There's No I in Team

Today's Small Victories: Took all of my medications today. Tried a new recipe for dinner, which turned out delicious! Drank less soda today, which is a big deal for me. Writing a blog post. :)

Goals for Tomorrow: Get a new library card so that I can download e-books locally, as well as audio books to listen to in the craft room.

Today I am most grateful for: my teammates

It was great to get back to school to see my teammates today. I feel so fortunate that we get along so well and laugh together as much as we do. It was great to quickly catch up on each others' two weeks. It also struck me how much easier it is to work together this year, after a year of uncertainty last year. A colleague came rushing through our hallway this morning, grumbling about having to get "so much" done on his own, and after he disappeared we all smiled at one another. You see, we decided to approach our task today as a group, making it easier and faster to complete. While everyone else went the course on their own, we leaned on each other, without words, and had a successful day.

In the world of teaching, we are so often alone -- behind the closed door of our classrooms to fend for ourselves. It's often lonely and difficult, but when you have a team who not only shares your struggles, but also wants to help you through them, you don't feel so alone anymore. Today I am so grateful to have a team who works hard, admits their struggles, and helps each other the way we do. I love you girls! :)

Small Wonder(s)

Today is Bring Your Spawn to Work Day!

HURRAY!

That about sums up today. :) 13 out of 23 kids present, so we had a "fun" day of multiplication games, Earth Day stuff, and movies. Scooby Doo, popcorn, and Carpi Sun.

And then...

A tornado warning. At 3:15. FUN!

Nothing like 700 kids, ducking and covering in a sweaty hallway for 10 minutes. "It's a drill!" we kept telling them, knowing by the looks of the sky and the pounding rain and thunder that it was a lie. I have to wonder why we make the kids duck and cover. I'm certain that if a tornado came crashing through the school and ripped off the second floor, the old duck and cover isn't gonna, well, cover it. Just a thought. Not to mention that these poor kids, 4-5 deep, basically had their heads buried against the shoes or butt of the kid in front of them. Thank god it wasn't bean burrito or western chili day!

In other (albeit random) news, I had an interview at a local Archiver's store today, for a summer job. Went well and was told to expect a call for a second interview next week. Many co-workers are wondering why I am seeking a summer job. They don't get it -- Archiver's wouldn't be a job! I'm excited about the possibility of helping others design their memories. Second interview next week! Cross everything. ;)

And yes, I realize that my paycheck will likely go right back to them... at least there's a discount!