You've been picking up the pieces Lord

Josey was so excited to get a letter from his teacher at Tiny Tots. He starts on September 6th!


Lyrics from one of my favorite songs "My dreams were torn and scattered on the floor, but You've been picking up the pieces Lord." This completely describes me feelings at the moment. I am so excited to be back in the classroom again. I am more exhausted than I remember...but then again in private school I never had 25 students, there were no Common Core standards, no professional development to attend, no students being pulled from the classroom, and no small group instruction to plan for. However, at Salem there was no team to plan with (I was the team), no extra help for students who needed it, only a basal to teach from, no PE or Art teacher, and teachers had lunch duty every day. It is hard not to compare. There are just good things and bad things about both types of teaching environment. So far I think I am doing ok adjusting to my new normal. Being at Westside as a Title 1 assistant was such a hidden blessing. I think I would be so lost if I hadn't already been familiar with the school procedures, etc. But like I said...I'm exhausted!! I can't just show up at 7:30 and leave at 3:00 anymore. The first two weeks were crazy, but on Friday I actually left around 4pm instead of 6! I feel like I haven't seen my family in a month, but I think things will begin to ease up a little soon. I feel like I am finally hitting my stride. The "pieces" of our life are slowly popping back into place. I am so thankful that Mike and I both have jobs that are enjoyable! Josey will start preschool on Tuesday so I am freaking out a little...or a lot! He has never been anywhere besides with my Mom and Dad while I work. I will update more this week about how he does. Should be an interesting week for sure.