I Love My Job

For the past couple of days I've been dreading going back to work. Not because I hate my job, but because I've enjoyed my time off soooo much. But, today when I went into my classroom to do some work, I started feeling like I was ready to go back. I really miss my kids....and that's why I am doing what I'm doing.

Sometimes I feel like I come off pretty negative when I talk about my job. I think this is because I get so drained every day. I've never done anything in my life that stretches my patience and energy to its limits the way teaching first grade does. I'm not gonna lie, it's really hard sometimes. I get frustrated with the politics and the lack of appreciation and understanding for all that I do. People think that teaching is baby-sitting with the extra bonus of summers off. SO far from the truth. But, regardless of my frustrations...regardless of how much time and energy I put into my job...I can honestly say that I LOVE what I do.

I don't know of any other job that offers the opportunity to build such strong connections and relationships with the people you work with. I get choked up even thinking about it -- during the day, my first grade classroom really feels like a family to me. We grow and change and learn and laugh together -- and that's what makes my job so rewarding. So, even though I have loved the time off, I'm ready to go back. I miss my kids, and I'm pretty pumped to see them tomorrow.

Unless we have another snow day -- -which I wouldn't mind. :)