We are all busy. We all have activities and job requirements that require our time. I know this as I sit here and type my Celebration post for the week. But the work guilt lingers over me like a dark cloud. I had a crazy busy week three morning meetings, two parent meetings and 2 huge but wonderful PD opportunities. I know it is similar to all of my teacher friends who are reading this post today. But the entire week, I couldn't stop thinking about the next "to do" on my list. I tried to be present in every moment and learn the lessons that I know I can achieve in every new experience. But I also knew that I had to make it to Friday at 3:45 before I could breathe and try to distinguish that black cloud.
It's Saturday morning I promised myself I wouldn't get out of bed before 8:00 AM which is sleeping in 3.5 hours longer than a weekday. It wasn't hard to do that so I celebrate sleeping in. I am able now to look back on one of my parent meetings that hopefully will solidify the importance of the home school connection. I reflect on the chance to talk to colleagues in another building about what I have learned about incorporating Google into my classroom and saving tons of time which is a huge celebration! I celebrate an opportunity Thursday night to laugh so hard that I had tears in my eyes and realized my support group extends among my school walls. Finally I celebrate #Steinerstrong a past fifth grade student who was diagnosed with Leukemia this summer who is a senior now. I was able to talk to her and wear my orange T-shirt to school Friday as our entire district gathers around her to support her as well as her amazing family.
I celebrate now that I have a chance to pause and feel the gratitude for my crazy busy week. You can celebrate with other colleagues HERE.
