Fall

        The leaves have changed so fast this Fall. I cannot believe the difference this crisp air and Fall vibes makes. I'm back to wearing warm vests and drinking hot coffee. My mornings are filled with the urgency of packing for work and packing up the baby to go to the sitter. The warm sips of coffee on my way to work are a small reward in comparison to what each day holds. Teaching is both rewarding and stressful at the same time. 

     I was named team leader of the seventh grade this year. Living up to those expectations are no easy feat. There is more to this role than what I originally anticipated. Planning and scheduling for the team block is more than tiresome somedays. It's hard to find common time for everyone to meet. I'm beyond thankful for a new team this year. These new team members have made this year pass by so fast. We have the wonderful opportunity to do cross curriculum activities with our students. Finding the balance of parenting and teaching has been somewhat of a juggle. One always seems to interfere with the other. I have strict guide lines of having no work beyond work hours. That includes any and all emails. Personally, I still need to work on obtaining this goal on a daily basis. 

    Walking into the local coffee shop is now filled with the warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. Oh, how I enjoy those scents. If I could bottle up this smell I would never share it with anyone. I was fortunate enough to have a moment alone today to stop and grab coffee before picking up Taylor. I think all parents need a moment alone. 


    This is my birthday month...

   I'm beyond blessed to grow another year older. 33 has been a rollercoaster. I cannot believe having a baby in my thirties would be so challenging. This whole experience would have been different in all aspects in my twenties. 33 was a time for change and reflection. I'm glad I made it here in one piece. I didn't always think I would make it here. There were several dark days this past year. I'm counting days the days until the 23rd. Each did brings me closer to 34 and further from 33.  

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