Day 1... done

Well... Here it is: Back-to-School week. I realize that I went back to teaching last spring when baby boy was only 3 months old, but it is still hard to go back. I want more time. I want him to stay little longer. I want him to crawl, walk, talk, play, etc.; but more than that, I want him to stay little. I can't believe how fast our summer has gone. I've enjoyed my baby and the time we spent together. I am glad to have a job I enjoy and am glad to have care for our son that I am happy with. Even so, I want to see him when he first crawls. I want to hear him when he says his first word. I want to see his second, third, forth tooth come in. I want to wake him up from his afternoon nap and snuggle him. I want to lay on the floor and play with him during his silly morning time. I want to lay in bed longer each morning just so I can bring him into bed and laugh and play.

I know it's good for me to work. I know it's good for him to be in daycare. I just don't want this stage to end. I'm a sad momma today.. and probably tomorrow, too. Likely, I'll be sorta sad for the first few weeks.

Then it will get better.

On a positive note: I've already been praying for the students I get to work with this year. This year will be unlike any other. I know that there great potential to make a difference in the lives of these middle-schoolers. God has great plans... I can feel it!

Good-bye summer... Hello school year!