New school year

Yesterday began another school year in Uvalde, and each morning I dread working here but once I am here I can't imagine any where else. (Im sure if I was teaching in SA I would say the same).. I have 22 students and Sid has 25, thank you attrition.. Yesterday, went by so quickly I can barely remember what I did with the exception of the intro question. Last year my students were not quite sure what to expect or make of me because of my stature. I asked them what made me different compared to other teachers. I got answers like: you wear a hat, you are cool, nice, and the best.. You like dogs, (that tells me they were listening) and finally one student said you have a platform (why I asked), because you are short. Then began why I am short conversation and a dialogue about being different but the same. This year was no exception.. Same polite responses until one student was brave enough to say I was "different in my size but not how I teach", (nominate that kid for GT!!)... I am enjoying my homeroom class this year so far.. Check back with me in a few months. My other class is bigger with more personalities and no spec ed kids so it comes to me with a different level of understanding and needs but I am like them..

I am planning a school year with a car pool plan from San Antonio, a back up place in Del Rio (thanks Marina), and now today a place to stay here with another teacher; so, it looks good.. I just need to keep up with time management and getting here on time I am 2 for 2 so far this year.. WHOO-HOO!

On a different note. Frank is in Corpus and his house has sold. I took some stuff to Del Rio yesterday that he sold but I had already taken with me back to SA and checked on several plants that a nice neighbor is caring for..

My niece Emily started her academic journey yesterday as well and from my sister she liked it.. Anthony is in high school and it said it was crazy..

My dogs are doing well.. Dakota has not adjusted well with me not being home.. She demonstrated that by chewing and tearing up some linoleum in the bathroom. (Guess I will start the remodel early).. Dilan is growing by leaps and bounds.. She is so tall and lanky.. She reminds me of a giraffe, but she is so so sweet and precious..

I gotta run.. My kids are at PE and I need to go find some chocolate and make copies..

Still breathing..