Welcome Back

Well, today was our first official school day of the new year.  I didn't know how I was going to feel about things starting over again, but after day one, I have to say that I am super excited about some of the things I'm seeing at Burnett.  Meeting the kids is always a joy for me.  I love seeing all of the different personalities and hearing their stories.  I have people tell me all of the time they can't believe I teach junior high, but I couldn't possibly picture myself teaching anywhere else.  Burnett is just an amazing place to be.  I guess that's why I've stuck around for eight years now.  Hard to believe....

On the home front, the Smyders are doing well!  Greg had his fourth chemo treatment on Friday, and to be honest, I was really worried how he would manage at work today.  I knew he was doing a great job when the kids starting trickling in to my class and talking about how funny he is and that they think they're really going to like his class.  That told me that despite everything he's going through, he's still Mr. Smyder, and glad to be with those kids.

The boys are doing great.  They are back at the sitter's during the day.  I know Kyle was super excited to go back and play with his friends.  It's always hard leaving them.  Those first few weeks, I have a hard time because I got accustomed to spending so much time with them, and by the time I get home everyday, the time I do have with them just flies by.  But, as far as working moms go, I couldn't be doing a better thing.  I get so much time off with them.  I really am blessed.

The next few weeks will be an adjustment, but we Smyders always adjust well to change.  As usual, just rockin' and rollin' along!

Peace Out!