Well, I began my semester of student teaching a few weeks ago on September 1. My student teaching marks a milestone for my family, as I could now be considered a "working mom" for the first time in 11 1/2 years. The kids are handling it well, but it has called for many adjustments, as well as sacrifices, on the part of my family. I just hope it is not all for nothing. The economy is so terrible that even teachers cannot find work! That student loan payment book will arrive more quickly than I want it to--I hope I get a job!

I am having a great semester so far. The teacher I am working with is talented and devoted--she is wonderful to work with! I am so blessed! I have been surprised by a some of the things I have learned about the public schools, but I am taking it all in stride...I think! It can be frustrating to continually rewrite and adjust my lesson plans to accommodate for what the students need, but I am getting some great practice thinking on my feet! I was really apprehensive the week or two before I began, but am finding that I am really excited to get to school every morning! I am loving my class!

Now if I can continue to keep up with my college paperwork deadlines and still manage to have any sort of personal life, I will be all set!