Just keep your head above the water

As a first year teacher I feel like I have multiple personalities. One day I am thinking, "Am I crazy for wanting to do this job?" and the very next day I think, "How could I want to do anything else besides teach?".

There are so many things I love about my job.

• My day flies by because of the constant movement and change of classes.
• I laugh everyday with my students (sometimes I laugh at them...but they don't know that)
• I get to see the moment when a student actually "gets it".
• I have awesome co-workers and an awesome administration. 
• I get to give at least one life lesson a day.
• I have students who go out of their way to say hi to me.
• I get to see change happen. From students raising grades to students making better choices.

There are some things that are pretty annoying too...

• 11-12 year olds giving me attitudes. (I wish I knew as much about life as they think they do)
• Terminology that never stops coming...
• My to-do list
• Short weekends

At this point the pro's out way the con's.....Should I add that to my pro list?

Quote of the month...."Who made the first American Flag?

                              Answer: "Wasn't that Betty White"

Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.