Here’s to being real (and a better October).
September was HARD. Like my first January, hard. I questioned my sanity on a daily basis, did nothing for school at home, slept any time I wasn’t upright, left school as fast as I could, and even had to ask for help. A lot of help. I wanted to quit. I settled with ‘well, hopefully we’ll get into some sort of groove, it will just be a hard year and that’s ok.’ We have done about 4 things that were on my lesson plans…in a month. My main goal for every day became survival–the nuggets and me. I prayed the Fruits of the Spirit constantly.
I’ve found lots of grace–grace with my patience, grace with my kids, grace with myself for asking for help. I signed up for a 29 hour training conference to give me more ideas on what to do with the struggles and it’s been wonderful.
This year has already reminded me that it’s okay to have a life outside of school, to put myself first sometimes, that I can’t pour from an empty cup, how crucial support systems are, and most importantly, a deep breath, a belly laugh, a big squeeze, or an ‘I love you’ can solve most problems (at 4 and 23!).
Family portraits 
September Bulletin Board September door Bucket Fillers, “Ish” art, (and the start of our friendship caterpillar).
I’m happy to share that we’re getting there!! We’ve had a fairly good week/week and a half. I’m seeing the light!🎉 I am SO thankful for everyone that has been there–helped in my classroom, with my kids, has listened, has given advice, made me laugh, my family, my preschool families, the list goes on.
Now, the rain can stop so we can get to farming.
