These are the days - H

It's the first time in a while where I haven't felt like I was racing toward my vacation time. I have a weeklong break starting this weekend, and I'm usually very eager for it, for time to do no work and catch up on household tasks, some sleep, and lounging time. This time, however, I'm looking forward to going in to work a few days and catching up on some grading and getting some things done. I've worked on my breaks in the past, but not because I wanted to.

I think part of it must have to do with the fact that my schedule hasn't been as insanely busy as it has been in the past. Work hasn't consumed all of my spare time, and so I'm more rested in general. I think the other part is that I ordered some fresh materials and resources to use for this unit, and it's energized me. Putting some new activities together and being able to plan a unit that flows well from day to day and illustrates the bigger concepts is very satisfying. There's also some amount of satisfaction that comes from doing a good job, and I feel like the way I handled the last unit was a little shabby and so turning it around this time around feels wonderful. It's more than just satisfaction though. It's a feeling like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, and this good feeling is a reward, a sort of pat on the back for a job well done.

Just a blurb about my mom. She's awesome! I've been enjoying her quite a lot recently, just talking about life and men. What I appreciate most about my mom though is that she is always pointing me toward God, directing me to live in a way that pleases Him. For as long as I can remember, she has been praying for me an our family, and she still prays for us now, even my other half and his family. She's a strong woman of character, generous, and has never been one to assert her "rights." I wouldn't be who I am without her....truly an amazing woman.