VACATION IS OVER

Yep, this is my last night of freedom. Tomorrow begins a new year, some new students, some old students, some new teachers, some old teachers, and new experiences for one and all. A lot of what we do is the same old stuff, but each day does bring new challenges along with the old.

I cleaned on the house all week end so that I can come home to some semblance of order. Our bedroom, my bathroom, the kitchen/dining room and the living room are all presentable for the first time in awhile. The laundry is all done and mostly put away. I made a meatloaf that should last a few days. I have my clothes ready for the week. I have washed my hair, bathed, and shaved. I have everything sitting by the front door ready to be whisked off to the car. Now if my body will just cooperate tomorrow morning on the getting up, I will have it made.

For years, I couldn't sleep the night before school started. I couldn't get my brain to shut down. Several years ago I slept the night through, got up, got ready, and was half way through the day before it dawned on me that I hadn't worried, tossed and turned all night the night before. It was a very strange feeling. I was afraid I was loosing my edge, but school started as usual, and I discovered I still had what it took. I just have to make sure I don't lose my enthusiasm.

I enjoyed myself this summer. I didn't accomplish anything that I had planned but I did relax, read, watch junk TV, watch movies, snuggle with Hubby D, visit the son, and generally have one nice relaxing, rejuvenating time. I even started eating better and exercising. I guess it is time to get back into the swing of things. I don't want to but I have to. When my students say, "We don't want to!!!" I say, "Did you hear me ask you what you wanted to do? I don't think so. I am going to let you do this." So I guess I will use the same thing on me tomorrow morning. Maybe I will listen to me better than my students do. Ya Think!!!!!