It's almost April...

Spring is definitely in the air. My students at school feel it and so do I! It has been a whirlwind since going back to Cook Middle in January. It has been an experience that has gone from one extreme to the other and back again. Some kids have won my heart, others have tested my patience. I never knew the extent of self control and filtered speaking until I stepped in the classroom. There are days I question my decision to become a teacher and days where I can't imagine being anywhere else. I think this is a common way to feel. At least, I hope so.

I am looking forward to a break. I have countless projects, inside and outside of my house. I want to paint, to plant, to decorate, to organize, to clean up and to clean out. I look forward to summer! I look forward to being around my family and seeing my husband on a regular basis for more than just a few minutes in between tasks. I can't believe how time flies. It seems like student teaching just started. I only have 2 weeks left to solo teach. I have learned so much. Now, I just need to learn to relax. As mentioned last time, I like a certain amount of control. I never knew how much it bothered me to be out of control until I stepped into a classroom with 28 twelve and thirteen year old students. Chaos makes me crazy!

This is going on a whole other tangent but I was standing at the kitchen sink this afternoon and a hummingbird came to my new feeder. I was so excited! I just put it out a couple of weekends ago. I tried to get a picture, but no luck. As soon as the door opened, the hummingbird was gone. Who knows when I'll post again. I never seem to find the time. Or I just can't find the words.

Oh, and Joe got a motorcyle. I was freaked out at first, but now I really like it.

This is a terrible picture of me! But you can see the bike better :)