I had a little breakdown in Wal-Mart yesterday. I had gone to do my regular grocery shopping. As I walked in the store, there they were. The "Back to School" supply lists for all of the different schools and grades were neatly displayed in the aisle, and I must admit, I got a little sentimental. This is usually the time of year that I get really excited about going back to work and getting my classroom ready. In honor of the school supply lists, I decided it wouldn't hurt to walk down the school supply aisles and see what they had. When I got to all the desk top organizers, it hit me. I'm not going back to teach!!!!! It was a bit of a breakdown moment. I had two choices. I could start crying and reminiscing about all the good days.....or I could remember that I'm very blessed to be staying home while we start our family. So I sucked it up and decided that if I couldn't organize a classroom, I could organize my house. For the next hour (okay, probably longer) I wandered through the aisles and filled my basket with great little tupperwares and baskets. I even got things for the yard. When I say I filled the basket, I mean I really FILLED the basket. It was overflowing, and there was no way I could fit any groceries in the cart.
I'm coming to grips with the fact that I won't be back in the classroom in three weeks, but it's still a little hard for me to think about. So all my teacher friends out there, don't be surprised if I show up to help put your classrooms back together after the summer break!
Friday, July 13, 2007
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Bless your heart! Just think of it as beginning your new career! I'm glad that you won't be working so you and the new baby can come visit us more often! :)
Love you lots!
P.S. Way to go on buying lots of organization supplies! That's my favorite kind of shopping!
ha! That is so funny, Angie! I did that at least the first two years I didn't teach, and I still get giddy to help a teacher friend set up their classroom... it must be in our blood!!!
Angie, After that baby gets here, you'll be so thankful that you get to stay home with it. However, if you want to work part-time and get out of the house some, you know that I would love to babysit! You'll never have to worry about finding a babysitter! Of course, I would spoil it rotten. Love you, Mrs. Kathy
Oh Angie, I know what you mean. My heart clutched at your story- feeling the same thing. Although my reasons are different, I still am sad about the excitement gone for not having a new bunch of children. I REALLY want to get hired with the Dept. of Defense. Do you know, I got on their website and REALLY searched- I didn't even get a phone call b/c they're only hiring Pre-School Disabled and Specials' teachers (certified in 2- PE, Art, or Music). SO unfair!!! Maybe next year...
But your choice is a great one- and you can organize and teach your baby. Plus, you'll go back eventually. =)
I never taught but when the school supplies come out I find myself wanting to buy new paper and pencils - is that weird? You will love staying home, it really is lots of fun!
i totally understand. it gets harder once school starts because you are so used to having a purpose and knowing that you are doing something good for the kids, and then all of the sudden you are not. it is a rough transition, but i finally came to realize that being a mom is even more important and rewarding. call me if you have teaching withdrawls!
Hey- great idea!!! I never even thought of that. You are such a natural. =) Which will make you a Fantastic mom!! =)
Being a mom will be so rewarding and worth it! I always wonder if I'll quit my job when we have kids. I think it's a hard decision. You'll have to let me know how you feel after the little one arrives.
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