Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! It's Back to Work I Go!

My winter break officially ended today. I must admit that I didn't want to get out of bed this morning when my alarm went off at 6 and I hit the snooze until 6:45. But once I got to school and started teaching I was reminded of how much I really do love my job. I was back into my routine and it seemed as though I had never skipped a beat, except for the fact that I didn't feel so burnt out.

Honestly, I believe that everyone needs a good two week break every 6 months to refresh their minds. I think it would reduce a ton of stress related health problems and help stop burn out. Having breaks every so often is what keeps teachers sane! And I think 2 weeks is the best time because you need a week to unwind and then you have a week to actually relax.

I was also reminded today of why I love little kids so much. With my second graders this week we read a book called "The Singing Snow Bear." In the course of the story the bear hears music in the water and discovers that the maker of the music is a beluga whale. So to go along with that we listened to recordings of whale songs, sang a song about whales, and discussed ways we can help to protect our friends in ocean. I got several answers that were really good such as: We shouldn't pollute, we need to stop making the earth warmer so that the icebergs don't melt, and leave the animals alone. Then there was also; we shouldn't pee in the water, which was quickly followed by a little boy who stated, I pee in the water all the time. Of course I had to chuckle and thought to myself, remind me never to go swimming anywhere these kids have been.

Other than that my day was pretty uneventful and very enjoyable. I am totally blessed to have a job that I love, working at a school that is amazing, and knowing that I am doing exactly what God has called me too.