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This is the face I had to leave this morning!

Today was my orientation day at school. All the student teachers came in to get our syllabus & all our instructions for what is expected this semester. It's definitely a lot!! I was a little overwhelmed, but I immediately started color-coding my calendar to prepare for due dates & seminars I have to attend! I think I'll do pretty well with this! 

Isis did great with her babysitter, Hannah today! I was already gone when Hannah got there, but Lewis said that Isis immediately recognized her from all the times she's babysat already & she had a big smile on her face as soon as Hannah walked in! Then Hannah left the room & Isis got upset, so that's all a good sign! She napped well & ate well & overall things were just great!

So now here I am, still with a list of about 4 things I need to get done before I can go to bed. My hair is in a towel from taking a shower, I still need to pick out my clothes for tomorrow (yes Mama Hen, I'll be wearing flats!! I actually bought this great new comfy pair from Target & thought of you when I bought them!), I need to fold some clothes & I need to wind down by watching a Friends episode or something! I've got some posts I've been working on for this week, but I'm having to do blog stuff in these in-between moments where I have a second to sit down! As soon as I get in a groove, life will go more smoothly. Right now I'm very thankful & excited about my lovely guest bloggers for next week! They'll be sharing their new mom tips!!

Finally, I need to say how incredibly thankful I am for my blog friends. Seriously you have no idea how much it meant to know that I had a big day today, but all I had to do was check back on this post & my email inbox to see lots of great "good luck" comments & encouragement!! I am so humbled by the friendships I've made through blogging! I promise that although my posting may drop back to more like 3 or 4 times a week for a little while, I'm still here & I still so greatly appreciate each & every one of you!!



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JIll said…
Glad to hear things went well. Good luck with student teaching. You will make it.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:10:00 PM EDT
The Planet Pink said…
I've been thinking about you today! I'm glad things went great!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
Gretchen said…
So glad things went well today!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
Heather Jones said…
I'm glad to hear things went well too. I'm following you from awhile back. Sorry its been so long since I commented last. I hope the school year is a great one for you!


Mommy Only Has Two Hands!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 12:13:00 AM EDT
Jessica said…
That's wonderful! Congratulations, again! My first weeks back at work were the most challenging, but I think I am getting the hang of things now! I hope you have a wonderful school year!
-Jessica
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11:47:00 AM EDT
Lindsey Clair said…
I know what it's like heading back to work leaving a precious face...ughhhh Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my post "Godly Parent, Godly Morals" God is so good! I will definitely check out those books! I am always looking for new Christian books to read. I have close family and friends that live in the Bible belt, pretty awesome! It's nice to have a new blogging buddy! I added your blog button! Feel free to add mine :) Have a blessed day :)

http://www.peacefulislandmother.yolasite.com
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 1:51:00 PM EDT
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