My First Day of School♦

WHOA!! Am I old enough to be a grown up and have a real job and be a real teacher? YEP! I guess I am. Last night was Back to School Night. Lynette was very generous and made chocolate chip cookies for me to give to those who came. It was pretty nerve racking to meet all the families in that short amount of time. But I made it through and the cookies were a big hit. I was finishing things up and saw someone walk in from the corner of my eye. I thought "oh no, another parent-I was hoping to leave" When I looked over, it was RYAN! That couldn't have been a better surprise. Maybe I should have gone to bed, but we went and saw "Batman" instead. Very good movie, unfortunately I missed the last thirty minutes due to sleep deprivation...I woke up 7:00 this morning and just couldn't get out of bed. I finally managed to thirty minutes later which made it so there was no time to read scriptures together. My goal was to be ready by 8:00 so I could get a few more things done before the students came. Good thing I set that goal because I didn't leave until 8:25. I asked Randon to give me a blessing. Good choice! I felt so much better after that and I knew that the Lord was on my side, or I am on His side. When Randon walked out the door to go to work, he saw a gift from Onalee for me. She gave me a card and a lunch box. So nice!!

From First Day of School

Everyone at the school was so kind and helpful. Everyone that saw me asked me how my first day was going and gave me encouragement and support. Most of you know that I cry alot, so you understand the magnitude of me saying that I DIDN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE CRYING! NOT ONCE! Now that is an accomplishment. :) I am so grateful to be working at Summit Elementary. The faculty and staff are really super nice. There is still so much work to be done...filing, filing, filing...too many papers floating around. But I have great hopes for this year. My students seem to be really excited about school. I have two that come in and out because of learning disabilities so I am excited to learn from them as well. Trudy, the principal, told me today that I am the one that will be receiving the new move-in students because I only have 23 enrolled in my class. Everyone else has 26 or 27. They entered in the computer that the students will special needs are mine, when they actually aren't. Anyway, if that is confusing to you...just think how I feel.

To make this day even better, my sweetheart, Ryan, sent me the most beautiful roses with a sweet note. Man, I love him! I stayed at school until 4:30 pm and am very tired. I have tomorrow all planned and that is about it. Baby steps-one day at a time. I am so super excited to start this school year and find out what the Lord has in store for me to learn. I am really truly blessed and another added bonus...I have health and dental insurance and a monthly INCOME!! And did I mention I have the most thoughtful boyfriend EVER?! Well, I do!