Time Flies

I guess I blinked or slept a little because all of a sudden I'm finding myself beginning my THIRD year of teaching. I can't really believe it myself, but ready or not- we're starting the cycle all over again. And THIS year, I'm going to have my act together. :)

I blogged my first year until about February, and somehow I totally missed all of my second year. That's probably for the best anyways. My personal life was filled with challenges. Luckily, I was blessed with the most perfect boyfriend a girl could ask for, Jason, who showed up just in time to be my strength when things weren't going quite as planned. A new school year is beginning and I have high expectations all the way around. I hope to pick the blogging back up this year so that I have a way to document the funny, sweet, and challenging moments I experience with my adorable darlin's and my super awesome new teammates throughout the school year. We'll see what my schedule allows.

This crazy adventure started 4 years ago when I began my student teaching. I student taught 1st and 3rd graders for a full year and fell head over heels in love with 3rd graders. I was lucky enough to be hired on in Grand Prairie after graduation and taught 3rd grade at Eisenhower for the 2010-2011 school year. I was on a departmentalized team and taught math/science to 40 wonderful boys and girls that will always hold a special place in my heart as my first babies. I taught 3rd grade again at Eisenhower for the 2011-2012 school year, but this time I was self contained and taught the whole kit and kaboodle to 19 spunky sweethearts. This, my friends, is my THIRD year in THIRD grade at Eisenhower and I can not tell you how good it feels to be a third year teacher. I also feel blessed to still be at Eisenhower in the same room I started in. People have been shuffled and moved all around me and I've already seen so many people I love and adore come and go. Getting to stay put has made each year just a little bit easier.

I've spent the week working in my room and it's basically ready to go. I've never felt so prepared and I can't help but hope that this is a preview of how this year will pan out. I have pictures to share soon! :)

My team is beyond amazing and deserve a whole post of their own. That'll be next!

I can't wait to use this blog to journal memories I want to have for a lifetime. I'll try to keep them coming. <3