Exhustion has set in, the marking pile looms large, and it has become clear to me that Spring Break is almost a necessity! Since the beginning of Feburary I have been teaching Highschool Home Ec. Some how this middle year teacher is being stretched, embracing a different type of teaching, and really starting to enjoy it as I grow. It has certianly been a learning curve but I am beginning to find my groove and enjoying lots of what I do in each day. I mean I have students painting, sewing, cooking, and exploring career options; it certianly has many enjoyable moments each day! I think the best part is cultivating relationships with teens who are able to converse in a more critical way, it certianly is different than grade 5 and 6 in many ways.
However, Spring Break is coming at a time when exhustion is coming on strong; Jay has had a few weeks of days on end where he doesn't come home, meaning I do pick up, drop off, and all Griffin related things. This means my school work and my sanity gets less important. Luckily this week has Jay and I off for the most part and a few family dates already planned. Marking will get done, and my sanity will return! AWESOME!
Today, the first day of break has us beginning the bedtime battle! Griffin is fast asleep for his FIRST nap in his big boy bed. We set it up last weekend and he has enjoyed reading and playing in it all week. Today was the first day of the bedtime battle and this nap wasn't so bad. It took about an hour for him to go to sleep, but he wasn't crying and screaming that whole hour, just testing the boundaries with running around and such. He has now been asleep for an hour and a half so this one can be chalked up to a win for Mommy and Daddy! Tonight we expect more of a challenge! But, we have a retty adjustable schedule all week so this is the week to do it!
Bring on Spring Break, the last month with a one year old, spring, and more groove finding!
