It's March. I know, I am stating the obvious. But something weird has already started happening to me. Last week I had an out of body experience where I saw myself take out a little piece of paper and write "Summer" on the top. I then made a (for now) short list of things to do in my classroom over the summer. Things like:*research phonics lessons
* organize word study sorts
* clean out files
None of these are earth shattering things to do, but I am sure the list will grow in the months to come.
I don't know what made me do it. I had no plan to do it. It just happened.
This past weekend I caught myself again. This time I didn't get out a piece of paper. I just started thinking about things to do this summer- but at home, and for fun!
* work on sewing- make L.O.V.E. t-shirt
* make more bobby-pins with buttons
* read, of course
*take baby J to the park and the pool
*visit family and friends at the lake
* find new recipes and cook new foods.
* ride bikes!
I know I need to stay focused. I have given myself some pep talks on the matter. I still have March, April, and May to teach, learn, guide, and grow. But I can't help myself from looking toward the summer. Is it too early to start dreaming, scheming, and yearning?
"Is it too early to start dreaming, scheming, and yearning?" I like that last line. It can never be too early for those things!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand the list making. Some summers are more looked forward to than others. For me, this is one of them. I was recovering from surgery last year, so for me it was the "lost" summer. I can't wait to experience all the joys that summer brings this year. Your list made me smile at how we stop and smell the roses in the summer.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!
I always yearn for summer. It's such a wonderful time for reflection and relaxation!
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ReplyDeleteYou sound like you have a full life, a balanced one. Time to plan lessons and to be creative. Would like to know what new recipes you find.
ReplyDeleteOh, great black and white visual of the person stumbling.
I had to repost this. It had two spelling mistakes!! Was driving me nuts~~