Back to work

Today, I went back to work. It was an intense day filled with high points and low points. I'm teaching 125 students how to take the SAT test; not the most riveting if subjects. I'm, also, a little rusty and a new face for a lot of the kids. But let's start with positive. I arrived at 8.00am and got hugs and smiles from every teacher I passed. I got to my room and two students from last year presented me with a vase of orange lilies. I had a couple of classes filled with kids I taught last year and they were fabulous. I have a great team teacher who supported me all day. On the negative side, the classes I did not know decided to test the new teacher. The first class was a train wreck; constant talking, disruption, requests for bathroom. There were moments when I was looking at them all ignoring me and thinking what the hell am I doing. My principle came into my room during that class. The other two classes were a lot better, but I was a hell of a lot firmer. I have some challenges waiting for me at work. But, I got to come home to my beautiful family, feed my little girl, share dinner with my husband and cuddle on a couch. Life is good. The odd challenge just makes you stronger!