They're Baaaaaaaaaack

Today was the first day back at work with the kiddos. It went well, I think mostly because they were still tired from the holidays. I expect that tomorrow they will be rowdy as they usually are on the second day of every week. The good news is that I met with my principal this morning to discuss my formal PDAS evaluation from when he observed me in December. I did very well and he even mentioned how positive I am with the students and that I give them constructive feedback, actually he said I was the best he has seen with regards to that :) He also said he was very proud about how far I have come with these kids with regards to classroom management and their behavior. (These kids were bad at the beginning!) He also said he was impressed with the smooth transition when changing activities and how all the students were engaged and working independently. So that made my morning pleasant. It doesn't matter how much you learn or study or think you know about kids, no one or nothing can prepare you for the classroom experience, you just have to jump in there and figure out what works through trial and error.

Sadly, I didn't make it to go watch the UT game with Roger and Danny. There was a slight miscommunication about which Hooligans we were going to meet at. So now I'm here at the house watching the game and Sex and the City on TBS. At least they are winning. I really should be taking advantage of the time I have now to unpack and put my clothes away but I just cant get into doing that right now.

I'm hoping to get to bed early tonight. I intended to go to bed early last night but got caught up watching about the rescue of the miners. I fell asleep happily thinking about this miracle only to find out it wasn't true in the morning. My heart goes out to these families. I would imagine that hearing the news of their loved ones being found alive then 3 hours later telling them that they had died could be compared to having your heart ripped out. It is all just so sad and horrible.