Ok, Go!

"Just when you think that you're in control, just when you think that you've got a hold, just when you get on a roll, here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again..."

Sometimes I feel like I am running but getting nowhere, must be because I am on a 2nd grade treadmill? Check out the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA

Three weeks into my second year of second grade, first night of grad classes...

This year, I have 29 second graders in my room. So far, they are incredibly calm and quiet in comparison. Whereas this time last year, I was dreading each day because I didn't feel competent in anything. Or even capable of surviving with my stomach intact (thanks to the ulcers). Think thrown to the wolves in the middle of a ring of fire. At least I don't feel that way anymore (most school days). Now, I can actually enjoy the students and its been almost exciting getting to know each of their personalities. And its funny how much my students from last year still want hugs and waves from me - and I thought I wasn't a fun teacher?

"Oh, here it goes again. I should have known, should have known, should have known again, but here it goes again. Oh, here it goes again..."