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Well, it was the first day of school today and all went very well. The kids were great and I think some may have been actually happy to see me again! What a change from their middle school days! I can’t believe what a difference just a few years can make in regards to maturity. I really thought I was losing my mind for a good three months last year when I had six classes of seventh graders. Now, I see former students who could have easily pushed me off the edge and plunged me straight down into the depths of all-out insanity, and now they are so NICE! They’re courteous, well-mannered, respectful, funny, smart, and much much taller. I’m so glad I took the risk of changing grade levels and leaving my comfort zone. It would have been so easy to stay where I was, content with what I was doing, and feeling like my place in education was ”good enough.” It was a scary thought to pack up my room, leave my colleagues that I had grown so comfortable with, move to the high school where I had to scrap all of my former plans and start from scratch. It was something I almost didn’t pursue just because I was so darn comfortable. I know, even from day 1 today, that this was absolutely the right thing to do, even if it will lead to occasional moments of uncomfortable-ness. (And I mean that literally. It was probably close to 95 degrees in my room today. Really uncomfortable.) Sometimes even us non-risk takers need to take some risks!
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My Dearest Shannon:
Do you realize how proud I am of you and how much I respect the fact that you are a teacher?
You have grown up to be such an amazing young woman. Your son Nate is like your twin except he can actually pound a baseball. And, when Aiden asked me, Papa, are you my Buddy - following it up with, Are you happy?” Life doesn’t get any better.
I love you, Sweetstuff.
Dad