I have always found it incredibly difficult to enjoy the last week of summer before teacher in-service starts. I would like to be able to sit back, relax, and soak up my last few days of lazy mornings and schedule-free days, but I just can't! I inevitably pull out my binders of lesson plans to preview things, think about what I want to change, start moving boxes into my classroom, and begin getting a little frazzled thinking about all there is to do come August 14th (our first day of school). In fact, I've already created a new blog for my students as I try to meet all of the school's new tech standards. (If you're curious: madamelkg.blogspot.com). This year, there's one more thing to think about: coaching varsity cheer. Oh, and the fact that I'll have three lesson preps instead of two to do EVERY day. Why do I do the things that I do?!?!
Thankfully, I know that God will sustain and give energy and calm a stressed heart.
In other news, we just got back from a 10-day trip to Lexington, VA and Washington D.C. with my entire family. I'm in the midst of doing laundry and catching up! The trip was a blast, as we got to see my brother Nathan and Christi's new house and town and D.C. for the first time (for me). Peyton and I are posing below with Thomas Jefferson outside his house at Monticello. More pictures soon!
I started school today!!! Boo! Soak up every second of your summer...I'll be thinking of you as we both attack the year!
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I miss that set-up week or so. I always loved decorating my classroom and getting everything organized, running into other teachers who I hadn't seen in a couple months, and setting up grade books for a crop of students yet to be known. My heart is with you, Lindsey, and I wish you a great year!
ReplyDeleteGood luck getting your classroom ready! Sounds like you will have a busy year with tackling three
ReplyDeletepreps and coaching cheer! You always seem to pull off these things with flying colors :) plus, coaching sounds like so much fun...those girls are going to LOVE you and it's so cool that you are so involved at school! Have fun with it! Love ya!!
Mrs. Greenwald... Coolest, Hottest teacher in school! Wish so badly that I could be a student in your classes. Hope you enjoy the last bits of summer with your sweet hubby! LOVe you guys
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