First day of break!

So, here I sit, and it feels odd in a sense to think that Summer Break is finally here. Well, it feels like that to me at least. I felt as if May 19th would never get here. And, now it's May 20th. I am glad too. The past 2 weeks have been so crazy-busy that I haven't had much down time at all. I have definately enjoyed today. :-)

So, yesterday, being the last day of school, you would've thought that I would've been at least a little sad to see the little darlin's leave the building....not so much! I was really ready for this year to be over. And, I can't really pinpoint a reason why, I just was ready for it to end. Since about Spring Break I think I've been ready for it to end. And, honestly, the kids were okay this year. I didn't have any I had to restrain or anything, but I was just ready for it to be over. I am thankful that where I live we have 9 month contracts, as I really see a healthy need for teachers to get a break. I realize this wasn't the initial reason that schools were on a 9 month season, however, today, it is best for everyone (I think) to have a break. We wear so many different hats as teachers; detectives, policemen/women, counselors, parents, the list goes on and on. A break is a good thing. And even though I am teaching Summer School, and have meetings and workshops a lot over the next two weeks, a break from the classroom is a very good thing. Praise the Lord for Summer Breaks!

So, you're wondering what I did today on my first day of break. Honestly, it was GREAT! I was a bum in my PJ's until 1pm. I never do that, but today it was so nice not to have to go anywhere or do anything! Very cool! I watched part of the "Oprah" DVD that I got Bakerywoman for her Birthday, and then we went out to a movie tonight. Have you seen "Eight Below"? If you haven't, I highly recommend it! It was a nice "girls out" evening. Not a bad way to spend the first day of break, if you ask me. :-)

Our first day with kids is August 16.

I predict this Summer will fly by!

I plan to enjoy the ride though!

Later.