ya'll and your beautiful baby...hope that's ok with you! good luck going back to work. it's always hard leaving the little one's but you will make up for it with tons of love when you get home! :)
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