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The List of AWESOME!

  I love the first day of school! Everything about this one was totally awesome in so many ways!
1.   Sana was an amazing helper at 5am! She made us a breakfast of eggs before packing lunch for herself and Patti. (The night before she got all their school supplies organized and ready to go.) Both Sana and Patti attacked their first day of school with a positive attitude and a smile on their face! They didn’t even complain when I dropped them off at school two hours early. AWESOME!
2.   The students came in lugging school supplies and clutching their schedules, looking for their lockers and homerooms. Many returning students with some fresh new faces thrown in. (Being my first year, they were all new to me.) All of them smiled and seemed to enjoy the day. AWESOME!
3.   I have the opportunity to get to know many students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. I work with somewhere around 150 students on a daily basis. AWESOME!
4.   A Hershey’s chocolate bar was found in my mailbox. One of my colleagues replaced the label with one about the great things the year would bring. Another colleague supplied scones and fruit for breakfast. It is the small things. AWESOME!
5.   I spent an hour out in the sun soaking up vitamin D as I hustled students to their rides in the car pool. (Wearing heels for an hour pounding the pavement – not so awesome.) It was awesome hearing the song of “Goodbye, Mrs. Victor,” as they got in their car. AWESOME!
6.   Tony sent me flowers! They will never die and I will be able to enjoy them year round. I do love the magic of jpegs. AWESOME! 
7.   Air conditioning. At times my room was so cold I had to put on a sweater. No doubt, it will keep my students awake. (As if I would let them sleep, or even put their heads down.) AWESOME!
8.   A place to live closer to school. In two weeks we will be moving to Wake Forest. We have the most wonderfully awesome landlord! AWESOME!
9.   I get to do it all again tomorrow! AWESOME!

Comments

  1. SarahJuly 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Very AWESOME! I am so excited for you and for your school year!-- Sarah

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Lovin' your energy. Mumsey. <3 to you and girls.

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  3. JanetJuly 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Awesome! Can't wait to hear more awesomeness!

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