What I Didn't Do This Week

What I Didn't Do This Week:

• I didn't buy school supplies.
• I didn't go to the school and worry that my room won't be ready.
• I didn't buy any new shoes or clothes.
• I didn't plan what to say and or do on Meet Your Teacher Night.
• I didn't look over my list of students and wonder what they will need the most from me.
• I didn't lay awake at night with plans, procedures, and room arrangements  refusing to let my brain shut down.
• I didn't get to catch up on what my coworkers have been up to.
• I didn't meet any brand new teachers who make me remember what it was like to start my career.

I didn't do a lot of things. I will miss much of what I just mentioned. I won't miss some of what I mentioned. I don't feel "retired."
I am looking forward to what I will be doing. Changes in life are what keeps it interesting.

To all of you starting a new school year; I hope it will be your best year ever!