First Things First

Well, I finished my first week of my second year of teaching. Wow. It was really hard! I think I forgot how hard it is the first week back to school. You are just getting used to the students, and they are just getting used to you. I have 20 little blessings so far--11 boys and 9 girls. There is always the possibility of getting more. It is neat because about half of them are the same kids my old roommate had last year, so I already know a bit about them. They are sure active! They did a pretty good job of listening most of the time, but when they didn't it was pretty crazy! It's hard sitting still when you've been playing all summer. Some highlights of the week:
-Meeting my new students for the year! One of my boys I had his brother last year, so that's cool. I also have a set of triplet boys! It will be an interesting year with that, that's for sure!
-Seeing my old students from last year! Most of them gave me big hugs.
-Being reminded of the cute things ESL kids say. During the summer, they took a part of the school that just had gravel and rocks and made it into staff parking. One of the boys was shocked that there were cars there, and he proceeded to say, "The cars are stepping on the grass!" I didn't know cars took steps, but they obviously do!
-Going to a baby shower for a teacher's wife. I had their daughter last year. The teacher's wife is having their third but their first son, so that will be exciting.
-Learning more about "shining like a star." My theme for my classroom is "shining like stars" from Philippians 2:14-15. We talked about what that looks like in our lives. May I truly learn those lessons too and be a good example to all those around me!

All in all, it was a good yet tiring week. Hopefully this week my students will be a little more used to the way I do things and be ready for the week!