First Week of School

Well, the first week of school has come and gone. I always have mixed emotions about a new year. I wonder what the kids will be like, will they like science, will they like me as their teacher, will they be well behaved... etc. So far so good. This is a good bunch of kids so far. Of course, they are 8th graders, so you have a few naughty/sneaky ones... but for the most part... such a good group! I always look forward to finally knowing all of the kids names, and building a relationship with them. Once that happens, teaching is even more fun!

Last week I began thinking about not being at school during my maternity leave, and hoping my long term sub does a good job of teaching the kids what they need to know. I like to have things done my way-- especially in my classroom-- and I am beginning to realize I will have to let go while I am gone. I am sure once I have that little girl in my arms, it will be easier... but just something that I have began to think about.

Between soccer and school-- I was so tired everyday. I was in bed my 9... and of course my alarm goes off at 5:30am every morning so I am out the door by 6:30am.

Yesterday was an emotional day. I am not sure why yesterday. I have many more good days than bad days, but yesterday everything just hit me. As I am getting farther and farther along, this is becoming more and more real, and I am so afraid of losing this little girl again. It is so reassuring to feel her ninja kicks ALL the time, but still scary. I just can't wait for January. The first half of my pregnancy went so quick- but at the same time slow- I am hoping this second half goes fast- which I am sure it will since I am back at work and have the holidays to get through.

Dan and I really need to begin registering- which is so overwhelming. I have no idea what bottles to get/ how many/ what types of nipples-- since I am breastfeeding. I hope to not use them that often, but obviously will need to when I am not around and eventually when I go back to work-- if I return before the end of the school year. Between that and getting the bedroom cleaned out and turned into a nursery-- we are going to busy! And I SHOULD be beginning my capstone for grad school. Hopefully once soccer is done.

Speaking of nursery-- I just ordered our bedding for the baby today!! I have had my eye on it for a long time, and I just happened to go on and look at it again today, and it was on sale! So Dan and I decided to order it, and we should have it by the end of the week! It is SO cute.


So tomorrow is the first Monday morning of the school year. Blah. Hopefully this week goes fast, because I am looking forward to next weekend already. My birthday is on Saturday. We are going wedding dress shopping for Shannon, and then we are going to have dinner at Burger Moe's on West 7th-- it is a new restaurant that sounds amazing and my mouth is already watering excited for it. I am sure Dan and I will go there quite a bit during the Wild season, since it is right by the Xcel.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I am so loving this nice fall weather!