The sun was so beautiful this Sunday morning.
Time to return to work! Not sure I'm ready, actually I'm 100% sure I'm not. Maybe I've hit a wall or something, but this is the first year in my seven years of teaching I have not touched my room prior to our first work day. I am not brainstorming tons of new ideas, writing lesson plans, or feeling giddy about meeting my kids. What's wrong with me? Don't get me wrong, I love my job and I realize how blessed I am to be able to say that, but this year it has been harder than most to get into my teacher mode.
I am sure of one thing, leaving my daughter is the reason I'm feeling this way. She is no longer a baby, she is a child. This summer she has become my shadow and is fully aware when I'm not around. Caroline is at a precious age; she is funny, playful, loving, adorable, and just talks up a storm. Yeah, the two's have their downfalls, but this is not the time to go into those. Although this summer we've had some ups and downs and it wasn't the easiest for many reason, my girl and I became like glue. Leaving her tomorrow will be the hardest yet, and I'm not going to lie, my heart is hurting and a few tears have already been shed.
The babysitter situation is resolved, and her first full day will be Tuesday. Last week I took her to the new sitter and she didn't do too well, I pray she adjusts quick. I left with a lump in my throat, not because I don't like the sitter...she is incredible, but because Caroline wasn't happy. She has always done well around other kids and she adjusts quick, I'm counting on that to continue.
Tomorrow Caroline will be with my mom, and Caroline loves their time together. Being at home with my mom will make it easier on me, I am sure. My mom is quite energetic and playful in her retirement, and Caroline giggles and plays the entire day.
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Our last weekend was filled with summer activities, swimming, swimming and more swimming! Friday was Hawaiian Falls, Saturday was spent at two swim parties, and today we tried to get into a normal schedule; church, nap, dinner, early bedtime.
Sweet Arden decided to sleep.
Caroline loved every second in the water.
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Our last weekend was filled with summer activities, swimming, swimming and more swimming! Friday was Hawaiian Falls, Saturday was spent at two swim parties, and today we tried to get into a normal schedule; church, nap, dinner, early bedtime.
Sweet Arden decided to sleep.Caroline loved every second in the water.
4 comments:
I know that must be difficult. I couldn't do it. I love the pics of Caroline in the sunshine and love the one you took of Arden sleeping. I'm so excited about this weekend!!!!
I can't imagine how tough that must be. :(
I hope you are having a great day!!
Ali! I feel the same way about this school year and I don't have an excuse like you do! This is the first year I haven't been buying new books from half price and getting giddy about putting my room together....ugh. Hopefully things will get better as you get into the swing of things :)
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