Meet Me!

The day started off in a tizzy. I was running late to school because Tiva was lazy this morning (yes, I just blamed my rushed morning on a dog) and I had to stop and get cash to buy my new school shirt. I had tons to do this morning during our work time in order to prepare for Meet the Teacher night and our textbook adoption training that afternoon. I rushed around and managed to get everything done and have time to make sure everything was done. We left for our textbook training, only to come back and think of more things that needed to be done.

I began to get very nervous. I'm not talking John Mayer nervous, but I was pretty nervous with anticipation and excitement. The moment the first family walked in my door, it all disappeared. I was very comfortable greeting the parents and explaining what I needed them to do this evening. It was nice that I had something the kids could do (put supplies away and scavenger hunt) and something for the parents (information forms and newsletter). Even when I had a room full of students, siblings, parents, and even grandparents, I was very comfortable and everyone seemed to be doing well. It did bother me a bit that parents were allowing there kids to play with our recess equipment IN the classroom, but when I was worrying about so many other things, it wasn't my biggest concern. Do I remember all of there names? No...I do remember the names for the child I have with special needs, the girl who shares my birthday, the one I thought was in 2nd grade, the one who's brother kept asking me for more cookies, and also the one who does weird things with his eyes (quoting his father).

I now have a classroom full of supplies that need to be arranged and stored...somewhere. It's the first thing on my To Do list for tomorrow (even though it's not a work day). Still lots to do...when supplies are put away, planning begins for week two of school!