Finally Exhaling
Our last day of school for the year was on Friday, but I am currently participating in three days of curriculum writing at the Board of Ed. While this may sound rather monotonous, it's actually been nice to work with my colleagues and compare ideas and methodologies. We don't get to do that often enough. It's also been great getting to share our happy stories about our kids and families.
I haven't written a ton of happy blog entries this year, but I feel like I have to share how much I adore my little one. I am ecstatic that on Thursday, we get to spend approximately 80 days together uninterrupted by work! While I feel like the school year took a lifetime to end, I am so happy that I finally get to have quality time with my peanut over the next few months. This is the longest summer break I think I have had since I started teaching 11 years ago. It's even more time off than I got for my maternity leave! I am counting my blessings for that one and thanking Mr. Larry Hogan for deciding to force Maryland schools not to start until after Labor Day. It's pretty fantastic!
I can't wait to not have any plans (aside from swim lessons and story time) and just enjoy watching my girl grow and discover new things. She is doing everything so much quicker than I anticipated and I am thankful that I get to be home to experience it. She just turned 8 months old on Sunday and has started crawling and standing within the past week. It's insane how quickly these things happen! She is saying "Mama" and "Dada," but I don't know that she's quite put together that they are our names yet. She's got two teeth and more coming through and she is determined to feed herself right now.
My goal is to let her be as independent as possible while keeping her safe. I am blown away by how smart and capable she is. (I'm sure everyone says this about their children, but she's my first and I think she's absolutely perfect in every way! Haha)
This past week she has been unable to fall asleep without snuggling up in the crook of my arm for a bit before she goes in her crib. I kept saying that I would never be one of those Moms that spoils their baby and picks her up whenever she fusses, but it is way harder than I thought to simply let her "cry it out." I figure I will enjoy my snuggle time with her while it lasts, if that means at 2am and 4am, then so be it! There is so much advice out there about parenting and the right or wrong way to do it. I just want to help her feel secure and loved and if that means extra snuggle time, then I'm all about it.
I am finally able to breathe a bit and focus on the positive things in my life. I can honestly say that although I'm not 100% happy with my job or life 100% of the time, I am incredibly fortunate to have chosen a career that offers me a chance to rejuvenate and get myself back on track before starting over again in the Fall. I am also lucky to have a husband who can handle my anxiety and frustration throughout the school year. His patience and support are amazing. I am going to cherish every minute that I can with my baby girl and try not to focus too much attention on my classroom for at least the next 60 days. I hope you're able to get some rest and relaxation this summer as well. Even if it's just for a weekend or a week, take some time for yourself and focus on the positive. I know we will all be better for it. 💕
I haven't written a ton of happy blog entries this year, but I feel like I have to share how much I adore my little one. I am ecstatic that on Thursday, we get to spend approximately 80 days together uninterrupted by work! While I feel like the school year took a lifetime to end, I am so happy that I finally get to have quality time with my peanut over the next few months. This is the longest summer break I think I have had since I started teaching 11 years ago. It's even more time off than I got for my maternity leave! I am counting my blessings for that one and thanking Mr. Larry Hogan for deciding to force Maryland schools not to start until after Labor Day. It's pretty fantastic!
I can't wait to not have any plans (aside from swim lessons and story time) and just enjoy watching my girl grow and discover new things. She is doing everything so much quicker than I anticipated and I am thankful that I get to be home to experience it. She just turned 8 months old on Sunday and has started crawling and standing within the past week. It's insane how quickly these things happen! She is saying "Mama" and "Dada," but I don't know that she's quite put together that they are our names yet. She's got two teeth and more coming through and she is determined to feed herself right now.
My goal is to let her be as independent as possible while keeping her safe. I am blown away by how smart and capable she is. (I'm sure everyone says this about their children, but she's my first and I think she's absolutely perfect in every way! Haha)
This past week she has been unable to fall asleep without snuggling up in the crook of my arm for a bit before she goes in her crib. I kept saying that I would never be one of those Moms that spoils their baby and picks her up whenever she fusses, but it is way harder than I thought to simply let her "cry it out." I figure I will enjoy my snuggle time with her while it lasts, if that means at 2am and 4am, then so be it! There is so much advice out there about parenting and the right or wrong way to do it. I just want to help her feel secure and loved and if that means extra snuggle time, then I'm all about it.
I am finally able to breathe a bit and focus on the positive things in my life. I can honestly say that although I'm not 100% happy with my job or life 100% of the time, I am incredibly fortunate to have chosen a career that offers me a chance to rejuvenate and get myself back on track before starting over again in the Fall. I am also lucky to have a husband who can handle my anxiety and frustration throughout the school year. His patience and support are amazing. I am going to cherish every minute that I can with my baby girl and try not to focus too much attention on my classroom for at least the next 60 days. I hope you're able to get some rest and relaxation this summer as well. Even if it's just for a weekend or a week, take some time for yourself and focus on the positive. I know we will all be better for it. 💕
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