School starts tomorrow. Am I ready? Nope. Will I be ready? One way or another. That’s life. I know there will be an adjustment period for me as I swing back into teaching. It’s one of those overwhelming jobs that will dominate your life if you let it. I’m already trying hard not to let it. I’m trying hard by trying not to take work home with me every single day. I’m trying hard by making sure that those times when work MUST come home with me that I am scheduling it and letting Greg know about it so that we can plan on it and not have things interfere. I’m trying hard by trying to take care of myself a little bit. Yesterday, I went and had a manicure and pedicure and got my hair cut.
My husband said, “Wow. Those 4th graders are going to be really impressed by your pretty nails.” I shook my head sadly at him and said, “Honey. It’s not for the kids . . . it’s for their MOTHERS!” He doesn’t get the “impress the parents” thing — of course, he wouldn’t be impressed by that so that MIGHT be part of it! 🙂
So, if I’m not around much — please understand that my focus is elsewhere for a little while. If I am around, then please be very impressed at how under control I am! 🙂 Have a good week, everyone!
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Liza Lee Miller 