• My thoughts*,  Teaching*

    Figuring out my Future*

    My maternity leave is almost over. This time last year, I had this exact same realization… and it was so overwhelming. I was so exhausted and I just knew in my bones that I would not have been an effective teacher by any standard if I had gone back when I was supposed to. The Hubster and I sat down on our bed one evening and I had a big talk while I cried contemplating my professional future. When everything fell into place for me to extend my leave and take my specialist courses, I knew it was the right choice. Now it’s time to make another choice and I…

  • Complaining about something*

    The Demon Flu*

    I didn’t mean to take such a big break from writing, but I haven’t really even been able to look at a computer screen for more than a few minutes until a few days ago. Just over two weeks ago, I woke up to a rainy Saturday morning. I was super excited as it was the day of my long-awaited hair appointment, and we had about a billion things to get done that day. I went for my haircut, did 80 loads of laundry, got groceries, and took S to a birthday party she had been invited to. I stayed with a few other parents, and got to know a…