feeling like myself again

After moving, labeling, and organizing the mass of boxes and storage in my classroom, I arranged some desks, and had a cozy, but functioning classroom. The first full week of school proved just as hard as I imagined it would be. The resilience of these kids is awe-inspiring, which is why teaching them comes with its curve balls. They are really great kids, though. I love them already. And I'm ready for a new week.

I chaperoned my first all-school dance on Saturday night. I may have uncool teacher status now, but that didn't stop me from throwing out a few dance moves of my own. I even did the limbo (mental note: I am much better at limbo when I'm 8 and on roller skates). Sunday was some great bonding time with the other teachers over a lovely meal, complete with moose stew (delicious!). Tonight, Anna and I were on a leisurely walk, when my students came by and picked us up on their 4-wheelers. I got a little shooting practice (don't worry, the soda can never came close to danger) and then a wild ride up and down the side of a gravel pit (impressive cat-like speed and reflex and I'm not even on my way back to the hospital). Okay, girls. Take Miss Mary home now. She still needs to plan your lessons for tomorrow.